Still Gonna Bet the Cowboys This Weekend...?

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The Dallas Cowboys are 6-3, leading their division, and are favored to beat the Washington Redskins by 11 points this weekend ... but after seeing this pic, do the odds even matter???

This photo of Jessica Simpson rocking a 'Boys sweatshirt was taken yesterday in Beverly Hills.

The last time Jess publicly professed her support for the team, they lost to the Giants.

Before that ... she took all sorts of heat for going on a trip to Cabo with several Dallas players just days before they lost a big playoff game in 2008.

And before that, T.O. blamed a Cowboy loss on the fact that Jessica went to the game.

Then again, they are playing the Redskins this weekend...

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David Beckham -- They Call Me Tenderfoot

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There's a reason David Beckham is rocking a "precautionary" walking boot on his right foot -- and it's not very precautionary at all.

TMZ has learned David is suffering from a "tender foot" -- a result of a "series of knocks" he took to the appendage after an MLS playoff match against Chivas USA earlier this month.

A rep from the L.A. Galaxy tells us the foot is already better, and he's "practicing with the team today ahead of Sunday's MLS Cup."

... whatever that is.

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NFL Legend Gets House Arrest for Coke Bust

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Jacksonville Jaguars legend Jimmy Smith pled guilty to possession of cocaine yesterday ... and was sentenced to spend the next six months in residential lockdown.

The former NFL star was arrested in Florida back in April, when cops pulled him over for having excessive window tinting ... then found coke, pot and drug paraphernalia in his car.

The other three charges Smith was facing -- possession of marijuana, using or possessing drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle with a suspended license -- will all be dropped as long as he plays by the rules.

Smith was also sentenced to 18 months probation, his license was revoked until his probationary period is over, he has to pay $1,000 in fines and complete weekly counseling and random drug screenings during his six months under house arrest.

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Derek Jeter Lays One Down in St. Barths

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Red Sox fans have another reason to hate Derek Jeter's guts...

The Yankees team captain threw on some board shorts and posted up on a dock in St. Barths with girlfriend Minka Kelly yesterday.

...and this is why he's one of the greatest players of all time.

Beckham: Healthy Enough for 2 Kinds of Football

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David Beckham fired around the pigskin with his kids at a park in L.A. last night -- all while in the protective care of the most watched medical brace on the planet.

Becks was a virtual Tom Brady -- but not just because he threw the ball well. TB also busted out a mysterious brace days before his big game a few years ago -- Super Bowl 42. David and the L.A. Galaxy are set to compete for the MLS Cup on Sunday.

But according to David's rep, everything about the billion dollar foot is A-OK.

The rep tells us, "The boot is purely precautionary. David will be on the pitch training with the team Thursday morning and will travel with them later in the day to Seattle. He is expected to play with the team in the MLS cup on Sunday. "

For the record, Tom Brady lost Super Bowl 42.

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Larry King's Son Scores a TV Gig

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Getting a job in radio is child's play to Larry King's 10-year-old son -- because the kid just landed a phat TV job hosting a sports show on FOX Sports Net.

Larry tells TMZ Chance King recently penned a deal to host an upcoming TV show called "Kid Pitch" -- which revolves around youngsters shooting the breeze about all things baseball ... plus interviews with Major League Baseball players.

The show is set to start filming in February of next year -- and due to Chance's school schedule, we're told he'll have to hightail it to the set after his school day wraps.

We're also told Larry's 9-year-old son Cannon will make occasional appearances on the program -- which will be directed by "Best Damn Sports Show Period" alum Tom Arnold.

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Pacquiao vs. La Bamba -- The Mexicutioner Sings

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After kicking Miguel Cotto's ass, Manny Pacquiao took on "La Bamba" at a party at the Highlands in Hollywood Tuesday night. He's actually pretty good ... and we're not just saying this 'cause we're scared.

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Andrews' Alleged Peeping Tom Officially Charged

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The man who allegedly secretly filmed ESPN reporter Erin Andrews naked in various hotel rooms followed her around the country ... according to federal charging documents obtained by TMZ.

In the docs, the feds claim Michael Barrett called 7 hotels in Columbus, Ohio on January 28 and 29 of 2008, trying to find out where she would be staying. The documents officially charge Barrett with 1 count of interstate stalking.

After striking gold with the Columbus Hotel, Barrett got a room next door to her, altered the peephole device and secretly shot video of Andrews.

Barrett then used the Internet to send the video to his email account.

Fast forward to July. He called 14 hotels in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and found where she was staying there. Again, he checked in, altered the peephole device in her room and shot video.

Then again on September 2, Barrett called a hotel, located Andrews' reservation, requested the room next door and on September 4 he altered the peephole and shot video of Andrews naked.

The email he sent the video to -- handsfouryou@yahoo.com. He eventually sent TMZ the video but we did not post it.

