Dodgers Divorce -- $9 Mil For Jamie's Lawyers

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Fired L.A. Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt's lawyers say it's gonna cost her around $9 million in lawyers fees to seal the divorce deal with hubby Frank McCourt ... and she's already in the hole $800,000, this according to oral arguments in court this morning.

Interesting ... on Saturday, one of Jamie's lawyers, David Boies, told TMZ Frank's lawyers are charging a lot more. The divorce is expected to cost a total of $19 mil in lawyers fees. If true, we're guessing $9 million is a bargain compared to $10 mil.

The hearing over spousal support continues this AM.

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Dodgers Divorce - Stadium Standoff

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UPDATE: Frank's lawyers tell TMZ Jamie was fired six months ago and had all that time to clear out her office. Instead of going for that purpose last Saturday, she created a spectacle by bringing an entourage. The laywers call it a "publicity stunt," which occurred just days before this morning's spousal support hearing. Frank's lawyers say they'll be happy to return her stuff.

Former Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt went to Dodger Stadium to clear out her office Saturday, but she couldn't get past the security gate ... she says thanks to her estranged husband, Frank McCourt.

Jamie and the newest member of her legal team, David Boies, claim Frank wouldn't let her into her office to take her stuff away, so they threatened to take him to court. Jamie and David say Frank and his lawyers recanted and invited her to show up Saturday at 3 PM for the move.

Jamie and David were there on time, along with a moving van, but the guard turned them away, saying he was under orders to keep them out.

The biggest insult of all: The guard wouldn't even let Jamie into the Dodgers gift shop ... notwithstanding a looming billboard that read, "The World of Dodgertown. All Are Welcome" ... except Jamie ...

We couldn't reach Frank's reps for comment ... but we're sure we'll hear something.

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Joslyn James: How I Got into Tiger's Bedroom

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Even though Tiger Woods' bedroom apparently had a revolving door, you still needed a key to get in ... and TMZ has learned an alleged mistress is about to show off one of those alleged keys on her website.

Sources say Joslyn James claims to have a room key Tiger left for her at the front desk of a hotel in Chicago -- where he was playing in the 2009 BMW Championship ... which he won.

We're told the room key will be posted today on sextingjoslynjames.com.

Is this just getting plain weird?

Oh Hail No -- Apolo Ohno Jacks Woman's Cab

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Olympic gold medalist Apolo Ohno supposedly skated off in a taxi that a woman called dibs on this weekend forcing her to take the low road as she branded the short track master a "stupid idiot."

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NFL Star Joey Porter Arrested for Assaulting Cop

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Arizona Cardinals linebacker Joey Porter was arrested outside a Taco Bell this morning after officials say Porter put his hands on a cop.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Joey was driving in a Taco Bell parking lot in Bakersfield -- his home town -- when a friend of Joey's was stopped by police.

According to officials, Porter pulled up near the action -- too close apparently -- because a CHP officer rolled over to his car, where he detected the smell of alcohol coming from Porter's car.

Cops say the officer asked for Porter's driver's license, but he refused to hand it over. ... instead, officials say, the 33-year-old tried to roll up his window.

Cops say the officer tried to reach in the car to manually unlock the car -- and that's when Porter "slapped" the officer's hand away.

According to the CHP, the officer decided to grab Porter's arm -- and that's when things got crazy. Porter allegedly got out of his car "in a confrontational manner."

The officer claims he drew his pistol and ordered Porter to the ground, but he wouldn't comply -- though he did ultimately agree to place his hands behind his head.

Additional officers were called to the scene to aid in the arrest. Porter was eventually taken into custody and booked at a nearby jail. He was eventually charged with 3 misdemeanors -- DUI, resisting arrest and assault on a peace officer.

Porter recently signed a big fat contract with the Cardinals -- reportedly worth $17.5 million for 3 years.

Tiger Woods -- The Carnivorous Encounter

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Before Tiger Woods sinks his teeth into the field at the Masters -- dude is expected to sink his teeth into 5 different kinds of meats at a prestigious pre-tournament dinner just two days before tee off.

The event is called the Champions Dinner -- an annual event hosted by the guy who won the Masters the previous year -- and this year that guy is Angel Cabrera ... who's setting one of the most carnivorous menus ever.

Cabrera has announced that this year's menu will feature Argentinian Asado -- a 5-meat course consisting entirely of meats ... like fillets, short ribs and sausages.

We're told Tiger is expected to attend -- no word if he's bringing a guest.

New York Yankees -- About to Get Rocked

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The New York Yankees better clear out some space in their jewelery boxes. TMZ has learned the team will be getting their World Series rings on April 13th when they play the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

We're told the design of the ring is being kept a secret -- but we can only imagine they'll be even more ridiculous than the 2000 rings, which included 22 major diamonds.

