Richie Incognito HITS THE CLUBS Wells Report Won't Bring Me Down!!
Despite being demonized in the Wells Report, Richie Incognito hit the L.A. club scene last night -- to party like he didn't have a care in the world ... and TMZ Sports has the video.
Incognito hit up Warwick bar and lounge on Sunset Blvd. Saturday night -- sporting a big 'ol smile and a hat that read, "SWAG."
It was clear, incognito didn't want to talk about Jonathan Martin -- or the Wells Report -- or anything else related to the allegations that he bullied people on the Miami Dolphins ... but DID want to talk about Johnny Manziel.
In fact, Richie stopped and explained why he thinks Johnny's a "hell of a football player" and why he'll go in the first round in the NFL Draft.
Darren Sharper Shock at His Female Football Camp 'He Could've Had Anyone'
Several women who attended Darren Sharper's female football camp are blown away by allegations he raped multiple women -- telling TMZ Sports he could've had any woman he wanted!
The New Orleans Saints superstar hosted the "Football Camp for Her" in N.O. back in 2011 and 2012 ... teaching women about the sport. The event raised money for a breast cancer charity.
Now, after he was charged with drugging 4 women and raping two of them over a 3-month period, some of the women from camp tell us they couldn't be more shocked.
"I saw the way the women were looking at him," one camper says ... "He could've had anyone of those girls. He's a triple threat -- pretty, rich and talented."
All of the women we spoke with described Darren as a "nice guy" ... "He was friendly.. he was a gentleman."
One women told us, "Darren is the type of person that anyone in this town would want as their neighbor."
Of course, Sharper denies the rape allegations ... but one of the female campers says, "If he's guilty, I feel sorry for him that he's that sick."
MLB Star Tim Lincecum Unloads '50 Shades of Grey' Condo
Bad news for fans of Tim Lincecum and "50 Shades of Grey" -- you've just missed your chance to buy the right-hander's Seattle condo ... which is located in the SAME building Christian Grey lives in the book.
The 29-year-old ace dropped $1.575 mil on his hometown apartment weeks after he won the World Series back in 2010 ... and just unloaded the place for a cool $2.25 mil -- about $225K shy of what he was originally asking.
The 2,442 sq ft pad sits on the 28th floor of the Escala building ... which treats its residents to a private spa, gym with a yoga studio, a catering kitchen and dining hall, a massive private theater, and a dog run.
Inside the apartment you'll find ... a giant master suite with walk-in closets and spa-like bathroom ... an open kitchen with custom cabinetry ... granite counters ... and cherry hardwood floors.
There's also a sweet wrap around deck that rounds out the condo -- which features incredible views of downtown Seattle, the Puget Sound, and the Olympic mountains.
Lincecum's contract will keep him in the Bay Area through 2015 ... but earning $35 over the next two-years will probably help ease the pain of cutting ties with the place.
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Darren Sharper CUP TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS ... Cops Say
Officials believe they have a smoking gun in the Darren Sharper rape investigatin ... a shot glass that tested positive for a drug used to knock people out ... this according to court documents.
The L.A. County D.A. filed documents in which the former New Orleans Saints star is accused of drugging 11 people in multiple states (CA, LA, AZ, NV) and raping 7 WOMEN.
But the hardest proof may come from AZ -- where Sharper is accused of going home with 3 women he met in a Scottsdale nightclub on Nov. 20.
According to the docs, Sharper went to their place and poured 2 of them shots. Sharper allegedly raped both of the women.
But ... the next day, the women went to the cops -- and one of the shot glasses Sharper allegedly used to drug his victims was collected from the apartment.
The glass was tested ... and cops say the results show it tested positive for Ambien -- the drug Sharper allegedly used to drug all of his victims.
Sharper was never arrested in AZ -- but he was charged with raping two women in L.A. and if convicted, faces more than 30 years behind bars.
Darren Sharper Scratched from Celebrity Cruise After Rape Allegations
Darren Sharper has been REMOVED from an upcoming celebrity cruise to Mexico in the wake of horrific rape allegations ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We know ... the former New Orleans Saints superstar had been booked to appear on the 1st Annual "Saints Ahoy Charity Celebrity Fan Cruise" to Cozumel, Mexico on March 13th.
