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Jason Kelce was back on the ESPN set on Monday, but it wasn't business as usual for the retired NFL star ... who opened up Monday Night Countdown with an apology for his actions.

"I think everybody's seen on social media everything that took place this week," the 36-year-old said at the top of the show from Arrowhead Stadium.

"Listen, I'm not happy with anything that took place. I'm not proud of it. In a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate and I just don't think that's a productive thing. I really don't."

Jason Kelce is on video using a homophobic slur in a fight where he's defending his brother Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift ... and the question is was this justified?

We tackle the burning issue in today's edition of TMZ TV Hot Takes ... and this one has the office firing off their opinions.

Harvey and Charles tackled the big story from the weekend on "TMZ Live" ... breaking down the video showing the heated interaction from the Penn State campus before a big football game.

Check out the clip ... and decide for yourself if Jason was right or wrong here.

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Shedeur Sanders will be done with school the second he plays his last down for Colorado -- the star quarterback admitted he couldn't care less about registering for classes next semester ... 'cause he'll be too busy getting ready for the NFL!!

The 22-year-old athlete's comment was captured on video at Monday's practice ... when a Buffaloes coach reminded the student-athletes about the important deadline.

Shedeur seemed confused at first, thinking it was for the 2024 presidential election ... but when his teammates told him it was regarding the next round of courses, he immediately brushed it off.

Jason Kelce's altercation with an unruly spectator at the Penn State game this weekend is on law enforcement's radar ... with officials looking into the matter.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the school's Police and Public Safety agencies are investigating the viral interaction between the Philadelphia Eagles legend and a man who referred to his brother, Travis, as a homophobic slur ... and the process is "ongoing."

Kelce was in town to catch the massive showdown between Ohio State and Penn State ... which the Buckeyes ultimately won by a final score of 20-13.

A freak accident claimed the life of a 39-year-old soccer player in Peru ... when the man was tragically struck by a bolt of lightning, killing him as he was walking off the pitch.

Several others, including two teenage boys, were also injured during the strike ... which was captured on video.

It all went down during Sunday's matchup between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca at Coto Coto stadium in the Peruvian city of Huancayo.

Gisele Bündchen is done hiding from the world as her third pregnancy progresses ... stepping out for a sweet lunch date with her baby daddy, Joaquim Valente, and kids Benjamin and Vivian.

Check it out ... the supermodel hit Miami for a bite to eat with her modern family, who were all smiles as they made their way into the local restaurant.

For the weekend outing, Gisele opted for a more casual look ... including a white flowy top, gray joggers, a baseball cap, and flip-flops.

Bill Belichick rolled with the punches during his latest TV appearance ... perfectly evading a friendly jab over his couples Halloween costume with Jordon Hudson.

The 72-year-old legendary coach was met with a hard-hitting question on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday ... when the ESPN talent hilariously asked if he had been fishing recently.

It was a clear reference to BB and his 24-year-old girlfriend's fisherman and mermaid-themed 'fits for the holiday ... and it wasn't lost on the Patriots great.

Freddie Gibbs just dropped a surprise album using Freddy Krueger's scare tactics and it's already winning over hardcore rap fans ... just ask one of the biggest, LeBron James!!!

TMZ Hip Hop recently linked with FG and his A&R, Norva Denton, at his pop-up shop for his new "You Only Die 1nce" album released on Friday ... after he plastered Hollywood with nightmarish billboards to resemble Elm Street right before Halloween!!!

Freddie's steadily getting praised for his rapping ability, and the first listen impressed LBJ so much he had to post on social media about it.

We spotted the promo a couple weeks ago and connected the dots ... Freddie says he called up FK actor Robert Englund, who happily obliged to do the voiceover and give Freddie's hip hop peers the same unnerving Krueger haunted him with as a kid.

Because of his reputation as a skilled MC, we also got Freddie's take on why the BET Hip Hop Awards cut out its biggest draw this year -- the rapping ciphers that have been going viral for many years.

