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MLB players have a grueling schedule -- 162 regular season games in 180 days.

So, how does super model Kate Upton make it work with her Detroit Tigers BF Justin Verlander?

Check out the clip ...

L.A. Rams running back Tre Mason just pled not guilty to all charges in his reckless driving case ... but he's still a wanted man.

So, how does that work?

We've learned ... Mason's attorney entered a plea on the NFL player's behalf in court Thursday, Tre was NOT there himself.

So, the warrant -- which was issued after Mason blew off a previous court hearing -- is still active, according to Broward County Court.

As we previously reported, Mason is facing several charges -- including weed possession, reckless driving and resisting arrest stemming from a March 5th incident in Florida.

When it comes to protection, headgear and padded gloves can actually make things MORE dangerous for an MMA fighter ... so says UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

We were asking Joe about the recent death of MMA fighter Joao Carvalho -- who died following an MMA fight this weekend -- and if adding extra layers of padding could help prevent tragedies like this in the future.

While Joe said he didn't know about the specifics surrounding Joao's death, he made it clear he believes more padding is NOT the answer.

"It's actually better to have no pads," Joe said ... "You'll take less brain impact than with pads."

When asked specifically about forcing fighters to wear headgear during a match, Rogan says he wasn't keen on that either -- "There's actually an argument that wearing headgear is worse."

The son of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen has just been found guilty of harassment in a bizarre case in which he claimed to be "the blood of the city" of Denver.

As we previously reported, John Bowlen Jr. -- who worked for the team -- was arrested back in June '15 after allegedly shoving his girlfriend in his Denver-area apartment during a domestic dispute.

John's GF called 911 -- but the call was cut short (the last thing the operator heard was a woman screaming) ... and when the operator called back, Bowlen went on a bizarre rant and referred to himself as the "blood of the city."

John was charged with harassment and telephone obstruction -- but denied the allegations and took the case to a jury trial.

But today, court officials tell us, "domestic violence was proven" -- and Bowlen was found guilty on one court of harassment.

He was sentenced to 2 years probation and 24 hours of community service. Bowlen was also ordered to domestic violence, mental health and alcohol evaluations and treatment.

If he violates the terms of his probation, the judge said jail will be imposed.

2 huge stars ... 1 arena ... both are booked on the same day -- and now everyone wants to know who's gonna get bumped in Cleveland, Justin Bieber or LeBron James??!?!

Draymond Green was feelin' goooood after clinching win #73 Wednesday night ... keeping the party train rollin' at a Bay Area nightclub until 2 AM ... and TMZ Sports has the video.

Green -- along with Golden State Warriors rookie Kevon Looney -- hit up Pure Lounge around 12:30 AM and partied with some pretty pumped up GS fans until the place closed.

The people at Pure went all out for Draymond ... breaking out bottles of booze, confetti and hot chicks in sexy Warriors uniforms.

All in all ... it was a good night to be Draymond.

Not every ex-Laker had a glorious Wednesday night ... 'cause Kobe's former teammate D.J. Mbenga was straight DENIED from a Hollywood nightclub ... moments after watching the Mamba's last strike.

It went down at Warwick where D.J. -- who was on court to hug Kobe after the finale -- wanted to get a little turnt up after a perfect night in Laker land.

That turn up never happened ... D.J. and his crew were left standing outside the party although he was still in good enough spirits to talk to our photog ... and flash his NBA championship ring.

BTW ... we asked the bouncer why he Mutombo'd Mbenga ... he told our guy "D.J. showed up with 5 dudes AND because I'm a Warriors fan! I'm celebrating 73 wins over here tonight!"

Cold, cold world.

Some people think the Utah Jazz laid down and LET Kobe Bryant drop 60 on 'em Wednesday night a la the Washington Generals ... but Marlon Wayans says BS -- they're just that bad.

In fact, Marlon told us ... the Jazz team name would be more accurate if they dropped the J.

BikiniMania isn't an official WWE event, at least that we know of, but we can all agree it should be after seeing these pics of the "Total Divas" on the beach in Malibu.

The Bella Twins, Paige, Renee Young and Lana sipped on bubbly and frolicked in the waves Wednesday for a photoshoot.

Sorry, Lakers ... the Zen Master is NOT returning to L.A. -- this according to Phil Jackson's fiancee Jeanie Buss.

The rumors have been swirling for months ... with several NBA insiders hinting that Jackson may have a secret exit strategy in place to leave his gig as president of the Knicks and return to Laker Land.

But Jeanie (co-owner and president of the Lakers) says it's 100% BS -- telling TMZ Sports, "Don't listen to that ... Phil is in New York. He signed a 5 year deal."

As for rumors that Kobe Bryant may join the Lakers front office -- Jeanie says, "Kobe can do whatever he wants."

Lamar Odom says he's NOT done playing basketball -- and vows to play again because "I still got it."

36-year-old Odom spoke with ET after the Lakers game Wednesday night ... and said the next step in his recovery from his brothel overdose in getting back on the court.

He's dead serious.

If he somehow pulls it off, it would be one of the most miraculous recoveries EVER -- considering Odom suffered multiple strokes and organ damage after the October incident.

Odom was also asked if he's "okay" with Khloe Kardashian moving forward with the divorce -- and he made it clear, he's got some serious issues with it.

Lamar Odom came through on his promise to take his kids to a Lakers game -- but it wasn't just any game -- LO brought his brood to see Kobe Bryant's final game at Staples Center.

Sources close to the situation tell TMZ Lamar flew in his teenage kids, Lamar Jr. and Destiny, on Tuesday ... it was the first time they'd seen LO since visiting him in the hospital in December.

The reunion also got a HUGE assist from Uncle Kobe ... 'cause we're told the Black Mamba gave LO tickets to come see his final game and threw in 2 extra for the kids. Kanye West was with them too. We're told Lamar's been making an extra effort lately to build his relationship with Destiny and Jr.

Mamba's last game was probably a good start to that.

Some bad news, good news ...

The bad news -- Lindsey Vonn says she's "just friends" with "Vikings" star Alexander Ludwig.

The good news -- she's "open-minded" about letting him out of the friend zone.

31-year-old Lindsey and 23-year-old Ludwig got people talking last week when they left Craig's in L.A. together lookin' pretty damn couply after a fancy dinner together.

But Vonn says there's no official relationship ... yet ... saying she barely knows the guy.

Here, Lindsey ... maybe this pic will help change your mind.

How does Mamba celebrate an insane 60-point farewell game??? POPPIN' DOM IN THE LOCKER ROOM!!!

Despite the fact he looked drained at the end of that legendary performance, the 37-year-old retiree somehow mustered up the energy to celebrate with champagne in the locker room.

#MambaOut

How did Kobe's teammates feel about dishing Mamba the ball 50 TIMES Wednesday night??

They were happy to oblige ... so says Lakers center Roy Hibbert.

"We knew that it was his time and we let him get as many shots as he wanted," Hibbert told TMZ Sports after a celebratory dinner at Mastro's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills.

Kobe Bryant got a send-off worthy of a great Hollywood finale -- with Staples Center packed full of celebrities ... the usual suspects and many more.

Jack Nicholson, Leo DiCaprio, Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg were on hand -- but so were Jay Z, Lamar Odom and Kanye West.