World Cup Stud In Bikini Battle ... with His GF

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Argentinian soccer stud Lionel Messi -- one of the best strikers on the planet -- showed off his world cup ... in an itty bitty mankini in Cancun on Wednesday.

Messi cooled off in the water with his similarly dressed girlfriend.

The couple that shares bathing suits together, stays together.

Rafael Nadal -- Son of a Beach

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Tennis stud Rafael Nadal showed off his fit torso while soaking up the sun in Spain on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old Wimbledon champ is an ace on and off the court.

JaMarcus Russell Pleads Not Guilty in 'Sizzurp' Case

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Former #1 overall NFL draft pick JaMarcus Russell just appeared in an Alabama courtroom this morning where the 6'6" quarterback plead not guilty to illegally possessing codeine syrup ... aka sizzurp.

Russell -- who was recently cut by the Oakland Raiders for being terrible -- dressed for the occasion in a black on black suit that featured his initials -- and some fancy design -- embroidered into the breast.

As we previously reported, JaMarcus was arrested on July 5 after an undercover narcotics team searched his home.

He's due back in court in August.

Tim Tebow Penetrates Colt McCoy's Wedding Song

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Texas Longhorns legend Colt McCoy got married this weekend -- and even at his own wedding party, Colt was upstaged by his former college rival Tim Tebow ... and Tim wasn't even there.

During the celebrations, McCoy got a special country music serenade from former Texas teammate Jordan Shipley -- who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals.

McCoy and his new bride Rachel Glandorf happily clapped along with their guests during the tribute -- but it wasn't until around 1:55 into the song that the crowd goes completely ballistic ... when Shipley found a way to work Tim Tebow into the lyrics.

All in all, it's pretty awesome -- check it out.

TMZ Live: Lohan, Rachel Uchitel and 'Jersey Shore'

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We took your questions on everything -- including Lindsay Lohan updates, the cast of "Jersey Shore" going on strike, and Tiger Woods' #1 mistress Rachel Uchitel ditching Donald Trump for Dr. Drew.

Plus: The fatal shooting outside of a Hollywood nightclub caught on tape by TMZ.

LeBron James Takes His Talents to the Bahamas

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With his self-promotion tour now complete, LeBron James ventured down to the Bahamas with his girlfriend for a little R&R ... and showed off a shockingly relevant tattoo on his body.

Notice the word "Loyalty" running down LeBron's torso?

Wonder how the city of Cleveland feels about that.

Stephon Marbury Sued Over $1 Corporate Sale

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Stephon Marbury -- who once made tens of millions to ride the NY Knicks' bench -- is now in a legal battle over the sale of his company ... for the grand total of $1, according to court documents.

In the lawsuit, filed Friday in L.A. County Superior Court, a woman named Thuymai K. Ung claims Marbury agreed to sell her 100% of his company -- which includes a piece of property in L.A. -- back in December ... for the sum of one American dollar.

In the documents, Ung alleges that Marbury is now claiming that he still owns part of the company and/or the property.

According to the suit, the property is currently in foreclosure, which might explain why Marbury -- who now dishes the rock in the Chinese Basketball Association -- would dump his company for ten dimes. Then again, it's hard to explain most of what Marbury does.

Ung is asking the court to declare her the rightful owner of the company and the property. A rep for Marbury could not be reached.

Spain's World Cup Hero -- Flirting with Hollywood

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The dude who banged that awesome World Cup-winning goal for Spain is in talks to make a huge move off the field ... a move that could land the guy in the movies.

TMZ has learned Andres Iniesta is currently in Italy meeting with bad ass real estate tycoon Tom Barrack ... the guy who's plotting to buy Miramax with Rob Lowe.

We're told Barrack -- who also owns French soccer team Paris Saint-Germain -- is hoping to get Iniesta over to his squad ... but he also has bigger plans for the soccer stud.

Sources close to Barrack tell TMZ, "The idea is [Iniesta] could be talent for upcoming scripts, movies, whatever. We aren't ruling any ideas out."

TMZ Live: Mel Gibson, Rachel Uchitel, and Bristol Palin

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We took your questions today on everything -- including the latest in the Mel Gibson saga, Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston gunnin' for a reality show, and Donald Trump gives Tiger Woods' #1 mistress Rachel Uchitel an offer she can't refuse.

