Barkley to Fisher and Barnes 'Brothers Shouldn't Be Fightin' Brothers'

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Charles Barkley pays no mind to the bro code ... he's visibly disappointed at Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher for their physical blow up.

TMZ Sports got Charles outside the London in NYC Saturday, and former NBA star made it clear ... it's irrelevant what Derek may or may have been been doing with Matt's estranged wife Gloria Govan ... "Brothers should not be fighting brothers."

Nuff said.

Floyd Mayweather Pimp Replacement Jeep In the Works ... After Roadside Inferno

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Floyd Mayweather won't spend too long mourning the death of the custom Jeep that burned to death Wednesday ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned he's got an even PIMPER version on the way.

Karrueche Tran I'm Not Dating Soccer Stud ... We're Just Friends

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JUST KICKIN' IT

She's partied with him all over the world ... and was recently spotted at his game ... but Karrueche Tran tells TMZ Sports she's definitely NOT dating soccer superstar Memphis Depay.

But watch the video ... it's not the most convincing denial we've ever seen.

Tran first hung out the Manchester United stud in Miami back in June -- and was spotted in the crowd at one of his games just a few weeks ago.

But when we saw Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend out at Beso in Hollywood this week ... she insisted they're nothing more than friends.

Sure.

John Stamos Nobody Uses GHB Anymore Says Huge Bodybuilder

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IN HIS DEFENSE ...

John Stamos should be using natural supplements instead of GHB for his fitness regimen ... so says one of the biggest lifters in the game.

BRETT FAVRE GOOD GENES OR GOOD DOCS?

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There's nothing cheesy about Brett Favre's good looks.

Here's a 22-year-old version of the Green Bay Packers quarterback in Mississippi on NFL draft day back in 1991 (left) and 24 years later ... the iconic athlete and father of two -- who is celebrating his 46th birthday this weekend -- at an awards show in LA earlier this year (right).

What a catch!

The question is ...

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao NO REMATCH IN WORKS ... Says Bob Arum

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AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN!

There are NO negotiations for a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch ... despite reports that Manny said the two sides were talking ... this according to Manny's promoter Bob Arum.

Reports surfaced out of Qatar this week that Manny told reporters he was in negotiations for one final fight ... and his team was in talks with Floyd's people.

So last night TMZ Sports went right to the man who would know -- Bob Arum -- the head of Top Rank, who puts together every deal for Pacquiao ... and he called complete and total BS on the rematch rumors.

"There's been no negotiations, no discussion and because of the scheduling I don't think its possible for it even to happen."

He also says he believes that Floyd is retired for good ... so if you planned on a 50th fight -- you're S.O.L.

NFL's Greg Hardy Fires Back at Haters In Rap Video ... With Gunfire & Strippers

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Embattled NFL star Greg Hardy -- the guy who was suspended for allegedly beating up his girlfriend -- is bragging that he'll never get "played" by a woman ever again.

NASCAR's Kurt Busch Shirt Hits the Fan Calls BS On Clothing Lawsuit

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Being accused of choking your ex-GF is terrible for business ... so says a clothing company that's suing Kurt Busch, claiming the negative publicity surrounding his domestic violence case almost destroyed them -- though Kurt says it's all a bunch of crap.

The NASCAR driver is being sued by the people behind the Panic Switch clothing line -- who say they struck a deal with Busch in 2013 to push the brand, specifically in the NASCAR community. At one point, Busch also loaned the company $300,000.

According to the suit, business seemed to be moving in the right direction -- but things came to a screeching halt when Busch was accused of beating up his ex, Patricia Driscoll, in September 2014.

For the record, Busch was never charged in the domestic violence case, with prosecutors ultimately saying there was not enough proof.

Still, Panic Switch says Busch's reputation became toxic and it dragged down the company -- which was unable to sign new drivers or close business deals because no one wanted ANYTHING to do with Busch. Panic is suing for unspecified damages.

Busch's lawyer Larry Stein tells TMZ Sports, "The complaint makes reckless allegations which are totally without merit."

"The complaint is nothing more than a false justification for their business failure which lost Kurt's money."

Kurt's lawyer says Busch will fire back in a cross-complaint -- "and we will ultimately prevail."

MTV Star's Skydiving Crash Witnesses Climbed 30 Ft. Tree In Heroic Effort to Save Him

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Several witnesses risked their own lives trying to rescue MTV star Erik Roner after he crashed into a tree during a skydiving accident last week ... attempting to scale a 30 foot tree in an effort to treat the injured man ... TMZ Sports has learned.

North Carolina Basketball Team Freaks Out Over New Jumpman Jerseys

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SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN

Who says men aren't into fashion?!

Check out the University of North Carolina basketball team go BERSERK over their new Jumpman jerseys -- the first time in school history the Tarheels hoops squad will rock a black uni.

Marcus Paige surprised his teammates by rockin' the first sample into the team locker room -- one guy literally falls on the floor ... and #3 Kennedy Meeks is so shocked, his jaw nearly his the floor.

Check out the video, tipped our way by our friends at BSO.

Tim Gunn would be proud.

UCLA Punter Arrested On Suspicion of Rape

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One of the kickers on the UCLA football team has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman he met at a party back in 2014 ... this according to police.

