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Conor McGregor is NOT in fear for his life ... despite reports to the contrary, his rep tells TMZ Sports.

Media outlets in Ireland reported that McGregor hit a celebrity event in Dublin last week with two security guards in tow due to credible death threats that had been made against the UFC star.

But Conor's rep Audie Attar says it simply ain't true -- "Yes we have security, no not due to death threats."

"Security is in everyone's best interest and for everyone's safety."

L.A. Rams safety T.J. McDonald was arrested for DUI early Tuesday morning after cops say he crashed into a parked car ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We're told McDonald waited for police to arrive and when they got there, cops noticed something was off about the 25-year-old ... so they brought him to the station for a DUI screening.

He was eventually arrested for DUI -- not alcohol related. We're told officials believe there may be medication involved. He has since been released on his own recognizance.

You know that crazy clip of Indians shortstop Jose Ramirez kicking his helmet backwards ... only for it to magically reappear and smack him back in the head??

Turns out, it's not really that magical ... it's physics -- so says astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The science whiz joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs tonight on FS1) -- and explained why the helmet returned to Ramirez like Yondu's whistle arrow in "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Don't ever question Mark Cuban's work ethic -- 'cause the guy was so determined to make the Mavs a success after he bought the team, he PERSONALLY cold called hundreds of people to sell tickets.

It's a pretty impressive story ... Cuban says he's all about getting in the trenches and doing the work himself if duty calls -- and back when the Mavs sucked, duty definitely called.

One other thing ... Cuban says he respects the hell out of telemarketers -- and instead of hanging up on 'em (like most people), he listens to the pitch and offers feedback!!!

Don't underestimate Justin Bieber -- 'cause if push comes to shove with Orlando Bloom (again), NHL legend Jeremy Roenick says he's taking the Biebs ALL DAY.

Turns out, Roenick is a huuuge Justin Bieber fan ... like, big ... and says JB's got too much going on in his life to worry about Bloom getting cozy with his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez again.

Remember, Bloom and Bieber got physical over a woman back in 2014 -- when an altercation broke out at a restaurant in Ibiza.

Well, Roenick says if the two come to blows again ... Bloom better watch his ass 'cause Justin's bigger and stronger than ever.

JerryWorld became BeyonceLand Monday night -- when the singer took over AT&T Stadium in Dallas ... and even the Cowboys' commander in chief came out to see her perform.

But Jerry Jones wasn't just there to enjoy the show ... he was backstage glad-handing with some VIPs, including DJ Khaled.

Khaled called it "mogul talk" ... it was more like "mogul exchanging pleasantries."

Still cool though.

#MajorKey

No Jets? No problem ... 'cause Odell Beckham's cousin Terron Beckham says he refuses to give up on his NFL dream -- telling TMZ Sports he's already gotten interest from other teams.

FYI, Terron had a tryout with the NY Jets this week -- but the team elected not to sign the running back, despite praising his athletic ability.

Now, the 23-year-old musclebound fitness freak -- who hasn't played organized football since 2010 -- says it's on to the next one.

"I have my experience with my first team under my belt and got the nerves out ... and now I'm ready for the next opportunity."

So, who's up next?

"I've been talking to my agent and he said there are definitely teams that have reached out and are interested. He didn't say which teams yet."

Ex-Indianapolis Colts linebacker Clint Session is a wanted man -- a judge has called for his arrest for failing to fork over roughly $400k for the care of his special needs daughter.

Session -- who reportedly got an $11 MILLION signing bonus from the Jags in 2011 -- was previously ordered to pony up child support to his ex to help pay for his daughter's vast medical bills.

FYI, Session's 4-year-old is a quadriplegic who's been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and brain damage. She has serious vision issues and can't eat normal food.

Session's ex says ... despite a court order, the 31-year-old has refused to pay child support, medical bills, therapy bills and other fees ... totaling up to more than $381,000.

The judge in the case has had enough -- and gave Session an ultimatum ... pay up or go to jail.

