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Cops in Apopka, Florida claim they got a tip about James Martin's whereabouts earlier today -- so they sent a K-9 unit and a helicopter into the area to track the guy down.

Officials say they found the 66-year-old in the woods behind his home, wielding a knife -- and suffering from what appeared to be a self inflicted stab wound.

Initially, Martin refused to surrender -- but after a brief stand off with police, he eventually gave up and turned himself in.

Woods decided to respond to a bunch of his followers today -- blasting out 23 tweets in less than an hour.

Among the revelations:

-- He loves the movie Caddyshack
-- He can "barely grow" a goatee
-- His favorite teams are the Lakers, Dodgers and Raiders
-- He eats a "peanut & banana sandwich & almonds" during golf rounds.

Tiger also responded to a tweet from a follower who wrote, "I'm a retired Special Ops Guy like your dad. I got divorced and it was tough as hell. I have faith in you!"

Woody played with Tom in New England for years before joining the Jets -- but last night in NYC, he didn't just take a shot at Tom's 'do ... he also told us that his new QB, Mark Sanchez, has SUPERIOR locks!!!

Johnson -- who let the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers literally slip through his fingers in OVERTIME -- had twittered, "I PRAISE YOU 24/7!!!!!! AND THIS HOW YOU DO ME!!!!!"

But today, he's changed his tune -- saying, "No I Did Not Blame God People! Seriously??!? CMon! I Simply Cried Out And Asked Why?"

He added, "I AM HAPPY & THANKFUL 4 YESTERDAY! w/out Sunday i Wldnt have grew closer w/The Lord!!"

The Steelers ended up winning the game 19-16 ... but we think Steve Johnson has bigger problems on his hands.

On Saturday night, Obama (right) went to see Howard University take on Oregon State, which just happens to be coached by Michelle's brother.

According to Lafayette Police, an officer witnessed a dispute between Smith and his wife at around 2:00 AM. The officer then says the disturbance became physical and "the male suspect allegedly grabbing the female by the hair and began pulling her down the street."

Another hint: It's not Ryan Seacrest.

So who win in these fights ...

Martin -- perhaps the most famous female boxer not named Laila Ali -- is still hospitalized but "will be okay though," according to her rep. It is unknown when she will be released.

The rep tells us Christy is coherent, but right now only immediate family is allowed to visit her.

Martin was shot and stabbed on Tuesday, and in her weakened state, told police her husband James was the culprit.

Cops in Orange County, Florida claim the 42-year-old former boxing champion -- who once fought on an undercard for Mike Tyson -- managed to stumble out of her home and flag down a passing motorist ... who took Christy to a local hospital.

Christy -- despite being SHOT AND STABBED -- mustered up enough strength to tell police that the man who pulled the trigger was her 66-year-old husband and boxing trainer James Martin.

Cops are currently on the hunt for Martin.

Rodman called in to Miami's "Jorge Sedano Show" on 790 The Ticket Tuesday morning to talk about the Miami Heat-- but that was quickly derailed by sexual moans and giggles from the woman Dennis said was in bed with him.

Rodman's rep tells TMZ, "Dennis was clearly intoxicated and doesn't remember much."