Sharper was supposed to join fellow Saints studs Lance Moore, Roman Harper and Kenny Stills.
But after Sharper was arrested in L.A. last month for allegedly raping multiple women -- the cruise decided to cut Sharper from the event immediately.
A rep for the cruise tells us, "The minute the allegation became public, Darren was removed from the cruise."
"The people in charge of the charities didn't want it to hurt the sales. It was the best thing for the cruise."
We're told Sharper "no longer has any affiliation with the event."
Ex-NFL Star Jamal Lewis I'm a Debt School Graduate
Congrats to retired NFL star Jamal Lewis for passing the most important test of his life -- an online financial management course -- in an effort to convince a U.S. Bankruptcy court he's a changed man.
We broke the story ... the former Baltimore Ravens running back -- who once racked up more than 2,000 yards in a single season -- filed for bankruptcy back in 2012 after racking up more than $10 MILLION in debts!!
But now, TMZ Sports has learned ... Lewis enrolled in the illustrious "Dave Ramsey Education Course" and completed an online class on February 12th ... bringing hm one step closer to financial recovery.
Hopefully, he learned his lesson ... unlike bankrupt Warren Sapp who also completed an online class back in 2012 ... and went on to stupidly make a $100k bet on the Super Bowl ... which he lost.
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Chris 'Birdman' Andersen Flying the Coop Unloads Home from Child Porn Raid
Miami Heat center Chris "Birdman" Andersen is cutting ties with his Colorado nest -- the same house the FBI raided in a crazy kiddie porn investigation two years ago, TMZ Sports has learned.
The 7-footer bought the 5,691 sq ft crib in Larkspur, CO back in '09 for $500K -- but back in 2012, feds raided the place in an investigation allegedly involving an underage girl.
But the whole thing was BS and Anderson was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Birdman put the place on the market last year -- asking $925K -- but he ended up settling for $750k back in November ... chalking up a cool $250k profit.
As for the kiddie porn thing ... officials believed Chris was actually the victim of a crazy catfishing scheme -- and the alleged perpetrator was arrested.
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Richie Incognito PENIS ALARM CLOCK ... Investigator Says
Richie Incognito posed for a photo with his penis thiiiis close to the ear of a sleeping Miami Dolphins teammate ... this according to NFL investigators.
In the report, spearheaded by Ted Wells, investigators say the offensive linemen "routinely communicated and behaved in a profane manner" and sometimes sent each other shocking photos on the group text message chain.
One of the pics, according to investigators, shows Incognito "holding his penis near the ear of a sleeping or unconscious teammate."
At the time the photo was taken, Richie was surrounded by other laughing teammates, including Jonathan Martin.
Another pic features "Incognito's own excrement."
You stay classy, Miami.
NBA All-Star Weekend STRIPPER BONANZA BEGINS It's Thunderstormin' in N.O.
With NBA All-Star Weekend underway in New Orleans ... the STRIP CLUBS ARE ALREADY BLOWING UP ... with huge stars and famous strippers going absolutely bonkers!
We know ... ballers like Tim Hardaway and Warren Sapp hit up Rick's Saloon on Bourbon Street -- where one stripper pulled in $3,800 LAST NIGHT!!!
(Though we're told Warren was a little stingy with the $$$ ... which is good since he's still recovering from that whole bankruptcy thing)
Fun Fact -- the strip club scene is expected to be so insane this weekend, joints are IMPORTING dancers from other clubs. We're told Rick's shipped in some ladies from V-Live in Houston.
But these aren't your usual strippers ... we're told the BEST-OF-THE-BEST come to town for All-Star Weekend ... since, historically, people throw more cash around than at any other sports event.
And get this ... NBA players are even organizing their own strip events.
N.O. Pelicans star Tyreke Evans is hosting his own "Strip-A-Thon" packed with some of Atlanta's finest naked ladies ... and the flyer for the party reads "OVER 1 MILLION IN CASH IN THE BUILDING."
Take it away Lil Wayne ...
