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Miami Dolphins lineman Laremy Tunsil has finally fired back at his stepdad in court -- adamantly denying he attacked Lindsey Miller during an incident last year ... and shouldn't have to pay him a cent.

Miller sued Tunsil back in April -- claiming Tunsil beat him up on June 25, 2015 after he tried to warn the football star about the dangers of hanging out with agents while he was still a college player.

In his suit, Miller claims Tunsil "violently attacked" and "pounded the disabled American veteran severely, striking him with his fists multiple times."

Miller claims it took 4 men to pull the football star off of him. He sued Tunsil for unspecified damages.

But now, Tunsil has finally responded in legal docs of his own -- adamantly denying any sort of violent physical attack.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ Sports, Tunsil doesn't get into the specifics -- but claims Miller is lying and the judge shouldn't award him a penny in damages.

Wayne Gretzky says he only has one way to relive the glory of his playing days ... through the golf career of his soon-to-be son-in-law PGA star Dustin Johnson.

Wayne sat down with Graham Bensinger and opened up about how hard it is to be away from the sports world ... and how watching Paulina's baby daddy compete is his only way to get that same thrill.

"I never thought -- once I retired -- that I would have the same sense or the same feeling, going into tournaments that you are pulling so badly and wanting somebody to win so desperately."

There's more ... Wayne also talks about the dumbest decision he ever made in life ... which he says was turning down a guaranteed $1 million bucks to CONSIDER not retiring.

You read that right ... just to think about it. Check out the clip, and yeah, Wayne ... that was dumb, bro.

It's been a good 24 hours for Nick Young ... because he just became a father AGAIN ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We've confirmed Nick's ex-girlfriend, Keonna Green, gave birth to a bouncing baby girl moments ago!

Green and Young aren't in a relationship anymore but they're on good terms. They already have a 4-year-old son together.

Nick rushed to the hospital late Wednesday night after the Lakers game (they won!) and wanted to be there when his daughter was born! Success!!!

Screw Quidditch ... J.K. Rowling is all about the SEAHAWKS now -- thanks to Richard Sherman.

The 'Harry Potter' creator was so impressed with Richard's spot-on impression of The Boy Who Lived during his weekly news conference this week ... she hopped right on the L.O.B. Express!

"Did I ever mention that I'm a #Seahawks fan?" Rowling tweeted ... "Well, I am. (Don't ask me who plays for them apart from R Sherman.)"

Soooo ... cameo in the next flick??

The decision to block singer Sevyn Streeter from performing the National Anthem at the 76ers game Wednesday has angered several players on the team ... TMZ Sports has learned.

By now you know ... Streeter says 76ers officials stopped her from performing the anthem (as scheduled) because she was wearing a jersey that said, "We Matter."

So, how'd that decision go over with the team? Not well with a handful of the guys.

We know several players are upset. One player who wishes to remain anonymous says the decision to not let Sevyn sing has rubbed him the wrong way.

Life without Kobe Bryant began for the Lakers Wednesday night -- but the stars still showed up in force to support the Purple and Gold.

Kendall Jenner sat courtside -- probably to support her rumored Lakers boyfriend Jordan Clarkson.

Denzel Washington kicked it with James Harden before tip off.

There were rockstars, rappers, models and more ... and the good news -- the Lakers actually won!

First time they've had a winning record in a WHILE!!!

Nick Young had a helluva night ... it started with beating the Houston Rockets -- and ended with BABY WATCH at an L.A. hospital.

Young's ex-girlfriend, Keonna Green -- who already has a 4-year-old with Young -- went into labor late Wednesday night ... so Swaggy P rushed to the hospital to try to be there for the delivery.

The good news -- Nick didn't miss the birth.

The bad news -- it hasn't happened yet and Young spent the entire night awake at the hospital.

We're told Nick's super excited and can't wait to meet his kid.

She destroyed everyone at the Olympics -- in 2012 AND 2016 -- and now 2-time judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison has announced she's making the jump to MMA.

The 26-year-old just signed a deal with World Series of Fighting (WSOF) to not only fight ... but also be a part of the announcing team.

There are already comparisons being made to Ronda Rousey -- not just because Ronda was an Olympic medalist in judo -- but because the two used to train together.

So, how's she been preparing?

"I’ve been boxing and doing jiu-jitsu and all that, and the biggest thing for me, really, is that I miss competing,” Harrison told USA Today (via MMA Junkie).

