Barry Bonds' Wife -- Change of Heart

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Barry Bonds' wife has filed to dismiss her legal papers requesting a legal separation.

Liz Watson filed for separation June 5. Bonds and Watson were married in 1998. They have one daughter together.

In Hollywood, nothing -- even separation -- lasts forever.

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Roethlisberger Case -- Her Side of the Story

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The woman accusing Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault claims she warned the football star "You don't want to do this" -- but according to the lawsuit, Ben refused to let her go.

ProFootballTalk.com just released more details from Andrea McNulty's lawsuit against Big Ben -- in which she describes the alleged incident in great detail.

McNulty -- an employee at the Harrah's hotel in Lake Tahoe -- claims it all went down on Friday, July 11, 2008 around 10:00 p.m. In the docs, McNulty claims she ran into Roethlisberger in the hotel hallway and he told her that the sound system on his television wasn't working. He allegedly asked her to come and "take a quick look" at it.

McNulty claims she tried to call other hotel employees to fix the TV, but ultimately decided to go to the room to fix it herself. Once she got to the room, McNulty claims she determined there was no problem with the TV -- but as she tried to leave, Roethlisberger stood in her way and "grabbed [her] and started to kiss her."

According to the report, McNulty claims she was "shocked and stunned that this previously friendly man, that appeared to be a gentleman in her previous contacts with him was suddenly preventing her from leaving, was assaulting and battering her."

In the docs, McNulty claims she "communicated her objection and lack of consent," but he refused to stop and began "fondling [her] through her dress and between her legs."

Bizarre Twist in Roethlisberger Assault Case

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Sources connected to the Ben Roethlisberger sexual assault case claim the psychiatric care the accuser says she's under has nothing to do with Ben .... it has to do with a relationship she had with a man who never existed.

Andrea McNulty has sued Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champ, claiming he sexually assaulted her in July 2008. Sources tell us Roethlisberger and McNulty had a sexual liaison at the time but Ben insists it was purely consensual. We're told the two knew each other because Ben had stayed at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe over the last several years for golf tournaments -- and she worked at the hotel.

Sources connected with the case tell us a former co-worker of McNulty's at Harrah's came forward with this incredible story -- that around the time McNulty hooked up with Roethlisberger, she was allegedly involved with a married man. The man's wife, we're told, created an email account, posing as a U.S. soldier in Iraq. The wife began corresponding with McNulty to gain information. We're told the former co-worker has said McNulty fell in love with the fictitious soldier and began telling people she was engaged to him. When the wife stopped the correspondence, McNulty then began telling people the soldier was killed in action.

We're told McNulty told at least one co-worker she began seeing a psychiatrist because of the phantom soldier.

We tried repeatedly getting in touch with McNulty. So far we have been unable to reach her.

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Ben Roethlisberger Sued for Sexual Assault

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A woman claims Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger lured her into a hotel room, then sexually assaulted her, according to a new lawsuit.

Andrea McNulty claims in her civil lawsuit filed in Washoe County, Nevada, this year's Super Bowl winner asked her to come to his hotel room in July, 2008 -- and then forced her to have sex with him.

McNulty -- an employee at the Harrah's Hotel in Lake Tahoe -- is suing for sexual assault and battery, false imprisonment and infliction of emotional distress.

Ben denies all of McNulty's allegations. Roethlisberger's lawyer told ProFootballTalk.com, "The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct."

Roethlisberger was in Nevada at the time of the alleged incident for a celebrity golf tournament.

Coincidentally, Big Ben was photographed in Nevada this weekend for a different celebrity golf tournament, in which he shot a few rounds with Michael Jordan (see photo below).

Ben was reportedly served with the legal papers at some point over the weekend -- but so far it's unclear if he got the papers before or after the tourney.

McNair Wasted at Time of Death

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NFL QB Steve McNair had a blood alcohol level of twice the legal limit and his mistress had traces of pot, authorities now say.

Cops say it looks like McNair was asleep when Sahel Kazemi shot him to death, twice in the head and twice in the chest.

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Erin Andrews Nude Video Peddled for Profit

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Someone is trying to sell the secret videotape of ESPN's Erin Andrews and it's clear -- there's a pervert on the loose.

We will not publish the video nor did we purchase it. It's a clear invasion of privacy. But this is what we can tell you.

It appears the video was shot from some sort of spy cam. It looks as if someone drilled a small hole in her hotel room from an adjoining room.

The camera is clearly being operated by someone. It follows Erin as she moves about her room.

It looks like a high-end hotel, but Erin's people claim they have no idea where or when it was shot.

It's also clear Erin has absolutely no idea she's being videotaped.

Erin Andrews -- Clueless Over Nude Video

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ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is on the hunt to sue a Peeping Tom who videotaped the 31-year-old walking around her hotel room naked -- the problem is Erin has no idea where or when the video was shot.

Erin has already lawyered up with one of the most powerful attorneys in L.A., Marshall B. Grossman, and now her team is trying to figure out some details behind the footage so they can put together a plan of attack.

