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Houston Texans defensive end Devon Still got married Friday. He was dapper, his bride was beautiful, but his daughter Leah stole the show.

5-year-old Leah was the flower girl, and melted hearts when she toasted her dad and new step-mom Asha. What she said is not as touching as how she said it, so watch.

The shindig went down at the New York City Public Library with 200 guests, including some of Devon's NFL buddies.

Leah has battled cancer ... which seems hopeless a few years ago but she overcame it in spectacular fashion ... she's now in remission.

NFL superstar Devin Hester -- one of the greatest kickoff returners of all time -- is imploring Pop Warner football to reconsider its ban on kickoffs because... well, isn't it obvious?

"I disagree with that decision," Hester tells TMZ Sports.

FYI -- Pop Warner recently announced it would be eliminating kickoffs in games involving kids between the ages of 5 and 10, citing safety concerns.

Hester says he believes there can be a safe compromise and doesn't want to see his position go extinct.

In fact, when we asked if he thinks the NFL will eliminate kickoffs, he told us, "It's a possibility. The league is always trying to figure out how to prevent injuries and maybe that's what they will try to do."

"But it's a violent sport. At the end of the day, there's no way around it."

Uh-oh Shakira ... the hottest ass in the universe might be trying to score with your baby daddy ... 'cause Miss BumBum is putting her two best cheeks forward to get the attention of soccer superstar Pique.

Suzy Cortez -- the reigning Miss BumBum (basically the best butt in Brazil) -- has been targeting Pique on the 'Gram ... posting sexy pictures wearing his jersey ... and tagging Pique in the photos.

It wasn't exactly sliding into Pique's DMs, butt it signals she's a huge fan ... and fans have been known to do wild things for the players they love ... aka have sex with them.

BTW -- it's not Suzy's first time on the pitch ... she was reportedly blocked on IG by Lionel Messi and his GF for sending the Argentine footballer some sexy shots a while ago.

Get that block button ready, Shakira.

What happens when you call Daniel Cormier the wrong name?

HE PUNISHES YOU WITH A PIE TO THE FACE!!!

That's what happened to this TMZ staffer when he accidentally (stupidly) referred to D.C. as "Jon" during a recent segment on the "TMZ Sports" TV show.

Friday was his day of reckoning ... delivered by Cormier's right hand.

Rob Gronkowski went on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Thursday night and said he was NOT fully naked during the GQ photo shoot ... despite what TMZ Sports reported -- but it's a curious situation.

We reported earlier in the day that RG was in his birthday suit during the racy boat photo with supermodel Hailey Clauson -- but only after a GQ publicist squarely told us in an email, "Yes, he was naked."

Hours later, Gronkowski refuted the claim on 'Kimmel' -- saying he was wearing a tiny Speedo that covered his junk.

We called the GQ rep back -- and spoke with her boss (the communications director for GQ) who gave us 3 different and intriguing explanations.

First, she said Gronk was "definitely naked on some parts of the shoot."

Then she said, "The info I got is what I gave you" ... suggesting there may have been a cover up over not covering up.

Finally, the plot totally thickened with her 3rd point -- "Maybe he didn't want to talk about being naked on Kimmel."

Cris "Cyborg" Justino says it's destiny for her to fight Ronda Rousey -- and says when the two finally meet, she's gonna knock Ronda the hell out.

Life is good when you're KILLING EVERYONE YOU PLAY ... Just ask LeBron James & the Cavs who are enjoying a little playoff downtime Odell Beckham Jr. style ... basically dancing their asses off.

The whole thing was captured on Richard Jefferson's epic Snapchat ... with Iman Shumpert, Channing Frye, Tristan Thompson, and Jordan McRae all joining the King in a royal celebration.

Unclear what the occasion was ... but let's face it, when you're a gigantic millionaire that gets paid millions of dollars to wear shorts ... you kinda don't need one.

Prepare for a cuteness OVERLOAD!!!

Here's Leah Still announcing to all of NYC ... that her father, Devon Still, is getting married today!!!

#MostAdorableThingEver!!!

The Houston Texans defensive end is tying the knot to his longtime girlfriend Asha ... and it's all going down at the NYC Public Library -- a historic landmark and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.

We're told the guest list is around 200 and will include several of Devon's NFL friends -- including Pro Bowler Carlos Dunlap. In fact, Bengals defensive lineman Brandon Thompson is one of his groomsmen.

