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Lena Dunham is continuing her apology tour to Odell Beckham Jr. ... now claiming the hot models and actresses she was surrounded by at The Met Gala made her feel insecure.

In a lengthy post -- Dunham apologizes -- saying, "... when I show up to the Met Ball surrounded by models and swan-like actresses it's hard not to feel like a sack of flaming garbage." She says her insecurities led her to make assumptions about what Odell was thinking about her.

She continues, "I see how unfair it is to ascribe misogynistic thoughts to someone I don't know AT ALL. Like, we have never met, I have no idea the kind of day he's having or what his truth is."

Dunham also apologized for her contribution to, "a long and often violent history of the over-sexualization of black male bodies- as well as false accusations by white women towards black men."

Colin Kaepernick's protest against police brutality has Santa Clara cops pissed ... in fact, they're so pissed, some are threatening to stop working 49ers' games.

In a letter sent by The Santa Clara Police Officer's Association, members call the QB's statements about cops, "insulting, inaccurate and completely unsupported by any facts."

The letter continues, "If the 49ers organization fails to take action to stop this type of inappropriate workplace behavior, it could result in police officers choosing not to work at your facilities."

As TMZ Sports reported ... Kaepernick has received both heat and praise from across the country for choosing to sit in silent protest during the national anthem.

Brock Turner's parents are scared for their son's safety ... so much so they've asked cops to help them deal with protesters and others who might do him harm ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources in Ohio also tell us ... they're tracking social media to monitor any threatening activity -- whether it be from Sugarcreek Township residents -- many of whom are unhappy about a sex offender in their 'hood -- to angry outsiders.

Law enforcement is vague about actual threats, but one source did say, "Everybody is always concerned about death threats."

Protesters are expected in force over the weekend at the Turners' house. One protester tells us some of them will be open carrying, but he vows to refrain from violence.

Brock was released from jail Friday morning after serving 3 months for sexual assault. He'll have to register as a sex offender.

Penny Hardaway just dropped $500 so he could hit the links FRESH ... in one-of-a-kind golf shoes patterned after his classic Fighter Jet Foamposites from back in the '90s.

TMZ Sports spoke with Roly Padron from Nomad Customs, who says Penny wanted a special look for the Black Enterprise Golf Challenge this Labor Day weekend ... so he decided to freak his sneaks.

Roly hand painted a pair of Nike Air Zoom 90 golf shoes -- a 10 hour job -- to give Penny the same camouflage look from his classic shoe that drives sneakerheads wild.

The blue in the shoe is also significant ... a nod to Penny's time with the Orlando Magic ... just tossed in there for a little nostalgia ... and, of course, Hardaway's signature logo is on the back.

Whole job cost about $500 bucks ... but you know what they say ... look good, play good.

The Philadelphia Eagles long snapper who's KILLING IT on "America's Got Talent" says he's got another trick up his sleeve ... he's mentoring an NFL legend in the ways of the wand.

We got Jon Dorenbos out at LAX hours after he was voted into the 'AGT' finals, thanks to another MIND-BLOWING trick on the show.

Turns out, Dorenbos is spreading the magic love back at Eagles training camp -- where one of his all-time favorite players has taken an apprentice role.

BONUS -- We also asked Dorenbos one huge fantasy football question -- should you invest a draft pick in his Eagles teammate, Dorial Green-Beckham ... the massive WR from Mizzou???

Nick Young will do what Colin Kaepernick did when the National Anthem is played at Lakers games, with one big difference.

Nick went to Playhouse Friday night and told our photog he's down with the 49ers QB. As for the other big story ... he said it all comes down to white privilege.

Don't call it a comeback, but Christina Milian's quick hands are back in a boxing ring ... and it's more than just a great workout, because the sweet science is in her blood.

We're told she started taking classes this week with her trainer, Jason Ross, at LA Fitness in Hollywood. It's the first time she's laced up the gloves in years, but her grandfather and father both boxed and taught her from childhood.

The video's pretty sick -- Christina's already throwing strong combinations. We're told it's mostly about fitness now, but she's not ruling out sparring eventually ... with very thick headgear, we hope.

Don't mess with yer moneymaker, Tina!

We put out the APB for sexy pics and you guys totally came through!

Lawrence Taylor was arrested in Florida Friday afternoon ... after cops say he drunkenly crashed into a police cruiser and a mobile home.

The 57 year old NFL legend was driving his Bentley in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida when he lost control and hit the two cars ... this according to the WPTV.

Taylor was taken into custody and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on suspicion of DUI.

Sacramento Kings player Darren Collison just pled GUILTY in his domestic violence case -- but won't spend a minute behind bars ... if he plays his cards right.

As we previously reported, the 29-year-old point guard was arrested on May 30th after his wife said she had been assaulted at their home in Placer County. When cops arrived, they saw visible injuries on her.

