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The Houston PD wants to make it perfectly clear it was NFL security that had watch over the Patriots locker room ... and therefore it's NFL security who should get the blame for Tom Brady's jersey going missing.

LaVar Ball is putting way too much pressure on his kids ... and it's not fair to them -- so says NFL star Victor Cruz.

The ex-NY Giants superstar clearly understands what it takes to dominate as a pro athlete -- and believes the crazy statements LaVar's been making ain't helpin' his 3 boys.

Here's a treat for all you North Carolina fans ... video of a totally bummed out Kyrie Irving licking his Blue Devil wounds after his alma mater was eliminated from the tourney.

Duke went down to South Carolina Sunday night ... and when we got Irving out in L.A. he told us the loss hurt him, 'cause he thought the guys had a chance to win it all.

Irving played for Coach K back in 2010 (for all of 12 games) but even though he's killing it in the NBA right now it's clear from the clip he still bleeds blue.

The FBI has recovered Tom Brady's stolen Super Bowl 51 jersey and the Houston PD says it was tracked to MEXICO!!!

Roger Federer is an "a**hole."

That's what his opponent told a stadium full of people at the BNP Paribas Open final this weekend ... but don't worry, they weren't exactly fighting words.

An emotional Stan Wawrinka was on the mic addressing the crowd -- and his good friend, Roger -- when he dropped this doozie.

"I would like to congratulate Roger ... he's laughing. He's an a**hole, but it's okay."

Federer continued laughing.

As for Stan, he explained he was just drained after playing a tournament in the Indian Wells, CA heat.

Dana White ain't exactly saying "never" when it comes to Greg Hardy possibly fighting in the UFC ... but the ex-NFL star has to prove himself in some "serious fights" before he gets a look.

Hardy -- who was a beast in the NFL -- has transitioned into MMA and vows to be a real deal fighter ... with hopes of one day competing in the Octagon.

White warns that athletes who come from other sports often get WRECKED when they try to fight ... since most successful MMA fighters have been training for combat since they were kids.

Jim Brown's teenage son is following in his father's footsteps ... as a killer lacrosse player -- and TMZ Sports has the video!

FYI, Jim has been hailed as one of the GREATEST lacrosse players of all time (in addition to that whole NFL Hall of Fame thing) ... and it's clear his son, Aris, has his father's gifts.

Aris is a freshman at Sierra Canyon High School in L.A. where he's already crushed a few impressive goals ... showing off speed, strength and shot power.

We spoke with Jim Brown who tells us, "It's great that he's playing lacrosse and that he loves it!"

5:15 PM PT -- Elliott's attorney tells TMZ Sports the Coast Guard boarded the yacht to make sure there were enough life jackets onboard. He says no citations were issued, and the party continued.

Ezekiel Elliott had his good time temporarily ruined again this week ... only now it was by the U.S. Coast Guard during a rager yacht party in Miami.

Ezekiel was partying with friends and a gaggle of chicks Saturday on a yacht called No Rules II, when a Coast Guard cruiser pulled up. We're told the yacht had docked minutes before.

Eyewitnesses tell us 2 guards boarded the yacht and conducted a 20-minute search on-board. We're told once the search was complete, the guards went back to their vessel and took off.

Unclear what they were looking for, or why they approached Ezekiel and co. A rep for the Coast Guard tells us they're checking ... but he believes it was probably a safety check to make sure the boat and the guests were in compliance with maritime safety protocol.

Also important to note ... the yacht did not belong to Ezekiel. Sources tell us it belongs to a guy who rents 'em out to celebs and other rich folks. Ezekiel was just there for the ride.

Either way, it's been a bad week for the star NFL player. You'll recall ... he caught a lot of heat for forcefully exposing a woman's breast during a St. Paddy's parade. Now this.

Khloe Kardashian watched attentively Saturday night as BF Tristan Thompson tried in vain to beat the L.A. Clippers ... and she did nothing to stop the rumor she's engaged.

Khloe was wearing a massive ring as she sat with pal Malika Haqq. She's worn the ring over the last few days, but mum's been the word.

Khloe officially got divorced from Lamar Odom in December.

Conor McGregor must be high as a kite if he thinks he deserves equal pay to fight Floyd Mayweather ... so says "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" star Jason Lee ... an unofficial member of The Money Team.

We got Jason Saturday at Toast in L.A., and he made it clear Floyd's ready to fight ... but that Conor's holding things up over ridiculous money demands.

Jason also has a dismal outlook on the future of boxing.

Floyd Mayweather's ex-personal chef -- the woman who famously said she was paid $1,000 a plate -- is no longer part of Floyd's crew ... and says the fact she's gay may have played a role.

We spoke with Chef Q who is now backtracking on her $1,000 a plate claims ... saying there was no REAL set rate for her. Sometimes she would get paid fat. Sometimes nothing.

But sometime after the Manny Pacquiao fight, Chef Q says her relationship with Floyd fell apart and she doesn't really know why ... but she has her theories.

"I don't think he's ever looked at me past as just a gay person or a lesbian."

Chef Q says some comments that were made during her time with TMT were hurtful and felt homophobic.

Still, Chef Q says she wants to have a relationship with Floyd moving forward -- she considers him family ... but knows they have to work out their issues.

We reached out to Floyd's camp. So far, no word back.

For Pierre Garcon, a new city means new opportunity ... to grow his pizza business!!

The NFL star just signed a new 5-year contract with the 49ers ... and tells TMZ Sports it might be the perfect chance to take his Spinfire Pizza company bicoastal!

Garcon (who spent 5 seasons with the Redskins) already owns several pizza joints in the D.C. area -- and says business has been so good out there, expansion seems like a natural move.

Hear that, Peyton?? That's pizza baron competition, baby!

March Madness is underway and these collegiate ballers are ready to dance.

Dribble through the gallery to get up close and personal with the hard knock hopefuls guaranteed to get you gameday ready.

Mike Krzyzewski is one handsome (blue) devil.

Here’s a 47-year-old version of a young Coach K taking an interview back in 1994 (left) and 23 years later ... the five-time NCAA tournament Champion -- who’s currently making his 32nd appearance in the Big Dance as the Head Coach of Duke Men's Basketball -- at a post-game press conference last week (right).

Madness!

The question is...

Props to our photog for finding the pride of Ireland on St. Partrick's Day ... UFC champ Conor McGregor.

Conor was dressed up as he got down at Lavo in NYC, promising on his way in to take the world by storm.

But before conquering the world, there's that whole rumored Floyd Mayweather fight. Conor scoffs at it leaving the club, but earlier in the day, he sang a very different tune ... promising to kick Floyd's ass.

Bob Baffert says American Pharoah, the horse that won the Triple Crown, is getting more action than just about any person or animal that walks the earth!

We got Bob leaving Craig's Friday night and he bragged A.P. has knocked up hundreds of mares so far, and God will the number will grow to 1,000.

Pharoah is in such high demand he's being shipped to different continents for a little sex.