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Surfer and influencer Giulia Manfrini has died at just 36 years old ... after she was speared by a swordfish in Indonesia.

The tragic incident happened earlier this month at Masokut Island, a popular spot for surfers ... when a swordfish jumped out of the water and struck Manfrini in her chest.

Manfrini reportedly suffered a wound 2 inches deep ... and was taken to a nearby health clinic. Sadly, she did not survive.

Braxton Berrios' season is over ... he's been officially diagnosed with a torn ACL -- but his girlfriend, Alix Earle, is making it clear she's going to be in his corner until he's back and better than ever.

The Dolphins star return man was hurt during Miami's 16-10 loss to the Colts on Sunday ... and after test results Monday revealed he'll need several months to return to 100 percent, Earle took to her Instagram page to express her heartbreak over the situation.

She did, though, say she was confident her man would get back to 100 percent despite the severity of the ailment ... and she vowed to be there with him every step of the way.

Tua Tagovailoa is close to returning to action following his latest concussion ... but he won't be putting some extra protection on his head when he takes the field -- telling reporters he is electing against wearing a Guardian Cap.

The Miami Dolphins quarterback has been cleared to practice after going down in Week 2 ... and despite all the chatter surrounding his NFL future, he said resuming his day job was never in question this time around -- unlike his previous head injuries.

26-year-old Tua -- who has had multiple serious concussions over the past few seasons -- said he's excited to get back to work ... as he hasn't experienced any symptoms since Sept. 13.

Matthew McConaughey is NOT "alright, alright, alright" with Texas fans throwing junk on the field during Saturday's game against Georgia ... telling students to "clean that kind of BS up" and do better moving forward.

As we previously reported, UT got hit with a $250k fine for hurling bottles and debris after a controversial pass interference call in the third quarter of the matchup ... which briefly delayed the action at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

The actor -- who also serves as the Minister of Culture for all things UT-related -- was not happy with how things unfolded ... releasing a statement directed at the student body.

Kristin Cavallari is embracing fall fashion for a recent visit to NYC ... putting her tanned legs on display in an ensemble featuring plenty of leather.

Check it out ... the "Laguna Beach" alum struts her stuff in a pair of heeled black leather boots, which she has paired with an itty-bitty patterned skirt. The reality TV veteran rounds out her autumnal ensemble with a dark tee and brown leather jacket ... proving it doesn't have to be summer to heat things up.

Kristin is clearly feeling herself during her Big Apple visit ... shooting the camera a small smirk as she makes her way from hotspot Carbone.

John Mayer poured his damn heart out reflecting on his beloved Mets 2024 season -- penning an emotional message thanking the team and star shortstop, Francisco Lindor, for being a source of inspiration to him this year.

The legendary musician collected his thoughts a day after the Mets lost in the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers ... and it's clear the impact the squad had on him goes far beyond the wins and losses on the baseball diamond.

In fact, Mayer recalled a moment during Dead & Company's residency at the Las Vegas Sphere ... when he injured his finger and half his nail was sheared off during a show -- but Lindor's resiliency helped him get through it.

Arizona cops were so befuddled by Cameron Payne's insistence on giving them a fake name during his arrest earlier this year ... they actually called the NBA player and his decisions "dumb" -- new police video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows.

The arrest went down at Payne's Scottsdale residence at around 2:30 AM on June 14 ... after cops jetted over to speak with the 30-year-old New York Knicks guard following claims that he was in a verbal dispute with his girlfriend.

The Scottsdale Police Department body cam video shows once cops arrived on the scene ... both Payne and his GF were adamant nothing was wrong. Officers then stated all they would need was Payne's real name and date of birth -- and they'd go on their way.

The Ravens fan who was caught on video brutally attacking two Washington Commanders supporters has turned himself in to Baltimore cops ... after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

24-year-old John Callis, wearing a button-up shirt, turned himself in to police Monday morning ... where he was seen being led away in handcuffs.

FYI, last week cops told us Callis was wanted for first-degree aggravated assault and three counts of second-degree assault.

