Report: Favre Admits to Voicemails, Not Photos

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Brett Favre admitted to NFL officials that he left voicemails for Jenn Sterger, but denied sending her salacious photos ... this according to a report by Fox Sports.

Favre met with NFL security on Tuesday, according to Fox Sports, as part of its investigation into whether Favre violated the NFL's personal conduct policy.

So far, Sterger has not cooperated with the NFL's investigation.

UFC Bad Boy -- Tito Ortiz Should Hang It Up!

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Following last night's disappointing loss at UFC 121, there's a lot of speculation Tito Ortiz might be done -- but according to Josh Koscheck, the guy headlining UFC 124, there's no doubt what Tito should do next.

MMA Star Daniel Puder to Battle Bullying on TV

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MMA badass Daniel Puder's next move could be in reality television. The professional people-destroyer is lining up a possible TV show inspired by his anti-bully crusade.

Puder tells TMZ he was approached by several production companies soon after TMZ broke the story that the ex-WWE star wants to criss-cross the country, visiting schools and dealing with the bullying problem in his own unique way.

Puder has already begun doing good work -- he went to Fresno, Calif. and met with a student who had been protesting bullying outside his school.

Dennis Rodman Kicked Out of Cali Hotel

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In a shocking turn of events that could not have been predicted by even the great Nostradamus himself ... Dennis Rodman was kicked out of a California hotel on Friday for allegedly being drunk and disorderly.

We're told Dennis was staying at the Surf and Sand Hotel in Laguna Beach for the filming a UK TV show. Sources tell us he was drinking at the hotel bar and was asked several times by security to quiet down and stop bothering the guests.

When D.R. persisted, we're told police were called and seven uniform officers showed up and kicked him out of the hotel for good.

It's just Dennis being Dennis.

Brock Lesnar -- Bearded Badass!

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As if UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar wasn't scary enough -- he's now grown a gnarly beard that would make Paul Bunyan quiver. But is he tough enough to withstand Montezuma's Revenge?

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Junior Seau No Criminal Charges for Alleged Battery

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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has decided they will not file criminal charges against retired NFL great Junior Seau over an incident with his 25-year-old girlfriend earlier this week.

The D.A. explained, "As with every case we review, we have an ethical duty to file charges only when we believe we can prove them beyond a reasonable doubt."

As TMZ first reported, Seau was arrested for domestic violence Monday morning after his girlfriend told cops he attacked her during a heated argument at his home.

Later that day, Seau drove his SUV off a cliff -- but survived. Cops are still investigating that accident.

Junior Seau Case Goes to the D.A.

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Junior Seau's alleged domestic violence case is now in the hands of the District Attorney ... TMZ has learned.

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office says the Oceanside Police Department wrapped its investigation and turned over the results this morning.

As TMZ first reported, Seau was arrested Monday morning for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at his home.

The D.A.'s Office says there's no timetable for when it will determine whether to file charges against the former NFL great.

TMZ Live: Lindsay Lohan, Gibson, and Favre

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We took your questions today on everything -- including OJ Simpson's appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court gets denied, Mel Gibson getting dropped from "The Hangover 2", and the Brett Favre investigation now lying in the hands of Jenn Sterger.

Plus: Mayra drops in to talk about what went down in court today with Lindsay Lohan.

Brett Favre Investigation -- All in Sterger's Hands Now

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The NFL investigation into the Brett Favre sexting scandal is at a standstill until the league can prove Brett sent the penis pics in question ... which will be impossible without Jenn Sterger's help.

A source with detailed knowledge of the NFL investigation tells TMZ when officials met with Favre on Tuesday the "send" question was the main topic -- because, we're told, the league is only looking at this as a workplace harassment issue ... and not a matter of personal conduct.

But here's the, uh... rub -- league officials need Sterger's phone to prove Favre sent the crotch shots directly to the former NY Jets stadium reporter. A source close to Sterger tells us she still has the original messages -- allegedly sent by Favre -- and has turned them over to her attorney Joseph Conway.

We spoke to Conway today who says, "We just spoke to the NFL. We are continuing our dialogue, and all options are still on the table."

So, will Sterger give the NFL what it needs? Stay tuned ...

Brock Lesnar -- Beware Montezuma's Revenge!

