Terry Bradshaw -- Back on Roethlisberger Bandwagon

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Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw is finally saying something nice about Ben Roethlisberger -- keep him on your fantasy football team.

The Steelers legend was in DC yesterday -- and when TB was asked for some fantasy football advice ... he totally had Roethlisberger's back.

A little surprising, considering Terry publicly ripped Big Ben just last month -- saying the Steelers should've "dropped" Ben's ass during the off-season for all of his controversial off-the-field antics.

Then again -- in football ... and fantasy football ... winning fixes everything.

Dwyane Wade's Ex -- Psych Tests Demanded in Court

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Dwyane Wade's ex-wife needs a checkup from the neck up ... according to the attorney appointed to look out for the former couple's kids during their ongoing child custody trial.

According to new documents filed in Chicago -- and obtained by TMZ -- the attorney, Lester L. Barclay claims, "There is a question as to the mental condition and violent tendencies" of Siohvaughn Wade.

In the filing, Barclay claims Siohvaughn's own testimony has revealed a history of extreme violence -- and he believes she has "homicidal" and "suicidal" tendencies.

Bottom line ... Barclay is asking the court to force Siohvaughn to undergo a psychiatric evaluation with a court-approved psychiatrist -- and he wants their two kids to stay with Dwyane while the trial continues.

Hilary Duff's Husband Alleged Mercedes Deadbeat

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Before NHL star Mike Comrie tied the knot with Hilary Duff, he got into a committed relationship with a $165k Mercedes-Benz -- but according to a new lawsuit, he refuses to pay the bills or give it back.

According to documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court, the Pittsburgh Penguins star bought a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 back in 2008 -- but eventually defaulted on the payments.

The finance company claims they tried to repossess the car from Comrie -- but he has "refused to allow Plaintiff possession."

Now, the finance company claims they want Mike to pay off the rest of his contract -- $103,398.57 ... plus other costs.

Calls to Comrie's reps have not been returned.

Tiger's Half-Bro -- Dad Would Be 'Disappointed'

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Tiger Woods' half-brother sure knows how to kick a guy when he's down -- telling a local TV station he thinks his father would be "very disappointed" with Tiger and his recent scandals.

Earl Woods Jr. sat down with KSAZ in Phoenix and talked all things Tiger -- particularly his affairs and subsequent divorce. Stating the obvious, Earl told the station, "It cost him a family. He'll never have the same relationship with his kids."

You can check out the full 18-minute interview on myfoxphoenix.com.

NBA Coach -- Is That a Swastika in Your Tie???

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Now we're in no way implying that Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott is a Nazi ... but, the tie he decided to wear for his team's media day ... well, let's just say, it went out of style in the mid-40's.

TMZ Live: Oksana, The Salahis, and Gisele Bundchen

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We took your questions on everything -- including Oksana Grigorieva scoring $20k a month for baby Lucia, the Salahis threatening "Real Housewives" not to call them "Party Crashers", and Heidi and Spencer 86'ing their divorce.

Plus: Photos of Gisele Bundchen getting close to a man that is not Tom Brady.

UNC Football Scandal -- 'The Boz' Connection

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TMZ has learned the agent recruiting scandal rocking University of North Carolina football goes deep ... all the way back to Brian "The Boz" Bosworth -- who, it turns out, has close ties to both men in the middle of the UNC controversy.

A source close to "The Boz" tells TMZ the former University of Oklahoma football stud was approached by John Blake back in the late 80s -- while Bosworth was still in school.We're told ... Blake, an OU football assistant at the time, told Bosworth, "I have a guy who's going to change your life." That guy was agent Gary Wichard.

Setting up a meeting between an active college athlete and an agent could be a major NCAA violation ... and it's exactly what Blake is accused of doing at UNC. Last month, Blake resigned as the defensive line coach at UNC amid allegations that he was funneling Tar Heel players to Wichard.

As for Bosworth -- he eventually hired Wichard as his agent when he entered the NFL.

Clearly, Blake and Wichard have a history that goes back more than 20 years ... which is interesting since their relationship is now under the NCAA microscope.

NFL Star Osgood -- Gunman Made XXX Threats

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The gunman who allegedly pistol-whipped Jacksonville Jaguars WR Kassim Osgood and a cheerleader -- also yelled, "Tell me you f**ked her," during the attack ... according to documents.

In the police report, obtained by TMZ, Osgood and the cheerleader -- Mackenzie Rae Putnal -- describe the alleged attack by Julian Armond Bartletto at her Jacksonville home Monday night.

According to the report, Bartletto first pistol-whipped Osgood and Putnal, then held them at gunpoint -- and told her, "Suck my d**k and suck his d**k."

Shortly after that police say Osgood fled by jumping out a 2nd floor window, while Putnal and Bartletto exchanged gunshots.

Bartletto, an ex-boyfriend of Putnal, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery, false imprisonment, armed robbery, and burglary -- and he's still in jail.

