NFL's Kerry Rhodes Injured In Car Crash

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Ex-NFL star Kerry Rhodes was involved in a car wreck in Los Angeles this afternoon ... TMZ Sports has learned.

A source close to the former NY Jets safety tells us another driver abruptly pulled out in front of him, causing him to swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid hitting her.

He didn't crash into any cars, but ended up running into the side of an apartment complex. His airbag was deployed.

We're told police responded to the wreck and took a report.

Rhodes wasn't transported in an ambulance, but went to the doctor afterwards and was told he injured his ankle.

Robby Gordon's Dad 911 Caller ... Looks Like Murder-Suicide

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A close family friend of Robby Gordon's father called 911 after entering the house and seeing 2 dead bodies, and immediately said it looked like a murder-suicide.

The friend was very calm during the call -- he says he's a retired firefighter -- and says "Baja" Bob Gordon's body was in the bathroom and his wife, Sharon, was in the bedroom. He says he could see a rifle next to Bob's body.

As we reported ... a butcher knife was found near the wife's body. Police are investigating all angles of the case.

Michael Irvin Vince Lombardi Was Great But Bill Belichick's The GOAT!!

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Cowboys HOFer Michael Irvin is doubling down on his promise to replace Vince Lombardi's name with Bill Belichick's on his Super Bowl trophies ... sayin' B.B.'s simply the best.

TMZ Sports ran into Irvin at LAX, and not only did he confirm he's serious about his shocking comment, he explained why Belichick is a BETTER COACH than Lombardi.

ICYMI, Irvin hit up Twitter Wednesday and said if the Pats won on Thursday, he'd swap Lombardi's name with B.B.'s on his Lombardi Trophies.

FYI -- Michael won 3 Super Bowls.

Sounds crazy ... but he seems serious.

Check out the clip, and see for yourself!

Pete Wentz Carson's My Cousin ... I Wish!!

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Pete Wentz is stoked he's not the top result when you Google his last name ... because that honor now belongs to Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz.

We got the Fall Out Boy frontman at LAX ... he tells us he loves the now famous rookie QB so much he loaded up on Carson merch -- even after he whooped up on his hometown Bears.

Pete's not gonna spark a quarterback beef, though ... check out his response when we ask him if the Rams messed up by not taking his "cousin" with the #1 pick.

Blake Griffin It's A Girl!! Welcomes Baby #2 With Longtime GF

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Blake Griffin is a dad again -- his GF, Brynn Cameron, recently gave birth to their 2nd child.

A source close to the couple confirms Brynn gave birth to a baby girl in an L.A. hospital several days ago.

Blake and Brynn already have one kid together -- a son named Ford, who was born in August 2013.

The longtime couple was spotted on vacation together in Hawaii in August -- and Brynn looked like she was about to pop at any minute.

Brynn -- who played basketball at USC -- also has another child with Matt Leinart.

Metta World Peace Swaggy P Forgiving D'Angelo Russell Shows He's A 'Real Man'

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Metta World Peace says Nick Young forgiving D'Angelo Russell for the secret recording that led to his breakup with fiance Iggy Azalea is proof Swaggy is a "real man."

Ya know the story ... Young recently told TMZ Sports that fans should cut Russell a break ... and stop giving him crap around town in L.A.

We saw Metta -- who was on the Lakers and had a front row seat for all the drama last season -- in Culver City Wednesday night ... and asked him about N.Y.'s forgiving nature.

M.W.P. touches on Nick, Iggy, and D'Angelo ... in a very grown-up, Metta World Peace-ful way.

Check out the clip!

#Maturity

Colin Kaepernick Protest So Big, It Deserved Cover ... Says Time Mag

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TIME magazine says Colin Kaepernick is on the cover of their magazine 'cause the movement he sparked has gotten so huge ... and spread so far ... he was the obvious choice.

Michael Jordan Charlotte's Gotta Come Together We Need To 'Restore Calm'

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Michael Jordan says Charlotte must COME TOGETHER in a PEACEFUL, and NON-VIOLENT way ... in the wake of the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott ... and the protests that have followed.

