Ichiro Suzuki -- Sued for Balking Construction Bill

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Seattle Mariners all-star Ichiro Suzuki is being sued by a construction company that claims he struck out swinging when it came time to pay his bill.

According to a lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Ichiro hired American Technologies to perform construction and remediation services at his home in Los Angeles. American claims they lived up to their end of the deal, but Ichiro never forked over the $131,774.25 he was billed.

The company is suing for what they're owed, plus attorneys' fees, costs, and interests.

A call to the Mariners was not immediately returned.

Top Draft Pick Is Finger Lickin' Good

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The appeal of free KFC is universal -- and even Matthew Stafford, who just signed a six-year, $78 million contract with the Detroit Lions, was thinking about hitting up Colonel Sanders yesterday for a handout.

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NBA's Derek Fisher -- I'm Being Stalked

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NBA star Derek Fisher, a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, got a judge to issue an order of protection against a woman who's been harassing him and his family for a long time -- and the danger is escalating.

We've learned the woman is a stranger who may have mental issues. She claims to be in an ongoing relationship with him for years. She started showing up at his home, scaring his wife and kids.

She changed her last name to Fisher ... Her first name is Symone.

Derek Fisher is playing tonight in the playoff game against Utah.

Fisher says Symone has been harassing him for years. They have no relationship of any kind. She believes they are either married, or parenting children together -- she's claimed both. She has said she felt God wanted them to be married.

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department -- Major Crimes Unit -- is investigating the matter and recommended that Fisher get a restraining order. The Sheriff filed a declaration with the court, claiming her threats were escalating and a matter of concern.

On her MySpace page, Symone calls herself "The REAL Mrs. Fisher." The court papers include love letters she sent him. "If I give your sexy ass my new # r u going to call me or will u send the po po after me? Meanie." And another: "Yes, I do want to have your babies - the ones you keep showing me. Our beautiful sons. Place them in my womb now."

In Derek's declaration, he says Symone "has repeatedly expressed anger and hostility towards me and my family." He adds, "Given this harassing and stalking behavior, I believe that any sort of further escalation at this point would put me and my family in danger."

According to a declaration from Fisher's security guy, Symone "began sending unsolicited and unwanted packages of compact discs of love songs to Mr. Fisher at the [Lakers] practice facility."

This has been going on for a long time -- We found that Derek applied for a restraining order against Symone back in 2005 but it was dismissed because he didn't follow through in court.

Wrestling Legend's Son Busted for Heroin

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The 21-year-old son of wrestling legend Ric Flair was arrested in North Carolina on Sunday after Charlotte police say they found heroin in his car.

Richard Fliehr
was booked on felony possession of narcotics along with charges of driving while impaired and driving with a revoked license, WSOC is reporting. Fliehr bonded out of jail on Sunday.

This isn't the first time the Nature Boy's boy has been in trouble with the law -- back in March, he was also arrested for driving while impaired.

Flair's daughter, Ashley, was arrested last year for fighting with Ric and a police officer. Ric didn't press charges, but Ashley was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest.

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Clipper Catches Legal Break

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Zach Randolph -- the Los Angeles Clipper who was busted for DUI a few weeks back -- has just dodged a bullet, thanks to the magic of his lawyer, Blair Berk.

Randolph has just been charged with one count of misdemeanor reckless driving -- not DUI. And we thought only Lakers caught breaks like that.

Zach was pulled over on April 6 while driving on the 405 in L.A., after CHP officers spotted his Rolls Royce weaving in and out of his lane.

We're told Randolph failed his field test -- but he obviously scored in picking the right lawyer.

UPDATE: Zach, who did not show up for court in L.A. today, just pled not guilty to reckless driving.

His lawyer, Blair Berk, said "The only reason Zach Randolph was not charged with a DUI was that he did not commit a DUI -- no magic, just facts."

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Jayson Williams' Attorney: He Was Not Suicidal

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We just spoke to the attorney of Jayson Williams -- the former New Jersey Net that was tasered early this morning after an alleged NY hotel freak-out. He's playing down the cops' claims that Jayson was "suicidal."

Joe Hayden tells us Jayson -- who is currently under evaluation at St. Vincent's Hospital -- "has no knowledge of a suicide attempt or being suicidal" and is at the medical facility for a "medical condition."

Hayden also said Jayson "has not been arrested."

Earlier today, sources told us a woman called 911 on Jayson at 4:28 AM, saying he was causing a disturbance -- and that alcohol or prescription drugs were involved.

