Ex-Raider Barret Robbins Arrested for Battery ... At Boca Raton Bar

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More problems for ex-Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins -- the troubled 42-year-old was arrested outside of a bar in Boca Raton, Florida after allegedly getting violent with several people.

TMZ Sports has learned ... Robbins was taken into custody around 12:30 AM on Tuesday -- after witnesses say he attacked a person inside of a bar, struck another person outside the bar ... and then roughed up a mother and her daughter after that.

One witness says after the incident, Robbins sat down at the scene and waited for cops to arrive.

He was eventually arrested on 2 counts of felony battery. But instead of locking him up in jail, Barret was transported to a nearby mental health facility.

According to court documents, Barret is unable to pay for his own lawyer -- so he was appointed a public defender.

Barret famously disappeared before the Raiders took on the Bucs in Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 -- and it was later determined that he was bipolar and had gone into a manic episode.

After his football career ended, Robbins was arrested several times for violent crimes -- including attacking a security guard and brawling with police in Miami Beach.

LSU's Les Miles I Told My Players ... No More Slap Boxing!

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LSU football coach Les Miles says he's warned his players ... NO MORE SLAP BOXING ... saying the incident with Leonard Fournette could have ended badly.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... Fournette traded shots with teammate Garrett Brumfield outside Tiger Stadium on Tuesday -- tagging each other pretty good during the exchange.

Miles says he spoke with the team about it and warned them how dangerous physical games like slap boxing can be.

"Back when I was a kid, we all thought it was really cool to … we didn’t call it shadow-box, we called it slap-boxing. We thought it was real cool until the first time somebody hits you in the nose and it, suddenly, became really, not so cool. I think we’re finding out it can be not so cool."

When asked what he said to his players, Miles responded -- "Let’s not be at risk athletically for injury. We give you some time off so you can get your legs back. Let’s not get involved in a highly active off-the-field game."

Beer Mile Racer Busted for JWI (Juggling While Intoxicated)

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CHUG. JOG. JUGGLE. REPEAT.

Running a mile while boozing is hard enough ... try doing it WHILE JUGGLING!!!

That's exactly what Michael "The Joggler" Kapral did in Toronto this week ... completing a full Beer Mile race while juggling 3 balls!!!!

Kapral has become famous for juggling during various marathons, half-marathons and 10k races -- but this was his first Beer Mile.

FYI, Beer Mile racers have to chug a full beer ever 1/4 mile!!

So, how'd Kapral do?

He finished the whole thing in under 9 minutes ... and didn't drop a single ball!

We're told Kapral is now training for his next big race -- the Chicago Marathon, which he hopes to finish in under 2 hours 50 minutes (while juggling the entire time!!).

Cheers to that!

Danny Trejo 'I Was Boxing Champ Of Every Prison I Was In'

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I WAS THE KING

Hollywood badass Danny Trejo -- aka Machete -- was a real-life ass-kicker behind bars ... telling TMZ Sports he was a champion boxer of every prison he was in ... "and I was in all of 'em."

Trejo's story is legendary ... after going in and out of California prisons growing up, he got a job as a boxing trainer on an Eric Roberts movie ... which launched an incredible movie career of his own.

We got Trejo out in L.A. Wednesday night -- and he told us what it was like to fight in prison ... and it's just as rough as you'd think it would be.

Trejo also raves about Floyd Mayweather -- saying whether you love him or hate him, you have to respect him as one of the ALL-TIME GREATS.

Check out the video ... this dude is pretty awesome.

L.A. Dodgers' J.P. Howell Wife Calls for Divorce

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The wife of L.A. Dodgers pitcher J.P. Howell is calling for a changeup -- filing divorce docs after 7 years of marriage ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Howell -- who's in the middle of a 2-year $11 million contract -- married former sports reporter/author Heather Hennessy Howell back in 2009. They were college sweethearts at USC.

But the love story's over ... Heather filed docs in L.A. County Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences.

Seems things soured recently ... they posed for a coupley pic together just last month.

Heather lists the date of separation as Monday, August 8th ... the same day she filed the docs.

She's also asking for spousal support and wants to drop "Howell" from her name ASAP.

The couple has no kids together.

We reached out to J.P.'s agent for comment -- so far, no word back.

Dallas Police Org. To NFL Upset Over Rejected Decals 'It Hurts You Don't Support Us'

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A Dallas police organization says the NFL should reconsider rejecting the Cowboys' request to honor fallen cops with a helmet decal this season ... telling TMZ Sports "We are extremely upset by their decision."

We spoke to Sergeant Demetrick Pennie, president of the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation, who tells us the league should use its platform to support their cause.

"The NFL had an opportunity to be leaders and advocates for change in law enforcement," Pennie says.

"These teams and players have a spotlight on them and could have helped bring awareness. If a uniform policy is keeping them from this, then why don’t they have every team wear the decals?"

Pennie says he appreciates the Cowboys' attempt, saying "they understand the sacrifices these officers made and we're happy they wanted to honor these heroes.”

"These are our friends and our loved ones ... it hurts to not have the NFL fully support us."

Brooklyn Beckham Rocks Gay Pride Shirt During Father/Son Gym Sesh

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David Beckham's 17-year-old son made a fashion statement on the way into a spin class in L.A. Wednesday -- rocking a pink gay pride tank top ... with the socks to match!

