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Derrick Rose is dragging Nick Young into his alleged rape case -- using his fellow NBA star in an attempt to discredit the accuser.

Chris Brown joined the National Anthem protest Sunday -- the occasion was a charity basketball game ... and 9/11.

Tank, who sang America's song, urged the crowd -- even those who would otherwise protest -- to stand in honor of the 3,000 people who perished during 9/11. Brown, who planted himself on the hardwood, was immovable. He laughed with friends as people around him stood.

Conor McGregor may have had a dog in Saturday night's fight between Mickey Gall and CM Punk, but he still has respect for the person he rooted against.

Conor called out all WWE wrestlers as p****s prior to UFC 203, but after the fight our photog got the mad Irishman at The Nice Guy in WeHo and he explained why CM Punk was not like the rest, even though he got his ass whupped.

Shaq and Shaunie O'Neal are proving the best fights come AFTER marriage ... 'cause the big fella is DOUBLING DOWN on his NBA prediction for their sons ... despite the objections of mama.

Peyton Manning’s good looks aren’t retiring any time soon!

Here’s a 22-year-old version of the newly drafted Colt at training camp back in 1998 (left) and 18 years later ... the recently retired -- and Super Bowl winning -- quarterback at a Comedy Central event last month (right).

“Omaha!”

The question is ...

Carlos Boozer has a message for MLB star Carlos Beltran ... BACK AWAY FROM THE HAIR DYE ... saying Boozer's own hair horror story should be a cautionary tale for the Rangers star.

Beltran has been getting KILLED on social media for his new 'do ... which looks -- with all due respect, Carlos -- super damn weird ... like the man painted hair on a bald head.

It's not the first time we've seen it ... Carlos Boozer rocked the same style back in the day and was similarly roasted ... explaining later to Colin Cowherd it was a hairdresser's decision gone bad.

Check out the clip ... and Beltran, please, take the help.

Beware, Kyrie Irving ... Kenny Smith thinks a horrible breakup song should be written about you ... 'cause the ex-NBA star says Irving should be the next man up ... to date Taylor Swift.

Smith was out in L.A. when we wanted to know if it's time for the newly single T-Sweezy to give the NBA world a chance ... since it doesn't seem to be working with the actors and singers.

Kenny says YES ... and he has just the guy ... Cleveland Cavs star Kyrie Irving, who he says would be right up Swift's alley 'cause of where he's from ... and what he likes.

It appears Colin Kaepernick's protest has lit a patriotic spark in several NFL stars both past in present.

In a new video released by the league, NFL greats from Jerry Rice to Kurt Warner lend their voices in support of the game and The United States. Rice and Warner seemingly lead the cause, but are backed by several others, including, Tyrann Mathieu, Terrell Suggs and Willie McGinest.

The Olympics are over but Usain Bolt is still going for a gold medal in something ... turning the hell up in Bora Bora to a level that only the fastest man in the world can.

Nick Young hit the town for a second night in a row with what appears to be his new girl.

Nick and singer/model Paloma Ford went to Bootsy Bellows in WeHo Friday night, and although they left separately it was very clear from Nick and crew ... something's goin' on.

Paloma was coy about the relationship... Nick's buddy, not so much.

Tim Tebow came a lot closer to following in the footsteps of Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle than we thought ... because Yankees general manager Brian Cashman tells TMZ Sports the team gave real consideration to signing the ex-NFL star.

"We certainly thought a lot about it," Cashman tells TMZ Sports ... "there’s a lot of characteristics about his reputation and character that are really attractive."

In fact, Cashman says the Yanks sent TWO scouts to Tebow's MLB workout in L.A. last month.

Of course, Tebow ended up signing a minor league contract with the NY Mets -- and Cashman says he thinks the guy could have real value as a baseball player down the road.

"He’s a legitimate athlete, no question about it. So you can’t deny there’s potential, something there. But it’s an uphill battle."

NHL legend Jeremy Roenick says Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem protest is "pretty disgusting" -- and he believes coaches should be allowed to bench players who follow Colin's lead.

TMZ Sports spoke with Roenick specifically about NHL coach John Tortorella -- who's also coaching Team USA in the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

Tortorella recently warned his players if they sit during the National Anthem, they will sit for the entire game. Some people are pissed ... Roenick is NOT one of them.

Robbie Lawler has pulled out of his big fight against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone at UFC 205 in NYC ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Unclear why Lawler backed out of the Nov. 12th fight at Madison Square Garden -- we're working on it.

We're told Cowboy will still fight and the UFC is currently looking for a new opponent.

34-year-old Lawler last fought at UFC 201 back in July -- and lost the UFC welterweight championship belt to Tyron Woodley in a 1st round knockout.

More troubling news for Tre Mason -- another arrest warrant has been issued for the L.A. Rams running back after he failed to show up for a mandatory court appearance ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Mason was ticketed for driving with a suspended license on August 13th in Palm Beach, FL and was told he needed to appear before a judge on September 7th.

According to court records, the 23-year-old was a no-show ... so the judge issued a warrant for his arrest. When he turns himself in, his bond will be set at $2,000.

Mason's family has expressed serious concern for the NFL star's mental health over the past few months -- and have tried to get him help.

Mason's mother has previously told police her son hasn't been well since the end of the 2015 NFL season -- blaming multiple hits to the head sustained during his football career.

Tim Tebow had MULTIPLE offers on the table before signing a minor league contract with the NY Mets ... this according to his hitting coach and ex-MLB catcher Chad Moeller.

"There was definitely other teams involved," Moeller tells TMZ Sports ... "and more than just 1 or 2."

In fact, Moeller says Tebow received real offers from ball clubs even before his MLB showcase on August 30th.

Check out the clip ... Moeller says he truly believes Tebow is the real deal -- and has more athletic ability and power than most of the players in the big leagues.