Of course, Leah is the flower girl!!

BTW, we're told the couple waited 2 years to get married ... until Leah was healthy enough to walk down the aisle. Amazing, right?!

Congrats!!!!

Chyna showed no signs of addiction several months before her death ... so were the observations of a doctor who tried to undo her bad plastic surgery.

Sources connected with the production of "Botched" tell TMZ ... Dr. Terry Dubrow was clear that there were no drugs in Chyna's system that would have interfered with or prevented the surgery. There were several dozen people involved in the shooting, and they say she was lucid and clear.

Chyna appeared to correct a previous breast surgery.

As for the show, we're told producers have decided not to air it, out of respect for the WWE legend.

TMZ broke the story ... Chyna died of a possible overdose. She was 46.

The Greg Hardy image makeover tour rolled through a 5th grade class in Mississippi Thursday -- where the embattled NFL star read to kids, signed autographs and of course, posed for pics.

TMZ Sports has learned ... Hardy hit up the Oxford Intermediate School in Oxford, Mississippi yesterday. Sources tell us he was invited by a teacher who met Hardy at church.

We reached out to Principal Steve Hurdle who tells us, "[Hardy] spoke to a class about being good students and working hard. He read a book to the class and then he left our campus."

It's unclear if parents were informed about Hardy's appearance before he arrived on campus.

Hardy is a curious choice as a guest speaker to 5th graders considering his past -- which includes a 2014 domestic violence conviction that was overturned on appeal when the accuser stopped cooperating with prosecutors.

Hardy's agent has said the NFL star is getting help for his behavioral issues -- including individual and group counseling.

For his part, Hardy said he "had a blast" at the school ... and said the kids were "awesome."

More filth from boxing star Tyson Fury ... this time he's blasting society as a world full of porn-obsessed perverts ... and blaming the Jews for "brainwashing" people.

In his rant to SportsViewLondon, the heavyweight champ goes off on everything from transgender people to bestiality and porn.

Then, around 9:30 into his rant takes aim at the Jews.

"Everyone just do what you can, listen to the government follow everybody like sheep, be brainwashed by all the Zionist, Jewish people who own all the banks, all the papers all the TV stations. Be brainwashed by them all."

Fury is prepping for his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko later this year. For the record, Klitschko has come out strongly against Fury -- condemning him as a sexist homophobe.

Lamar Odom's former Lakers teammate is DEFENDING the decision to feature him on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" again ... telling TMZ Sports the show is NOT the root of his problems.

We spoke with Devean George -- who recently reconnected with Lamar at Kobe's last game -- who says people who are critical about Lamar being back on the show don't really understand Lamar.

You gotta watch this video ...

Ex-NFL star Akbar Gbaja-Biamila -- the host of "American Ninja Warrior" -- describes exactly what happened when he decided to get in his car and chase after an SUV that hit an LAPD motorcycle cop.

It's an incredible story ... before AGB gave chase during the June '15 incident, he blocked traffic so other cars wouldn't hit the downed officer ... an incredibly smart decision.

Once he felt the cop was safe, Akbar got in his car and raced after the suspect -- in a story that sounds like it was written for a Hollywood action film. It's incredible.

Akbar was hailed as a hero by the LAPD and was given a commendation for his actions earlier this week.

One more thing ... with Michael Strahan leaving 'Live' -- we asked Akbar if he's in the mix to take over the gig.

Akbar says it would be a "game changer" -- and makes his pitch for Strahan's seat.

Come on ABC, give a hero a shot!!

Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma would be a "tragedy beyond belief" ... this according to Oklahoma congressman Tom Cole who has a message for Jay Z -- DON'T LET HIM GO!!!

Rep. Cole praises Durant as a hero in the state -- especially after KD cut a $1 MILLION check to help the tornado recovery effort in 2013.

You gotta watch the clip ... clearly, OKC loves Durant -- question is, will Cole's plea be enough to keep him around?

Producers weren't taking any chances ... they played Michael Strahan off as he was saying his goodbyes on 'Live' ... just like the Oscars.

As Michael and Kelly sipped champagne ... Strahan thanks the fans and the staff, but not Kelly.

In the end, he told her he loved her and gave her a smooch.

They are good ... Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan were all over each other, holding hands, hugging, and even being mutually chivalrous for Michael's last stand.

You just gotta watch ... 2 people who now have unbridled contempt for each other ... you would never, ever know.