Cops later confirmed empty prescription drug bottles were found at the scene -- and that they had to Taser Jayson, handcuff him and ship him over to St. Vincent's for psychological evaluation.

He said, she said...

UPDATE: Sources say Williams will be staying in the hospital overnight for observation.

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NFL Star Accused of Barroom Beatdown ... Again

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San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips must really be pissed about how the season ended -- he keeps getting into fights ... allegedly.

For the second time in a month, cops responded to a barroom fight involving Phillips. This time, Phillips was accused of punching a security guard in the face at a SD bar early Saturday morning.

Phillips claims he did nothing wrong and surveillance video at the bar will prove his story.

Earlier this month, another bar security guard claimed Phillips choked and punched him. Phillips was not cited or taken into custody for that incident.

Hank Aaron Gets His Bags -- No 'Roids Required

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While everyone else was focused on the NFL draft this weekend, we got a living sports legend at JFK -- 75-year-old baseball Hall of Famer -- and the true, steroid free, all-time home run champion of the world -- Hammerin' Hank Aaron.

Just a simple little interaction, but the guy couldn't have been nicer -- unlike some other recently retired all-time home run record holders.

Mark Sanchez First Class Rookie

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The New York Jets dropped some serious jack on QB Mark Sanchez hours after picking him fifth in this weekend's NFL draft.

TMZ has learned the Jets spent $13,488 to fly Mark and five other family members first class -- LA to NY Saturday night. Gang Green also picked up the tab for a business class seat and two coach tickets (Mark's nephew and sis-in-law drew the short straws).

Sounds like the Jets are going all out to match the pampering Sanchez got as BMOC at USC.

Mickey Rourke -- I'm a Breaker, Not a Faker

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Turns out that fight between Mickey Rourke and Chris Jericho at Wrestlemania may not have been completely fake after all.

Mickey complained to our photog at LAX that he recently broke his left hand -- which dealt the knockout blow to Jericho -- while in Texas.

So Mickey either broke it at Wrestlemania -- which was held in Houston a few weeks back -- or the cast-less actor was just pulling the wool man-panties over our eyes.

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How to Make an NFL Draft Pick Blush...

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Quarterback Matthew Stafford could ink a six-year deal in the $80 million range with the Lions by this weekend's draft, but who the hell cares -- we can't get over how darn cute he is with that "Aww, shucks" smile!

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Usher's Basketball Loyalties Tested in D.C.

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Usher's from Atlanta, but he co-owns a basketball team from Cleveland -- so when it comes to the Playoffs, who will he be rooting for -- the Hawks or the Cavaliers?

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Was Marv Albert at LAX Yesterday? YES!

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Sportscaster Marv Albert is known for his signature "YES!" call during big moments, but we wanted to know -- does he break it out at other times too?

Jimmy Smith -- Hall of Shame Mug Shot

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This is the mug shot of Jacksonville Jaguars legend Jimmy Smith, who couldn't look happier after his arrest yesterday on multiple drug charges.

Smith was booked into a J-Ville facility yesterday on five charges, including felony possession of cocaine, possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana and "felony possession/sell of a controlled substance."

Smith was released after posting bond.

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Jag Legend Booked on Multiple Drug Charges

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Former Jacksonville Jaguar superstar Jimmy Smith has just been booked into a J-Ville detention facility on a slew of charges -- including 2 felony and 2 misdemeanor drug charges.

Smith -- who was arrested early this afternoon after being pulled over in Jacksonville -- was booked for felony possession of cocaine, possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license. Smith was also charged with "felony possession/sell of a controlled substance."

Smith is being held on $5006.00 bond at the John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility in downtown J-Ville.

Retired NFL Superstar Busted for Drugs

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Former Jacksonville Jaguar superstar Jimmy Smith was arrested at a Jacksonville gas station this afternoon for possession of narcotics.

State troopers pulled over the 40-year-old for an unknown reason. Smith pulled into the gas station, where he was arrested. At some point during the incident, we're told Smith asked the officers if he could use the restroom. Officers obliged and escorted him into the gas station bathroom -- as you can see in the photo on the left.

Smith has a long history of substance abuse -- he was arrested for DUI back in August 2008 and was suspended by the NFL in 2003 for violating the substance abuse policy.

Smith made five straight Pro Bowls playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He finished his career seventh in NFL history with 862 catches and 11th in league history with 12,287 yards.

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