Officials say 20-year-old Adam Searl was arrested on October 8th and booked on 3 counts of rape. Searl has punted for UCLA five times this season.

According to investigators, Searl met the accuser at an off-campus party in Westwood in October 2014 and accompanied her to a nearby residence.

The woman claims she fell asleep -- but woke up to Searl raping her.

Officials launched an "exhaustive investigation" in conjunction with the UCLA PD -- and the woman eventually identified Searl as the assailant.

Searl was arrested without incident -- and has since been released on $300,000 bail.

UCLA football coach Jim Mora says Searl has been suspended by the team indefinitely while the legal process runs its course.

Ryan Mallett's Dad Our Family's Hurt Over Criticism 'His Grandmas Cry'

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The next time you wanna talk smack about Houston Texans QB Ryan Mallett -- know that you're MAKING HIS GRANDMAS VERY SAD ... so says Ryan's dad.

We spoke with Jim Mallett ... who says he spent the night at Ryan's home after the Texans lost to the Colts Thursday night -- a game in which Ryan was pulled after suffering a minor injury in the 2nd quarter.

"He's pissed off. He's a competitor. He wants to be in there," Jim tells us ... "He was 8 for 10 when he came out. He wants to play."

Ryan's also been under attack for leaving the sidelines and heading towards the locker room before the 1st half was over ... but Jim says Ryan insists it was a simple mistake because he thought the clock ran out, he wasn't throwing a hissy fit.

"He said to me, 'I didn't do anything on purpose.' And I can tell you that's true. That's not Ryan."

"For people to portray him as a bad person or teammate, they don't understand. If they were to meet our family, they'd know he was a good person. A compassion kid. Competitor. Someone who wants to do what's right for the team."

Jim says Ryan isn't the only one impacted by the criticism -- "You don't know how bad it hurts the family. Ryan's grandmas ... it effects them big time. They read it all. It hurts them. I've seen them in tears."

NBA's 'Booby' Gibson Barnes Was Right To Punch Fisher ... I'd Have Done The Same

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I'D DO IT TOO

Daniel "Booby" Gibson just became the first member of the NBA fraternity to endorse Matt Barnes alleged attack on Derek Fisher ... saying if it were him, he'd have laid the smack down too.

Gibson sat down with Charlamagne Tha God and the crew over at "The Breakfast Club," when he was asked what we would do if he thought an ex-teammate was gettin at his ex-woman.

It's an interesting question for Gibson ... he had a very high profile relationship with R&B singer Keyshia Cole ... so he might know what it's like to have the whole world eyeing your girl.

Diddy's Baby Mama BLASTS DEREK FISHER 'Trifling, Trifling, Trifling'

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Kim Porter is definitely Team Matt Barnes -- telling TMZ Sports it's NEVER okay to bang your friend's ex-wife ... "especially if you're ball players!"

Diddy's baby mama was leaving Mastro's in Bev Hills when we asked about the Barnes vs. Derek Fisher situation ... something she has a VERY strong opinion about.

Check out the clip ... Porter says Fisher was "dead wrong" -- and sums up her opinion about the NY Knicks coach in 3 words: "Trifling, trifling and more trifling."

NBA's Thabo Sefolosha Not Guilty In NYC Cop Clash

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NBA player Thabo Sefolosha was found NOT GUILTY on all counts stemming from a violent altercation with NYPD officers back in April ... opening the door for a civil suit against the NYPD.

As we previously reported, Thabo was taken into custody on April 8th -- after cops say he was obstructing officers from investigating the stabbing of NBA player Chris Copeland near 1 OAK nightclub.

Thabo says he sustained a major injury to his leg that night at the hands of the NYPD -- which forced him to miss the remainder of the NBA season and put his career in jeopardy.

Thabo was charged with 3 misdemeanors -- obstruction, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct/refusing to move.

We posted footage of the arrest on TMZ Sports -- which showed cops putting Thabo in a headlock and pulling him to the ground. At least one cop brandishes his nightstick.

Cops say Thabo was acting in an aggressive manner ... which justified the use of force. Thabo's attorney said BS ... and claimed the video essentially exonerates his client of any wrongdoing.

Prosecutors offered Thabo a plea deal -- but he rejected the offer because he wanted to clear his name.

Thabo was with then-Atlanta Hawks teammate Pero Antic at the club the night of the incident. Antic was also arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing authorities, but the charges were later dropped because cops say he was just trying to calm Thabo down.

UFC's Nick Diaz Surfaces At Hollywood Club ... Props to Cher

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THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT

Now that he can't fight for the next 5 years, UFC superstar Nick Diaz decided to spend a weeknight at the Hollywood club scene ... where he told he's happy Cher has his back!

Diaz -- who was hit with a 5 year suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after testing positive for weed -- was leaving 1 OAK nightclub on the Sunset Strip Thursday night with a pretty thick unemployment beard.

So, we had to ask about Cher!

As we previously reported, tons of huge stars have expressed their outrage over Nick's punishment -- including Cher -- who's trying to rally people to force the NSAC to overturn the ban.

Can Cher save Diaz's career? Stay tuned ...