Plus: Lindsay Lohan WILL NOT check in to jail early!

John Daly -- Finally Crashes After Killer Round

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John Daly literally put every ounce of energy into his unbelievably dominant first round performance at the British Open today ... cause right when he got home, dude immediately passed the hell out.

TMZ spoke with Daly's girlfriend who told us after the round ... she ran out to pick up some dinner ... and returned to find Daly racked out on the couch ... catching some well deserved shut eye.

We're told Daly -- who's battled drug and alcohol abuse throughout his career -- did have a Bloody Mary before he played this morning ... but it was of the virgin variety. He went on to play one of the best rounds of his life ... tied for third place ... one stroke ahead of Tiger Woods.

Daly will be up in just a few hours to play round two -- we'll see if the power nap will help out his game.

Erin Andrews Suit: Hotels Were Peeper Friendly

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Erin Andrews just sued a string of hotels for allegedly giving her stalker easy access to secretly record the ESPN reporter.

In the civil lawsuit, filed in State Court in Chicago, Andrews claims the hotels -- which include Marriott and Radisson -- gave Michael David Barrett her room number and allowed him to check into adjacent rooms. Barrett recorded Andrews through modified peepholes in her hotel room doors.

Attorney Marshall Grossman -- who repped Erin during Barrett's stalking trial -- tells TMZ, "Erin filed the lawsuit to send a message to hotel chains that they need to exercise greater care in protecting their guests. She was seriously harmed by what happened there."

In the suit, Andrews claims negligence, infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy.

Bo Jackson 'Memba Him?!

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Bo Jackson played in the NFL for the L.A. Raiders and in the MLB for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox and California Angels. Guess what he looks like now!

ESPY Awards -- Check Out the Expensive Uniforms!

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The jocks and the drama club united at last night's 2010 ESPY Awards -- where everyone tried to dress to impress -- unfortunately, not everyone pulled it off.

Who were the big winners ... and the big losers when it came to fashion?

Check out the gallery and see for yourselves!

Jaycee Dugard Dragged into Big Ben Rape Lawsuit

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Jaycee Lee Dugard -- the woman who was held captive and raped for a period of 18 years -- has been injected into a new lawsuit filed by the Nevada woman who claims she was raped by Ben Roethlisberger.

Andrea McNulty has just filed new legal docs against Harrah's -- her former employer -- claiming the company went on a "witch hunt" to force her out of her job after she filed her lawsuit against the NFL star, in which she claims she was raped at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe in 2008.

In the documents, McNulty claims she was essentially forced to resign -- and in her lawsuit, she describes packing up her desk ... where she kept a photo of Jaycee Lee Dugard.

McNulty explains, "I love [the picture] because she has been through such trauma but if you look closely she still has a twinkle in her eye." She claims she kept the photo on her desk because "it gives me strength."

McNulty's case against Big Ben is currently on hold -- while a judge decides where the case should be tried.

Tiger Woods Mistress -- More DNA, Please!

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The porn star who claims Tiger Woods is her baby daddy has filed court documents -- obtained by TMZ -- practically begging for a judge to force Tiger to submit to a DNA test.

Devon James -- mistress # 20ish -- claims there was a "misunderstanding" when a prior paternity test showed that a man named Pele Watkins was most likely the father to her 9-year-old son.

In the docs, Devon states that she believes Tiger is the real father -- and she's willing to provide information on the time, place and hotel location where the child was conceived to help prove her point.

She's also willing to name "his golf buddies who were there at the time in Pebble Beach."

As we first reported, Tiger denies the whole thing ... and recently filed papers of his own asking a judge to throw out the entire paternity case.

Ex-Kobe Bryant Foe Strikes (Lakers) Gold

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Kobe Bryant must be working some serious mojo on free agent Raja Bell -- because the shooting guard popped up in Lakerland today sporting the purple and gold!

Raja hasn't signed with the champs yet, but he comfortably posed for pics while wearing a Lakers necklace at a pre-ESPY event held today by Gifting Services -- and Kobe is reportedly courting him for next season.

Raja famously clotheslined Kobe during the 2006 NBA Playoffs. Looks like Kobe and the Lakers might have Raja by the neck now.

UPDATE 7:35PM PDT: ESPN is reporting that Raja's joining the Utah Jazz. Maybe the photo was a well-timed negotiating ploy?