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Flea has a message for all the people who ripped his version of the National Anthem at the Lakers game Wednesday night -- YOU'RE WRONG!!

Despite nuclear tensions, a group of American runners traveled to North Korea this past weekend to compete in the Pyongyang marathon ... and TMZ Sports has the incredible footage.

It all went down on Saturday -- when 1,000 foreign runners from all over the world gathered in front of roughly 70,000 people at Rungrado 1st of May Stadium ... the largest stadium in the world.

One of those people was Brian Sloan -- an American entrepreneur who created the Autoblow sex toy (don't pretend like you don't know what it is).

Sloan says entry into NK was as complicated as you'd expect -- with military people thoroughly inspecting his belongings ... especially electronics.

"It was noted exactly how many cameras and memory cards we brought in."

When his group finally entered the country, they were taken to 2 giant statues of Kim Jong-il and his father Kim Il-Sung ... and were strongly advised to lay flowers at the base and bow to show respect.

As for the race, the runners were treated like Olympians ... with a massive opening ceremony and a cheering crowd.

The event -- which included a full and half marathon -- was given a strict time limit ... if you didn't finish in less than 4 hours, you're S.O.L. because they shut the whole event down.

In the end, Sloan says he didn't feel threatened at all ... and claims North Korea is definitely not as scary as it appears in the media.

"All of the Koreans I met there treated all of the tourists with respect and only expected to be respected in return, regardless of their nationalities."

And in case you're a fan of massive coordinated dance parties ... check out this one that broke out in the middle of Pyongyang. Good times ...

The woman who filed a police report against Zach Randolph accusing him of beating her up is now admitting she MADE UP THE WHOLE THING in a shameful attempt to shake him down for cash.

As we previously reported, a woman filed a police report with the LAPD claiming the Memphis Grizzlies star beat her up and choked her on March 23rd. Officers said they observed several visible injuries on the woman's neck and back when she filed the report on March 24th.

But one week later, officials say the woman changed her story ... and during a police interview on March 31st, and said there WAS an argument but Randolph NEVER touched her.

According to official documents ... cops say the woman told officers, "she was upset and decided to file a fabricated police report and 'just wanted to get his money.'"

When asked about the injuries, the woman said before she filed the initial report on 3/24 she and a friend drove around the corner from the police station and inflicted the injuries to her neck and back themselves ... and then pinned it on Randolph.

Officials say the woman even signed a document admitting she "made up" her story.

After the tears come the turn up ... 'cause directly following Kobe's last shot, we're told there are plans for a sick post-game party inside Staples Center -- but there's serious doubt if Kobe will actually show up.

It's going down at Hyde lounge right near the private suites inside the arena -- and multiple sources connected to the party tell us the guest list is strictly A-list.

We're told the list contains names like Shaq, Snoop, Lamar Odom, Anthony Anderson, Zendaya, Derek Fisher (hide your girlfriends, fellas) and more.

Word is Snoop may even DJ the party.

The only huge A-List celebrity on the fence is Kobe himself ... who we're told might not stay long -- or attend at all -- potentially opting for a swift exit back home after the game.

Johnny Manziel has gotten an ultimatum from his agent -- go to rehab ... or find a new agent.

After TMZ Sports broke the story that Manziel was the passenger in an alleged hit-and-run incident over the weekend, Manziel's agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter he's laid down the gauntlet with the QB.

"I have terminated the standard representation with Johnny Manziel in the hopes of helping him get the treatment I believe he needs," Rosenhaus said.

"I have informed him that if he takes the immediate steps I have outlined for him that I will rescind the termination and continue to represent him. Otherwise the termination will become permanent."

"There is a five-day window for me to rescind the termination. I’m hoping he takes the necessary steps to get his life back on track."

Kobe Bryant IS NOT under attack from Smush Parker ... it's an IMPOSTOR posing as the former Laker who's VERBALLY DESTROYING Mamba on Twitter ... Smush tells TMZ Sports.

Social media went crazy after @SmushParker -- an account thought to be SP's -- attacked KB hours before his final game ... saying, among other things, "F*** OUTTA HERE KOBE"

FYI -- Bryant and Parker have beefed for years ... with Kobe famously saying, "Smush Parker was the worst. He shouldn't have been in the NBA."

In other words, people weren't shocked -- just really entertained -- when Parker dissed Kobe.

Here's the twist ... we reached out to Smush, and he's adamant the account is NOT his ... telling us, "Its definitely not mines. I would love to have that account deactivated.”

So, all's peachy with Kobe? Eh, maybe not ... we asked Smush to reflect on the Mamba's career.

Former college football star Shawn Oakman -- who was once hailed as a top NFL prospect -- has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman earlier this month.

Waco police confirm the 24-year-old was taken into custody Wednesday.

As we previously reported, the former Baylor defensive end allegedly brought a woman home from a bar between 2 and 3 AM and forced her into his bedroom where she claims the 6'9", 280-pounder ripped off her clothes and sexually assaulted her.

Oakman told police the sex was consensual and denied any wrongdoing.

Johnny Manziel was a passenger in a car that allegedly hit a light pole and fled the scene in Hollywood this weekend ... and the person who picked him up after the crash was Josh Gordon.

TMZ Sports has learned ... Manziel was interviewed by LAPD about a crash that occurred on the Sunset Strip around 10:45 PM on Saturday night.

Will Smith did NOT threaten to get his gun and shoot Cardell Hayes before Hayes unloaded on Will and his wife ... this according to Smith's family lawyer.

