Big Ben's Party Crew -- Interviews Complete

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Every single member of Ben Roethlisberger's party crew has been interviewed by investigators, TMZ has learned -- but there's still another key person cops are looking to speak with ... Big Ben himself.

Criminal Defense Investigator Charles Mittelstadt confirmed that investigators have completed the last of their interviews with the members of Roethlisberger's entourage who were around on the night Ben allegedly sexually assaulted a 20-year-old woman in the bathroom of a Georgia nightclub.

Ben was questioned by police shortly after the alleged incident -- but investigators have made it clear they're looking to sit down and talk with the Super Bowl quarterback again.

Mittelstadt tells TMZ Roethlisberger's team has been cooperative with the investigation, but it's unclear when -- or if -- the interview will take place.

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NFL Star Drops Hundreds for Chicken Wings

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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Jamal Williams will drop hundreds of dollars to go where the buffalo roam ... as in chicken.

Last weekend Williams and 5 friends rolled into Maryjane's Coffee Shop in the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego at 3 AM ... closing time.

Our poultry spies say Williams -- who just signed a $16 million contract -- promised the staff he'd make it worth their while if they keep the joint hopping so his crew could chow down on burgers, buffalo wings and fries.

Jamal left each of the 6 employees a crispy $100 bill.

He does chicken right.

Tony Romo -- Low Post Monster

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It's not unusual for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo to take a serious beating on the football field -- but on the basketball court ... a totally different story.

Check out video of Romo hitting the hardwood at an adult recreational basketball league in Plano, Texas -- the 6'2", 230-pound NFLer is the one making guys look like his bitch for a change.

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Tiger Woods -- Still Hiding The Truth?

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There's a major hole in Tiger Woods' televised explanation of the infamous mistress saga -- a hole that could prove the golfer is still in the business of keeping scandalous secrets.

TMZ noticed the red flag during Tiger's new interview with the Golf Channel when Woods flat out denied that certain members of his "inner circle" had helped him to reach supermassive man-slut status -- saying, "no one knew it was going on when it was going on."

Here's the problem with that statement: As we first reported months ago, Tiger's childhood friend and employee Bryon Bell organized a trip for mistress Rachel Uchitel to meet Tiger in Australia ... just weeks before Tiger crashed the Escalade.

TMZ has also seen copies of emails showing Bryon organized trips for Tiger's porn star mistress Joslyn James in 2007 -- including two meetings timed around PGA events Tiger was playing in.

Assuming Bell was aware of the nature of the trips he was arranging -- Tiger's assertion that no one knew it was going on seems to be 100% B.S.

So the question now -- is Tiger lying to cover his friend's ass?

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Tom Brady Fights -- The Gloves Are Off

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They say most quarterbacks don't like to be hit -- Tom Brady is looking to hit back.

The New England Patriots quarterback wrapped up his fists for a hardcore training session at an L.A. boxing gym on Friday.

Brady bobbed, he weaved, he even threw a few quality shots -- and he didn't look too bad doing it either ... for a quarterback.

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NFL Commish -- I'll Be Meeting with Big Ben

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Ben Roethlisberger will have to clear his schedule -- the commissioner of the NFL wants to talk things out with the embattled QB in the wake of the sexual assault investigation in Georgia.

In a statement to reporters, NFL Commish Roger Goodell spoke on behalf of the league and said, "We are concerned Ben continues to put himself in this position."

Goodell added, "At the appropriate time, I'll be meeting with Ben."

As for the ongoing criminal investigation, authorities are still looking to interview Roethlisberger in the near future.

Report: Miami Dolphins RB Arrested for DUI

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Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence in Atlanta, this according to a local Miami paper.

According to the Miami Herald, Brown was initially pulled over for failing to signal during a lane change. The paper claims Brown was eventually given a field sobriety test -- and failed.

Brown was reportedly taken into custody late Friday night for DUI and released from a local jail early Saturday morning.

According to the report, the Miami Dolphins are aware of the incident.

Tiger Woods: 'I've Done Some Pretty Bad Things'

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The fastest five minutes in sports just ended (Tiger Woods' interview with ESPN) and while he did duck some personal stuff, he did a pretty good job of answering the tough questions.

At least he actually answered questions this time.

UPDATE: Here

of Tiger on the Golf Channel. A lot of the same stuff, but a few different parts.

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Tiger Woods Interviews to Air Tonight

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ESPN will air a one-on-one interview with Tiger Woods tonight.

The interview will air at 7:30 PM ET.

UPDATE: Looks like there might be TWO Tiger Woods interviews airing tonight at the same time -- one on ESPN and one on The Golf Channel.

