Lamar Odom Eyeing BIG3 Comeback ... Says College Coach
Lamar Odom's seriously considering a basketball comeback ... and his sights are set on Ice Cube's BIG3 league -- so says a man who's been tight with L.O. since college.
TMZ Sports spoke with Lamar's Rhode Island coach, Jim Harrick -- who says he just talked to Odom the other day -- and says the basketball star is pumped about the idea of joining Cube's 3-on-3 league.
It's actually a change of heart for Odom -- who previously told Harrick he wanted to hang up his sneakers for good ... "but this 3-on-3 has got him excited!"
Coach says Odom still has a ways to go health-wise ... but "if he can get in shape, he can play with anybody."
Odom says he's sober now -- and vows to stay clean for his family.
JANUARY 2017
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Miss BumBum 2017 Turns Beautiful Game Into Fantasstic Affair!!!
Miss BumBum 2017 contestants scored on each other ... and the entire planet cheered.
You know Brazil takes its fútbol seriously when part of the bootyful contest also means getting down and dirty on the pitch for some awesome girl-on-girl action. They kicked it. They banged it. They kneed it and they even put their asses into it ... literally.
This isn't the first time the potential award-winning asses had to strut their stuff. They marched for something Tuesday ... and we're still recovering from that ASSignment.
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Ex-Alabama Star On Josh Rosen: He's Right About SAT Scores
Ex-Alabama football star Le'Ron McClain says he ain't mad at Josh Rosen for saying higher SAT requirements would hurt Bama football ... telling TMZ Sports the QB is dead-on.
Of course, Rosen's been making headlines for his interview with Bleacher Report about the challenges of juggling school and sports in college.
One quote that has everyone buzzing involved Bama -- "Raise the SAT requirement at Alabama and see what kind of team they have. You lose athletes and then the product on the field suffers."
So, we spoke with McClain -- who played for the Crimson Tide from '03 to '06 (before a successful 7-year stint in the NFL) -- to see how Bama athletes feel about it.
"I think he made some solid points," McClain tells TMZ Sports.
"I don't think it's a shot at Alabama. It would be a lot of changes if they upped the SAT requirements. I know it would. It would be a lot of guys that probably wouldn't make it."
But McClain says Rosen's point rings true for a LOT of Division 1 schools -- including UCLA.
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O.J. Simpson's Ex-Agent Takes Bronco to 'Pawn Stars' ... Let's Make a Deal!
The man who kept O.J. Simpson's getaway Bronco hidden for roughly 22 years wants more than $500,000 for the infamous ride ... and he's hoping to get it from the guys on "Pawn Stars."
Simpson's former agent, Mike Gilbert, got in touch with Rick Harrison in the hopes of unloading the car he got from Al Cowlings following the 1994 slow speed chase on the 405 freeway.
During the episode, which airs Monday on History, Gilbert told the guys he's had very serious offers in the past -- but wants more than half a mil or no deal.
The challenge for Rick -- we've never seen him spend that kind of money on the show before. The most expensive items ever sold at the Pawn Shop were gold bars valued at $128,000.
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Mike Vick Hit With Sex Ban Over Kaepernick Afro Comments
Mike Vick is officially on a sex time out -- with his wife formally pulling booty privileges over his stupid comments about Colin Kaepernick's afro.
Kijafa Vick called out the QB on their reality show, "Baller Wives" -- saying she was sick of getting attacked on social media over the bad advice Mike dished out last month on FS1.
"Why does he have to change his hair to get a job?" Kijafa asked.
"I don’t know, Kijafa – I was wrong."
Mike tried to explain himself ... "I shouldn’t have said what I said. No one in any race should be stereotyped based on the way they look, dress, act -- but that’s the reality of the world we live in."
Kijafa says the drama surrounding the comments makes her "relive a part of our life that I want to put in the past" ... a clear reference to the dog fighting scandal.
In the end, Vick apologized to his wife -- but still, no booty.
