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Jason Pierre-Paul just posted a photo that was taken at his hospital bedside on July 5th -- one day after the fireworks accident that blew up his hand.

JPP wrote, "July 5th I remember."

In the pic, you can see the NY Giants star elevating his right arm -- which is heavily wrapped up and red from the bleeding. You can also see blood on his hospital gown.

Miraculously, JPP not only recovered from the injury -- but eventually got back on the field and played with the Giants ... turning out a pretty impressive performance considering the circumstances.

In fact, the last time we spoke with JPP, he was in such good spirits about his situation -- he even joked about not being able to play video games anymore.

Florida State has reached a settlement with the woman who claimed she was raped by Jameis Winston in 2012 ... shelling out nearly $1 million to make her lawsuit go away.

The accuser's lawyers announced the terms of the settlement Monday -- saying the cash figure includes attorney's fees. FSU also agreed to make a 5 year commitment to training programs.

The accuser -- Erica Kinsman -- will reportedly receive $250k, her attorneys will get $700k.

As we previously reported, Kinsman sued FSU claiming the university ran a shoddy investigation in an effort to keep Winston on the football team. She had said the response to her accusations was "clearly unreasonable."

Kinsman issued a statement about the settlement saying, "I will always be disappointed that I had to leave the school I dreamed of attending since I was little. I am happy that FSU has committed to continue making changes in order to ensure a safer environment for all students."

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!!!!!

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

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.

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.

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."

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."