"I miss fighting on the highest stages of the world, and the World Series of Fighting really gave me a great opportunity."

No word on when she'll make her fighting debut.

Shocker ... ex-Bulls star Dennis Rodman is pulling for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series.

And with his ex-teammate, Scottie Pippen, going through a pretty nasty divorce, we asked if he had any advice for his fellow NBA legend.

Boston Celtics player Gerald Green was so stoked about kicking off the NBA season Wednesday night -- he braided a CLOVER into his hair ... and it was awesome.

By the way, it worked -- the Celtics beat the Nets and Green dropped 9 points!

Manny Pacquiao is calling for the Philippines President to "cool down" when it comes to slamming the United States -- reminding him that most Filipino people WANT a relationship with the U.S.

FYI, President Rodrigo Duterte has been on an anti-U.S. tear lately -- calling Obama a "son of a bitch" back in September and leading the charge for his country to "separate" from America.

In fact, just this week Duterte called for the removal of all U.S. troops and bases from the Philippines.

Enter Manny -- who's a SENATOR in the Philippines but trains, works and lives (part-time) in the U.S.

So, how does he feel about the hostile situation?

"We're not cutting off the relationship with the Philippines and the United States," Manny told TMZ Sports at Wild Card Gym in L.A.

He explained how surveys in the Philippines show most people want a relationship with the U.S. -- and his president needs to "cool down ... and realize everything."

Robin Williams' wheels attracted some high rollin' cycling fans -- including one who paid more than $40,000 for just one of Robin's favorite bikes!

Robin's kids donated 87 of his high-end bicycles -- some custom-made -- for an online auction that closed Tuesday. One lucky bidder even scored a replica of a 10-speed Robin's pal, Lance Armstrong, rode in the Tour de France.

We know, we know. Yes ... it works without steroids.

We're told the auction, hosted by Paddle8, drew bids from 25 countries and raised more than $600k. Robin's Master Pista, La Carrera with a custom design from artist Futura 2000 was the biggest ticket item ... going for over $40k.

This is pretty damn freakin' awesome ... Charlie Sheen just delivered the most epic pump up video in Cleveland Indians history ... going full Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn to fire up the tribe faithful.

Sheen -- who played Vaughn in the epic 1989 comedy -- just donned his old CLE uniform, complete with the signature horn-rimmed glasses, while screening the movie in his home.

Here's Larsa Pippen -- we don't know what's in her future but we know what's behind her ... THAT ASS!

Just days after her split from Scottie Pippen, Larsa was showing off her insane physique on her way into a nail shop near her home in Fort Lauderdale ... walking around in a pair of tight booty shorts.

Worth noting ... no ring on Larsa's finger -- which isn't a huge surprise considering the cops responded to TWO incidents involving her and Scottie earlier this month.

Larsa was also asked about her relationship with Future before speeding off in her sick black Ferrari ... which looked ALMOST as good leaving as she did.

Michael Phelps tied the knot with Nicole Johnson months ago, but they kept it under wraps ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We've learned the couple has been married since June 13th. The ceremony went down in Paradise Valley, AZ, where they just moved. It was officiated by Peter Carlisle, Michael's agent and longtime friend.

Michael and Nicole got the marriage license June 9th and filed the Record of Marriage June 15th.

It's fascinating. During the Olympics, when everyone was reporting they were engaged, they had already been married for 2 months.

We did find a clue ... on June 13th -- their wedding day -- Nicole posted a pic of the 2 of them casually dressed with the baby in tow with the caption, "Such a memorable night with my lil fambam."

And get this ... Michael did a Facebook Live last week and when some fans suggested he was already married he flatly denied it.

Belated congrats!!!

3:10 PM PT -- Sources close to Ware tell TMZ Sports DeMarcus believes the burglary was an "inside job" ... committed by suspects who "work in the apartment building."

Great news for DeMarcus Ware -- cops say they have captured the two men suspected of burglarizing the NFL star's home on Monday ... and even got his Super Bowl ring back!

As we previously reported, two men broke into Ware's Denver home while the Broncos were playing the Texans on "Monday Night Football" -- and the burglary was caught on surveillance tape.

Now, the Denver PD says 40-year-old Billy McCaslin and 31-year-old Sergio Irreza have been apprehended -- along with the stolen property!

The cops also sent out a tweet thanking the City of Denver for help in the investigation.