"First thing we got to get Colin to do is cut his hair." — @MikeVick advises Kaepernick on rebuilding his image pic.twitter.com/YENvUPOIgP
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Lucky Whitehead Impersonator Suspect Revealed ... Warrant Issued
Here he is ... the man cops say impersonated NFL wide receiver, Lucky Whitehead, during a shoplifting arrest back in June. Can you see the resemblance?
Neither can we.
Cops are now on the hunt for Deyvon Newman -- who allegedly stole $40 worth of stuff from a convenient store in Virginia on June 22. When police arrived, the man had no I.D. card but claimed to be Whitehead. He gave cops Lucky's date of birth and social security number.
Cops pulled up Whitehead's DMV photo and decided they had the right guy -- despite the fact Newman has tattoos on his neck and face ... and the real Lucky does not.
Also, they don't look alike!!
We're told a warrant has been issued for Newman's arrest -- and Paul Ebert from Prince William Commonwealth's Attorney's Office says he'll be charged with larceny, giving false info to a cop and identity theft once he's been caught.
As for the REAL Lucky Whitehead -- he was cut by the Dallas Cowboys after cops mistakenly said Whitehead had been arrested. He was eventually signed by the NY Jets and is fighting for a job at training camp.
He still does not have a tattoo on his face.
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NFL'S A.J. Bouye I GOTS MAD HOPS ... Nuking 5-Foot Box Jumps
Here's video to prove you never had a chance to be in the NFL (despite what your dad says) ... Jaguars player A.J. Bouye jumping 5 FREAKIN' FEET like it's nothing.
A.J.'s apparently been a camp standout for the Jags so far, and we can see why -- with the freak athleticism the dude displayed while working out with famed athletic trainer, David Alexander.
Alexander is known in Florida for training guys like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Victor Oladipo, but we gotta wonder if any of those guys can get up like this.
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Lewis Hamilton All Aboard the Ass Yacht!
Lewis Hamilton continues to win on land and on sea ... setting sail in Barbados with a bunch of hot chicks in thongs.
The F1 superstar -- sporting a hat that reads "F**king Awesome" -- boarded a yacht with roughly 20 people for a sexy party cruise.
The 32-year-old has been living it up in the Caribbean -- the day before the boat party, he was spotted at the Crop Over festival with the likes of Rihanna and Jeremy Meeks.
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NFL's Tramaine Brock Off the Hook In Dom. Violence Case
Prosecutors have dropped the domestic violence case against ex-San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock after the alleged victim stopped cooperating with investigators, TMZ Sports has learned.
Brock was arrested in Santa Clara, CA back in April after he allegedly roughed up a girl he was dating. When cops arrived to the scene, the woman had visible injuries but Brock was not there.
He later turned himself in to police.
But now, the Santa Clara D.A.'s office says the case has been dismissed due to insufficient evidence -- "The victim declined to cooperate."
Brock was cut by the 49ers shortly after the arrest. He's currently a free agent -- and with his talent level, expect a team to swoop in pretty quickly.
Broncos' Garret Bolles Spit Shamed At Rookie Hot Dog Eating Contest
Denver Broncos rookie Garett Bolles is no Joey Chestnut -- and was booed out of a rookie hot dog eating contest last night when he grabbed a trashcan and prepared to blow chunks.
Bolles -- the 20th pick in the '17 draft -- lined up next to guys like Cameron Hunt, Elijah Wilkinson and Jake Butt to put on a wiener gobbling show for the vets and coaches.
Hunt crushed it ... Bolles blew it.
The team was so disappointed in the lineman, they gave him the "Game of Thrones" shame treatment -- chanting at him as he left the contest without a shirt or his pride.
C'mon dog ... do better.
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Snoop Crashes Mayweather's Boxing Gym ... Let's Hug It Out!
He might work for the UFC, but Snoop Dogg is a BIG fan of Floyd Mayweather -- and bro'd down with the boxer at his private gym in Vegas this week.
Snoop was blown away by Floyd's gym -- and said he LOVED the fact Floyd's an owner, not a renter.
Floyd's used to VIP's in his training center -- he's hosted everyone from 50 Cent to Rick Ross and DeMar DeRozan.
