Vince Young Busted for DUI

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Ex-NFL star Vince Young was arrested for DUI in Texas early Monday morning ... and is still behind bars.

TMZ Sports confirmed Young was pulled over in a white Chevy Silverado by Austin cops around midnight. He was booked for DUI at the Travis County jail. Police told KXAN that officers saw Young drifting across lanes while doing 40 to 60 mph.

Cam Newton Dabbin' In the Club After Crushing Cardinals

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Cam Newton still had so much energy left after beating up on the AZ Cardinals Sunday night -- the Panthers QB hit a North Carolina nightclub to celebrate ... and even did some dabbin' in the DJ booth.

Boxer Danny Garcia Parties After Victory ... Bring On Mayweather!

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ON TOP OF THE WORLD

The champ is here ... and he's ready to party!!!

Hours after Danny "Swift" Garcia beat Robert Guerrero to clinch the welterweight world title on Saturday, the boxing star hit Playhouse nightclub feelin' no pain!

Danny wore some shades to cover the bruising -- but the guy was in a great mood ... ready to turn all the way up with his entire entourage.

We also asked if he was ready to fight Amir Khan or Floyd Mayweather (who was ringside at the fight) ... Garcia had a message to both of 'em -- BRING IT ON!

Michael Sam Cracks L.A. Rams Jokes Caitlyn Jenner Should Be the Coach!

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TALK ABOUT PROGRESSIVE!

Michael Sam got jokes!!!

Check out this clip of the football player goofin' around about the Rams coming to L.A. -- he's got some ideas about a new name for the team ... and who should take over coaching duties.

Sam was on his way into Bootsy Bellows -- when we talked about the team that drafted him back in 2014.

After the jokes, Sam made it clear he still wants to play football -- and would LOVE a shot to prove himself in L.A.

LeBron James NFL Tight End Scores Gig On New TV Show

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LeBron James' Hollywood success is trickling down to the NFL -- 'cause a Pro Bowl tight end just booked a role on his new TV show ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Jacksonville Jags star Marcedes Lewis confirms ... he just locked up a gig on "Now We're Talking" -- a scripted comedy about 2 washed up QBs who try to become broadcasters.

The show is being produced by Warner Bros. in conjunction with LeBron's Uninterrupted sports-entertainment network for Verizon’s Go90 mobile-video service.

As for Marcedes' part -- he tells us he plays a pro football player who's taking broadcasting courses in the hopes of landing a gig ... and runs into a bunch of old football buddies trying to do the same.

Lewis says Steelers WR Martavis Bryant will also be in the show ... but brags, "I got extra scenes!"

The show is expected to debut in the spring.

'Basketball Wives' Star Girls Night Out At The Strip Club!!!

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BRITTISH RAIN

Former "Basketball Wives LA" star Brittish Williams knows how to do girls night out ... with half-naked chicks.

Williams and her crew celebrated ladies night by throwin' down Benjamins at Ace of Diamonds. She can't get rid of her cash quick enough.

We're told Williams plunked down $10k for boobs and booze.

Beat that, guys.

Ronda Rousey Good Sport on SNL

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Ronda Rousey graciously if not belatedly accepted defeat on "Saturday Night Live," bowing to Holly Holm, and then playing a thirsty bachelorette and a bullied student who kicks ass.

Gotta say ... very funny.

Hulk Hogan Back On TV Pitching A Loan Again, Naturally

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Hulk Hogan is back and in black -- this time as a spokesperson for 800-Loan-Mart commercials.

The Hulkster caught some heat last year regarding certain racist remarks that were made public after several years ... but he's moved past that and is now set to star in a big TV commercial for the title loan company.

Hulk's been their spokesperson for years, but the company is now ready to air new spots with him.

Visiting The Hulkster -- Dennis Rodman, who was one of the first celebs to defend Hogan, saying they've been pals for 25 years and Hogan doesn't have a racist bone in his 6'7" 300 pound body. The two former tag team partners are both repped by celebrity sports agent Darren Prince.

NFL's Cameron Jordan I Got Myself a Sack Gift ... Worth $35k

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Treat Yo'Self!!!!

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan decided to reward himself this year after racking up 10 sacks on the field ... and his gift to himself is pretty sick.

Check out the $35,000 gold chain Jordan picked up from Avianne & Co. in NYC -- a 14 karat yellow gold chain that weighs in at 1 kilo!!