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Darren Sharper Faces the Judge Stone-Faced In a Pinstriped Suit
Former NFL superstar Darren Sharper just appeared in an L.A. courtroom to face charges for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women.
Sharper appeared stoic inside the courtroom -- wearing a grey pinstriped suit as he stood next to his attorney Blair Berk.
The case was continued to a later date.
We broke the story ... Sharper has been hit with 7 felony counts -- after officials say he drugged 4 women and raped two of them in his L.A. hotel room.
Officials say Sharper met all of the women at the same West Hollywood nightclub ... and gave them shots containing a drug that allegedly knocked them unconscious.
If convicted, Sharper faces more than 30 years behind bars.
Richie Incognito NFL REPORT IS WRONG I'm Not a Bully!!!
Richie Incognito says the report released by NFL investigators is "replete with errors" ... and he still maintains he NEVER bullied Jonathan Martin.
Incognito’s attorney Mark Schamel tells TMZ Sports ... "Mr. Wells' NFL report is replete with errors. The facts do not support a conclusion that Jonathan Martin's mental health, drug use, or on field performance issues were related to the treatment by his teammates."
As we previously reported ... the NFL investigation, led by Ted Wells, stated Martin WAS INDEED harassed and bullied by Incognito and two other members of the Miami Dolphins.
Schamel continues, "It is disappointing that Mr. Wells would have gotten it so wrong, but not surprising. The truth, as reported by the Dolphins players and as shown by the evidence, is that Jonathan Martin was never bullied by Richie Incognito or any member of the Dolphins Offensive line."
"We are analyzing the entire report and will release a thorough analysis as soon as it is ready.”
Darren Sharper CHARGED WITH RAPE NFL Star Allegedly Drugged Multiple Women
Darren Sharper has just been charged with 2 counts of rape in L.A. ... after the former New Orleans Saints superstar allegedly drugged multiple women and raped them in his hotel room ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Among the charges ... two counts of rape by use of drugs, four counts of furnishing a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance, all felonies.
Sharper -- who had a Hall of Fame-caliber NFL career as a safety -- is accused of drugging the women with zolpidem (Ambien).
Officials say Sharper met the two women in a West Hollywood nightclub on October 30th and invited them to another party.
On the way, officials say they stopped at Darren's hotel room and he gave them each a shot.
The women then passed out and hours later one of the women claims she woke up with Sharper sexually assaulting her. The second woman says she woke up and "interrupted his actions."
Officials say Sharper STRUCK AGAIN on January 14th ... when he returned to the same West Hollywood nightclub and found two more women.
Sharper allegedly pulled the same scheme -- inviting them back to hs room, gave them a shot, they passed out, he raped them.
Officials say both women left his hotel and sought medical treatment.
Sharper was arrested on January 17th. He was released on $200k bail. In addition to the rape, officials also say he was illegally in possession of morphine.
If convicted, Sharper faces more than 30 YEARS in prison. Officials are recommending the judge set his bail at $100 MILLION.
(Update: We're told the $100 million bail was a typo ... officials meant to request a $10 MILLION bail).
Officials say Sharper is also accused of raping women in 3 other states -- including Arizona, Nevada and Louisiana.
As we previously reported, Sharper has addressed the allegations in Louisiana ... claiming the sexual encounter was consensual.
NFL Investigation Incognito and Teammates BULLIED Martin Bragged About 'Breaking Jmart'
The NFL investigation into Richie Incognito has been released ... and it says the Miami Dolphins player DID bully Jonathan Martin ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE in the Dolphins organization.
The report, led by investigator Ted Wells, says ... "After a thorough examination of the facts, we conclude that three starters on the Dolphins offensive line, Richie Incognito, John Jerry and Mike Pouncey, engaged in a pattern of harassment directed at not only Martin, but also another young Dolphins offensive lineman ... and a member of the training staff."
The report continues, "We find that the Assistant Trainer repeatedly was targeted with racial slurs and other racially derogatory language. Player A frequently was subjected to homophobic name-calling and improper physical touching."
"Martin was taunted on a persistent basis with sexually explicit remarks about his sister and his mother and at times ridiculed with racial insults and other offensive comments."