Now, the 29-year-old point guard has pled guilty to 1 count of misdemeanor domestic violence, according to CSN Bay Area.

As part of the plea deal, Collison was sentenced to 20 days in jail -- but will most likely NOT actually spend time behind bars.

Instead, he will be in an "alternative sentencing program" -- which requires him to complete a certain amount of community service (pending approval from the probation dept.). If he does NOT complete the required amount, the judge could order him to serve out the 20 days in jail.

Lena Dunham is explaining herself after catching heat for an interview in which she paints Odell Beckham as a superficial, sex-obsessed jock who blew her off at the Met Gala.

Dunham was doing an interview with Amy Schumer in which she described sitting next to Odell at the hoity-toity NYC event back in May.

"I was sitting next to Odell Beckham Jr., and it was so amazing because it was like he looked at me and he determined I was not the shape of a woman by his standards. He was like, "That's a marshmallow. That's a child. That's a dog." It wasn't mean -- he just seemed confused."

"The vibe was very much like, 'Do I want to f*** it? Is it wearing a ... yep, it's wearing a tuxedo. I'm going to go back to my cell phone."

"It was like we were forced to be together, and he literally was scrolling Instagram rather than have to look at a woman in a bow tie. I was like, 'This should be called the Metropolitan Museum of Getting Rejected by Athletes.'"

Dunham has been catching heat on social media from people accusing her of unfairly portraying the NY Giants star.

To that, Lena says ... she can explain.

"[Odell Beckham] is talented, stylish, seems super awesome and wasn't into chatting with me at a fancy party."

"My story about him was clearly (to me) about my own insecurities as an average-bodied woman at a table of supermodels & athletes."

"It's not an assumption about who he is or an expectation of sexual attention. It's my sense of humor, which has kept me alive for 30 years."

So far, no word from Odell.

New York Knicks star Brandon Jennings says there's only one thing he loves more than Colin Kaepernick's $1 million charity pledge ... HIS SWEET ASS AFRO!!!

Jennings is speaking for millions of people who fell in love with Kaep's 'do Thursday night ... a 'do that sparked a trending hashtag on black twitter ... #KapSoBlack.

Seriously, go to Twitter right now and type in the hashtag for gems like ..

"#KapSoBlack he only watches Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episodes with the dark skinned Aunt Viv in 'em."

"#KapSoBlackhe's actually @Rodney_Harrison's father."

"#KapSoBlack he wears these to the church picnic ..."

The USC football program has officially pulled defensive end Don Hill from the season opener in Dallas this weekend ... and sources tell us it's all because of his involvement in a rape investigation.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... cops are investigating allegations 20-year-old Hill and his teammate, Osa Masina, raped an intoxicated woman during a July 14th incident.

According to the search warrant, the accuser claims she was so intoxicated she could barely move ... but does remember both Hill and Osa having sex with her.

The woman claims Osa recorded the incident and Snapchatted it to her ex-boyfriend -- a college football player at the University of Arizona.

We spoke with USC which confirmed, "Don Hill was sent back home today for a violation of team rules."

The spokesperson would not get into specifics -- but our USC sources tell us the move is directly connected to the rape investigation.

Important to note, neither Hill nor Masina have been arrested or charged with a crime.

He's out in Buffalo ... but Kroy Biermann says he's absolutely NOT considering hanging up his cleats for good.

As we previously reported, Kim Zolciak's hubby was released by the Bills early Friday morning -- despite the fact the linebacker signed a 1 year contract before training camp.

TMZ Sports spoke with Kroy's agent, Buddy Baker, who says 30-year-old Kroy was still impressive in camp despite getting to Buffalo "late in the process."

Baker says getting cut in Buffalo is "just another bump in the road and no reflection on Kroy and what he's capable of."

Khloe Kardashian has a brand new star athlete in her life ... Cleveland Cavaliers stud Tristan Thompson.

The two have been spending some serious quality time together recently ... and Thursday, they were spotted at a mansion in Beverly Hills ... flaunting their impressive physiques.

Unclear if they're friends ... or more ... but we did see them out at Bootsy Bellows nightclub together over the weekend ... and they left the club within minutes of each other.

One thing's clear ... they definitely look good together.

The father of 49ers safety Eric Reid says he's proud of his son for protesting the National Anthem with Colin Kaepernick before Thursday night's game ... and hopes he keeps it up all season long.

"I taught him, if you start something, you finish it," Eric Reid Sr. tells TMZ Sports.

Reid Sr. says he had no idea his son was planning to take a knee with Kaep before the 49ers took on the Chargers in San Diego on "Salute the Military Night" ... but he was pleasantly surprised.

"I’m proud of my son for standing up for what he believes in. I didn’t know he planned to do this but he’s a strong man, and I’m proud of him."

"I stand with him. It’s not that he doesn’t love the country or respect the military, and police. He does. It’s about bringing awareness to the situation. He’s supporting what Kaep’s doing."