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Future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez knows why Cam Newton is targeted by the hardest hitting players in the NFL -- 'cause he's got a big mouth.

After Sunday's 30-20 win over the Cardinals ... the Panthers star QB complained about the refs ... saying he didn't "feel safe" after hits he thought shoulda been flagged ... weren't.

Gonzalez -- who took his fair share of big hits during his 17 year career -- says Newton makes himself a target because of his cockiness.

"If I were him, I wouldn't do all that Superman stuff ... but that's his style," Gonzalez says.

There's at least one Cubs fan who is still holding out hope the team isn't cursed forever ... Bob Odenkirk ... who says the mystical "Billy Goat Curse" that hung over the franchise is long dead.

We got Bob out in L.A. and, since he's a die-hard Cubbies fan, we wanted to know if he thought there was bad juju still hanging over the squad.

That woulda seemed like a silly question a week ago ... but the team's down 3-2 in the World Series after losing two at home ... and some fans who previously believed are letting old fears creep back in.

Check out the clip -- Bob says those people need not worry ... telling our camera guys the curse that dogged the squad has been gone for a long time now.

We're sure the NFL will love this ... a notorious Nevada brothel is making an indecent proposal to the Oakland Raiders ... promising half off all horizontal activities FOREVER ... if the team moves to Vegas.

The offer comes from Dennis Hof ... owner of Nevada's infamous Love Ranch ... who says he's so stoked about the potential Raiders move to Vegas he wants to seal the deal ... by throwing in some ass.

"All Raiders players and staff will receive 50% sex parties at the Love Ranch Vegas."

It's called the "Home Team Advantage Sex Package" and you read right, video coordinators and equipment dudes ... it's for ALL STAFF, so you're good to go too!!!

If you think it's all about debauchery Hof says it isn't ... saying that having a place the players can go and get their swerve on discretely might avoid some Warren Sapp/Greg Anthony situations.

"Our player relations group will help keep their trysts legal and secret."

The TMZ staff turned the year's biggest headlines into Halloween costumes ... with everything from the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard divorce to Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian's hookup making a showing in the office.

But the award for best in show goes to Kim Kardashian handcuffed in a bathtub with the least tough gang of French burglars. Too soon?

There's even a UFC showdown -- Ronda Rousey, Cyborg and Conor McGregor were repped.

As the NFL's trade deadline approaches ... there's one move former Cowboys great Jay Novacek doesn't want to see -- Dallas trading star QB Tony Romo ... despite playing second fiddle to rookie sensation Dak Prescott.

TMZ Sports spoke with Novacek about the QB controversy ... and the 3x Super Bowl champ says it's best to stick with DP despite a shaky performance against the Eagles Sunday night.

"He hung in there and had the opportunity at the end of the game to make plays and he made plays," Novacek says.

As for the rumors circulating about possibly trading Romo ... Novacek scoffs at the idea.

LeBron James has proven yet again that he's serious about his Halloween costumes ... he dropped $5k to make sure his "Martin" inspired look was LEGIT for the Cavs' party ... TMZ Sports has learned.

LBJ hit up Teheran Jones from Exclusive Game in ATL -- who works with big names like Cam Newton and Rick Ross -- to make the Jerome outfit from scratch ... using real MCM bags to make the costume.

All the work paid off ... 'cause Jones says Martin Lawrence personally hit up LeBron just to tell him how he loved the look.

We're told it was a quick turnaround and Jones had one day to complete the order ... and LeBron had to fly his assistant to Atlanta just to pick it up.

#ItsGoodToBeRich

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham has pled not guilty to a concealed weapons charge -- after allegedly taking a loaded gun through the airport earlier this month.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... Bradham was popped at Miami International Airport on Oct. 2nd after officials say he put a loaded firearm through the TSA screening machine.

We're told Bradham had a concealed weapons permit -- but the bigger issue is that he was out on bond from an unrelated assault case where one of the terms was he wasn't allowed to carry a gun.

The concealed weapons charge is a 2nd degree misdemeanor and if he's convicted, he could face up to 6 months in jail.

Here's something you don't get to hear everyday ... Patriots superstar Tom Brady talkin' sex toys.

In case you missed it, a dildo was thrown on the field during the Pats vs. Bills game Sunday ... and Brady discussed the bizarre scenario during his weekly call-in with Kirk & Callahan on WEEI.

You gotta hear the whole thing ... kinda reminds us of the time Brady ranted about "balls."

Hollywood movie star Idris Elba is now a REAL LIFE kickboxer after his debut match in the U.K. this weekend -- and his first groupie is none other than Madonna.

The Cleveland Cavaliers had their annual Halloween party Sunday night ... and it was nothing short of epic ... with several HUGE talking points that need to be addressed:

Haven't seen a German get steamrolled like this since Stalingrad ...

Moments after Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins blew a game-winning field goal during an NFL game in London, a German reporter went live on the field for a post-game interview.

Well, he tried ...

A Redskins team official shut the whole thing down HARD -- while the dude was ON ZEE AIR!!

It's pretty hilarious ... and also, not the first time the Redskins guy has done that (it also happened in 2014!)

Remember, NO MEANS NO!

There's more to life than football ... so says Snoop's son, Cordell Broadus, who says he'd rather his younger siblings NOT play the sport so they can find their true calling in life.

Of course, Cordell practiced exactly what he's preaching -- he was one of the top high school WRs in the country and then quit the UCLA football team to pursue other interests.

NBA star Joe Johnson -- who's made nearly $200 MILLION in the NBA -- is being evicted from his lavish Miami condo ... after building owners claim he stiffed them on rent for months!

TMZ Sports has obtained court docs filed in Miami in which the owners of the Marinablue Condos (this place has insane ocean views) -- claim Johnson leased a place in March 2016 back when he was playing for the Miami Heat.

According to the docs, Johnson agreed to pay $5,500 per month in rent -- but when the bills showed up, Johnson never forked over the dough.

In fact, the owners claim he paid $0 in rent from April to August. For the record, Johnson signed a new deal with the Jazz in July.

The owners are demanding $39,500 in back rent plus damages and fees -- and they want a judge to sign off on the eviction so they can take back possession of the property.

Denise White, Johnson's rep, issued us the following statement.

Tito Ortiz says he's doesn't support EVERYTHING Donald Trump stands for -- but believes from the bottom of his heart that Hillary Clinton is a criminal who should be locked up.

A scofflaw tried inserting himself in the Patriots / Bills game Sunday by firing a dildo on to the field.

A ref was tasked with the duty to remove the errant projectile from the 5-yard line.

Unclear what happened to the fan but we're guessing he was rooting for the Bills, and if so, he's a sore loser.

Michael Phelps had a belated, formal wedding, 4 months after he secretly tied the knot.

Phelps and Nicole Johnson had a super lavish ceremony in Cabo Friday, with dozens of friends and family looking on.

TMZ Sports broke the story a few days back, that Michael and Nicole Johnson tied the knot June 13th and kept it secret from the world for months.

BTW ... Nicole changed her name to Nicole Phelps ... good move.