Oregon vs. Irvine David Crushes Goliath

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"SWITCH!!!"

Write your own caption in the comments section for this hysterical pic -- 5'8" Jonathan Loyd and 7'6" Mamadou Ndiaye -- from last night's UC Irvine-Oregon basketball game.

Include your Twitter handle 'cause we're gonna tweet out the best ones on our Twitter page ... @TMZ_Sports.

Jonathan Martin Gangsta Party in the 'Burbs

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Jonathan Martin proved you can be anti-bullying AND gangsta at the same time ... by partying his ass off on the mean streets of Santa Monica, TMZ Sports has learned.

The former Dolphins OT was out Friday night throwing up a 'W' outside MAIN Nightclub with a fan named Tym from Compton.

The pic was posted on FB with the hashtags: #NOBULLYING #F**KINCOGNITO #WESTCOASTS**T

According to Tym, Martin and his entourage hung out at a house party, drinking straight through the night ... and most importantly ... never uttering Richie Incognito's name.

We've reached out to Jonathan ... no word back yet.

Tym says everyone got home safe and all in all ... a good time was had. No name calling or angry voicemails left by anyone.

Joe Rogan to GSP Stay Retired ... Don't Be the Next Chuck Liddell

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Georges St-Pierre should hang up the gloves forever ... rather than risk a pathetic, washed-up comeback attempt like Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Chuck Liddell ... so says UFC commentator Joe Rogan.

Joe was in Calabasas when we asked if he thinks GSP will ever return to the octagon. Rogan told us "no one knows but him" ... but added that he should probably just call it quits.

According to Rogan, studies have shown that Georges was blasted with over 800 head shots during his long run as welterweight champ ... and suggested he could be struggling physically, as well as emotionally.

Watch the clip to see how Joe breaks it down for GSP -- his message is clear ... it's best to go out on top with your brain intact.

Lamar Odom I Want Basketball Not Crack As My Legacy

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Lamar Odom can't be that torn up over his impending divorce, because he was out training hard yesterday for what he still believes will be an NBA comeback to save his legacy.

We know what Lamar is saying ... he believes he could be back on an NBA court by New Year's Day. It sounds improbable and maybe even impossible, but he's convinced he can quickly make a comeback and that's why he's training like an animal.

And this is interesting ... he wants back on a team not just to play basketball again ... he's worried about his legacy. He doesn't want people to remember him as a crackhead ... he wants to go out as the 6th man -- a basketball star.

As for the photo ... Lamar was leaving a training facility in the L.A. area. We're told he's there every day for hours.

Julio Cesar Chavez Call Me Grandpa! Junior has Baby Girl

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Legendary boxer Julio Cesar Chavez -- arguably the greatest Mexican fighter of all time -- is now officially a grandfather ... 'cause his son Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. just had a baby girl, TMZ Sports has learned.

We've obtained a birth certificate for Julia Chavez ... who was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA yesterday afternoon to Junior and his baby mama Frida Munoz. It's Junior's first child.

FYI -- Junior is also a professional boxer and was formerly the WBC Middleweight Champion.

Million. Dollar. Baby.

TMZ Sports Matt Kemp & Khloe K. Bad Idea for a Hookup

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The Khloe Kardashian-Matt Kemp hookup rumors are true -- and even though it's very early going ... we gotta ask: Is this a good idea? He's been with a bunch of famous chicks, and she's JUST getting divorced. Too soon?

Plus, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker dominated Monday Night Football -- and made fantasy football geeks everywhere drool over his stats, and he's not afraid to brag about it! Little too much talk from a kicker? A kicker, dude.

And boxer Adrian Broner's loss to Marcos Maidana -- and some seriously shady video -- leads to an investigation. Did Marcos pop illegal pills ... IN THE RING?

Michael Jordan I'm Having Identical Twins!

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Michael Jordan is on his way to creating a basketball team of his own ... TMZ Sports has learned he's having IDENTICAL twin girls.

