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Future exercised his court-certified parental rights by taking his baby boy to a very grownup steakhouse.

Baby Future got a taste of Mastro's Thursday in Bev Hills, after being guided inside by daddy. TMZ broke the story, Future scored a huge victory this week when a judge awarded him joint custody. Ciara was gunning for sole custody, claiming her baby daddy was unfit and a bad person.

Ex-boxing champ Jermain Taylor just caught a HUUUGE break -- he will NOT go to prison for his role in multiple frightening and violent incidents ... as long as he keeps his nose clean.

Taylor appeared in court for 3 different cases:

1) The time he shot his cousin in 2014

2) The time he pulled out a gun at an MLK Day parade and fired shots in the air

3) The time he beat up a fellow patient at the rehab facility where he was being treated

Taylor had previously pled guilty to 2 counts of battery, 2 counts of terroristic threats, 5 counts of aggravated assault and possesion of a controlled substance.

On Friday, the former champ was back in an Arkansas courtroom -- where the judge gave him a 19 year suspended prison sentence.

Which means ... as long as Taylor completes 120 hours of community service, pays fines and court costs and passes regular drug screening tests, he will NOT serve the 19 year sentence.

But one screwup ... and the judge could force him to serve the entire term behind bars.

People in Texas love their cowboy boots and they love their guns ... which is why Ezekiel Elliott says he's down to give BOTH a try now that he's officially a Dallas Cowboy.

FYI, Elliott -- the #4 overall pick -- signed his $25 MILLION contract Wednesday ... so when we saw him at LAX Thursday, we asked how he planned on spending the dough (hint: big gift for mom).

But it's also important to take in the local flavor -- which is why EE says he's down to pick up some fancy boots and maybe even learn to shoot a gun (he's never shot one before).

Elliott says there's only one thing he knows he won't have to spring for -- a rookie hazing dinner -- insisting the Cowboys don't haze.

Ain't no Sammy "The Bull" Gravanos in the Bosa family -- 'cause the brother of NFL rookie Joey Bosa says he ain't about to snitch on his famous great-grandpa ... who's a Chicago mob LEGEND.

Joey was just drafted #3 to the San Diego Chargers ... but we spoke with his lil' bro Nick (who's playing for Ohio State next season) and asked about Tony Accardo ... the Bosa's great-grandpa.

Accardo was an uber famous mafioso ... first serving as Al Capone's underboss, then eventually rising to all-out boss of the Chicago Outfit in the 1940's.

Seriously, click here to read all about the guy.

So, when we asked Nick to share any stories about Tony ... he gave a response his great-grandfather would definitely love.

"That's not something I should really be talking about."

Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith and a gang of Buffalo Bills royalty traveled to Mexico ... all to surprise their former teammate, HOF running back Thurman Thomas ... on his 50th birthday.

TMZ Sports spoke to Thurman's wife, Patti Thomas, who says she surprised T.T. with a 5 day Mexican vacation. She invited 70 of his closest friends ... including Bills legends Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, and Cornelius Bennett.

Oh yeah, Ken Griffey Jr. was there too.

Among the festivities ... a private golf tournament (Thurman's daughter won), some R & R at the pool, and ... French Champagne.

This isn't the first time the Bills have reunited in the 25 years since their first Super Bowl appearance. In February, Kelly and the guys hit up Napa Valley for a wine tasting tour.

#TheTeamThatLoses4HeartbreakingSuperBowlsTogetherStaysTogether

Now, THIS is dedication!!!

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Alex Collins says he's so committed to the team, he'd even give up listening to Future's music ... if that's what his QB wanted.

It's a big deal ... 'cause Future's dope. Everyone knows that.

But everyone also knows Russell Wilson's got some issues with the guy (since he's engaged to Future's baby mama) ... putting Collins (and the rest of the Seahawks who like rap) in a tough spot.

Alex says it's a no-brainer -- his QB comes first.

There's more ... we also asked Alex if he would consider cutting his dreadlocks to avoid comparisons to Marshawn Lynch. But that's where the RB draws the line.

Meantime, check out his highlights ... dude's a monster.

While RG3 is taking over the reins in Cleveland, ex-Browns QB Johnny Manziel was raging in Vegas this weekend -- looking skinnier and more tatted than ever.