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A grizzly-faced Brock Lesnar claims he ain't worried about his Mexican nemesis Cain Velasquez -- telling us the only scary thing about Mexico is the diarrhea you get when you visit.

In case you've missed the media blitz -- Cain is squaring up to make UFC history ... by attempting to become the first ever Mexican heavyweight champion at Saturday's UFC 121.

Hombre has his work cut out for him though -- because Brock's beard is killer.

Maria Sharapova & Sasha Vujacic -- Engaged

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Los Angeles Laker Sasha Vujacic just locked down tennis hottie Maria Sharapova ... proposing marriage to her with a massive engagement rock to rival any Lakers championship ring.

Sources tell TMZ the pair -- who were first spotted holding hands about a year ago -- got engaged Tuesday after Sasha popped the question at his home in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Maria's already been spotted out wearing the ring -- we've seen it and trust us ... even Vanessa Bryant would be impressed by the future Mrs. Vujacic's ginormous diamond.

In completely unrelated news ... Sasha's been on the Lakers' bench recovering from a concussion.

Josh Cribbs Hugs It Out with James Harrison's Mom

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Just hours after Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison delivered a devastating helmet-to-helmet blow to Cleveland Browns star Josh Cribbs last week -- Cribbs hugged it out with Harrison's mom.

This photo was taken at the stadium -- roughly 30 minutes after the game -- and we're told Mama Harrison told Cribbs, "I hope you're OK."

Cribbs -- who played on the same team with Harrison at Kent State -- explained that he wasn't upset with Harrison, because it's all part of the game.

The NFL has since fined Harrison $75,000 for a different K.O. shot to the head he delivered to another Browns WR in that game.

UFC Star Chris Leben -- Busted for DUI

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Chris Leben -- the UFC fighter who starred in the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" -- was arrested in Hawaii earlier this week after allegedly crashing his truck while hammered.

Cops say Leben -- who used to sport bright pink hair -- was driving on a highway when he lost control of his truck and smashed into a wall. When officers arrived to the scene -- they suspected Leben was wasted ... and popped him for DUI.

Leben is scheduled to appear at a Honolulu court in November.

Mrs. Favre Talks Penis-Gate -- Gotta Have 'Faith'

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Brett Favre's wife -- Deanna Favre -- kinda, sorta, barely addressed the whole "My hubby may be sending XXX pics of himself to other women" thing today ... saying "faith" is helping her cope.

Deanna -- a breast cancer survivor -- appeared on "GMA" to promote her book ... but agreed to make a brief comment on the Favre scandal.

Robin Roberts pointed out that Brett hasn't denied the allegations -- that he sent dong photos of himself to a Jets employee -- but Deanna simply explained that she has faith ... and then went back to promoting her book.

A-Rod -- Blowing Off Lucky Pregame Ritual

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TMZ has finally figured out why the New York Yankees have choked so hard in the last few playoff games ... and it all has to do with Alex Rodriguez's game day eating habits.

For years, A-Rod has habitually rolled over to the famous Serafina Restaurant in NYC to stuff his face with a special off-the-menu item that the chef specially prepares for him before a big game. In fact, during last year's World Series run, A-Rod was photographed at the spot almost every day.

But this year, our restaurant spies tell us A-Rod has not had a pregame meal at Serafina since the playoffs began.

The Yankees are getting ready to play the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the ALCS in less than an hour -- we're thinking Girardi should send out for delivery ASAP.

As you may know, it's been a rough couple of nights for A-Rod -- yesterday some dude named Grim LeRogue rushed the field and tried to get near him. It was later reported that Grim has some sort of crush on Cameron Diaz.

Dude was arrested for assault -- and is set to be arraigned at his bedside at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx on Thursday.

Jwoww -- Totally Down for Girl-on-Girl Rematch

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Jwoww's chick-fighting days aren't over yet -- TMZ has learned the "Jersey Shore" star is dyin' for a "rematch" with Cookie -- that TNA wrestler who Jwoww kicked the living crap out of last week.

As we previously reported -- Cookie, an angry little Snook-alike -- talked some serious smack after she was beat down at a TNA event last week ... saying Jwoww would be too chicken to get back in the ring.

But sources close to Jwoww tell us ... "Cookie didn't even get one good punch in with her ... Jwoww would be down for a rematch with that trash."

No word on when the two plan to have it out -- but we're pretty confident it's gonna happen.