UPDATE 2: Both ESPN and The Golf Channel have promoted the interview. ESPN said the interview was conducted this morning and their reporter was allowed to ask whatever questions he wanted. Woods answered some, declined others, but was cordial throughout.

Read some highlights of the interview after the jump ...

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Kentucky Wildcats Give Fan B-Day to Remember

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The University of Kentucky Wildcats celebrated their thrilling SEC Championship victory last week with dinner and a cake at a local P.F. Chang's -- and then proceeded to give that cake to a UK birthday girl.

Rebekah Sams and her family were dining at the Lexington restaurant that night when her sister asked Patrick Patterson (above, in the grey) -- a star forward and Rebekah's fav player -- if he would come over and wish Rebekah a happy 16th birthday.

Patterson did three better: he got the team to sing her "Happy Birthday," gave her a signed ball, and gave her the team's celebratory cake. Wonder who's in her Final Four brackets?

Rebekah told us: "It's hard to imagine ever having another birthday that will be as memorable as this one!"

Kobe Bryant -- Purple and Gold Goes Green

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Kobe Bryant ditched his usual Lakers gear in favor of some festive green when he took his daughter Gianna to Disneyland yesterday.

St. Patrick's Day is the only day of the year when a Laker is allowed to wear Boston Celtics colors.

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Ben Roethlisberger Drops Out of Golf Event

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TMZ has learned Ben Roethlisberger has pulled out of the Kraft Nabisco Championship Celebrity Pro-Am scheduled for March 29-April 4 in Rancho Mirage, CA.

Big Ben has been keeping a low profile since the alleged sexual assault in Georgia earlier this month.

Joe Mantegna is the headliner of this year's event.

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Oklahoma BB Star Scores Questionable Cash

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University of Oklahoma basketball star Keith "Tiny" Gallon may have violated a cardinal NCAA rule by accepting thousands of dollars from a guy who appears to have been courting him.

Gallon -- a freshman center for the Sooners - scored a $3,000 wire transfer last August, according to a document obtained by TMZ. The money was deposited in a bank account jointly held by Keith and his mom, Sylvia Wright.

As for who gave Keith the dough -- the document shows it's Jeffrey Hausinger, a Merrill Lynch financial advisor who reps several professional athletes.

It's a violation of NCAA rules for any player or player's relative to receive money that isn't readily available to other players -- for example, a student loan or scholarship. We're told the rule clearly prohibits any agent, lawyer or financial advisor from trying to lure a player with money.

Keith made headlines last week when he announced he would return to OU next year rather than turn pro.

OU Athletic Director Joe Castiglione says the school is committed to following NCAA rules, and "any activity not in compliance is taken seriously and is acted upon swiftly."

We could not reach Keith. His mom had no comment. We called Hausinger for comment about the $3,000 wire transfer -- he said, "I don't think I want to talk to you," and hung up.

MLB'er To be Questioned About Amphetamines

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Kansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall will be in court this morning in his bitter child custody fight, and we've learned he'll be asked about his use of a prescription amphetamine that can enhance performance.

Chantel Kendall has alleged in legal docs that a Los Angeles psychiatrist prescribed Adderall to Jason after just one in-person visit, concluding the catcher had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Adderall is an amphetamine, and amphetamines have been used by Major League ballplayers for years to enhance performance. Players diagnosed with ADHD are permitted to use the drug in prescribed dosages.

Chantel claims in the docs that Jason took more than the prescribed amount of Adderall numerous times when he was watching their kids.

Jason says in his docs that he has never abused the drug. He also counters Chantel's allegation that his behavior has changed, saying, "I attribute those changes to the fact that I was married to an alcoholic and drug-addicted woman who abandoned our children, regularly punched me, and was unfaithful."

So will Jason talk about Adderall on the stand? We'll be in court to let you know.

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Playmate of the Year: A Nightclub Used My Body

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Playmate of the Year 2004 Carmella DeCesare Garcia is exercising some serious face control ... because the model's suing a Cleveland nightclub for using her image without asking first.

In a lawsuit filed in Cleveland, 27-year-old DeCesare claims a local nightclub named "Sin" plastered her face all over a flier without her permission ... and more importantly, without paying her a dime.

Club owner Gordon Stojkowski tells us, "I have no idea about this lawsuit."

DeCesare -- who married former Cleveland Browns QB Jeff Garcia in 2007 -- wants at least $25,000 in damages.

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President Obama: Tiger Woods Is Still the Man

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President Barack Obama says it doesn't matter how many times Tiger Woods flopped in the hay with other women -- he's still gonna be one badass golfing machine.

Obama told Fox News today while Tiger betrayed his family -- and has lots of unresolved issues -- "he's still going to be a terrific golfer."