Check out these pics of Manziel at a Wet Republic pool party at the MGM Grand -- where witnesses say he partied and boozed for hours ... but that's not really surprising at this point.

You can see how much Manziel's appearance has changed since he was drafted -- back in 2014, his body was essentially inkless and more jacked.

Clearly, things have changed.

Well, here's a gruesome photo to start your Thursday ...

Check out the distorted digit on the hand of Team USA goalie Nick Rimando.

It's crooked ... and it looks super painful.

Unclear how Rimando jacked up the finger -- but, damn.

NY Knicks superfan Jerry Ferrara -- aka Turtle from "Entourage" -- insists he's fully behind Jeff Hornacek as the new head coach of his beloved squad.

Sorta.

Check out the clip ... Jerry REALLY wants to love the move -- and even drops a few facts as to why it's a good thing.

But that sigh at the beginning of the clip ...

So many to choose from ... but Mike Tyson says his favorite arrest of all time is an easy one -- involving a Ferrari he plowed through a glass window.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry tells TMZ Sports he's fired up about sharing the backfield with DeMarco Murray ... saying he's a "good guy" and a "great leader."

The '15 Heisman Trophy winner -- and 2nd round pick of the Titans -- touched down at LAX for an NFL rookie event ... so, we had to ask if he was concerned about competing with DM for the starting job.

But Henry says there's no hostility -- and he's excited to work with a guy who's already "done such a great job in the NFL."

Phil Mickelson made nearly $1 MILLION in the stock market off information stemming from insider trading ... this according to the Securities and Exchange Commission which just sued the golfer.

According to a lawsuit filed by the SEC, Mickelson got a tip about Dean Foods company in 2012 from famed sports gambler Billy Walters.

The SEC believes Walters got his information from a longtime friend who was a director at the company.

But since Phil allegedly took Billy's info -- and made roughly $931k in profits from subsequent trades -- the SEC believes Phil's money was ill-gotten and he should have to forfeit the money to the SEC.

The SEC believes Phil owed Walters money at the time of the trade -- the assumption is that he urged Phil to make the financial moves to make some money to pay him back.

When it comes to the "Inside the NBA" job offer, Kobe Bryant just did something pretty uncommon for him -- he passed.

As we previously reported, the honchos at the show had reached out to Mamba, hoping he'd join Charles Barkley, Shaq and the rest of the gang either this season or next.

But Wednesday night outside of a Hublot watch event in Bev Hills, Kobe swatted the whole idea down -- saying straight up he DOES NOT want the gig.

There's still some good news for Shaq though -- Bryant says he's pumped about training Diesel's son, Shareef O'Neal, over the summer.

But check out his answer when we asked if he'll try to mold the young man into the next Shaq or the next Kobe ... funny stuff.

It's the matchup we've all been waiting for ... Conor McGregor and Dana White face-to-face for the first time since CM was yanked off the UFC 200 card -- and TMZ Sports has the footage.

It all went down at the ultra-swanky Montage hotel in Bev Hills -- where Conor rolled up in a $500k Rolls-Royce Phantom drophead coupe and was personally greeted by White, who arrived first.

Our sources tell us the two men hugged when they first met -- but we're told it was a very aggressive embrace ... the kind you could hear from down the hall.

White and McGregor were all smiles as they headed up the stairs to a private dinner flanked by 3 very large gentlemen. The meeting took roughly two hours.

We're guessing they weren't just there to eat ... with McGregor training for a Floyd Mayweather super bout that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, business was certainly on the table.

So, how'd it go??

McGregor was all smiles on the way out -- waving cheerfully to TMZ cameras as he left the building.

The LAPD is looking into allegations that James Harden roughed up a photog in L.A. on Tuesday night -- allegedly breaking the guy's finger in the process ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Okay so, stay with us here ...

NBA player Isaiah Thomas thinks it's within the realm of possibility Floyd Mayweather's next opponent will be ... Steph Curry ... saying he "wouldn't put it past" Mayweather to pop up in pro basketball.

We got the Celtics star out in NYC and asked him about his buddy Floyd -- they hoop together -- and how his game stacks up to NBA caliber competition.

Thomas says, "He thinks he can play in the NBA ... I wouldn't put it past him."

Just a friend being overly nice? Probably. But remember, Isaiah said it ... not us.