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Nicole Murphy addressed her breakup with Michael Strahan for the first time today, and did her best to make it seem like there are NO hard feelings between them -- but it's kinda hard to buy what she's selling in this clip.

Nicole was grabbing lunch in L.A. after a workout when she claimed, "It's all good" ... between her and Strahan -- glossing over the fact he was blindsided by the breakup announcement, and that she had hunted him down in a hotel room to accuse him of cheating.

Nicole was also asked about her relationship with ex-NBA star Jimmy Jackson ... after their Caribbean fling last month.

Lisa Leslie thinks there's nothing worse than being a little man, but says short guys should go after tall girls anyway ... just not her.

Leslie was doing a little food shopping Wednesday in Calabasas when our photog asked her if she had any advice for all the short guys trying to get with tall chicks.

The Browns fan charged with disorderly conduct in a cemetery after he allegedly peed on Art Modell's grave site tells TMZ Sports he NEVER actually relieved himself ... and he says the viral video proves it.

Paul Serbu's attorney Marty Malloy admits his client is remorseful about making the video ... where he clearly says, "I'm pissing on Art's grave" -- but he says Serbu only faked the #1 salute.

Malloy says if you look closely at the video, you never see Serbu's pants undone ... you never see his penis ... and there is NO stream of liquid. He appears to have a good point.

However, Serbu -- who's been charged with disorderly conduct -- does eventually bend over to pick up something, which some people believe is a tube running down his pant leg. The theory being he peed through the tube.

Malloy confirms his client did have a tube with him, but he claims it was never used.

U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan is hanging up his spikes ... announcing he'll retire after the MLS season.

Donovan announced the decision on his Facebook page, writing, "After careful deliberation and after many conversations with those closest to me, I have decided that this will be my last season as a professional soccer player."

Donovan, who many consider the best player in the history of American soccer, says although he spent half his life in the sport, he's looking forward to a "new chapter" -- which some think means a trip to the broadcast booth.

U.S. Soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann stirred up controversy earlier this year when he left Donovan off the World Cup roster. Despite the snub, Donovan says, "I will do everything I can to help the continued growth of soccer in the United States."

Greg Oden's loss is someone's else's gain ... because the t-shirt the NBA star was wearing in his mug shot has instantly become the top seller for the company that makes it.

The "Ohio" t-shirt has the image of a man holding two middle fingers in the air for the "H"-- and is made by Lamp Apparel, a company based in Columbus, OH ... home of Oden's alma mater Ohio State.

TMZ Sports spoke to Brandon Fuss-Cheatham, one of the co-founders of Lamp Apparel, who says since Oden's mug was released ... their website's getting crushed by people trying to get their hands on the shirt.

In fact, the feeding frenzy on the $28 dollar tee has been so intense ... the Lamp Apparel website is struggling to handle the traffic.

Despite the boost, Fuss-Cheatham -- who played at Ohio State before Oden did and does know him -- says he's getting no joy from Oden's current situation.

Antonio Tarver is making his comeback to boxing next month at age 45 and his son will be there to celebrate ... and also because he's on the same fight card!

As TMZ Sports first reported, Tarver was released from jail on March 5 and immediately hit the gym so he could re-start his boxing career and make the money he needs to pay off his $200,000 gambling debt.

Tarver's rep tells us ... Tarver will fight Johnathon Banks in San Antonio on September 19 and his son, Antonio Jr., will be on the undercard. The rep says he is in talks to nail down a TV deal for the fight too.

As for Banks ... he's 13 years younger than Tarver and has a record of 29-2 with 19 wins by knockout.

Nicole Murphy went on a search and destroy mission to find Michael Strahan in a Beverly Hills hotel room -- where she suspected he was cheating -- and flew into such a rage she got kicked off the premises.

It all went down at the famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel back in January. Sources tell us Nicole had gotten word that Michael was staying there ... and she suspected he was with another woman.

We're told Nicole showed up at Michael's hotel room, unannounced ... and began banging on the door shortly before midnight, causing a major scene.