Among the insults geared toward his sister, the report find Incognito, Pouncey and Jerry would fire out things like:
-- "Hear your sister has a wolf-puss. A fat, hairy p**sy."
-- "Hey, Jmart's sister is in town. Get the plastic sheets ready, she's a squirter."
-- "We are going to run a train on your sister."
-- "I'm going to bang the sh*t out of her and spit on her and treat her like sh*t."
We know Incognito and Pouncey are tight ... in fact, the two went berserk together in a bar in Florida, with a shirtless Incognito screaming the N-word and stomping around the place.
Investigators say ... Jonathan Martin had a fragile mindset going into the team -- partly because he had been bullied in middle school and high school. Martin's depression led to suicidal thoughts in 2013 ... after the bullying by his Dolphins teammates.
In the report, investigators say ...one of the offensive lineman was "often was called a 'f*g' or 'f*ggot' and was 'accused of sucking d*ck and pissing while sitting down, asked where's your boyfriend?"
Investigators also say one of the linemen was once physically restrained by Pouncey -- who told Jerry to "come get some pussy."
"Jerry responded by touching [the player's] buttocks in a way that simulated anal penetration."
The report says Dolphins offensive line coach Jim Turner was aware of the running joke that [one of the linemen] was gay ... and on at least one occasion participated in the taunting.
The report also mentions that Incognito -- and other members of the offensive line -- would use a notebook to track fines issued by their "kangaroo court."
According to the report, Incognito recorded a $200 fine against himself for "Breaking Jmart" ... which meant he caused Martin to have an emotional reaction to the bullying.
Investigators say Incognito then tried to destroy the book to cover his tracks.
The report includes a "Pros and Cons list" about continuing to play football ... which he wrote in the midst of the bullying.
On the "pros" list -- it's fun, he can make a lot of money, he'll have a legacy.
The "cons" list paints a sad picture:
-- "I hate going in everyday."
-- "Maybe I'll start to like myself."
-- "I am unable to socialize with my teammates in their crude manner."
As for Incognito's claims that Martin made up the allegations -- investigators are clear ... "We reject the assertion by Incognito that Martin has fabricated claims of harassment after the fact."
Ultimately, investigators concluded ... "We encourage the creation of new workplace conduct rules and guidelines that will help ensure that players respect each other as professionals and people."
Colin Kaepernick Jumps on Designer Backpack Craze Welcome to the Male Purse!
Just like women and their purses ... men are becoming addicted to expensive designer backpacks -- just ask Colin Kaepernick, who rocked a $200 bag through LAX yesterday.
Colin's bag was designed by Pink Dolphin ... but he's not the only top male athlete with a couture back bag.
Just the other day we saw DeMarcus Cousins flashing his MCM Six Stud Stark Backpack, which runs anywhere from $600 to $1,000.
There's more ... NBA superstar Anthony Davis has a $1,500 Gucci ... Floyd Mayweather has an MCM where he keeps his cash ... and there's many, many more.
Somewhere, Carrie Bradshaw is smiling.
Gary Payton Steve Nash is a Hall-of-Famer But It's Time to Retire
All good things must come to an end ... including Steve Nash's career -- 'cause despite his incredible run in the NBA, Gary Payton says it's time for Steve to hang it up.
The Glove was at LAX this week when we asked about the constantly-injured Lakers star ... who's only played in 60 of the the Lakers 135 games since joining the team.
"He gettin' hurt to much," Payton says ... "I mean, when you are getting hurt that many times, you think you can play, but it don't help you ... I think he should go on a little."
Still, Payton says ... 40-year-old Nash is a legend -- "He did a great job. He'll be in the Hall of Fame. He'll be alright."
TMZ Sports Show Ashton Kutcher Jiu-Jitsu Badass
Ashton Kutcher's officially ready to take on Charlie Sheen -- because he just earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Does this make the actor a real-life badass?
Plus, LeBron James keeps teasing about entering the Slam Dunk Contest ... even though we know he's never gonna do it, but Doc Rivers thinks he should. What do you think?
And the New Orleans Pelicans unveiled their new kid-friendly mascot -- but this doesn't change the fact their mascot is still ... a freakin' Pelican! Better to change the mascot altogether?