Arrest Made In Javon Walker Beatdown

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Vegas cops have arrested a man who they say robbed and assaulted NFL star Javon Walker early last Monday morning.

Cops say Arfat Fadel will be charged with robbery and assault. Walker initially said three men came to his room at the Bellagio hotel, knocked him over the head, dragged him out of the hotel and robbed him -- and then left him on a Vegas street. Police now say Walker got into Fadel's car on his own, and surveillance video reportedly shows the baller walking out of the hotel "in good health."

Cops also released a photo of a person of interest that they want to talk to.

Walker was hospitalized after he was found laid out with a busted face.

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Rodman to Judge: I Guess I Smacked My GF

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Dennis Rodman pleaded "no contest" to spousal battery in an L.A. court this morning.

In exchange for his plea, the Worm was sentenced to 36 months of probation, 45 days of roadside graffiti removal, one year of domestic violence counseling, and six months of drug and alcohol treatment.

The judge warned Dennis about acting like a fool in the future, telling him, "If I hear or see in the news that you have committed any more crimes -- you will go to jail."

Cops arrested the ex-baller in April after he and his girlfriend got into it after a night of drinking.

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Celeb Shred Fest!

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It's not just pro surf gods like Kelly Slater that are getting in on the board action. The stars -- when not being defended by pap-fighting beach goers -- wanna piece too. Click to see who's got skills and who just spills.

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Anthony 'Melo with Plea Deal

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Carmelo Anthony just took a charge for the team -- well, himself -- and escaped a heavy DUI charge today in court.

The Nuggets All-Star was sentenced to probation and community service for a charge of driving while ability-impaired. In exchange, prosecutors are dropping a more serious DUI charge. He was also whistled for failure to stay in a single lane -- not the hardwood kind.

He'll serve one year of probes, do 24 hours of community service, and pay a grand in fines. He was also just suspended two games by the Nuggs.

Kenny Smith -- I'm Not Buyin' Shaq's Excuse!

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He's paid to call it like he sees it -- and NBA analyst Kenny "The Jet" Smith sees a ton of BS with how Shaq explained his "freestyle" ass-tasting assault on Kobe Bryant.

At least the The Jet appreciated the humor!

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Shaq Attacks Kobe: You Ruined My Marriage!

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You've never seen a Shaq Attack like this.

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SHAQ GOES IN ON KOBE

Shaquille O'Neal took the mic at a NYC club last night, unleashing a freestyle verbal assault directed at his arch-enemy Kobe Bryant -- blaming his former teammate for ruining his marriage and imploring him to "Tell me how my ass tastes."

After spending several verses shredding Kobe apart for losing in the NBA playoffs, Shaq drops the line, "I'm a horse, Kobe ratted me out, that's why I'm getting divorced."

The line most likely references a comment Kobe made during his infamous 2003 rape case, when he told Colorado police that he "Should have done what Shaq does ... Shaq would pay his women not to say anything." The two became famously bitter rivals after the incident.

Calls to Kobe's reps were not returned.

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Shaq Backtracks On Kobe Anal Attack

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Shaq is finally speaking out on his freestyle attack on Kobe Bryant last night.

Shaq Diesel just told ESPN's Stephen Smith: "I was freestyling. That's all. It was all done in fun. Nothing serious whatsoever. That is what MCs do. They freestyle when called upon. I'm totally cool with Kobe. No issue at all. And by the way, don't forget, six albums, two platinum, two gold. Anybody who knows me knows I'm a funny freestyler. Check the NBA DVD when I was rapping about Vlade Divac during my first championship run. Please tell everybody don't make something out of nothing."

As Shaq requested, here's his Divac diss.

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Isiah Thomas Shopping for a New Gig

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The Los Angeles Lakers received an enormous scare this weekend -- Isiah Thomas came to town!

He claims he's just in L.A. shopping and relaxing with his daughter -- but if Kobe gets traded this week for a second round pick and a bag of balls, you'll know why.

Soccer Legend Pele -- Burgled in Brazil!

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He spent his entire career eluding men who were trying to dispossess him, but Pele apparently couldn't outrun a gang of robbers in his native Brazil.

Reports from Sao Paulo say that a ten-strong gang of thieves armed with guns and knives took Pele's gold necklace, a phone, and a watch during a traffic jam in Santos in the state of Sao Paulo. Soccer's greatest legend -- real name Edison Arantes do Nascimento -- wasn't hurt.

The incident occurred June 13, but was just made public ... by Pele himself.

Cops: Jevon Kearse Freakishly Drunk

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Feared by quarterbacks everywhere -- not feared by college popo.

NFL superstar defensive end Jevon "The Freak" Kearse was arrested and charged with a DUI near the Vanderbilt University campus in Nashville, Tenn. early this morning.

We're told Vandy police pulled over Jevon's Escalade at 4:42 AM CT after it was spotted "swerving at a high rate of speed." After Jevon failed field sobriety tests, he refused to take a breathalyzer.

Cops immediately booked the six-foot-four, 265 lb. Tennessee Titans star into the Criminal Justice Center in downtown Nashville.

He was released on $1,000 bond.

The Titans have yet to return our call.

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Sexy Soccer Studs

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Move over David Beckham, you ain't the only smokin' hottie in soccer anymore. It doesn't matter whose team they're on, these athletes have more than just mad skills on the field.

Funny Car Crash No Laughing Matter

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There's got to be a better name for these jacked-up roadsters than Funny Car.

Scott Kalitta, 46, died Saturday after his Funny Car burst into flames while going 300 MPH and then smashed into a barrier at a New Jersey raceway. The two-time Top Fuel champion was pronounced dead at hospital a short time later.

Kalitta is survived by his father, his wife, Kathy, and two sons, Corey, 14, and Colin, 8.

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Former Celtic Has No Pot of Gold to Pee In

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Vin Baker may wanna lace his Reebok Pumps back up -- because the former basketballer ain't ballin' any more!

Baker's nearly 10,000 sq. ft. Conn. home is going up on the auction blocks later this month for a decent $2.3 million, according to ml-implode.com.

This isn't Vin's first dance with foreclosure -- his restaurant, Vinnie's Saybrook Fish House, also went under earlier this year.

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Bills RB Hit by Stiff Arm of the Law

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Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch will plead guilty to unspecified charges after a not-so mysterious hit-and-run that occurred last month, according to Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark.

A woman was struck by an SUV registered to Lynch in a Buffalo, NY intersection on May 31 -- and since then Lynch and his lawyers have been avoiding authorities.

The woman was left with a bruised hip and a cut that needed seven stitches.

A call to the Bills has yet to be returned.

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Keyshawn to Javon: Ice Got You Cold Cocked

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Ex-footballer Keyshawn Johnson told TMZ about his own experience at being robbed at gunpoint -- which might be why he doesn't flaunt his cash flow out in the open.

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Giants Running Back Behind Bars

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NY Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been cooling his heels in a Virginia jail since Sunday for a probation violation.

A jail spokesperson told the Bristol Herald Courier that Bradshaw "voluntarily came into jail" because of a court order and "wasn't brought in by police officers and stuff."

We're told the probation violation comes stems from an arrest from when he was a juvenile -- and that file is sealed.

In a statement, the Giants said: "We are aware of the situation and have been in contact with Ahmad's legal representative. This situation is not the result of any recent incident. It stems from an issue that occurred prior to Ahmad being drafted by the Giants. Beyond that, we have no further comment."

UPDATE: His lawyer tells TMZ Bradshaw is serving 30 days for a probation violaton, adding Bradshaw "has not been charged with any offense since being drafted by the New York Giants and is eager to put this matter behind him and begin training for next season."