We spoke with Joe Avianne who tells us, "Cameron wanted to buy himself a fat gold chain to celebrate his 10 sacks this season ... as soon as I showed him that piece he said he had to get it."

TREAT. YO. SELF!!!!!

Guess Whose NBA Kicks See The Fresh Footwear

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These NBA ballers got game ... shoe game that is.

Custom kicks are all the rage on the court and these NBA stars are stepping up to show us what they’ve got. Can you guess the hardwood heroes behind the sleek sneakers?

Shaq Surprises Basketball Cop ... Game On!!!

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THE BIG MAN HAS ARRIVED

Shaquille O'Neal just dropped a huge surprise on the Florida Basketball Cop and the kids he shot hoops with in a viral video ... showing up to the department and playing some street ball.

Shaq arrived at the Gainesville Police Department Saturday and headed out to the same spot Officer Bobby White responded to a call last week which ended in a game of pick-up ball with local kids. It's pretty awesome, you can tell how pumped both the kids and the officers are to play with the big man.

Lucky for everyone involved, Shaq was more of a facilitator during the game, dishing out passes instead of dunks.

The game ended with a great message from Shaq to the kids ... proving once again why he's the man.

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COP RESPONDS TO BASKETBALL KIDS

Draya Michele & Orlando On-Again, Again?

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Draya Michele and Orlando Scandrick might just be back together again after the two were spotted having dinner Friday night.

The on-again, off-again duo dined at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills and while we're unsure if their engagement is back officially, the photo certainly begs the question.

As TMZ reported ... the two have had a rocky past but recently called off their engagement, despite the fact the "Basketball Wives L.A." star is nearly 7 months pregnant.

Regardless of an engagement or not, seems safe to say they're on good terms.

Jon Jones Chandler's Going Through Growing Pains ... But He'll Be Okay

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UFC superstar Jon Jones says his NFL star brother Chandler Jones is doing well after a bizarre police incident last week ... saying he's just going through the "growing pains" of being a celebrity.

Chandler -- a star defensive end for the New England Patriots -- was hospitalized after dropping to his knees outside the Foxborough PD station in a discombobulated state. He was not arrested.

However, big bro Jon says Chandler has been doing really well since the incident -- telling us, "[He's] a young guy who's had a lot thrown at him" ... including a "new level of fame and success."

Jon says Chandler is now "doing what he has to do to make things right."

"Chandler's in a good position man. I'm so happy for him."

Chandler and the Patriots take on the Broncos on Sunday -- and Jon says he can't wait to cheer on his bro.

Andre Berto I Had Best Seat in House for Street Brawl!!!

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1ST ROUND KNOCKOUT

Andre Berto knows how to watch a street brawl ... from the comfort of his Rolls Royce.

The guy who knows a thing or 2 about fighting was out and about Friday night -- on the hunt for toilet paper and Starburst -- when he rolled up on a pack of amateurs throwing punches.

He captioned the video, "This why I stay in the house mane.. Folks out here having Royal rumbles outside like they got W.W.E. Contracts smh..... Man Iam coo."

How awesome if he joined!

Carolina Panthers HUGE WAFFLE HOUSE Breakfast ...

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The Arizona Cardinals could be in trouble ... 'cause the Carolina Panthers have EXTRA motivation to win on Sunday -- 150 LBS. of BACON & SAUSAGE -- courtesy of Waffle House.

The Panthers have joked that their secret weapon is WH food. Now, one win away from the Super Bowl, Waffle House has plans in motion to hook up Cam and the guys with a HUGE breakfast ... should they be victorious.

"We have reached out to the team and told them to name the place and time," a Waffle House spokesperson tells TMZ Sports. "We will be there ready to provide them with their much-needed Waffle House food."

The menu? 100 to 150 pounds of bacon and sausage ... as well as all the waffles the team can eat!!

#BreakfastOf(possible)Champions

Ex-NFL Wide Receiver Busted For Weed Crazy Eyed Mug Shot

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Former NFL wide receiver Jabar Gaffney -- who played for the Texans, Patriots, Jets, Broncos and Dolphins -- was busted for weed in Florida Friday ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Cops say the 35-year-old -- who was a 2nd round pick in 2002 -- was pulled over in Jacksonville in his 2010 Ford F-250 truck for illegal window tint and failure to maintain a single lane.

During the stop, cops say the trooper noticed the strong smell of weed ... and later found 6.5 grams of the sticky icky.

He was arrested and booked for weed possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $7,000.