Roy Jones Jr. Draymond Would Beat Up LeBron ... 'He's More of a Fighter'

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Roy Jones Jr. isn't just a great boxer -- but he's also a pretty knowledgeable fight analyst ... so, we had to ask ... who would win in a Draymond Green vs. LeBron James throwdown??

You gotta watch the clip ... Jones essentially says that while LeBron is clearly the superior athlete, Green's got way more heart.

"He's got more fight in him."

Jones also says it's LeBron's own damn fault he got hit in the nuts for dangling his berries so close to a guy who has a reputation for being a ball socker.

Watch the clip ... it's pretty funny.

Orlando Massacre Nightclub Victim Was Ex-College Hoops Player

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One of the victims in the Orlando massacre was a former 2-sport college athlete ... who graduated from Post University in 2001, TMZ Sports has learned.

Kimberly "KJ" Morris was working as a bouncer at Pulse when the gunman stormed the popular LGBT nightclub and opened fire -- killing 37-year-old KJ and 48 others.

We spoke with a rep for Post University in Waterbury, Conn. who confirmed KJ played Division II basketball there from '97 to '99 -- and then switched to volleyball from '99 to '01.

"The Post University community is deeply saddened by the death of 2001 graduate Kimberly 'KJ' Morris," a University spokesperson said in a statement.

"She earned her Bachelor of Science degree as a resident student of the University’s Waterbury campus and is remembered as an active, vibrant student-athlete and leader within the Post family."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Kimberly’s family and friends, and the many Post alumni who have contacted us to share their memories of this wonderful young woman."

NFL's Bryan Robinson Poppers and Weed Found at Death Scene ... Cops Say

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The Milwaukee Police Dept. says poppers, marijuana and alcohol were found in the motel room where ex-NFL lineman Bryan Robinson died.

According to an official report obtained by TMZ Sports, the 41-year-old checked in to the Midpoint Motel around 9 AM on Saturday with another man -- black male, thin build and dreadlocks.

Staffers say Robinson was a "regular" at the hotel and usually checked out at 6 PM -- and got concerned when he didn't leave at his usual time. So they checked on the room and found Robinson lying face down on the bed.

Officials say there was no sign of trauma -- but investigators did find marijuana, an empty bottle of Jungle Juice Plus poppers, Crown Royal and a bottle of lubrication.

The coroner noted that Robinson had "petechial hemorrhages."

According to the police report, the other man left the motel between 4 PM and 5 PM.

Officials say Robinson's wife was contacted -- and they informed her of his death. She said Robinson didn't have any medical problems and she last spoke with him Saturday morning before he left.

Draymond Green Declines Invite to Throw 1st Pitch at A's Game

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Draymond Green was asked to throw out the first pitch at Monday's Oakland A's game -- but respectfully declined ... this according to a rep for the A's.

With the Golden State Warriors star serving a 1 game suspension -- and unable to be in the arena for Game 5 of the NBA Finals -- Green said he would be attending the A's game, located right next to Oracle Arena.

TMZ Sports spoke with A's Director of Corporate Communications, Catherine Aker, who confirmed Green will be in the stadium ... but doesn't want to make a spectacle.

"We extended an invitation to Draymond to throw out the first pitch and he declined. He would prefer to keep a low profile while at our game."

Green will reportedly be allowed inside the arena to celebrate with his team if they win -- and it just so happens there is a tunnel which connects the Oakland Coliseum to Oracle Arena.

UFC's Daniel Cormier The LGBT Community Is Strong ... 'We'll Get Through This Together'

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UFC superstar Daniel Cormier has a strong message for the LGBT community -- you are not alone.

Cormier was out in NYC promoting his fight with Jon Jones at UFC 200 -- when he opened up about the terror attack in Orlando.

"We gotta take care of each other," Cormier said ... "We have to be there to support each other in these situations as Americans, as human beings, as people."

"The entire world is behind you and we'll get through this together."

Soccer Superstar Miralem Pjanic Hot Wife Thongs Out In Ibiza

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Here's international soccer superstar Miralem Pjanic hittin' the beach with his smokin' hot wife Josepha -- just days before he signed with Juventus in a blockbuster $43 MILLION move!

The 26-year-old had been playing for Italian club Roma -- until today ... when Juventus plunked down $43 mil to sign him.

But over the weekend, Pjanic and his wife were chillin' in Ibiza like they didn't have a care in the world ... 'cause they don't.

#ItsGoodToBeRich

Pittsburgh Public Safety Proud of Stanley Cup Celebration ... Just Couch Fires & Horse Harassment

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Pittsburgh officials are hailing its citizens for celebrating the Stanley Cup "responsibly" Sunday night ... except for the one moron who was arrested for harassing a police horse.

The Pittsburgh Public Safety Dept. says ... for the most part, people celebrated responsibly -- no riots, no pepper spray, no major incident whatsoever.

But there was SOME stupidity.

Firefighters were sent to put out 2 couch fires and a mattress fire ... and cops responded to a 20-year-old male who was "taunting a Pennsylvania State Police horse."

Cops say the moron who bugged the horse was arrested ... of course, of course.