Michael's wife, Yvette Prieto, is pregnant, though we don't know how far along. They were married in April.

Michael already has 3 kids -- 2 boys and a girl. The kids are all in their 20s.

The people we've been speaking with in Jordan's world are being super secretive/scared stiff. But we're told so far ... the pregnancy is progressing just fine.

NFL Star Dwight Freeney Federal Pokey Time For Crooked Financial Advisor

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NFL star Dwight Freeney got his holiday wish ... the ex financial advisor who robbed him blind is getting exactly what Dwight thinks she deserves -- a prison sentence ... TMZ Sports has learned.

A judge just gave Eva Weinberg 6 months in federal prison, with 3 years supervised release to follow. She was also ordered to cough up around $2.3 MIL in payback.

As we previously reported, Eva -- along with her reported bang buddy/partner in crime, Michael Stern ... jacked at least $2.2 mil from Freeney back in 2010, when they were working as his financial advisors.

The US Attorney's office initially asked the judge to avoid giving Weinberg jail time (as a reward for playing ball in the case) ... but yesterday Freeney asked the court to give her a harsher punishment, and the judge obliged.

Ask and ye shall receive.

Russell Wilson MY JERSEY GETS YOU PRIORITY BOARDING AT AIRPORTS

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If you're sick and tired of waiting in long lines at the airport, Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is here to help ... because starting today, you can wear his jersey and get priority boarding on Alaska Airlines, TMZ Sports has learned.

A rep for the airline tells us ... from now 'til the end of the season, any passengers wearing a #3 Seahawks jersey flying out of Seattle will get to board the plane first. Which pretty much means GUARANTEED overhead carry-on space.

FYI, Russell is the new official spokesperson for the airline ... and in addition to this promotion, he's expected to be in a slew of other ads for the company.

But what if everyone starts wearing Russell jerseys?? The airline rep said it's run this promotion before for the Portland Timbers (soccer team) and everything was fine ... so relax.

In related news, Texans fans are now offering free one-way tickets to Alaska for Matt Schaub.

Broner/Maidana Fight Formal Investigation Into Cheating Allegations

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Trash talking boxer Adrien Broner got his ass beat and his welterweight title stripped in a stunning loss to Marcos Maidana this Saturday ... but TMZ Sports has learned, there's now a full-blown investigation into allegations of cheating.

Sources close to "the Problem" tell us ... the Texas Boxing Commission is now analyzing video of the fight which some say shows Maidana taking what looks like a pill during the WBA welterweight championship fight last Saturday.

The rules are so strict ... even water needs to be tested prior to a fight before the boxer can consume it. Pills and any other substance for that matter are off limits.

Broner -- who was previously undefeated -- says the loss hasn't shattered his ego ... he's confident the investigation will prove Maidana cheated.

We're told the boxing commission will reveal the results of the investigation in 1-2 days.

Golfer Stewart Cink I NEVER Play With Myself In Tiger's Video Game

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Playing yourself in a video game is one of the first big signs that you've "made it" as a pro athlete -- but pro golfer Stewart Cink actually expects us to believe he's never ONCE indulged in a little virtual self-love.

The '09 Open champ was on his way to catch a flight at LAX ... and we asked if he's ever given into temptation ... and taken his character for a swing in Tiger Woods PGA Tour.

Cink SWEARS he hasn't tried it ... but admits his kids love to play as their dad.

Take a close look at his expression though ... you really buyin' what he's sellin'?

Ravens Justin Tucker I'm God's Gift to Fantasy Football

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On the heels of his game-winning 61-yard field goal last night against the Lions, Justin Tucker is declaring himself king of fantasy football ... and he's actually got the numbers to back it up.

The 2nd-year phenom broke all sorts of NFL records last night ... but he says his 23 fantasy points this weekend is what really needs some praise.

After the game, Justin told reporters, "Fantasy owners around the world, I hope you guys appreciate the points."

