NFL Stars THONG HUNTIN' ... On Australia Beach

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SF 49ers star Patrick Willis knows what he likes ... CHICKS IN THONGS ... and he went after it hard on a beach vacation to Australia.

Willis -- along with former NFL linebackers Takeo Spikes and Carlos Emmons -- are on a boys trip Down Under and decided to go searchin' for ass on Bondi Beach.

Good news -- they found it.

While Willis was able to pull off the 2-on-1 all by himself, Spikes and Emmons teamed up to chat up two other thong'd up ladies who were catchin' some rays.

Three defensive guys -- think any of 'em scored?

TMZ Sports Show NFL Stars Crushed by Legendary Carnival Bash

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NFL bros. Jordan and Jonathan Babineaux are used to doing the ass kicking -- but when they went to Trinidad & Tobago for Carnival ... it was a different situation. How'd these two enormous men get partied under the table?

Plus, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen make a shocking move -- unloading their MASSIVE mansion after spending years and $40 million to build it. What went wrong with their dream house??

And Belle Knox .. the porn star who's also a Duke student tries to inspire the Blue Devils heading into the NCAA Tournament. This could influence your bracket picks!

Terrell Owens I'm PUMPED About 'Apprentice' ... But I'm Still NFL-Ready

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Terrell Owens tells TMZ Sports he's "excited" about his shot to impress Donald Trump on "Celebrity Apprentice" -- but wants everyone to know he's still READY TO GO if an NFL team comes calling.

T.O. was in NYC yesterday getting ready to meet with producers -- when he told us the money he raises on the NBC show will go toward the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

But the 40-year-old says he still hasn't given up on playing pro football -- telling us he was "on the field" training earlier this week ... just in case.

Owens hasn't been with an NFL team since 2012, when he spent some time with the Seahawks -- but "Apprentice" has been know to jump start seemingly dead careers.

Think Owens has a shot at a comeback?

Johnny Weir Split Aborted Vacation Plans ... At Center of Breakup

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Johnny Weir got too busy to take a vacation -- and it PISSED OFF his husband ... and that was a major reason the couple split up ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Sources close to the couple tell us ... Johnny and husband Victor Voronov have been having issues for a while -- but were hoping to spend some quality time together on a long, relaxing vacation.

Sam Cassell I May Be Victim In John Mayer Watch Scandal

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Sam Cassell has something in common with John Mayer -- they both bought expensive watches from the same guy ... a guy accused of selling FAKES ... and now the former NBA star tells TMZ Sports he's bringing in experts to see if he got ripped off.

We broke the story ... Mayer is suing Charlie Sheen's BFF Robert Maron -- claiming he bought $5 million worth of Rolex watches from the guy ... some of which turned out NOT to be 100% authentic.

Cassell tells TMZ Sports he also bought a watch from Maron -- "It's an A. Lange & Sohne. It cost me a nice piece of change."

Sam wouldn't say how much he spent on the watch -- but A. Lange & Sohne pieces can run upwards of $150k.

Cassell says he was introduced to Maron by his former Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy -- and bought the watch from him because he offered the lowest price in town.

"What am I thinking ... this guys gonna rip me off? No. Mike got watches from him also. But at the same time, Mike's a basketball coach, not a jeweler."

Sam says he's now sending the watch to an expert to analyze the timepiece ... and says, "If it comes back fake, I'm going to the Dept. of Justice!"

For his part, Maron insists he did nothing wrong -- and claims he was always honest about the watches he sold.

Mark Cuban Gunning to Bring 'Shark Tank' Product to Mavs Arena

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Mark Cuban wasn't joking when he promised a "Shark Tank" entrepreneur he'd get his product into Mavs gift shops -- 'cause TMZ Sports has learned U-Lace is planning to drop at American Airlines Arena beginning next season.

We spoke with Tim Talley -- who got Mark to invest $200k into his customizable shoe lace business on a recent episode of "Shark Tank."

Talley says sales have exploded since Mark came aboard -- and so far, Cuban has been dead serious about delivering on the promises he made on the show, starting with the plan to sell at Dallas Mavericks team shops.

"We'll likely get the laces into the arena early next season," Talley says ... adding that U-Lace is also gunning for deals with other NBA teams ... as well as organizations in the NFL, MLB and NHL.

Talley says the company is also developing shoes to go along with the laces.

Makes sense to us.

Floyd Mayweather Hardcore Gym Training ... To Bieber Music

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When Floyd Mayweather hits the gym, it's important to listen to music that makes him wanna DESTROY people in the ring -- which could be why he likes to rock out to Justin Bieber.

Bieber just posted footage of Floyd hard at work at his boxing gym, knocking out an ab routine to Justin's track "Right Here (featuring Drake)."

Justin also posted a note with the clip saying, "The champ @floydmayweather training to my music . Atta boy."

Now who's ready to punch someone in the face!?

Johnny Weir & Husband Do the Splits It's Over!!!

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Johnny Weir has dropped the triple axel on his marriage -- splitting from his husband Victor Voronov after barely 2 years of marriage.

Johnny made the announcement today on Twitter, writing, "It is with great sadness that I announce that my husband and I are no longer together. My heart hurts, and I wish him well."



Frank Thomas Sues Reebok Big War Over 'Big Hurt' Shoes

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Frank Thomas is coming out swingin' at Reebok -- claiming the company had NO RIGHT to re-release his iconic "Big Hurt" shoes back in 2013 ... and he's out to make them pay.