NY Jets Hottie Reporter -- Nude Offer from Playboy

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It's not just the New York Jets who want to see that hot TV Azteca reporter without her clothes on -- TMZ has learned Ines Sainz has received a formal offer to pose naked in Playboy.

Sources involved in the negotiations confirm Hugh Hefner's people reached out with a "pretty big offer" involving a huge payday and the cover -- as long as the Mexican reporter strips down to her traje de cumpleaños.

But don't get too excited -- sources close to Ines tell us her network prohibits talent from posing in the buff.

Hopefully, her contract is up soon.

Chyna 911 Call -- 'She's Throwing Up'

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TMZ has obtained the 911 call made before Chyna was rushed to UCLA Medical Center -- and according to the guy on the phone, the former WWE star was "throwing up from alcohol withdrawal."

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As we first reported, Chyna was taken to the hospital over a week ago after downing 4-5 times the recommended amount of Benadryl. The male caller described her as alert, but shaking and in pain.

She was released two days later -- and according to her rep, she's doing fine.

Marilyn Manson -- Infected With Kenny Powers Fever

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When his ass was 19 years old, Kenny Powers changed the face of professional baseball ... now he's changing Marilyn Manson's wardrobe.

Manson rolled through a mall in L.A. yesterday with a hat that was branded with Kenny's new catchphrase from his awesome K-Swiss campaign.

In case you weren't aware, Kenny -- the main character from the show "Eastbound and Down" -- was featured in a few web ads for the shoe company ... and if you don't mind the cussing, you can check 'em out here.

Nice mullet.

X-Wrestler X-Pac -- Guilty in Cannabis Caper

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Former WWF wrestler X-Pac is finally ready to pay the piper for his marijuana arrest earlier this month ... and it's gonna cost the guy $358.

TMZ has obtained a photo of X-Pac -- aka Sean Waltman -- entering a NJ courtroom yesterday to deal with his September 12 arrest at Newark International Airport. As we previously reported, security claims they found X-Pac to be in possession of one rolled joint.

According to officials, X-Pac -- who was originally busted for possession -- plead guilty to a reduced charge ... and was ordered to pay a $358 fine.

Sean's rep, Geena Jinev Anac, tells TMZ, "Sean is looking forward to putting this all behind him to focus on his life and career."

Miami Heat Practice -- Big Guns for LeBron & Co.

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The Miami Heat's Big Three -- Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh -- just met their match in firepower ... the U.S. Air Force.

Fully armed military police officers -- complete with bomb sniffing dogs -- performed tight security checks outside the Heat's first practice ... held today on Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Florida.

See NBA? It's not impossible to defend the Heat.

Ochocinco Healthy Enough for Chicken and Waffles

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Cincinnati Bengals superstar Chad Ochocinco has more injuries than TDs this season -- but last night, dude played through the pain for a dinner run at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in L.A.

After throwing down 3 chicken wings, a waffle and some yams and greens on the side ... Ochocinco strutted out of the place and told us that his ribs are still "broken" from some brutal hits he took on the field.

FYI -- if you're wondering why Chad was in Los Angeles on his day off, dude tweeted earlier in the week that he was flying in to surprise his son.

Ochocinco and the Bengals head to Cleveland this weekend for their grudge match with the Browns.

Braylon Edwards -- Probation Violation on Back Burner

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Wide receiver Braylon Edwards just caught a big break -- TMZ has learned the NY Jets star won't face probation violation for several months ... possibly until after the season.

Edwards' DWI arrest in NYC this week could also get him in big trouble back in Cleveland where he's on probation for a nightclub fight -- but sources in Cleveland Municipal Court tell us the judge will not take action until after the DWI case is complete.

According to the source, the judge doesn't want to compromise the DWI case -- and Edwards isn't due back in court for that until November 9.

We're told the judge will inevitably drag Edwards back to Cleveland for a probation violation hearing -- no matter what happens with the DWI -- and jail time is a real possibility ... but if the DWI case drags Braylon could be in the clear 'til the off-season.

NBA Stars to David Stern -- What's in Your Wallet?

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LeBron James' $110 million contract is old news in the NBA -- now basketball superstars want to talk about how much cheese Commissioner David Stern is making.

Our sources on the hard court -- i.e. players -- tell us they think it's unfair for the league to tag players and their salaries for its financial woes. In fact, they smell a rat since the paychecks of Stern and his deputy commissioner are kept hush hush. As one player said, "There needs to be some transparency. It's hypocritical to single us out.”

NBA owners collectively pay the commissioner's salary, which has been rumored -- but never confirmed -- to be in the neighborhood of $10 million per year.

Reps from the players union, led by Derek Fisher and Billy Hunter, met with Stern Wednesday in ongoing talks to avoid a labor dispute.

Sounds like no one's asked the commish to whip out his W-2 ... yet ... but with talk of a strike, it could happen.