P.K. Subban says he's sick of being known as the black guy in the NHL -- and would rather be known as "one of the best players in the league" ... regardless of race.

The Montreal Canadiens superstar was out at The Nice Guy in Hollywood Monday night -- when we asked him what it was like being one of only 20 black players in the league in 2015.

"I like to be recognized as one of the best players in the league, not just a black player," Subban told us.

FYI-- Subban's been a stud on the ice ... a 2-time All Star and the 2013 James Norris trophy winner for best defensive player in the league.

Cristiano Ronaldo can't be bothered with shielding himself from the rain ... so, he's gotta guy to do it for him.

Here's the soccer superstar walking with a personal umbrella holder in London on Tuesday ... ensuring he remained model ready for the waiting photogs.

File Under: "When Tennis Goes Very VERY Wrong."

Here's the smashed face of Virgin billionaire Richard Branson ... moments after he bashed himself in the mouth with a tennis racket -- in a leisure activity gone bad.

Branson says he was playing a match on the tennis court at the insane Moskito Island resort in the British Virgin Islands -- when he took a swing and accidentally ate racket.

"I went for a lob…and somehow ended up smashing my two front teeth with my racquet! I’ve heard of tennis elbow, but this was tennis teeth. As you can see from the photo, it was not pretty."

Branson says he contacted a local dentist who fixed his grill -- and he was back out on the court the next day.

Meantime, check out the island resort where the accident went down ... it's good to be mega-rich.

Nerlens Noel says he's NOT the renter from hell -- claiming allegations he absolutely destroyed the Philly home he was renting last year are pure B.S. ... adding that he never threatened to kill the owners.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... the 76ers star was sued for more than $40,000 by the property owners who say the 22-year-old trashed the place so bad, the place looked like a bomb went off inside.

Among the accusations ... carpet destruction, toilets clogged with cotton balls and feces, water damage, broken appliances and allegations he left a tombstone on the front step as a death threat.

Now, Noel has finally fired back in legal docs of his own -- adamantly denying he went "Project X" on the place. In fact, Nerlens says he tried to work with the owners to repair the carpet damage even though he wasn't entirely convinced he damaged them in the first place.

But Nerlens is clearly most upset about the tombstone allegation -- insisting it was just a Halloween decoration that was left on the property a few weeks before the holiday ... and doesn't amount to a threat.

Andre Berto's mom had one helluva Mother's Day -- when her boxer superstar son surprised her with a FLORIDA MANSION ... and you gotta see her reaction!

TMZ Sports has the video ... when Andre (who reportedly made around $7 mil for his last 2 fights) brought his parents to the 5,000 square foot crib he secretly purchased in Winter Haven, Florida.

Berto wouldn't give us an exact number -- but says he dropped more than $1 mil on the pad -- which boasts 6 bedrooms, a sick pool and a great location inside an exclusive gated community.

"I wanted to make my mother happy," Berto told us.

Mission accomplished.

UFC superstar Conor McGregor reportedly feels his life is in danger after receiving threats -- and hired a 24/7 security team to watch his back.

The reports come out of Ireland ... where media outlets say McGregor was shadowed by two massive bodyguards at a fashion event in Dublin last week.

“He told people their names were Rocky and Drago and that he’d hired them because of death threats," a source told the Irish Sun.

Check out the video from the event ... you can see them in suits trailing Conor and his GF, Dee Devlin, at the event. So far, no official comment from Conor's camp.

Gabriel Iglesias says he predicted Nate Diaz's upset over Conor McGregor -- saying he's got the one quality Conor just couldn't prepare for ... SUPER HOODNESS!

D'Angelo Russell says he's ready to move on from the infamous crime against bromanity back in March -- but tells TMZ Sports the ball is ultimately in Nick Young's court.

We got the Lakers #2 pick out in Kentucky this weekend -- and asked him straight up if he and Swaggy P will be cool next season ... after shooting that video that nearly cost Nick his fiancee.

"I don't know," Russell admitted ... "Only time will tell, right?"

There's more in the clip -- but it seems D'Angelo feels he's done all he can do to repair the friendship.