You remember the famous "Big Hurt" shoes from the '90s -- Frank says he had a deal with Reebok from '95 to '98 to let the company use his "Big Hurt" trademark on all sorts of Reebok products.

Now, here's the problem ... according to a lawsuit, filed by Thomas in Illinois, Frank says Reebok resurrected the "Big Hurt" brand for a "Classic Retro Campaign" in 2013 ... but they never got his permission.

Frank says Reebok put the retro Hurts out anyway ... and now Frank's pissed -- claiming the release of the shoe makes it look like Frank signed off on the deal ... when, in fact, he did not.

Frank wants a judge to forbid Reebok from selling any "Big Hurt" shoes ASAP -- plus he wants damages, including any profits Reebok made from the sale of the retro Hurts.

Ben Wallace OUT OF JAIL After 16 Hours Behind Bars

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Ex-NBA superstar Ben Wallace is now a FREE MAN ... after spending 16 hours behind bars for a hit-and-run accident back in February.

Wallace began his stint on Tuesday when he was sentenced to 2 days in the slammer for leaving the scene of an accident when he crashed his SUV through a fence in Virginia and fled on February 8th.

But after 16 grueling hours ... Wallace was released.

But Ben's time in lockup wasn't the shortest celebrity stint -- that honor would probably go to Nicole Richie ... who only spent 82 minutes in jail from a 2006 DUI.

Team USA Hockey Auctioning Off Olympic Jerseys From Slovak Annihilation

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T.J. Oshie's sweaty, smelly game-used jersey from the Olympics could be yours ... 'cause Team USA is auctioning off the unis from their destruction of Slovakia for charity ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Oshie, Patrick Kane and a bunch of other Team USA players have donated their jerseys to the USA Hockey Foundation ... in an effort to raise money for hockey programs for kids.

The site is offering game-used jerseys from a couple of the Team USA hockey games in Sochi ... including the February 13th prelim against Slovakia ... where Team USA emerged victorious 7-1.

For the record, the jersey Oshie wore during his insane shoot-out performance against Russia isn't on the site ... but the Slovakia one still has his sweat on it. So, next best thing?

Charles Barkley I HATE REALITY TV ... But I Loooove 'Scandal'

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Charles Barkley is a GLADIATOR ... telling TMZ Sports he HATES reality TV with a passion -- but he's got a soft spot in his heart for "Scandal."

Sir Charles was out in NYC today -- and even though we started off talking about President Barack Obama's Final Four picks (Chuck approves btw) ... we moved right into Barkley's TV habits.

Charles Dislikes: "The Bachelor" and every other reality show ever created.

Charles Likes: "Scandal," "Person of Interest" and "Blue Bloods."

Olivia Pope wins again.

Ralph Macchio The Crane Kick Is BS Would Never Work In a Real Fight

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Mr. Miyagi's gotta be rollin' in his grave ... because his finest pupil just TALKED SMACK about the legendary crane kick ... telling TMZ Sports the move would never work in a real fight.

Daniel LaRusso himself -- Ralph Macchio -- was out in NYC yesterday ... almost 30 YEARS after the "Karate Kid" was released in theaters ... when he dropped a truth bomb about the most iconic fighting move of all time.

Note to Cobra Kai -- sweeping the leg ... also generally ineffective.

Duke University Porn Star If Duke Wins It All I'll Give Every Player a ...

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The Duke men's basketball team now has all the incentive they need to win March Madness ... because the school's most famous student (sorry Jabari) will have a gift waiting for them if they cut down the nets.

TMZ Sports caught up with Belle Knox -- the girl who was recently outed as a student putting herself through college by doing porn -- outside Headquarters Gentlemen's Club in NYC, where she just made her first strip club appearance.

After our photog admitted to being a "huge fan" of her work, Knox gave her Final 4 picks. Of course she included Duke, saying, "If Duke wins March Madness, then I will give every one of the basketball team members ..."

Watch the video to see how she finished that sentence. It's not quite as good as you'd think.

Go team!

TMZ Sports Show Three 6 Mafia's DJ Paul I Cater to Yankees

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Yankees ace CC Sabathia is officially a baller -- since his birthday party was catered by OSCAR winner DJ Paul from Three 6 Mafia. DJP joined us to explain why he's cooking for all kinds of famous people now.

Plus, it's time for March Madness ... so Channing Frye has a big tip on filling out your brackets -- and we also have our own strategies to help you dominate, or more likely ... look totally foolish.

And Paulina Gretzky does something she hasn't done in months! And this time she has company. Did ya miss her? Of course you did.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Case Man Gets Death Threats Over Lego Recreations

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The Lego-artist who's been posting Lego recreations of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial tells TMZ Sports he's been getting DEATH THREATS from people upset with his work.

We spoke to Armando Tejada ... who says he initially decided to document the Pistorius case because, "I've been fascinated by the trial" ... plus, he had a Legos set from the 2012 Olympics, which came with a tiny Pistorius figure.

The images are NOT graphic -- they mostly chronicle Pistorius interacting with the judge and his lawyer in the South Africa courthouse where his trial is being held.

"I don't plan on posting any graphic depictions of the murder or any scene that shows the victim Reeva Steenkamp out of respect," Tejada tells us.

Still, Tejada -- who lives in Chicago -- says some people are so mad they've threatened his life.

"I've received death threats," Tejada says ... "I understand why people would be upset about it. There's a very thin line and I'm sure I've crossed it."

We're told one of threats involved shooting Tejada with a gun.

Tejada says he has not gone to police -- since the people behind the threats are based in South Africa ... and he doesn't believe he's in any real danger.