University of Nevada Football Player Presumed Dead ... After Paddle Board Accident

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Officials have called off the search for University of Nevada football player Marc Ma -- who is presumed dead after going missing Friday during a paddle board trip on Lake Tahoe.

Ma -- a sophomore defensive end for the Wolf Pack -- was paddle boarding with 5 teammates when high winds caused dangerous swells.

The others turned back and tried to get shore ... but noticed Ma was missing. A search and rescue was launched in an effort to locate Ma but were unable to find him.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is now calling the search one of recovery, not rescue.

Head coach Brian Polian issued a statement saying the team is devastated -- adding, "Our team has lost a friend and a brother and we are hurting right now. I have no doubt that we will rally together to love and support one another in manner that will honor Marc's memory."

"Marc was a very special young man and it was an honor to work with him. He was universally liked and respected by his teammates, coaches and staff. Marc excelled in the classroom and had grown by leaps and bounds in the weight room and on the football field. His easy smile and cheerful demeanor belied a fierce competitive nature that would emerge in practice and excite our team."

Ndamukong Suh DEAD WEIGHT ... For Kevin Hart's Gym Workout

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PULLIN' SERIOUS WEIGHT

Kevin Hart's strong.

Check out this footage of the funnyman busting his ass in a Miami gym Sunday morning with Dolphins superstar Ndamukong Suh ... pulling the 320-pounder in a sled LIKE A BOSS!!!

Hart -- who's a hardcore gym rat -- wrote, "Listen up people ... Its not about the size of a man its about the size of the "Hart" within the man!!!! I refuse to be outworked."

He added some pretty hilarious hashtags -- #KickingMyBodiesAss #iPulledTheS***OutOfHisBigAss #ImAbeastDamnIt #BossNeedsToWipeThatDumbassLookOffHisFace #SuhWasGrowlingAtMeWhileIwasPulling."

Ben Roethlisberger I Won't Endorse Trump ... But He Is My 'Acquaintance'

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Ben Roethlisberger says he will NOT join Team Trump -- at least, not publicly ... despite Donald's insistence that the NFL quarterback is "with us 100 percent."

While at a rally in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Trump said Roethlisberger was among a number of sports stars who supported his campaign and hoped #7 would join him at the Republican National Convention in July.

But Big Ben says it ain't gonna happen ... telling Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he will neither endorse nor speak on behalf of Trump because "politics are not his thing."

Ben did acknowledge Trump is an "acquaintance" -- they've golfed together and spoken several times over the years.

Ex-NFL Lineman Found Dead In Milwaukee Motel

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Former NFL lineman Bryan Robinson -- who spent 14 years in the league -- was found dead Saturday in a motel room in Milwaukee.

Details surrounding his death are slim. Unclear why Robinson was at the motel. The Milwaukee Medical Examiner's office is investigating, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The 41-year-old -- who played for the Bears, Cardinals, Rams, Bengals and Dolphins -- was a solid NFL player. He played in Super Bowl XLIII with the Cardinals in 2009.

Story developing ...

Cuba Gooding Jr. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Stanley Cup Turn Up In Penguins Locker Room

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Show me the trophy!!!!

That's Cuba Gooding Jr. in the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room Sunday night ... leading the victory celebration after the team clinched the Stanley Cup!

Question is ... what the hell was Cuba doing there???

No one seemed to mind -- in fact, it looked like the players got a kick out of Cuba belting out a shouting rendition of "We Are The Champions."

Seriously, we have no idea why he was there -- but who cares ... CUBA!!!!

Shane Mosley Ordered to Fork Over $300k to Ex

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Shane Mosley just got hit with a costly hook after a judge ordered him to hand over $300k to his ex-wife.

According to docs obtained by TMZ Sports ... Mosley must pay Jin Mosley $180k in back child support dating from December 2014 to November 2015. He also has to pony up almost $85k for his share of a tax debt the couple owed.

To add insult to injury, Shane's gotta pay Jin's attorney fees to the tune of $50,000.

It's been a nasty divorce since jump street -- as we've reported, Shane claims they were never really married since Jin two-timed him.

Ex-NFL RB Travis Minor Busted In Prostitution Sting ... That Hooker's a Cop!

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Ex-NFL running back Travis Minor tried to pay $40 for some lovin' in Florida ... but his plans were foiled when the hooker turned out to be an undercover cop ... this according to police.

Erin Andrews Bankruptcy or Not ... I'm Getting My $28 Million, Perv!

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Erin Andrews isn't gonna let her hotel peeping Tom slide on his debt, even though he's gone belly-up, financially.

Aaron Rodgers Cuts the Cheese ... Wisconsin Congressman is APPALLED!!!

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News that Aaron Rodgers is axing dairy -- INCLUDING CHEESE!!! -- didn't sit well with Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy.

We caught the U.S. Rep walking around in D.C. when we clued him in on the Packers QB's new diet plan. Check out the vid ... Sean couldn't believe his ears when we told him the NFL superstar's eliminating dairy. Y'a know ... cause milk/cheese = protein.

Rodgers told ESPN he wants to follow a stricter eating regimen following knee surgery in January ... sparking a near MELTDOWN among faithful cheeseheads.

No word on whether Wisconsin will declare a state of emergency cause of all this.