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Sources tell TMZ Elin Nordegren has hired a lawyer to rep her in her divorce from Tiger Woods -- a lawyer who has some deep Nordegren connections.

We're told Elin hired Walter H. White, Jr. from a law firm in London. Elin's sister, Josefin, works at the law firm.

TMZ spoke with White this morning, who would neither confirm nor deny if he repped Elin.

But after our conversation this AM, we've learned White sent an email to his staff, noting that "TMZ the web news service has discovered that we in London represent Elin Nordgren [sic]."

Dwyane Wade got a break from his nasty divorce today, and for a change got some major love -- from desperate Miami Heat fans.

The Miami Heat launched WeWantWade.com today -- an all out campaign to convince soon-to-be free agent Dwyane to stay with the team. The site gives fans absurd tips on sucking up to the Heat superstar ("buy him dessert").

Dwyane tells TMZ, "I love it! Especially as I am dealing with several issues in my life, it's great to know that people care about me."

Yes Dwyane -- they like you, they really like you.

White -- who had threatened to kick Tito's ass to the curb if Jenna Jameson's accusations against the fighter turned out to be legit -- tells TMZ that Ortiz will not face any punishment from the organization.

Former NFL running back Corey Dillon won't face charges following his arrest for spousal abuse earlier this month ... this according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

According to documents filed by the D.A., there was "insufficient evidence of corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition for proof beyond reasonable doubt."

As TMZ first reported, Dillon was arrested at his home on May 1 after his wife, Desiree Dillon, called 911 claiming she had been assaulted.

The D.A. tells TMZ there was insufficient corroboration to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Tito had attacked his girlfriend Jenna Jameson. That could have something to do with the fact Jenna changed her story multiple times.

As TMZ first reported, Tito was arrested for felony domestic violence on April 26 at the couple's home in Huntington Beach, CA.

UPDATE: Tito's lawyer, Chip Matthews, just told TMZ, "We're pleased the prosecutors recognized this as a misunderstanding. Tito and Jenna are happily working on their relationship."

Tiger and the legendary Chicago Bears coach hooked up in Orlando to shoot a new spot for the video game company -- a shot that also included several other pro golfers.

Outside the Warren-Tricomi salon in L.A., Owens told us he's all fired up since hearing that she broke up with her baby daddy.

TMZ spoke with a rep from the Covenant House in New York -- an organization for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth -- who tells us that they have found that an "overwhelming majority" of child sex workers are not on the streets by choice ... because they're often "muscled" into the trade by "gangs, pimps and predators."

The rep also notes their studies have found that 37% of child sex workers reported physical abuse in their homes, 12% were sexually abused, 19% were beaten with an object and 41% witnessed violence in the home.

As we previously reported, the accuser in the LT case claims she was beaten and threatened by her pimp before she went to LT's hotel room.

It's all over the new "420 Football League" -- a new "sport" in which teams compete by ripping a bong and then holding the "toke" for as long as they can. The active players -- among them is rapper Ditch -- can advance the ball one yard for every second they hold their breath. But back to the issue at hand ...

The NFL has sent a cease and desist letter to the owner of the league claiming his 420 FL logo looks a little too much like the NFL shield ... minus the marijuana leaves.

According to the letter, the 420 FL logo will "tarnish the image of the NFL ... and dilutes the strength and value of the NFL trademark."

Sources directly connected with Lawrence Taylor tell TMZ the NFL legend's defense to rape is masturbation.

We're told Lawrence will not deny he was in the same room as the 16-year-old prostitute, but his lawyer will argue Lawrence did not have sexual intercourse -- an element of third degree rape.

As one source put it, Lawrence engaged in a "masturbatory act" and that was it.

According to New York law, "A person is guilty of rape in the third degree when ... he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person less than seventeen years old."

Interestingly ... in the criminal complaint against the alleged pimp, authorities allege Taylor engaged in "sex acts" but there is not mention of sexual intercourse -- a requirement for 3rd degree rape.

As TMZ first reported, a condom was found in Taylor's hotel room, but sources say Taylor's lawyers will argue the condom wasn't his and he didn't use it.

Taylor's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, has said flatly, his client did not have sex with the girl.

In case you missed it, Mike -- who once famously chewed up Evander Holyfield's flesh back in the day -- claims he's given up meat for good.

Among other things, the two rooks also checked out the local ladies, showed off their "jerk" dancing skills in the parking lot, and discussed the possibility of Jesus being black ...

It didn't take long for the golfing world to pay tribute to their fallen 25-year-old star Erica Blasberg -- TMZ has learned several tributes have already been planned.

The first tribute will take place at the Bell Micro LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama -- where Erica was scheduled to compete this week. We're told everyone in the tourney will don purple ribbons in honor of Erica.

Members of the women's golf team at the University of Arizona -- where Erica went to school -- will be wearing black ribbons at the National Championship Tournament in North Carolina later this month.

LeBron James just got the sweetest offer in the history of mankind to move from Cleveland to the New York Knicks -- a lifetime of free stripper action.

The Cleveland Cavaliers star -- who will become a free agent after this season -- is getting million-dollar offers from several franchises to make the switch to their team ... but if LeBron inks a deal with the Knicks, New York's premiere strip club Scores says it'll give the basketball star:

- A free lifetime of lap dances
- A "LeBron James Day" when all the strippers will wear his jersey
- And free food for life at the strip club's very own steakhouse