Freddie tells us today's talent flat-out sucks at rapping, but he doesn't have that ailment, so here were are.

Kai Cenat's latest subathon got off to a bumpy start due to a swatting attempt, but the streaming superstar should be in the clear now ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's working with local law enforcement to prevent any future issues.

The 22-year-old internet personality kicked off his "Mafiathon 2" at the start of November ... with the intent to stay live on Twitch for the entire month.

The event is a massive deal ... and has had cameos from names like Lil Uzi Vert and Miranda Cosgrove so far. In fact, Kim Kardashian even starred in a commercial promoting it all.

Bronny James is experiencing the reality of being an NBA player ... penning a mushy love note to Parker Whitfield during the Lakers' road trip -- letting all his followers know he misses his girl a whole bunch.

The Purple and Gold have been on the move ever since their win over the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 26 ... with visits to Phoenix, Cleveland, Toronto, Detroit and Memphis on the schedule before making it back to L.A. for a home matchup against the Sixers this Friday.

The traveling clearly has the 20-year-old rookie in his feels -- with LeBron's son going to social media to share his feelings.

Danica Patrick is taking shots at Kamala Harris' bevy of A-list backers ... accusing the group of Hollywood elites of having ties to disgraced music mogul Diddy.

The retired NASCAR driver slammed the Vice President's celebrity supporters during what she said was an unscripted speech at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania Sunday.

Danica confirmed to the crowd she was "winging" her address, noting she wasn't "paid to be here" and that she didn't "need a telephone" to give her speech. That was an apparent dig at rapper Cardi B, who read off her phone after facing teleprompter issues during Harris' rally in Milwaukee Friday.

Gregg Popovich reportedly suffered a "health issue" over the weekend before the Spurs game ... with the legendary head coach being ruled out for an "indefinite period."

Shams Charania broke the news Monday morning, saying the 75-year-old coach suffered the issue prior to the Spurs matchup against the Timberwolves on Saturday ... which they won, 113-103.

Assistant coach Mitch Johnson -- who stepped in for his boss and will now serve as interim coach -- said at the time the all-time winningest coach in league history was "not feeling well."

Team USA superstar Suni Lee is adding to her stacked résumé -- the Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast is now a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model!!

The publication made the huge announcement on Sunday ... saying the 21-year-old will make her print debut in 2025.

Lee -- who has racked up two golds, a silver and three bronzes in her Olympic career -- rocked a black bikini for some snaps in Boca Raton, Florida ... and she looked incredible.

The New Orleans Saints have had enough of Dennis Allen -- the team just fired its head coach after their seventh straight loss on Sunday.

The move was announced minutes ago, in wake of the Saints' embarrassing defeat to the Carolina Panthers ... one of the worst teams in the league.

Allen -- who signed on to replace Sean Payton in 2022 -- failed to lead NOLA to the playoffs during his tenure ... accumulating an 18-25 record.

Halftime didn't mark a break in the action during "Sunday Night Football" ... as a group of mascots faced off against some youngins in a pickup game on the field -- and it didn't take long for chaos to ensue!!

The annual showdown -- which featured more highlights than the first half of the Vikings vs. Colts matchup -- served as intermission entertainment for fans ... but it was clear at least one furry creature wasn't taking it easy on the little ones.

Blue -- the Colts' mascot -- left it all out on the gridiron ... getting around a group of blockers and throwing one of the peewees to the ground.

Ben Affleck is giving major props to Jennifer Lopez for her "spectacular" performance in her new movie, "Unstoppable," despite the couple getting a divorce.

Here's the backdrop ... Affleck sat down for a Zoom interview Sunday with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner while promoting the sports drama in which Lopez plays the role of Judy Robles.

The true-life story follows Judy's unwavering support for her son, Anthony Robles, who was born with one leg, but manages to overcome his disability and win a spot on the Arizona State University Wrestling team.