Meanwhile, Grossman has already released the following statement: "While alone in the privacy of her hotel room, Erin Andrews was surreptitiously videotaped without her knowledge or consent.

She was the victim of a crime and is taking action to protect herself and help ensure that others are not similarly violated in the future. Although the perpetrator or perpetrators of this criminal act have not yet been identified, when they are identified she intends to bring both civil and criminal charges against them and against anyone who has published the material.

We request respect of Erin's privacy at this time, while she and her representatives are working with the authorities."

It was not clear from the reports what hotel the video was filmed in or when it was made. The video has since been pulled from the Internet.

ESPN is also also furious about the situation, and released a statement of their own: "Erin has been grievously wronged. "Our people and resources are in full support of her as she deals with this abhorrent act."

Poor Sport -- Beckham Taunts Fans

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If David Beckham wanted to get ticked off Galaxy fans back on his side, challenging them to a fight probably wasn't the best way to go about it.

At yesterday's home match against Milan, L.A. fans booed every time Beckham got the ball -- and eventually David couldn't take it anymore. He started taunting the crowd and had to be held back by security from seriously getting into it with one fan who jumped from the bleachers to throw down.

The best way to keep everyone happy -- just keep taking off that shirt.

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Battle Brewing Over McNair Estate

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Slain QB Steve McNair may have left a mess behind, because a legal fight over his estate seems to be taking shape.

McNair did not leave a will. His widow, Mechelle, has been named administrator of his estate. She's named her two sons, Tyler and Trenton, as heirs.

But here's the problem. McNair has two older sons from a prior relationship -- Steven McNair Jr. and Steven O'Brian Koran McNair. Mechelle did not list either child as an heir.

Under Tennessee law, Mechelle gets 1/3 of the estate and the remaining 2/3 is split evenly among the heirs.

We don't know why Mechelle failed to mention the other two kids. There are reports she's not convinced McNair fathered the two older kids, even though one of them was getting $500 a month in child support from the NFL'er.

And the plot thickens ... McNair's agent is being coy about the possibility a will really does exist.

Stay tuned...

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Pacman Before Strip Club Shooting -- The Video

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Never-before-seen footage of Pacman Jones at the Minxx strip club in Las Vegas has surfaced -- showing the NFLer making it rain on strippers shortly before three people were shot outside the club.

The amateur video -- taken on Feb. 9, 2007 -- was obtained by ESPN and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Later that night, Jones was involved in a fight with bouncers inside the club. Moments after Jones and his entourage were tossed out, prosecutors say a lone gunman opened fire outside the club. Two bouncers and a female club patron were shot.

Pacman pled no contest to misdemeanor conspiracy to commit disorderly conduct In late 2007 for the fight -- then in April of '08 he picked the alleged shooter -- Arvin Edwards -- out of a lineup.

Pacman is a key witness in Edward's trial next February -- he faces three counts of attempted murder.

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Tony Romo Plays the Field

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Looking as happy as a newly freed man, Tony Romo played golf in Lake Tahoe yesterday.

The 29-year-old appeared lighter on his feet since having allegedly dropped around 120 lbs earlier this week.

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Arrest in McNair Murder Case

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The guy who allegedly sold the gun that killed Steve McNair -- a man named Adrian J. Gilliam Jr. (left) -- has been arrested by ATF agents in Nashville, Tenn.

McNair's mistress, Sahel Kazemi, bought the gun on July 2 -- two days before she murdered Steve and then killed herself.

Prosecutors are expected to announce the charges against Gilliam this afternoon.

UPDATE: Gilliam has been charged with illegally possessing a firearm. A big no-no for the convicted felon.

Gilliam was convicted of murder and attempted armed robbery in 1993.

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David Beckham Give the Bod a Hand

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Posh's hubby showed off his smooth, tatted up figure yesterday after the L.A. Galaxy defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-1.

So long as he keeps taking his shirt off, everyone wins.

Cuban No Longer a Marked Man

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Everything is back to normal for Mark Cuban -- his biggest problem is once again the floundering Dallas Mavericks bball organization.

A federal judge dismissed an insider trading lawsuit against Cuban this morning, after Cuban was accused of dumping 600,000 shares in an Internet company in 2004 after receiving a dirty tip. Had Cuban kept the shares, he would have lost $750,000.

Meanwhile, Cuban is still guilty of trading Devin Harris last year.

Former NBAer Arrested for Taking Huge Gamble

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Former NBA star Antoine Walker isn't afraid to walk into the belly of the beast -- he was arrested at a casino Wednesday night despite a warrant out for his arrest ... over alleged gambling debts.

Walker was popped at a Harrah's Casino in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada and later released on $135,000 bond. He allegedly owes $822,000 in gambling debts and faces three felony counts of writing bad checks.

He's due in Las Vegas Justice Court on Monday.

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Pau Gasol: Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum!

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L.A. Lakers seven foot center Pau Gasol showed off his shirtless lankiness on a boat in Spain yesterday.

The Spanish 29-year-old is a giant talent.

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