Ne-Yo Usain Bolt Better Not Dagger in This Country ... We Call That Rape

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Warning to Usain Bolt: Don't go thrusting your crotch at people in the U.S.A. because it could be criminal ... that's Ne-Yo's take on it, anyway.

The singer was out in NYC when we asked him about Usain's ridiculously dirty dancing ... called "daggering" -- and admits he's tried the super-sexualized move too.

But Ne-Yo makes it clear ... he only daggers when he's down in Bolt's homeland of Jamaica, where it's socially acceptable.

As for why he doesn't do it stateside ... Ne-Yo says, "In New York it's called something else. It's called rape."

Hard to argue.

Dominique Wilkins Taking Paula Deen's Spokesperson Gig

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Paula Deen's loss is Dominique Wilkins' gain ... the NBA legend is the new spokesperson for the diabetes medication that dumped Deen last year -- and he tells TMZ Sports he's focusing on educating urban kids about the disease.

TMZ Sports Show Hoops Star Sending Super Sperm to the Rescue

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Israel's sperm crisis -- there's a lack of donors over there -- could be handled (Olivia Pope-style) by one brave athlete! Ex-USC hoops star David Blu says he's ready to step up ... or rise to the occasion.

Plus, Robin Tunney has some baaaad (cursed joke) news for Cubs fans -- she says the World Series isn't EVER coming back to Chicago's North side. Seen enough evidence to buy what she's selling?

Also, Michael Vick backs down in the battle over his new Jets jersey number -- giving up #7 to Geno Smith. A veteran conceding to a 2nd year guy? Hmm ... smart move by Vick?

Arsenio Hall Rips March Madness Losers ... Poetically Speaking

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Just as Wichita State fans were starting to heal ... Arsenio Hall ripped open the wound again with a pretty funny spoken word take on all the March Madness carnage.

Arsenio did an awesome tribute to Def Poetry on his show last night ... debuting a poem about all the NCAA bracket busting -- and taking jabs at the Shockers, the Syracuse Orangemen, and degenerate gamblers in general.

Check it out ... the highlight might actually be his shot at Lauryn Hill.

Cold blooded, Arsenio.

Jalen Rose T.O. Is Crazy He Can't Beat MJ 1-On-1!!

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Jalen Rose and Terrell Owens are boys ... but the former NBA star thinks T.O. is straight up NUTS for thinking he can beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one.

As TMZ Sports first reported, T.O. talked all kinds of smack earlier this week ... saying he would destroy MJ on the court.

But when we asked Jalen about it last night at LAX, he didn't hesitate for a second ... saying MJ could take a 20-year break from basketball and STILL school Owens on the court. Jalen said even he would take T.O. to the hole.

Be sure to watch the end of the video for Jalen's March Madness picks. Conspicuously absent ... his alma mater Michigan.

Michael B. Jordan MONSTER CROSSOVER In Star-Studded Basketball League

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Michael B. Jordan is playing up to his name -- BREAKING ANKLES with a sick crossover in his celebrity-filled basketball league ... and TMZ Sports has the highlight footage.

Larry Fitzgerald RETURN FROM RWANDA ... After Hearing Aid Mission

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Larry Fitzgerald just got back from a 9,000 mile mission to Rwanda -- where the NFL superstar PERSONALLY handed out hearing aids to hundreds of people in need ... and TMZ Sports has the pics.

It's just the latest trip the Arizona Cardinals receiver took with the Starkey Foundation -- a charity dedicated to helping the hearing impaired all over the world

We're told Larry has been working with the organization since 2007 -- and has participated in more than 10 trips to various places with the group.

This time, Larry and S.F. went to Butare, Rwanda ... where they distributed more than 2,000 devices. We're told Larry doesn't just give out the ear-pieces, he also tests them out with their new owners to make sure everything's working properly.

A rep for the group tells us simply, "Larry is amazing to work with. We love Larry."

Arian Foster PRAISED FOR MOVIE DEBUT 'They Weren't Gonna Hire Him If He Couldn't Act'

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster just completed his FIRST role in a major Hollywood movie -- and it went so well, his co-stars say he might have a serious future in acting.

The movie is "Draft Day" -- about an NFL GM who's gunning to land the #1 draft pick -- and it's packed with huge actors like Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Diddy.

Foster plays a potential draft pick ... and according to his co-star Wade Williams, he CRUSHED IT.

"Arian was very natural and enthusiastic," Wade says ... "[the producers] weren't gonna hire him if he couldn't act."

Wade knows what he's talking about -- he's been in a ton of movies and TV shows, including "Prison Break," where he starred as the main guard.

"He's a very talented actor. After the NFL he definitely could be a sportscaster or even act full-time."

As for Arian's role, Wade says it's nothing to sneeze at -- "It's not the lead, but it's a nice part."

Williams says in the end, he was very impressed -- "He was really into it. He went for it ... and he couldn't be more handsome, that rat bastard!"

Shaq Investigation WE LIKE BEING COUCH'D ... Co-Workers Say

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A bunch of Shaquille O'Neal's co-workers at TNT are PISSED ... and it's all because the days of being attacked at the office by the ex-NBA star might be over for good.