The World Series features the two biggest superstars and most popular teams in the game ... and the ticket prices reflect that, 'cause TMZ Sports is told the cheapest seat for Game 1 is four figures!!

The Fall Classic begins at Dodger Stadium on Friday ... featuring a showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees -- a matchup that hasn't happened in 43 years.

Gametime -- a company that specializes in last-minute tickets -- tells us the lowest entry price for Game 1 is $1,049 ... while Game 2 is much more at $1,896.

It's official -- Deshaun Watson's 2024-25 season is over ... after an MRI revealed the quarterback ruptured his Achilles during Sunday's game.

The news confirms what many assumed after watching the Browns' $230 million man fall to the ground in the loss to the Cincinnati Bengals ... with game footage showing Watson's tendon appear to pop as he tried to run prior to halftime.

Watson was untouched prior to hitting the turf ... and as he was tended to by the medical staff, his emotions made it clear it was serious.

Texas Longhorn fans cost their university a massive chunk of change with their trash-throwing antics during Saturday's game against Georgia -- the program got hit with a six-figure fine over the matter.

The SEC announced a $250K penalty following the No. 5 Bulldogs' 30-15 win over the No. 1 'Horns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium ... after an incident that was sparked by a controversial pass interference call.

The play in question centered around Texas safety Jahdae Barron, who intercepted a pass that was meant for Georgia receiver Arian Smith.

Sunday Night Football came to a halt late in the third quarter last night ... when a fan with a Pro-Donald Trump sign ran on the field -- all while the former U.S. President was in the building!

The woman's sign read ... "TRUMP SECURE BORDER" and "KAMALA OPEN BORDER"

Ultimately, security corralled the fan (who people are saying is IG model Claudia Rose) near the 50-yard line ... and she went without a fight.

It was a bad night to be a bottle of booze in the Dodgers' clubhouse Sunday -- 'cause L.A. deleted more than a few to celebrate its huge NLCS victory ... with Shohei Ohtani leading the way!!

Check out how the MLB superstar and his teammates celebrated their Game 6 win over the New York Mets ... they took down container after container of alcohol in epic fashion.

Ohtani was seen spraying down his pals with multiple liters of champagne ... before several other Dodgers returned the favor, and poured Budweisers down his throat.

Breanna Stewart and Jonquel Jones celebrated in style after helping the New York Liberty win their first-ever WNBA Finals on Sunday ... commemorating the accomplishment by raging with fans and the team's famous mascot, Ellie the Elephant!!

Stewart was spotted out on the town shortly after the Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx in overtime at the Barclays Center ... taking Game 5 and the championship series in epic fashion.

Shortly after the victory, the 6-foot-4 forward danced the night away and chugged a bottle of bubbly in the middle of a crowded NYC venue .... all while Jones held up her WNBA Finals MVP trophy.

Taylor Swift gave Dave Portnoy a big surprise this weekend -- a letter penned by the pop superstar thanking him for all of his support.

Portnoy -- the self-proclaimed "king of the Swifties" -- received the handwritten letter from Taylor's brother, Austin, who personally delivered it to the Barstool Sports owner before he attended the singer's "Eras" tour concert in Miami on Saturday.

Portnoy was so excited, his "BFFs" podcast posted the letter Sunday on Instagram with a caption that read,  “What a gift from @taylorswift to @stoolpresidente at last night’s Eras Tour.

LeBron James is pissed off at how Browns fans reacted to Deshaun Watson getting carted off the field on Sunday ... saying it's "LAME [as f***]" to boo someone when they're injured.

The controversial Cleveland quarterback suffered a potential season-ending ailment right before halftime in the Browns' 21-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals ... and as he was being taken to the locker room, the home crowd released a mixture of cheers and jeers.

King James -- who has been on both sides of the spectrum with Ohioans thanks to his departure for the Miami Heat in 2010 -- clearly took issue with how Browns supporters reacted ... going to X to tee off on the fanbase.