Clemens Sues -- Throws High, Hard One at Trainer
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Roger Clemens aimed right for the head of the former trainer who alleged that he took steroids, filing a lawsuit last night just before his "60 MInutes" interview.
The Houston Chronicle reports that Clemens is suing Brian McNamee, his longtime trainer, for defamation of character, calling McNamee's allegations "false and defamatory." The suit was filed electronically in Houston, just before Clemens' "60 MInutes" interview aired last night.
"I don't know if I'll ever get the naysayers back. I don't know what I'm going to get. Maybe some of my name back," Clemens said to Mike Wallace.
The lawsuit doesn't request a specific dollar amount. But Clemens' Houston lawyer, Rusty Hardin, said the lawsuit was filed to clear Clemens' name and discover how the allegations came about.
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Stripper to De La Hoya: Get in the Ring!
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The stripper who claims she had a fling with Oscar de la Hoya -- and has the alleged stilettoed snaps to prove it -- is fighting to get the boxer into the legal ring, while Oscar tries to send the case to a secret arbitration.
Milana Dravnel has filed a memorandum, obtained by TMZ, trying to throw a haymaker at De La Hoya's recent request to get the case dismissed on grounds that she agreed to arbitrate her claims against the Big O. Milana, through her lawyer Salvatore Strazzulo, says that she never made any formal deal with Oscar to go to arbitration, much less any agreement to publicly disavow the photos.
Yeah, it sounds like a lot of legal shadowboxing to us too -- but the gist is, she wants a public trial to get the $100 million she's suing him for, and he wants the whole thing handled in secret.
Oscar's lawyer didn't immediately respond to a call for comment.
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We'll Have What Tom Brady's Drinking
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He's a record-breaking QB, has an incredibly hot Brazilian girlfriend, is beloved the world over by men and women alike. What's in the water wherever he lives?
It's not tap, friends -- it's SmartWater, for which Brady just shot a series of new ads, including this one -- where he's seen in full superathlete glory. The spots will start running next month, so he's no doubt hoping his undefeated Pats win the Super Bowl.
Pam Canucks Around in Canada
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Tommy Lee, Kid Rock and Rick Salomon couldn't cut it -- so now Pam Anderson has fixed her sights on a new man -- the mascot for the NHL's Vancouver Canucks, Fin the Whale. Moby Dick, indeed!
Fin is the first "man" Pam has been with who has a bigger blowhole than she does!
There's Something About Brett Favre
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Having already burned through 3.2 million copies, Sports Illustrated is now releasing even more issues of its Sportsman of the Year mag, featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. Britney wishes her album sold like that!
The magazine did a second printing of 50,000 copies -- their first since NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt died in 2001. But that wasn't enough -- and another 100,000 copies were sent to Wisconsin to help satisfy the demand. It's not like it's the Swimsuit Issue or anything!
Favre is no stranger to being Oprah-level popular. His jersey is the best-selling jersey in the history of the NFL, and a knit cap Favre and the Packers started wearing on the sidelines this season sells for as much as $150 on eBay.
Only $150? Brit has Brett beat.
Suck It Like Beckham
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Manchester United soccer player Carlos Tevez celebrated scoring a goal against Birmingham City -- by sucking on a pacifier! What a big baby!
Game, set, binky!
A Dingle Berry Berry Close Call at Fiesta Bowl
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Just watch the video -- listen to the announcer, it's pretty hilarious!
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Tom Clears a Hole for His Tight End
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Looks like celibacy isn't part of Tom Brady's pre-playoff prep -- he's still getting a workout with his Brazilian supermodel galpal Gisele Bundchen.
TMZ spotted the couple last night in NYC as they hopped a cab, and while Tom is usually the one getting protection from large, burly men, he was the one providing cover for G.
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NBA Player and Ashton Kutcher: Gimme Moore!
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Here's 26-year-old Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver (left), looking like one of Ashton Kutcher's long lost twin brothers. Dude, who's your mother?!
Hopefully, Demi Moore can tell these playas apart!
We're just sayin'!
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Chad Michael Murray's Barely Legal Ice Princess
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Chad Michael Murray and his underage-when-they-met fiancee, Kenzie Dalton, 19, celebrated the new year by watching a hockey game. These two are still together? What the puck?!
The actor and Posh-bobbed hottie were spotted at the NHL AMP Energy Winter Classic in Buffalo so Chad could blog about it for NHL.com. So far, no wedding date has been set for the "One Tree Hill" star and the girl he met while she was working extra on the show ... but at least they waited until she was out of high school. You listening Casey Aldridge?
In 2005, Chad divorced his "One Tree Hill" co-star, Sophia Bush, after five long months of marriage.
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Wanna Get a Piece of Michael Vick's Doghouse?
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Now here's a listing that's going to burn up the market -- the house where Michael Vick let dogs kill each other for amusement -- is up for sale for a cool $1.1 million. Arf!
The infamous dog house didn't sell during a recent auction -- shocking, we know -- so developer Wilbur Ray Todd, Jr. has put it on the market. The spread, in case you were wondering, is a 15-acre compound with five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, two fireplaces, cathedral ceilings -- and no doghouses of any kind! If they can't sell it, maybe they can leash it.
Mr. Ed beware: The listing notes that the property allows horses.
Vick's home these days is a prison cell in Warsaw, Va., where he's serving a 23-month sentence for dogfighting conspiracy.
Brady Nails the Record, then Gisele
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Who cares about making football history -- when off the field you're scoring with Gisele Bundchen?!
Cameras caught Patriots quarterback-turned-New England hero Tom Brady out with his super hot, supermodel girlfriend for a victory dinner in New York last night.
Brady was in the Apple this weekend for the Patriots' final game of the year -- ending the season with a perfect 16-0 record.
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"Boom Boom" Boris Becker Blitzes in Florida
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He's known for his antics on and off the tennis court -- but TMZ caught Boris Becker passing the pigskin in Miami this weekend.
The Olympic gold medalist was playing beach football Sunday, and was later caught sitting poolside at The Setai Hotel and Resort with son Noah. Becker's ex-wife Barbara Feltus and the couple's two children live on uber-exclusive Fisher Island -- in a condo she retained in their divorce settlement -- along with $14.4 million, back in 2001.
Burt's Roomie: I Scored with Reynolds' Leftovers
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Burt Reynolds pulled some prime tail in college, and when he cast the leftovers aside, they went to his roommate -- famed college football broadcaster Lee Corso.
Corso was recently at an event where he recounted what it was like to be the Bandit's wingman. It was hard work, but someone had to do it!
Kobe: Most Valuable Pop
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In between beating the Phoenix Suns on Christmas and the Utah Jazz last night, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant took his young daughter Gianna to see Disney On Ice in Anaheim, Calif.
Kobe is second in the NBA scoring right now, but he sure scored points with his daughter on this one.
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Sports Stars: Then and Now!
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Yes, another year has gone by -- and we're all getting older -- except for Joan Rivers. TMZ has assembled this action-packed, high-carb gallery for your New Year's enjoyment, showing some of our favorite sports icons -- before and after! Look who's stayed the same -- and who should have the tarp put on them. Click the pic to see our tournament-winning roundup!