Witnesses tell us Nicole was screaming Michael's name, saying, "I know you're in there with some bitch." She also yelled, for all to hear, "It's Michael from 'Kelly and Michael' in there."

The commotion woke up several guests in neighboring rooms -- some of whom stuck their heads out into the hallway. She ranted for 20 minutes before hotel security booted Nicole from the hotel.

We have no idea if Michael was ever in the room ... but the door never opened.

If you want to make Terrell Owens cry, just ask him about Tony Romo ... or get him to watch a certain chick flick ... because then the waterworks are sure to flow.

Our photog spotted T.O. Wednesday afternoon at LAX and hit him up for his favorite romantic film. Owens had an immediate answer, noting the movie touches on a topic that hits close to home for him. He even admits getting teary-eyed when he watches it.

Gotta love T.O. -- never afraid to show his emotions.

Everyone knows Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. leads a lavish lifestyle, but this is INSANE -- video of his assistant giving him a bath ... and it's no big deal to Floyd.

The clip is straight out of "Coming to America" -- Money has a female assistant sponging down his back as he sits fully nude in a bubble bath ... brushing his teeth!

Floyd posted the vid on Instagram Thursday morning ... which, unfortunately, means it's limited to 15 seconds. He added the caption, "This is how I get my day started, everyday. - MR. MY LIFE IS THE SH*T."

Epic NBA draft bust Greg Oden was arrested early Thursday morning after he allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend ... TMZ Sports has learned.

According to the police report, officers arrived at the Lawrence, Indiana home of Oden's mother at 3:30 AM ... to find a woman lying on a bed and holding her face.

Soon-to-be-hitched NBA player Dorell Wright has learned the most crucial lesson of matrimony -- picking his battles ... telling TMZ Sports he would've walked down the aisle in Jordans, but he got overruled.

The Portland Trailblazer was out at LAX picking up guests for his upcoming nuptials when we asked if he'd ever say his I dos in a pair of high priced sneakers -- 'cause it's kinda becoming a thing in the world of wedding planners

Judging by Wright's response he was all for swagging it up, but there was one problem -- his super "fashion forward" wedding guests were totally against it.

Corey Dillon's ex-wife did not run for 11,241 yards, score 82 career touchdowns, or help the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XXXIX, but she was married to him when all that went down ... so she's getting exactly what she's entitled to under the law.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports, Dillon's divorce from Desiree Antoine was finalized late last month. The two agreed to joint legal custody of their 3 kids and Dillon will fork over $1,421/month in child support. Antoine waived her right to spousal support.

As far as assets go, it's a pretty even split and the couple will sell off a lot of their stuff (their Calabasas home and several cars, including a few classic Chevy Impalas) and split the profits 50/50. Dillon does get to keep his 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

The movie about Brian Banks' incredible life story just got a huge boost -- Oscar-nominee Lee Daniels has signed on to direct the project.

As we told you ... Banks signed a deal back in January to turn his ordeal into a movie with Amy Baer producing -- but just today "The Butler" director Daniels came on board as well.

Banks was a high school football star star who spent 5 years in prison for a rape he didn't commit. He was released after the supposed victim confessed she'd made up the whole thing.

He had committed to USC at the time of his conviction, but that was all derailed by his time in prison. Banks eventually got a shot with the Atlanta Falcons during the 2013 preseason, but ended up getting cut.

Even as Nicole Murphy suspected Michael Strahan was cheating -- new pics reveal she was getting cozy with former NBA star Jimmy Jackson in Puerto Rico … which is awful. Until you take a closer look at JJ.

Damn! Hard to blame a girl … unless your name is Michael Strahan.

Legendary NBA dunk machine Darryl Dawkins is convinced Stevie Wonder is fooling the world and can actually see way more than he lets on -- and his proof is the fact Stevie gave him his famous nickname.

Back in DD's playing days, Stevie dubbed him Chocolate Thunder ... a totally appropriate moniker if you've ever seen the 7-footer throw down one of his monster jams. But it does raise the question -- how the hell did Stevie know?

The Oakland A's are so desperate to maintain their hold on the best record in baseball, they are willing to let a wild opossum run free in their stadium ... as long as it doesn't reproduce.