L.A. Dodgers -- McCourt Agreement Invalid

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A judge has just thrown out a marital agreement that would have made Frank McCourt the sole owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers ... but that's not the end of the story.

TMZ has learned the core of Judge Scott Gordon's ruling is that the post-marital agreement that Jamie and Frank McCourt signed -- making Frank the sole owner of the team -- was invalid because there was no "meeting of the minds" between the former couple.

In essence the judge was saying that Frank and Jamie never had a joint understanding of what it meant when title to the team was transferred solely to Frank.

Lawrence Taylor -- Signs Autograph Before Rape Case

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Lawrence Taylor just made his way into court to deal with his ongoing statutory rape case -- but not before signing an autograph for a NY Giants fan!

As we previously reported, Taylor -- who was arrested back in May for allegedly performing a sex act with a 16-year-old prostitute -- pled not guilty in July to charges of rape, criminal sexual act, sexual abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, and patronizing a prostitute.

UPDATE 7:45 AM PT: LT's lawyer filed a motion today stating the rape indictment should be dismissed because cops didn't have a warrant when they arrested LT.

They're due back in court on January 6.

UFC Star Loses Fight -- Parties with Black Eye

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He took a pounding in the ring -- but right after UFCer Michael Johnson lost in "The Ultimate Fighter" finale match this weekend ... dude nursed his swollen wounds with a night out in Vegas.

Johnson took his black eye out for a round at Vanity nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday night with fellow UFC badass Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Thanks to our friends at SpyOnVegas.com for the shots.

Brett Favre Accuser -- Going Public with 'Evidence'?

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If the NFL doesn't come down on Brett Favre for his alleged sexting scandal -- his accuser might go public with an "overabundance of evidence" ... this according to her manager.

Favre could get word any day now about potential punishment for allegedly sending Jenn Sterger photos of his penis while he was with the New York Jets ... and she was working as the team's stadium host.

Sterger's manager, Phil Reese, believes she "provided extensive evidence that irrefutably proves there was harassment" -- and adds, "No matter what happens Jenn has all legal remedies, including going public ... if the NFL doesn't clear her name."

Reese thinks an NFL reprimand of the Vikings QB would go a long way toward changing public opinion of Sterger.

Sterger's camp insists she has more evidence than the photos that have already come out. Reese adds, "We sincerely hope the league does the right thing."

SF Mayor Gets Ribbed

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After winning a World Series bet, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom enjoyed a mouthful of Texas barbecue ... compliments of Arlington, TX Mayor Robert Cluck.

As TMZ first reported, Newsom and Cluck both agreed to ship the winning mayor a bunch of local delicious treats. Since the Giants beat the Rangers, Cluck sent over a spread from Spring Creek BBQ ... which Newsom's office thoroughly enjoyed a few days ago.

On top of the finger-lickin' food, we're told Cluck will travel to San Fran on Dec 15th to fulfill the rest of the bet -- doing community service in a Giants jersey.

TMZ Live -- Michael Jackson, Oprah, & Tiger Woods

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We'll be taking your questions on everything today -- including Michael Jackson's new album, Tiger Woods blowing his lead during a tournament this weekend, and Alexis Neiers in big trouble.

Plus: Is Oprah getting soft?

'Monday Night Football' Announcer -- Dead at 72

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"Monday Night Football" legend Don Meredith -- one of the original members of the "MNF" broadcasting team -- died yesterday after suffering a brain hemorrhage and lapsing into a coma.

Meredith -- who played quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the '60s -- joined Keith Jackson and Howard Cosell in the "MNF" broadcast booth in 1971.

He was 72.

Don's wife says a private ceremony will be held at the burial site in New Mexico.

Shane Mosley Divorce -- Dude Makes $650k per Month

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Apparently, there's still money to be made in boxing -- because Sugar Shane Mosley pulled $650,000 per MONTH in 2010 ... this according to legal docs filed in his divorce case.

Mosley was just ordered to pay his soon-to-be ex-wife Jin Mosley a whopping $20,000 per month in support starting this month ... plus he's got to shell out an extra $60,000 for the past three months.

According to the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Jin claims she needs the cash to pay for several monthly expenses like:

-- Clothes ................................................................$5,073
-- Jewelry ................................................................ $1,666
-- Cosmetics, beauty ........................................... $2,000
-- Massage therapist ........................................... $360
-- Personal trainer ................................................ $720

The couple was also ordered to sell their Southern California mansion ASAP so they can divvy up the cash from that deal.

Mosley did get one minor victory -- the judge ruled he's allowed to keep his 2006 H3.

The man appreciates a good Hummer.

NASCAR Driver -- I Got Stiffed By Extenze

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NASCAR badass Robby Gordon claims he was used and abused by the people who make Extenze -- claiming he put their logo on a car he owned ... but instead of paying him, they gave him the shaft.

Gordon claims the company behind the penis pills agreed to fork over a ton of cash if Robby -- who owns a race car team -- would splash the logo on a car operated by his driver Kevin Conway at NASCAR events in October and November.

But when Kevin was in danger of falling out of the prestigious top 35 ranked cars -- Robby asked the Extenze people if he could personally drive the Extenze car instead.

In his lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Gordon claims the Extenze people initially agreed to the deal ... so he made the switch.

It was only after the races, Gordon claims, that Extenze refused to pay him citing breach of contract because he got in the driver's seat instead of Kevin.

