Marinovich -- Off the Drugs, On to Fatherhood?!
It doesn't matter how you felt about him as a quarterback, you have to root for Todd Marinovich now -- 'cause the dude is going to be a dad.
TMZ cameras spotted a cleaned up Marinovich rolling out of an OC courthouse yesterday -- along with his pregnant wife Alix -- where a judge decided the former NFL bust was on pace to graduate drug court in June.
Marinovich was ordered to participate in drug court as part of his probation stemming from a a 2007 drug bust in which he was caught with narcotics and a hypodermic needle.
Todd is expected to be back in court next month -- no word on when his wife is expecting to give birth.
LeBron Hits It from the Back... the WAY Back
This is just plain ridiculous.
LeBron James made another one of those insane trick shots at practice yesterday -- except he hit this one from way BEHIND the goal!!
He did miss twice before sinking it -- so maybe he's human after all.
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Lakers Star Scores Permanent Restraining Order
A judge just made the temporary restraining order against the woman accused of harassing Lakers star Derek Fisher permanent -- it didn't help her case that she was a no-show.
Fisher got the TRO late last month after alleging the woman had harassed him for years -- claiming they were married, among other things -- despite the fact Fisher claims they never met.
The woman, who changed her last name to Fisher, claimed she was "The REAL Mrs. Fisher" on her MySpace page. Fisher alleged she started showing up at his home, scaring his wife and kids.
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Can You Spot the Basketball Star?
At 7'2", it's pretty clear Houston Rockets' Dikembe Mutombo has never had any trouble standing out in a crowd -- though with that career-ending ruptured tendon, it's amazing that he still can.
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Pardon the Departure -- Kornheiser Out at 'MNF'
It's a good thing Tony Kornheiser hosts the greatest sports show on the planet -- because he just quit his other job as an announcer on "Monday Night Football."
Kornheiser is stepping down after three years in the booth. Jon Gruden, who coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Super Bowl XXXVII title, will be taking his place.
Kornheiser, who along with Michael Wilbon hosts "PTI" on ESPN, has a well-documented fear of flying and cited this year's hectic schedule as his reason for leaving.
Michael Phelps -- Different Strokes
Stupid people who are circling Michael Phelps as if he's washed up. So, he lost the backstroke to Aaron Peirsol yesterday at the North Carolina meet. But here's the deal -- the backstroke is not his thing -- he didn't even compete in the backstroke in the Olympics.
P.S. he won the 200m freestyle and the 100m butterfly at the N.C. meet ... cynics!
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Prez Obama -- From Government to Goalies
President Barack Obama may not be a "hockey mom" but he has got the wild parent on the sidelines thing down pat.
Prez Obama let his guard down as he cheered like crazy for his daughters Malia and Sasha -- who were playing soccer today in D.C.
How's that for pressure for the opposing team?
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Shaq -- Like A Monster, But Nicer
Keep in mind that Shaquille O'Neal could literally destroy all of the people following him around ... and yet he chooses not to. Inspiring.
Shaq walked the beat last night as a self-described "undercover cop" -- even stopping to buy dinner for a homeless lady. We're told she left without eating, but we didn't have the guts to let Shaq know.
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NFL Legend Bruce Smith Sacked for DUI
Another Buffalo Bill in trouble with the law ... this time it's one of the greatest players of all time.
NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith was arrested on DUI charges in Virginia Beach this morning after cops say the former defensive superstar was speeding around 1:42 am.
According to celebrity gossip wire Associated Press, a police spokesman says Smith was also charged with refusing to take a breathalyzer test at the scene.
Smith-- football's all time leading sack leader -- was released a few hours later after posting bond.
Smith was arrested for DUI twice before -- but the case #1 was dismissed and in case #2, Bruce was acquitted.
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NFL Player Accused of Being a Real Jerk Off
It's unusual for a fullback in the NFL to grab headlines, but when he's accused of masturbating outside of some random woman's home -- that usually does the trick.
Cops arrested Corey McIntyre -- a fullback on the Buffalo Bills -- after a 59-year-old Florida woman claims back in March she heard a muscular black man with dreadlocks banging on the window ... while banging on himself.
When cops asked if the mysterious whack job was Corey -- a muscular black man with dreadlocks who happened to be in the area at the time -- the woman said, "That's him."
But yesterday, McIntyre was arrested and booked on one misdemeanor count of exposure of sexual organs. He was released on $10,000 bail.
According to TCPalm.com, McIntyre denies the allegations, claiming he was simply on a bike ride that morning -- and even offered to show officers the route.
Looks like T.O. won't be the only player in Buffalo worth talkin' about.
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NFL Star Pulls a Fast One -- Makes Off With Shoes
Arizona Cardinals superstar Larry Fitzgerald agreed to race a trash-talkin' blogger yesterday -- but only if the guy agreed to put his digital camera and brand new limited edition shoes on the line. Guess who won..
BTW -- Larry just signed a $40 million contract extension in '08. But the feeling of putting a blogger in his place ... priceless.
Thanks to our boys at WithLeather for the heads up.
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T.O. in the Zone -- The No Parking Zone
He got no love in Dallas, even less in Philly ... and yesterday afternoon, T.O. was S.O.L. in L.A. too.
Terrell Owens faced the wrath of a ticket-writing parking enforcer behind Sunset Plaza after leaving his decked out Bentley in a no-no spot.
It was unclear if he cried about it.
FYI -- You don't have to brand your car with a DUB logo to prove you're rollin' on dubs.
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Topless Chick Drops 2 on Chicago Bulls Star
Less than two weeks after the Chicago Bulls were bounced from the NBA playoffs -- one of their star players was already on the rebound ... with a topless chick in St. Barts.
Cameras spotted 6'11" Joakim Noah -- the one with the crazy, frizzy hair -- puttin' a full court press on some smokin' hot woman rumored to be his GF.
Playoffs? What playoffs?!
FYI -- Joakim Noah is perhaps responsible for the greatest celebratory dance in the history of sports -- click here to watch. It's amazing...
Streaker: Two Balls and You're Out -- For Good!
The dude who streaked the Mets game at Citi Field Tuesday night learned nobody wants to see his naked ass again -- he's been banned from the stadium, faces up to a year in jail and may have to pay a butt-load of fines.
According to the New York Times, the man, Craig Coakley, was arraigned yesterday on charges of third-degree criminal trespass and interference with a professional sporting event.
As for why he did it: His boss dared him and offered to pay a week's worth of salary.
Craig's fines could be anywhere up to $5,000.
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Shaq Pops and Locks in His Jammies
You ever seen a seven foot, 300 lb man bust a move in his bathroom?!
Shaquille O'Neal just posted a video on his Facebook page featuring the Diesel breakin' out some serious moves in front of his customized Superman shower.
It's not like he's got the playoffs to worry about...
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Rockets Get Crushed, Take It Out on DiCaprio
There's a high price to pay for stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kevin Bacon to get courtside seats for an L.A. Lakers playoff game -- like almost being smeared by Houston Rocket Brent Barry when he dove into the stands during last night's game.
Considering the Rockets got smeared by 40 points -- this was the best action Leo saw from the visiting team all night.