The feds say Barrett then posted the videos on a Google video account calling the video, "Erin Andrews Naked Butt."

TMZ received a statement from Barrett's lawyer, saying, "Mr. Barrett would like to express his deep regret for the circumstances that have caused the issuance of the charges against him today. It is his sincere hope that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible."

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Dodger Divorce -- Sooooo Hollywood

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Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and estranged wife Jamie spent a lovely evening with their respective lawyers at Spago restaurant in Bev Hills recently. Actually it wasn't lovely at all.

Our sources say Jamie and her mega-lawyer, Dennis Wasser (back to camera) asked Frank and his legal eagle, Marshall Grossman, to join them at Wolfgang's joint on October 8th, 3 months after the couple split. Someone we know at a table nearby took the pic.

Grossman tells TMZ it was "awkward ... a chilly evening," adding he thought it was going to be a conciliatory dinner but was more like "the last supper."

We're guessing it went something like this ...

Frank
: Marshall, would you please tell the shrew to pass the salt?
Jamie: Dennis, please tell Frank he's a moron.
Frank: Marshall, tell her at least this moron owns the Dodgers.

Grossman groused that Jamie and Dennis split before the bill came, so Frank picked up the tab.

As for Wasser, he tells us he also reps Wolfgang, so he didn't have to bring a special taster for safe measure.

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Drunken Russian Skater The Mug Shot

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You're looking at the mug shot of a world-class Russian figure skater who allegedly got hammered and stole a car -- AFTER placing 10th in a skating competition in Lake Placid this weekend.

Andrei Lutai -- seen here sans his rhinestone unitard -- is facing charges of grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, unauthorized use of a vehicle and aggravated driving while intoxicated.

What would Brian Boitano do?!

Hulk Hogan's Face Bloodied During Presser

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The blood was pouring down Hulk Hogan's face, back into his hair and down to his mouth after the wrestling legend got into a wild brawl with Ric Flair at a press conference in Australia.

Hogan and Flair were in Australia to promote an upcoming wrestling event, when all of the sudden they began to beat the crap out of each other ... Flair socking Hogan in the head over and over and over.

We know -- you're thinking it's all BS to promote the fight, but we spoke with somebody in Hulk's camp who insists the entire thing was real ... the blood and the injuries.

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David Beckham -- An Injury to Boot?

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David Beckham only wore one shoe out in Los Angeles last night -- because his other billion-dollar foot was wrapped up in a medical boot.

Devastating news for the 8 L.A. Galaxy fans out there who expect Beckham -- and his powerful right foot -- to lead the soccer squad to a championship Sunday afternoon.

So far, it's unclear what's wrong with the foot ... or ankle ... but one thing's for sure -- maybe he shouldn't be carrying the kids around on it?

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Skating with the Bears

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This is why bears attack people.

The Russian Ice Circus has gone against the laws of nature and put skates on a bear and trained him to play hockey.

There's gonna be a face-off ... and it ain't gonna involve a puck.

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Mike Tyson Case in Prosecutor's Hands

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Mike Tyson's explosive run-in with a paparazzo at LAX last week is now in the hands of L.A. prosecutors ... sources tell TMZ.

We've learned the LAPD sent the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney this morning. We're told the City Attorney has conducted a preliminary investigation but has not decided whether to charge Tyson and/or the papper, Tony Echevarria, with criminal battery.

We're told the City Attorney wants to see the video the photog shot when the fight broke out.

Both Tyson and Echevarria were arrested. Tyson says the photog made contact with the stroller carrying his baby and he struck the dude in self defense.

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UFC Prez: Lesnar Underwent Minor Surgery

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Brock Lesnar is currently recovering from minor surgery, this according to UFC president Dana White.

It's unclear what operation was performed on the reigning UFC heavyweight champ -- or when it was performed -- but White, through his Twitter page, insists Brock is already "feeling better."

White added, "Not 100% sure he is out of the woods but feeling better."

As we previously reported, Lesnar is currently being hospitalized with some sort of intestinal disorder so severe, he may never fight again.

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Equality Group -- Keep LJ Out of Cincinnati

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UPDATE: LJ has reportedly signed with the Bengals.

Homophobic slur-hurling running back Larry Johnson is expected to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals any minute now -- but a local gay rights group is already considering the move a "slap in the face."

TMZ spoke with Lesley Jones, executive director of Equality Cincinnati, who tells us "We do not think that would be a favorable decision on the part of the Bengals.

We would see this as a slap in the face to all the work we've done for equality and LBGT (lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender) rights in Cincinnati."

[The Bengals] must take action to prove that they support equality and LBGT rights in the city."

Johnson was recently cut by the Kansas City Chiefs after making a flurry of controversial statements -- including dropping the f-bomb twice in a 24 hour period.

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