Brooklyn Beckham and his world-famous father hit up SoulCycle for a little father/son workout sesh ... followed by a smoothie at the famous Earthbar cafe.

As for the shirt, it's from Palm Springs Gay Pride in 2011 ... so, we're guessing Brooklyn was just going for more of a retro look.

One more thing ... Brooklyn's currently dating Chloe Moretz.

Sorry, fellas.

James Woods How Amazing Is That Phelps, Ledecky Photo!?

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HE'S THE GREATEST

James Woods says he's absolutely fascinated by that 2006 photo of Michael Phelps signing a picture for a 9-year-old Katie Ledecky ... saying it's inspiring how she's now dominating in the same Olympics as her hero.

Woods is a big Phelps fan -- telling TMZ Sports he knows him from various poker games over the years and says he's one of the nicest people out there.

But you gotta see the way he gushes over the Ledecky pic ... it's pretty great.

Jon Jones Cuts Deal In Drag Racing Case ... Gets Driving School

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Jon Jones was just ordered to go back to school ... sentenced to complete an aggressive driving course as part of his punishment from his alleged drag racing incident in New Mexico.

As we previously reported, Jones was pulled over on March 24 in Albuquerque after an officer says the UFC superstar was drag racing on his way home from an MMA gym.

Jon called BS on the cop -- and began to cuss him out ... calling the officer a "f***ing pig" and a "liar."

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THE HEATED EXCHANGE

Jones was issued several citations for unlawful drag racing, unlawful exhibition driving, unlawful use of modification of exhaust systems, failure to maintain traffic lane and improper display of registration plate.

But moments ago, Jones agreed to a deal with prosecutors -- pleading guilty to just unlawful use of modification of exhaust systems and improper display of registration plate.

In exchange he was ordered to complete 60 hours of community service and complete an aggressive driving course.

If he does not complete his terms, he faces up to 90 days in jail.

The good news for Jon ... he already has 51 hours of community service completed and a rep for the UFC star says he already knocked out the driving course!

For the mathematically challenged ... Jon has 9 to go -- and given his rate of community service, he should be done by the end of the weekend.

Battle Axe Vs. Bowling Ball ... No One Is Spared!

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What happens when you take a bowling ball and drop it from a 150 foot high tower ... right onto the blade of an axe??

The trick shot experts (and philanthropists) at "How Ridiculous" decided to find out ... with the help of a high frame rate slow-motion camera ... and it's pretty cool to watch.

Justin Bieber Yeah, I Still Got It Flaunts Impressive Hockey Skills

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In case you needed a reminder ... Justin Bieber's still pretty good at hockey.

JB popped up at a random hockey practice in L.A. on Wednesday -- sporting a #32 Jonathan Quick Kings jersey -- to put his skills to the test and show off for the 'gram.

Bieber admitted that his "through the legs dangle didn't work" ... but hey, it's a lot better than most people can pull off.

Check out the video, you can tell the guy is a natural ... even though he only finds the back of the net once.

Michael Sam What Altercation?! I'm More Pissed At Jon Snow!

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WINTER IS COMING

Michael Sam says he's moving on from his near street fight in West Hollywood -- telling TMZ Sports he's way more upset at the way "Game of Thrones" ended last season.

Ahmad Rashad Remembers John Saunders 'Wonderful, Beautiful Man'

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REMEMBERING A GREAT

The sports community is reeling from the sudden, shocking death of ESPN's John Saunders -- and Wednesday night, Ahmad Rashad explained why he was so loved.

"I did know him personally. He was a wonderful, beautiful man."

NFL legend Tony Gonzalez also talked about the broadcaster -- saying, "He was part of my childhood."

"It's a sad day."

Saunders passed away Wednesday morning at his home in NY. He was 61.

UFC's Alan Jouban I Made Out with Gigi Hadid And My Wife Was Cool About It!

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COOL -- UFC star Alan Jouban got to make out with Gigi Hadid for a Versace commercial.

COOLER -- His wife LOVED IT!

UFC's Julianna Pena No One Cares About Ronda Anymore ... Or Her Fat Arms!

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UFC star Julianna Pena just RIPPED into Ronda Rousey -- saying, "No one cares about [her] and her fat arms anymore."

"She's like the emperor in no clothes," Pena added ... "She's broken a little bit."

So, what set Pena off?

We asked her about Amanda Nunes saying she would gladly fight her ... if she couldn't book Ronda. And while Pena says she understands from a business perspective, she thinks Ronda's days as the top dog in UFC are over.

As for Ronda's long-awaited return, Pena says she's heard rumblings that RR will fight again before the end of the year ... but adds, "I'll believe it when I see it."

Until then, Pena says it's only a matter of time until she crushes Nunes and takes the belt.

"They can delay me but they can't deny me."

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NUNES CALLS OUT ROUSEY

Leonard Fournette 'I'd Like to Apologize' 'Not Fighting, Just Slap Boxing'

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LSU superstar Leonard Fournette is apologizing for the 1-on-1 incident with his teammate Garrett Brumfield -- but insists the incident was NOT a real fight.

"I would like to apologize to everyone, but we were not fighting, just slap boxing," Fournette tweeted.

"But again I would like to apologize to everyone again."

TMZ Sports broke the story ... Fournette traded shots with Brumfield near Tiger Stadium earlier this week. LSU officials say they believe Leonard's story ... claiming it was just simple horseplay.