FYI, Tucker outscored Calvin Johnson, Cam Newton, Russell Wilson, A.J. Green, Matthew Stafford ... and both Manning brothers combined this weekend.

Kickers might not be considered part of the team on the field -- sorry, but it's true -- but at least now, maybe they'll get some respect in fantasy land.

Kevin Connolly to Cano Sorry for 'Crack' Rant But Yanks Shoulda Dumped You

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On one hand ... Kevin Connolly is quasi-apologizing for calling Robinson Cano an overpriced, lazy, crackhead -- on the other, he's thrilled the Yankees didn't get stuck with Cano's bloated mega contract.

The "Entourage" star was leaving the gym in L.A. when he admitted feeling kinda guilty about his Twitter rant where he RIPPED the 2nd baseman for demanding a $300 mil deal.

Now that Cano's bolted for Seattle ... Kevin thinks the Yanks got the better end of the deal -- as in, no 10-year, $240 milliion contract to pay -- and better, cheaper players.

Kevin also talks about why Cano, or his kinda deal, is a dinosaur.

Matt Kemp & Khloe K. Tight Lipped and 'Taking it Slow'

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Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp is trying to keep silent about the rumors he's hooking up with Khloe Kardashian -- but TMZ Sports has learned there's definitely something cooking between them.

Our Kardashian sources tell us Khloe and Matt are in the early, early stages of a relationship and they're "taking it really slow." Makes sense -- Khloe just filed to divorce Lamar Odom last week.

Monday in L.A., Matt was asked about his "love life" ... and said he was only focusing on baseball -- and when asked specifically about Khloe he said even less. However, Kemp also pumped up the buzz yesterday by posting what many people believed to be the giant Christmas tree at Kardashian HQ ... aka Kris Jenner's house.

We're told the tree in the Instagram is NOT KJ's ... and it's actually Matt's. He lives in the same 'hood as the Kardashians -- and we're told the foyer at his pad is almost identical to theirs.

One source tells us Matt and Khloe have a ton in common -- "same neighborhood, same friends, and same love of family."

Could be a very interesting guest list at the Kardashian Christmas dinner.

Dwight Freeney My Financial Advisor Robbed Me Blind Now Lock Her Up!!

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NFL star Dwight Freeney is furious that the woman who swindled millions of dollars from him is getting away with a slap on the wrist, and he's begging a judge to send her ass to prison ... TMZ Sports has learned.

In court docs filed Monday in Cali ... the Chargers LB calls his ex-financial advisor Eva Weinberg's plea deal a "travesty of justice."

As we previously reported, Eva -- along with her lover and partner in crime, Michael Stern -- jacked at least $2.2 mil from Freeney back in 2010, when they were handling his finances.

Stern pled guilty ... and got 5 years in federal lockup. He also had to return $2.5 million in stolen loot.

Eva also pled guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence ... 36-months probation with 8 months being served under house arrest.

But in the docs, Freeney claims Weinberg "lied repeatedly to the [prosecutor] and FBI" about her involvement in the scheme -- laying most of the blame on Stern -- just to score an unfairly sweet deal.

Weinberg's sentencing hearing is going down today ... and the judge is expected to approve the plea agreement, or take Dwight's advice.

Georges St-Pierre Partying Hard in Miami After Quitting UFC

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Georges St-Pierre isn't letting a few life-altering personal issues put a stop to the party train ... in fact, the former UFC champ hit the clubs HARD in Miami just a week after announcing he was taking a break from the Octagon ... and TMZ has video.

GSP was out raging at LIV Nightclub in Miami November 25th -- just a mere 7 days after his last fight where his face took a beating -- singing along to the music, drinking beer, and dancing with a random brunette on the club floor. You gotta see it.

St-Pierre announced his temporary retirement after a controversial win over Johny Hendricks.

As we first told you ... GSP is dealing with personal issues ... including his dying father, and a mystery woman he accidentally knocked up.