Attorney Peter Thomson just addressed the media ... and painted Hayes as a bizarre coldblooded killer who not only initiated the conflict ... but cowardly shot Will in the back 6 to 8 times as he walking away.

Here's the version of the story Thomson told, according to Will's wife, passenger and other witnesses.

Will's car was leaving a restaurant when a Hummer stopped suddenly in front of them -- forcing Will to slam on his brakes.

Believing there was no contact made and no damage, Will drove off -- only for the Hummer to give chase and "ram" the back of Will's SUV so hard, he shattered the back windshield.

Will got out and the two men exchanged words ... insisting Hayes was "enraged ... yelling and cursing."

Will's wife and another female passenger got out of the car and tried to diffuse the situation -- and "after some time" they began to walk Will back to the SUV.

That's when, according to Thomson, Hayes followed them and opened fire -- striking Will's wife Raquel twice, once in each leg. She collapses.

"The killer then unloads 6 to 8 shots into Will's back."

Thomson says Hayes then stood over Smith's dead body and began yelling and screaming.

When asked about reports Will had threatened to get his gun and shoot first, Thomson adamantly denied the claims.

"I'm aware of nothing that Will Smith did that would cause this killer to be afraid of his life to the point where he would follow him after the situation would be diffused," Thomson said.

USC has announced Lynn Swann will take over as athletic director ... succeeding Pat Haden, who recently announced he'll be stepping down in June.

Swann played WR for the Trojans from 1971 to 1973 and went on to have a prolific NFL career -- winning 4 Super Bowls.

And get this ... Lynn's son, Braxton Swann, is a superstar high school defensive back who says he plans to attend USC next year.

After his football career, President George W. Bush appointed Swann Chairman of the United States President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Swann has also been very involved in politics -- running for governor of Pennsylvania as a Republican back in 2006 ... though he lost that election.

Jason Momoa's raw strength is so breathtaking ... it even left former Mr. Universe Lou Ferrigno in awe.

The 'Incredible Hulk' star tells us the regime of the former "Game of Thrones" star is especially impressive because of his size -- 6'4" 230 lbs.

Pulling yourself up with 3 big plates attached to your waist ... amazing.

Don't be fooled by the fun-loving inmates in "Orange Is the New Black" -- jail can be a VERY boring place ... which is why Adrien Broner is asking for pen pals to help pass the time!

TMZ Sports broke the story ... the boxer was taken into custody in Ohio Tuesday to serve a 10 day sentence for violating his probation in his reckless driving case.

Well, he's 24 hours in ... and he's officially asked the public to hit him up with letters. In fact, Broner even posted the address of the Hamilton County Justice Center to make it easier to correspond.

Adrien Broner
#1596222
Hamilton County Justice Center
900 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Now that his NBA career is over -- we were wondering ... what's gonna happen to Kobe Bryant's helicopter?

We did some digging -- here's what we found.

First off, Kobe doesn't own the chopper he's been using to get from his home in Orange County to Staples Center -- he rents it ... and has been for years.

But he's got a great relationship with the company that owns it -- and they've always dropped everything for Mamba when he's needed a lift.

In fact, he used it in 2010 to get to the Lakers championship parade -- and in 2012, he fired up the aircraft to help teammate Steve Blake get to a doctor's appointment on time.

Earlier this year, he used the helicopter as transportation for a romantic Valentine's Day afternoon with Vanessa.

An arrest warrant has been issued for L.A. Rams running back Tre Mason -- after the 22-year-old blew off a date with the judge in his reckless driving case ... TMZ Sports has learned.

A rep for the Broward County Courts confirms ... Mason was due to appear in court on Monday to be arraigned for his March 5th arrest -- when he was popped for weed possession, reckless driving and resisting arrest.

The incident made national headlines -- with cops saying they were forced to use a taser take him into custody.

Now, the judge has issued a warrant for his arrest -- and when he is taken into custody, his bond will be set at $1,500 ... court officials tell us.

Conor McGregor says he was ringside at the MMA fight in Dublin -- in which a fighter was beaten so badly, he died from his injuries ... and calls the whole situation "truly heartbreaking."

Conor was at the fight to watch his teammate Charlie Ward take on Portuguese fighter Joao Carvalho. Joao lost by TKO in the 3rd round ... and died a few days later from head injuries suffered in the fight.

"Terrible news regarding Joao Carvalho," McGregor said in a statement.

"To see a young man doing what he loves, competing for a chance at a better life, and then to have it taken away is truly heartbreaking."

"We are just men and women doing something we love in the hope of a better life for ourselves and our families. Nobody involved in combat sports of any kind wants to see this. It is such a rare occurrence that I don't know how to take this."

"I was ringside supporting my teammate, and the fight was so back and forth, that I just can't understand it."

"My condolences go out to Joao's family and his team. Their man was a hell of a fighter and will be sorely missed by all."

You didn't think Tracy McGrady was just gonna let Robert Horry slide, did you??

The NBA legend fired back at Horry Tuesday night ... after Big Shot Bob clowned Tracy on ESPN's "The Jump" when he told T-Mac he couldn't borrow a championship ring because "you gotta earn it."

"Did he burn me?" McGrady told TMZ Sports ... "Listen man, it was a joke."

"I can understand how people take things but I'll say this ... anybody can be a champion, everybody can't be a Hall of Famer."

... and boom goes the dynamite.

BTW -- we also asked Tracy about Kobe's last game ... and asked him -- if you could only get tickets to one game, which would it be ... Kobe's finale or the Warriors going for 73??