Now, Gordon wants Extenze to pay him at least $690,000 to, ahem, straighten things out.

Mark Wahlberg I Could Knock Out Manny Pacquiao

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Mark Wahlberg claims he's had so much real-life fighting experience -- he could knock out Manny Pacquiao ... if he could catch the dude with a suckerpunch.

Mark Wahlberg -- I Could Knock Out Manny Pacquiao :: 1203-mark-manny-bn-launch

Wahlberg was on the "Dan Patrick Show" this morning -- where he revealed that he "clocked" a guy in a L.A. nightclub recently ... and "fish hooked" some guy's eye socket during a rumble at a Patriots-Jets football game a few years ago. Crazy violent stuff.

But the most shocking part -- Wahlberg, who trained as a boxer for his new movie "The Fighter" -- thinks he could K.O. Manny Pacquiao ... if he could land a suckerpunch to the side of his head.

Wahlberg explains, "If I can choke him and wrestle him than that's it ... but I don't want to be, you know, getting picked apart by him ... that's not a good call."

IMG Chief Bans Employees from Sports Gambling

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The heads of the sports management giant IMG fired off an anti-gambling memo to all of its employees today -- a move that comes in the wake of the alleged gambling scandal involving Roger Federer.

The

-- obtained by TMZ -- says, "given IMG's increasing role in U.S. college sports over the last three years, it is appropriate to implement specific anti-gambling policies with respect to wagering on collegiate sporting events."

The memo -- sent from IMG's Senior V.P. John Raleigh -- also states that the policy, "prohibits gambling on collegiate sports even where such activity would otherwise be legal."

Perhaps most crushing to IMG employees -- the new policy also bans all NCAA basketball tournament pools ... "whether conducted on IMG premises or not."

Back in October, IMG CEO Ted Fortsmann was accused of getting inside info after he placed bets on Federer and Tiger Woods -- both IMG clients.

A rep for IMG tells TMZ the company did not previously have a wagering policy, but that Fortsmann had attorneys draw up this one, "to avoid any concerns or perceptual issues in the future."

Ron Santo Dies

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Legendary Chicago Cubs player and broadcaster Ron Santo died today in an Arizona hospital from complications due to bladder cancer. He was 70.

Santo overcame juvenile diabetes to become a nine-time all-star with the Cubs. He is widely regarded as one of the best players not to be in the Hall of Fame.

Santo finished his career with 342 home runs, 1,331 RBI and a .277 batting average.

NBA Star Sued for Stealing Dude's Fiancée

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Former NBA star Antoine Walker is a cold-hearted, trash-talking homewrecker -- at least according to a guy who's suing Walker for $5,000,000 ... claiming Antoine stole his fiancée.

Walker -- who last played in the NBA in 2008 -- is accused of putting the moves on an engaged woman a few months ago ... and then laughing at her jilted man when she dumped his ass.

It's all in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Chicago -- in which Kevin Jenkins says he actually caught his lady having "an intimate moment" with Walker back in October -- but when he approached the two, "Mr. Walker taunted and laughed at Jenkins with the intent of causing him emotional distress."

As first reported by MediaTakeOut.com, Jenkins claims he became such an emotional basketcase afterward, he thought about killing himself.

Now, he wants Antoine to fork over $5,000,000 for ruining his life.

Attempts to reach Walker were unsuccessful.

Erin Barry: I DID NOT Have Affair with Tony Parker

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The woman named in the alleged Tony Parker sexting scandal is finally breaking her silence -- adamantly denying that she had an affair with Eva Longoria's husband.

Erin Barry -- wife of Tony's former teammate Brent Barry -- just went to her website and wrote, "I DID NOT HAVE AN AFFAIR WITH TONY PARKER, nor did I 'pursue' Tony Parker."

She continues, "Unfortunately, because our divorces are occurring at the same time, great speculation has been cast on our friendship."

"My friendship with Tony Parker had nothing to do with the end of my marriage (which is painful enough without this added drama), and to assume that we had an affair is naïve, ridiculous, and completely misguided."

See the entire statement after the jump ...

LeBron Haters Out in FORCE in Cleveland!

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LeBron James is officially back in Cleveland to take on the team he scorned just a few months ago -- and people all over town couldn't be more PISSED about it.

All over Cleveland, people are sporting anti-Lebron gear -- including the staff at several restaurants ... including The Winking Lizard (above) and Harry Buffalo (below) ... both situated near the arena.

In fact, the Harry Buffalo has issued a temporary ban on anyone wearing a LeBron jersey.

The game is set to tip off in just a few hours -- in case you haven't heard, fans are already planning anti-James chants ... and the Cavs have pumped up stadium security.

You're gonna wanna 'witness' this one.

Travis Barker Drums Up Cash for Injured BMX Stars

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Travis Barker will give you his drums ... Rob Dyrdek will let you into his Fantasy Factory ... and a Phillies star will teach you how to hit -- all to help 2 badly injured BMX stars pay for their medical bills.

UFC Prez Dana White is hosting a benefit at Vanity Nightclub in Vegas this Friday to raise money for TJ Lavin and Ty Pinney -- who each wound up in a coma in separate accidents last month.

Barker, Dyrdek and Shane Victorino are just some of the stars helping out -- we're told a bunch of celebs are also pitching in.

As for the BMXers -- Lavin is recovering slowly at home. Pinney is currently at a rehab therapy center in Vegas.