Jordan -- who starred at UNC, and is now the owner of the Charlotte Hornets -- released a statement through the team offering condolences to Scott's family and imploring the community of Charlotte to "restore calm."

“In light of the tragic events of the past three days, it is more important than ever that we restore calm and come together, as a community, in peaceful demonstration and conversation, and in constructive and non-violent ways."

MJ went on to say the Hornets are "committed to working with civil leaders, our elected leaders and law enforcement to foster more trust, transparency and understanding so we can heal and grow together as a community.”

Adrian Peterson Dr. Oz Breaks Down Injury He'll Be Out This Long...

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Dr. Oz has a message for Adrian Peterson ... even though you might be able to come back this season, it's not necessarily the best idea for your long-term health.

Ya gotta check out this clip ... Dr. Oz breaks down Adrian Peterson's torn meniscus knee injury ... demonstrating how it got hurt, and most importantly, how doctors will fix it.

It's good news, bad news for A.P. and the Vikes ... 'cause Oz says although he might be ready to ball in 3 months, if the team wants a healthy Peterson down the road ... sitting out the season makes sense.

Just a heads-up, this video may make your knees hurt.

Nick Diaz Smokes Huge Joint ... With Tommy Chong

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UFC fighter Nick Diaz just lived out every stoner's biggest dream ... by takin' part in a smoking sesh with the Weed King himself ... Tommy Chong.

It shouldn't come as a surprise ... Diaz is notoriously 420 friendly. He was suspended for testing positive for pot last year ... and Chong is, well ... Tommy freakin' Chong.

Check out the clip ... fighter Joe Schilling also joins in on the fun.

Don't mess up rotation, Nick.

NASCAR & Hornets Offices Destroyed in Charlotte Riots

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NASCAR's Hall of Fame suffered heavy damage when the Charlotte protests turned into rioting and looting.

Police put the area on lockdown after the crowds shattered windows in several buildings in Charlotte's NASCAR Plaza. The riots also hit the Charlotte Hornets team store.

Cops used tear gas to clear the area after one protester was shot and killed, but not by police. North Carolina's Governor has declared a state of emergency.

MMA Fighter Anastasia Yankova Brad Pitt? No Thanks ... I Need A Bad Boy

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The Brangelina breakup ain't fazing Anastasia Yankova ... 'cause the Bellator fighter and model says she goes for guys a lot tougher than Brad Pitt.

TMZ Sports spoke to Anastasia about being a rising star in MMA (she's currently 4-0) ... as well as how it affects her dating life.

"Do you see me? My nose is broken. My ear is broken," Yankova says. "Guys like Brad Pitt don't understand what happened because I'm crazy (to) a normal guy."

FYI -- Anastasia just handled Veta Arteaga at Bellator 161 last week, which explains the black eye.

Your loss, Brad.

DeAndre Jordan I'm The Freshest Big Man In The NBA!! ... Sorry, Blake Griffin

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L.A. Clippers star DeAndre Jordan is confident he's head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to style ... saying he's the most fashionable big man in the league.

TMZ Sports ran into the All-NBA center (lookin' fresh as always) when we asked him straight-up if he's the most stylish player in the association.

"6'10" and up? Hell yeah!" DJ pledges ... before telling us whether he shares his threads with fellow big man and LAC teammate Blake Griffin.

Check out the clip ... sounds like someone ain't a team player when it comes to clothes.

Nick Young Seals Rebound With Hot Singer

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Nick Young crossed the line with smoking hot singer Paloma Ford outside The Nice Guy ... and he made sure everyone saw him do it.

Mark Wahlberg Tom Brady Or Not ... The Pats Are #1!!

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Mark Wahlberg just put the ENTIRE NFL on notice ... the Patriots are SO GOOD, they'll whoop your team's ass ... with or without Tom Brady.

Serena Williams Aces Fashion Show with Love-Able Top

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Serena Williams had front row seats for 2 girls at the Gucci show in Milan ... and there was even enough room for her and Anna Wintour.

Serena was sporting some major cleavage at Milan Fashion Week while hanging with Vogue's editor-in-chief.

That's right, Anna ... eyes up here.