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Former Chicago Bears star Jeremiah Ratliff says he has NO MEMORY of wishing death on the children of Bears staffers ... but he's not exactly denying it either.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... Bears security called police on October 21st to report that the star defensive lineman went berserk after being cut -- saying, "I am the devil" and wishing staffers' children would die.

But Ratliff's agent has now issued a statement saying, "Jeremiah has no recollection or memory of saying anything that has been reported in the police report."

Not exactly a denial.

Here it is ... the most clear up-close shot of the hand Jason Pierre-Paul blew up in a fireworks accident on July 4 -- and it's a miracle he even got back on the field.

The New York Giants defensive end gave the media a good look during a locker room interview with reporters in which he said, "I'm still Jason Pierre-Paul. I'm ready to play football."

JPP says he's still not 100% ready to go ... but expects to be playing within the next couple of weeks.

Adrien Broner says he's gonna be a daddy ... again ... 'cause his lady is carrying baby #7 -- and AB says it's going to be the END of his baby making career.

Broner announced his fiancee Arienne Gazaway (aka Miss Louiebags) is preggo with a little baby girl -- no word on when she's due.

But the boxing superstar says it's his last one ... he won't be chasing San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers, who just had baby #8 earlier this week.

By the way, 7 kids is small for the Broner family -- Adrien says he's one of 10 KIDS!

Mark Cuban -- swag game weak.

The Dallas Mavericks owner is havin' a tough week -- first, he loses to the Clippers ... and now, one of his own players is blasting his fashion sense.

Chandler Parsons went to Twitter to try and social media shame his boss -- posting a pic of Cuban in a Three Commas t-shirt, a pair of dad jeans and some sneaks ... with the caption, "NBA needs a new dress code for owners."

BTW, we didn't think the shirt was thaaaat bad.

Khloe Kardashian is NOT disconnecting from James Harden -- reportedly leaving Lamar Odom's bedside to go to James' basketball game this week.

Khloe was spotted in Houston at the Rockets game earlier this week, according to multiple reports.

As we first reported, Khloe has told people she's putting her relationship with Harden on hold temporarily while she focuses on aiding Odom in his recovery.

But it sure looks like the relationship with Harden is far from over because flying out to the game clearly shows there's still something there.

Khloe has said she withdrew the divorce because of "medical issues" -- including insurance. But the question now is ... if she's back with Harden, will she refile the divorce once Odom recovers?

Conor McGregor continued his social media rampage Thursday night -- writing, "F*ck politics and f*ck religion" after he was accused of disrespecting Ireland.

McGregor came under fire yesterday for recently wearing a poppy on his lapel -- which some consider a HUGE no-no in Ireland because (some people believe) it's a tribute to the British military forces that oppressed Ireland.

McGregor responded strongly to the critics -- saying, "Check the facts of its original meaning. ALL soldiers. ALL wars."

Donald Trump just opened his checkbook to settle the trademark war over his campaign slogan -- but the real winner here is St. Jude Children's Hospital.

As TMZ first reported ... radio host Bobby Estell swooped in and filed a trademark application for "Make America Great Again" before Trump's team could do it -- giving Bobby the exclusive right to sell gear with Trump's slogan.

Well, Bobby just posted a pic of a check from Trump Marks LLC, made out to St. Jude's ... meaning Trump answered his demands.

As we told you, Bobby said he'd transfer rights to Donald if he got a face-to-face meeting, and a $100,000 donation. Bobby whited out the amount of the check, and it's unclear if he got the sit down ... but he did thank Donald and say, "have your slogan back."

You can punch, kick, choke and slam ... but you CAN'T SPIT ON YOUR OPPONENT during a UFC fight ... something Caio Magalhaes learned the hard way.

The UFC middleweight fighter was just hit with a 6 month suspension for spitting a mouthful of blood at Josh Samman at the end of their fight at "The Ultimate Fighter 21" back in July.

Caio had just been choked out, ending the match -- but when Samman came over to shake hands, Caio brushed him off with a mouthful of bloody spit.

Caio later apologized -- but the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided his contrition wasn't enough and slapped him with a 6 month suspension and ordered him to do 40 hours of community service.

Here's Jay Z checking on one of his biggest investments -- boxer Miguel Cotto -- making sure he's ready to rumble when he steps into the ring with Canelo Alvarez next month.

Jay stopped by Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles -- where trainer Freddy Roach also trains Manny Pacquiao -- and watched as the Roc Nation Sports boxer prepped for his Nov. 21 title fight.

As our friends at BSO pointed out, it's a huge fight for Jay Z -- who reportedly inked Cotto to a $55 MILLION contract back in March.

"If Cotto wins, it is on to bigger and better things (more money for Hov)," BSO says ... "If he loses, then back to the drawing board."

