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Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dan Skuta is adamant he never laid a finger on a woman outside of an Orlando bar last weekend ... but says SHE struck HIM ... and he can prove it.

As we previously reported, Skuta was arrested for battery on June 19th after a woman told police Skuta shoved her head against a glass window after she refused to give him her phone number.

But Skuta's lawyer says the woman is lying through her teeth -- and the NFL player has multiple witnesses who can back him up.

We spoke with Skuta's lawyer, Mark NeJame, who tells us straight up -- "Dan is innocent."

"Eye witnesses who we have already received statements from in our initial investigation will attest that Dan was alongside his girlfriend when this fabricated event supposedly took place."

NeJame says the female accuser and another woman were harassing Skuta and his friends -- so the NFL player verbally instructed them to leave his group alone.

"Dan was then struck in the face by one of the women, as is evidenced by his mugshot which clearly shows where he was struck."

Skuta's attorney says the NFL player and his girlfriend then turned and walked away from the women "as to avoid further trouble from his attacker."

"Dan never placed his hands on anyone."

Less than 48 hours after the fight of the year, Keith Thurman is ready to do battle again ... and he wants a piece of Manny Pacquiao!

The WBA champ joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Monday night on FS1) -- and was asked about rumors of a possible matchup with PacMan.

"I would love to see a contract with Manny Pacquiao's name on it," Thurman said ... "I'm down to fight the best in the world!"

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner is officially out of one of the WORST marriages ever -- because a judge just finalized her divorce from Glory Johnson ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Griner and Johnson -- both WNBA players -- got married back in May 2015 ... right after they were both arrested for domestic violence for attacking each other in their Arizona home.

The marriage lasted only 28 days before Brittney pulled the plug ... while Johnson was pregnant with twins! Griner claimed Johnson was cheating on her with an ex-boyfriend.

Johnson had claimed they both agreed to parent the children -- and demanded financial support.

A judge saw it Glory's way and ordered Griner to fork over $2,516 per month PER KID in child support ... PLUS another $2,835 per month to pay for daycare services.

Griner will NOT have to pay spousal support.

So, that's it ... it's over.

President Obama's dream of owning an NBA team just got its first superstar endorsement ... 'cause Russell Westbrook says he'd love to lace 'em up for the top man if he ever scored his team.

Westbrook was out in Beverly Hills when we asked about Obama saying he wants to run an NBA franchise when his lease at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue runs out.

Question is, would Westbrook ... who's a free agent after next year .... wanna hoop it up for Obama's dream team?

Check out the clip -- Looks like there's a formula to bring Russ to your NBA team ...

Ray Bourque's blood alcohol level was more than 3 TIMES the legal limit when the Boston Bruins legend was arrested for drunk driving this weekend ... this according to the police report.

55-year-old Bourque -- considered one of the greatest defensemen of all time -- was arrested in Andover, Mass. on Friday night after allegedly rear-ending a minivan at 11:30 PM.

Cops arrived to the scene and arrested Bourque -- who admitted to "having a few drinks" at the Andover Country Club, according to the police report obtained by the Eagle Tribune.

Bourque appeared in court earlier today and pled not guilty to OUI -- operating under the influence.

Bourque issued a statement -- saying, "For the first time in my life, I find myself in unfamiliar territory. I am not happy about the situation I put myself into on Friday night."

"I am a very proud person that accepts the responsibility of my actions and have always accepted being in the media eye."

The Pittsburgh PD just announced an arrest warrant has been issued for a former Steelers running back -- whose alleged graffiti exploits have made him the Banksy of the Steel City.

The player is ex-RB Baron Batch -- a 2011 draft pick who was cut in 2013.

Cops say the 28-year-old has been tagging all over the city -- and caused more than $16,000 in damage after hitting the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, the Hot Metal Bridge and the Mon Wharf Parking lot.

He's been hit with 30 counts of criminal mischief.

Good news for Knicks fans -- Spike Lee seems pretty optimistic about signing Joakim Noah.

Bad news for Knicks fans -- He's not too confident about Kevin Durant.

The Knicks mega-fan was at LAX when he told us Noah is "doable" -- meaning he's convinced there's a very real chance NY signs the Chicago Bull.

He's way less confident about landing KD.