UFC Fighter Minor Procedure on Brain

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UFC fighter Thiago "Pitbull" Alves will undergo a minor outpatient surgery on Wednesday to correct an irregularity in his brain.

TMZ spoke with Alves moments ago, who told us, "I went and saw a specialist this morning who told me I need to have the minor procedure." We're told the procedure will be done in New York.

Alves says he expects to be sidelined from fighting for three weeks -- but expects to be back in the gym in two. We asked Alves if he thought a blow to the head from his recent fight with Georges St-Pierre may have caused his condition and he told us, "I don't think so."

TMZ also spoke with UFC president Dana White who told us, "He'll be back ... it's all good."

Pitbull -- who took this photo moments ago -- is expected to hold a news conference sometime later today at Sazon restaurant in NY.

Gilbert Arenas Dodges Bullet in Sentencing

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Gilbert Arenas got a huge break today -- he won't be going to jail.

Arenas was just sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house for his gun-wielding locker room confrontation last year with one of his Washington Wizards teammates.

Arenas pled guilty on January 15 to one felony count of carrying a pistol without a license.

Prosecutors were gunning for three months in jail.

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Would You Bet Against Tiger Woods?

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Golf is easy -- at least the oddsmakers in Las Vegas think so. Tiger Woods is the favorite to win the Masters, even though he hasn't played competitive golf in months.

Every single gambling website we found (no, we do NOT have a gambling problem!) shows Tiger as the clear favorite across the board, with odds ranging from 2/1 to 9/2.

Phil Mickelson -- who once took time off from the PGA Tour to be by his wife's side after she was diagnosed with breast cancer -- is picked to finish second.

BTW: The guy standing behind Tiger is his renowned golf instructor, Hank Haney.

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Doc Gooden -- It Was an Ambien High

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Not the best defense for sure ... but former New York Mets great Dwight Gooden wants everyone to know ... when he got busted for DWI, he was not doing coke.

Doc's agent told NorthJersey.com the former player was apparently under the influence of Ambien when he was arrested Tuesday after striking a car -- allegedly.

The agent, Ronald Goldstein, says Doc got the script for Ambien recently, which he admitted "affected [Gooden's] ability to drive."

Ambien does pack a punch.

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Alleged Mistress #2 -- Faced Off w/ UFC Fighter

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Melissa Smith, Jesse James' alleged mistress #2, has a thing for bad boys ... in fact, she recently put UFC fighter Tito Ortiz in an armlock at a trade show in San Diego.

It's unclear if Melissa was aware ... or even cared ... that Tito is dating Jenna Jameson.

Tito's people contacted us to say Tito has no idea who Melissa is and has "never seen her, spoken to her, or been anywhere near her" other than during this photo op.

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Tiger Woods Shoots New Commercial for Nike

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TMZ has learned Tiger Woods shot a commercial for Nike yesterday ... in his own backyard.

Sources say Tiger -- who was wearing his trademark black and red during at least part of the shoot -- shot the commercial on the Isleworth Country Club golf course in his neighborhood in Windermere, Florida Thursday morning.

We're told a Tiger stand-in was used Wednesday to set up the shots.

As for the shoot, we're told Tiger got in and out very quickly.

The photo on the left was taken Wednesday during the set up.

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UFC Prez: Thiago's Scan May Have Been Mistake

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Dana White -- the President of the UFC -- says he thinks the irregularity found in Thiago Alves' recent CAT scan may have been a mistake ... and the UFC fighter is on his way to a specialist to get more answers.

In the video, White claims that CAT Scans can sometimes be "inaccurate," adding "I'm hoping it's a mistake and he can continue to fight ... he's one of the best fighters in the world."

White tells TMZ, Alves appears to be fine ... and the fighter feels so bad about the last-minute drama that he texted White an apology ... an apology that White claims was completely unnecessary.

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Tiger Woods Tee'd Off -- The Full Workout

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UPDATE: Check out the new, expanded footage, which shows Tiger chipping away and taking several shots -- it's awesome!

Tiger Woods
is finally back in the swing of things, crushing golf balls at the Isleworth Country Club like nothing ever happened ... and TMZ has exclusive footage of Tiger in action.

FYI -- Woods is set to make his professional comeback in just a few weeks ... when he tries to take down the Masters. The guy in the blue is Tiger's swing coach Hank Haney.

Think his opponents are scared yet?

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Tiger Woods Practices for Masters

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Tiger Woods hit the links today near his home in Windermere, Florida, with his trusty stuffed tiger covering his driver.

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