Taylor Swift just laid down the law ... nobody grabs her ass and gets away with it ... because she just countersued a radio DJ who claims she falsified a story about getting groped.

According to the docs ... Swift says she's 100% sure David Mueller lifted her skirt and grabbed her butt in 2013 at a backstage photo op for her Denver concert.

As we previously reported ... Mueller initially sued Swift ... claiming he was fired from his radio gig after the singer claimed the radio jock groped her.

Mueller now claims the assault was carried out by another guy ... but in her docs, Taylor insists Mueller was the one who got handsy, leaving the singer, "surprised, upset, offended, and alarmed."

Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn are VERY comfortable with each other's potty habits -- in fact, they have a total "open door" policy when it comes to going #1 and #2.

Jerry was on Theo Von and Matthew Cole Weiss' "Allegedly" podcast Tuesday when they popped the bathroom question. Jerry's answer was completely candid. We're guessing Rebecca would say, too candid.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bernard Pierce pled GUILTY to DUI stemming from a March arrest ... and was hit with 1 year probation ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The 25-year-old was pulled over on March 18th in Baltimore County, Maryland for speeding and during the stop, cops say the noticed he was wasted ... and arrested him for DUI, DWI and 2 speeding charges.

According to the police report, Pierce admitted to having 3 shots of Jack Daniels before he got behind the wheel.

But today, Pierce struck a plea deal with prosecutors in which he pled guilty to 1 count of DUI -- and in exchange, everything else was dropped.

Pierce was facing up to 1 year behind bars -- but instead got 1 year probation with mandatory monthly drug testing.

Ex-NY Yankees outfielder Chad Curtis says he's broke as hell and can't afford a lawyer to fight a sexual assault lawsuit ... claiming all he has left is $39 and some prison noodles.

Curtis -- who won 2 World Series titles with the Yanks -- is currently doing 15 years for sexually assaulting 3 female students at a Michigan high school where he coached back in 2011.

Now, the women have followed up with a civil suit against Curtis -- but the 46-year-old says he's so broke, he can't even afford a lawyer to defend himself.

"I have $39 in my personal account," Curtis told a federal judge Monday ... "The state of Michigan has taken everything I own."

He added that his personal estate is limited to the "nine noodles in my cell."

According to Mlive.com, Curtis told the judge the accusers are lying -- and says, "I know the truth is on my side. I do not believe there will be a large verdict."

12:15 PM PT -- There's NO deal! Sources with direct knowledge tell us although Jas filed the docs saying he's very close to a settlement agreement with Aspire ... there's no deal signed yet. More importantly, we're told no checks have been signed yet either.

Stay tuned.

Birdman might have one less lawsuit on his hands -- the war over Drake's millions upon millions in royalties is one step closer to being settled ... and Drake's pal Jas Prince is finally getting paid.

As TMZ first reported ... Jas Prince sued Cash Money Records and Aspire Music Group for unpaid royalties on all Drake's catalog of hit songs. Jas hooked up Drake with Birdman and Lil Wayne, in the first place -- and said part of the deal was he would get a chunk of Drake's royalties.

According to new docs filed last week ... Jas says he's reached a settlement with Aspire which will resolve all the financial issues. So, sounds like Cash Money is off the hook. The settlement was first reported by the Jasmine Brand.

The exact amount of the settlement remains under wraps, but in earlier docs Jas put the amount he was owed at $11 mil -- so it's a good bet he's getting a fat check.

Back in February, Jas told us he's through talking until he gets his money.

If the threat of 200+ MPH winds and torrential downpours weren't enough to scare the people of Mexico, astronaut Scott Kelly is sure to set off a full-blown panic with this pic of the hurricane.

Hurricane Patricia is already the strongest hurricane ever recorded and, according to the National Weather Service, it's the "most dangerous storm in history."

Kelly, who is currently on day 386 at the International Space Station, just proved astronauts really do have the coolest job in and outside of this world.

HE'S BACK!!!

The UFC has lifted Jon Jones' suspension after his hit and run arrest in New Mexico and will allow him to return to the octagon effective immediately.

Jones was suspended for 6 months following the April arrest -- and was stripped of his light heavyweight title.

But now, UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta says he's getting one more chance -- and he better not blow it.

"We've made it clear to Jon that this new opportunity to compete in UFC is a privilege and not a right, and that there are significant expectations we have regarding his conduct moving forward."

"We’re happy to read and see reports that he has embraced the terms of his plea agreement and is using this experience to grow and develop as a person."

Jones has also issued a statement saying he's grateful for the opportunity -- adding, "I am excited to show how much I've grown as a person outside of the octagon."

"It took me losing almost everything I had worked for to realize how much I had. I am blessed and humbled by the continued support of the MMA community and I can't thank my fans enough for their unwavering support through my ups and downs."

"This marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life and my career and let me assure you the best is yet to come."