Bizarre video of Colin Kaepernick ... who was cornered at an L.A. hotel on Friday and interrogated by some overzealous fans -- who forced the 49ers QB to compare himself to Cam Newton.

Kaep was strollin' through the Ritz-Carlton in shorts and a t-shirt when he was stopped by fans asking for some selfies. One of the fans launched into a quasi-pep talk -- it turned weird.

The fans INSIST Kaep is as great as Cam. Colin's response -- "We ain't the same person."

Beware, children of Earth ... if you dare to get on a basketball court with James Harden you might go viral ... 'cause the Rockets star just totally put a kid in the popcorn machine and it's all on video.

It all went down at Harden's basketball camp where he went 1-on-1 with a kid and probably made the tyke's whole summer.

Check out the clip ... Harden gives him a little shake, a little bake, and a BIG fake ... then finishes the whole thing with a dunk.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dan Skuta allegedly shoved a woman in the face -- sending her into a glass window -- after she refused to give him her number ... this according to the police report.

Skuta -- 6'3", 250 lbs -- was arrested in Orlando on June 19th around 2 AM for misdemeanor battery.

Now, we've learned the alleged victim is a woman who claims all she did was turn down his advances.

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ Sports ... Skuta allegedly approached the woman and began flirting with her.

"When Skuta asked for [victim's] phone number where she told him no, a verbal altercation ensued between the two."

"The altercation turned physical when Skuta pushed victim's face with an open hand which caused the back of her head to hit a glass window."

The victim refused medical treatment.

Cops say they believe Skuta was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

Lamar Odom couldn't look happier and healthier, doing the regular ole dad thing at Disneyland.

The former NBA star enjoyed quality family time with daughter Destiny and son Lamar Jr. ... along with his ex. Check out the pics ... great to see Lamar just having fun as a family man.

Chile was LIT after their team won the 2016 Copa America title ... literally ... with fans taking to the streets of Santiago for a massive celebration that included some pyrotechnic partying.

Only thing burning hotter than the fires in Chile? Argentina fans after Messi bricked that huge shot ... then FREAKIN' RETIRED after the match.

Congrats to the victors.

Here's a shocker ... the lawyer who accidentally texted a reporter A BUNCH of sensitive information about his client Johnny Manziel ... is off the case.

It was one of the most epic screwups ever ... attorney Bob Hinton said he didn't realize he was texting an AP reporter when he fired off info about the QB's drug problems, hit-and-run crash and domestic violence case.

Oops.

Now, Manziel's rep, Denise Michaels, says Hinton has resigned and is no longer a part of Manziel's legal team.

"Johnny Manziel’s lead attorney Jim Darnell today confirmed to me withdrawal of associate counsel Bob Hinton from Manziel case."

While Lionel Messi was busy sulking after his penalty kick choke, Team Chile was RAGING IN THE LOCKER ROOM ... celebrating with Bud Lights and golden trophy pics!

In fact, Alexis Sanchez -- winner of the Golden Ball (best player in the tournament) -- stripped down to his jockstrap and posed with his trio of golden awards ... the Copa trophy, his winner's medal and the Golden Ball.

Meanwhile the locker room at MetLife Stadium looked like a scene from "Dexter" -- with tarp laid down all over the place to make sure the beer and champagne celebration was easy to clean up.

Congrats to the winners -- question is ... you REALLY think Messi was serious about quitting his national team?

Guys named "Denzel" gotta stick together -- so says Denzel Washington ... who tells TMZ Sports he actually "tracked down" NBA draft pick Denzel Valentine to say what's up.

Denzel -- the actor -- was at Madeo over the weekend when he explained why it was important for him to meet the former Michigan State star.

FYI, Valentine -- who was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the #14 pick -- was actually named after the "Training Day" star.

Moral of the story -- Wanna meet Denzel Washington? Just name your kid after him. It's that easy.

There's one die-hard Chicagoan who's actually HAPPY Derrick Rose is no longer wearing a Bulls uniform ... Common ... who says the NBA star wanted out of the Chi, and he's happy he got his wish.

Common was leaving Equinox -- where he practically LIVES -- and asked the huge Bulls fan how he felt about the blockbuster trade that sent Rose to the Knicks.