The two seemed to get along -- Floyd even complimented Snoop's cologne.
Snoop is currently a commentator on "Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series" -- but seems interested in a boxing gig as well ... telling the people at Showtime to holla at him.
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Steph Curry Goes 23 for 25 In 3-Point Sesh ... In Street Clothes
Steph Curry put on a 3-point clinic Tuesday night -- draining 23 of 25 three point shots at a hoops event in San Francisco ... in a hoodie and jeans!!!
The Warriors superstar was attending the 3-point shooting contest during his SC30 Select Showcase at Kezar Pavilion in San Francisco when he decided to get on the court and show everyone how it's done.
Shocker ... he killed it. The crowd went wild.
FYI, the SC30 Showcase features some of the best high school prospects in the country, including Bol Bol, Scottie Lewis and Shareef O'Neal.
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Spencer Pratt Puts the Ass In Asphyxiation ... Chokes Out Comic
Spencer Pratt went on the attack Tuesday night, putting a famous British comedian in what looks like a vicious head lock.
Spencer was goofing, we assume, just outside the Ivy in the bougie part of L.A. where Keith Lemon was begging for mercy.
It's a little weird ... 2 grown dudes rolling around in the grass, clearly for the cameras. Soon-to-be-father Spencer -- courtesy of Heidi -- sure looks like he's applying pressure. And, Spencer's death stares are definitely WWE worthy.
Are you listening Miz?
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Tiger Woods To Enter DUI Diversion Program ... Official Says
Tiger Woods has struck a deal in his DUI case -- and has agreed to enter a DUI diversion program for 1st time offenders as a result of his May 29 arrest, officials say.
The golfer's DUI case was scheduled to go before a judge in Palm Beach County early Wednesday morning where his lawyer was expected to enter a not guilty plea.
Woods did not personally appear in court -- however, his attorney met with prosecutors and worked out a deal to enter the county's first time DUI offender diversion program, State Attorney's Office rep Mike Edmonson tells TMZ Sports.
According to prosecutors, the program requires offenders to plead guilty to reckless driving -- and in exchange they get 12 months probation and are required to complete DUI education classes.
The offenders are also prohibited from drinking alcohol or taking drugs during the probation period.
This all stems from a May 29 incident -- when cops found Woods passed out behind the wheel of his banged up Mercedes-Benz around 2 AM.
Woods was completely out of it -- but insisted he wasn't drunk, it was an unexpected reaction to mixed prescription medication.
Tiger was charged with 3 misdemeanor counts -- DUI, reckless driving and improper stopping. If he completes the DUI diversion program, the reckless driving conviction will be wiped from his record.
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Jerry Jones Ezekiel Elliott Won't Be Suspended
Jerry Jones tells TMZ Sports he does not believe Ezekiel Elliott will miss a single game for an alleged domestic violence investigation.
The Dallas Cowboys owner was leaving Gucci in Bev Hills (got money, spend it right?) when our guy hit him up with a bunch of Cowboys questions.
But the only question Jones felt compelled to answer was about his star running back.
Of course, the NFL launched an investigation into Elliott after a woman who claimed to be dating Zeke told police he roughed her up on several occasions in July 2016. Zeke denied any wrongdoing.
The NFL is expected to announce the findings of it's investigation soon -- Jones is clearly convinced he'll be off the hook.
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Gilbert Arenas Kyrie Can't Win Title W/Out LeBron ... But I Get It
Gilbert Arenas didn't even hesitate when we asked if Kyrie Irving can win another Larry O'Brien trophy without LeBron James -- "No."
We spoke with Agent Zero outside of a 7-Eleven in L.A. where the ex-NBA superstar was promoting his Life Water company -- and he broke down the Kyrie, LeBron drama.
That wasn't all for No Chill Gil ... he also weighed in on Lonzo Ball -- blasting comparisons to Magic Johnson and Jason Kidd.
He's also a big LaVar Ball fan -- and explains why the Big Baller reminds him of Lil Penny from back in the day.