We spoke to several people who work at the Turner building, where Shaq tapes "Inside the NBA" and they're all saying the same thing -- Shaq's sneak attacks make the office a FUN place.

As we previously reported, Shaq is known around the building for playfully tackling unsuspecting staffers over a couch in the building. But one target says he was badly injured during a Shaq attack and filed a police report against the guy.

Now, staffers tell us they fear management will put an end to Shaq's shenanigans -- and they're bummed.

In fact ... several people told us they enjoy being the "victims" of Shaq's tackles ... they also like conspiring with him to set up their friends for Shaq's pranks, just like in the video below.

Shaq actually addressed the situation on "Inside the NBA" last night ... and jokingly brushed off the allegations.

Cops say they're still investigating the situation. So far, no charges have been filed against Shaq.

Ex-USC Basketball Star I Can Help End Israeli Sperm Crisis

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Israel is a country in crisis -- there's a major sperm donor shortage and it's affecting the birthrate ... but one major Israeli athlete tells TMZ Sports he's willing to rise to the occasion to help his country.

We spoke to David Blu (formally Bluthenthal) -- a former star basketball player at USC who now plays professionally in Tel Aviv -- and he says the shortage has become a serious issue in Israel.

"The birth rate being low is a concern," Blu says ... "I know the need for population."

According to the Daily Beast, 15 sperm banks are on the brink of closing if donors don't step up soon.

But Blu -- who also plays for the Israeli national team -- says he refuses to stand by and watch as the problem grows. Instead, he wants to take action.

"I would definitely donate sperm for the Israeli people. I love this country. It's important to keep the country thriving."

Ex-NFL Star Jamal Lewis War Over My Pimped Out $350k Super Truck

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Lessons In Bad Math -- ex-NFL superstar Jamal Lewis once spent $200,000 to pimp out a Ford super-truck that he bought for $150,000. But wait, it gets worse ...

He eventually lost the car because he couldn't afford to pay the bills ... this according to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports.

The former Baltimore Ravens running back -- who famously went bankrupt after his NFL career -- is in the middle of a legal war over his old 2005 Ford F-650 XUV mega-truck.

Here's the story ... back in 2011, Lewis needed a loan for $35k ... and put up his truck as collateral. But when the time came to pay back the money, Jamal was $10k short.

So the lender SOLD THE TRUCK to recoup the $10k.

Problem is ... Jamal says the truck was worth WAYYY more than that ... and now the trustee in his bankruptcy case is demanding the rest of money from the sale of the truck.

Jamal says he has no idea where the truck is now, but the trustee wants at least $140k from the lender to make things right.

Jamal has since taken a financial education class ... where he undoubtedly learned that dropping $200k to pimp out of a Ford never ends well.

Terry Bradshaw I'll Still Let Rob Bironas Marry My Daughter ... Even Though He Got Cut

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No job? No problem ... at least for Terry Bradshaw who tells TMZ Sports he's still cool with Rob Bironas marrying his oldest daughter -- even after the NFL kicker got cut by the Titans.

As we previously reported, Rachel Bradshaw said "yes" when Bironas popped the question last year ... and they set a wedding date for June.

But that was before Rob lost his job.

So, when we saw Terry out in D.C. this morning, we had to ask ... you still cool with Rachel marrying an unemployed dude?

TMZ Sports Show Drew Brees Movie Nerd in Disguise

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Drew Brees threw on his best Noah costume to go see the movie ... exposing a couple of things about himself. Some fans are wondering -- is the Saints QB really a dork, and no one's known it?

Plus, Shaquille O'Neal is under investigation for injuring a co-worker at TNT. Looks like the guy was victim of a prank Shaq pulled on lots of people ... including Charles Barkley. Does the victim have a case?

And the hottest women of the Legends Football League are revealed ... and #1 might be a real shocker ... considering her NFL pedigree.

C.J. Spiller Jameis Winston 'Disrespected' Clemson

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C.J. Spiller tells TMZ Sports Jameis Winston "disrespected" Clemson University in a recent tweet ... and now, C.J.'s challenging his alma mater to DEFEND THE SCHOOL'S HONOR!

The tweet that C.J.'s referring to was posted over the weekend -- with the Florida State QB showing a pic of Clemson's football stadium along with the caption, "Our House."

FYI -- FSU kicked the crap out of Clemson when they played in the stadium back in October, winning 51-14.

"It's disrespectful," Spiller says ... "But it's all friendly. [Our] guys are gonna have to do something about it. We'll see come football season."

The Buffalo Bills running back also talked about the passing of team owner Ralph Wilson and how much he meant to the team.

BONUS UGLY FASHION MOMENT: Spiller's shoes. 'Nuff said.

Mike Vick I'M CHANGIN MY NUMBER Out Of Respect for Geno Smith

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Mike Vick tells TMZ Sports ... he will not fight to wear #7 on his jersey during his stint with the NY Jets -- and says it's all out of respect for Geno Smith.

‘Mentalist’ Star Robin Tunney Give it up Cubs Fans You'll Never Win Another World Series!

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Chicago Cubs fans praying for a World Series title are wasting their time, 'cause according to "Mentalist" hottie Robin Tunney, it ain't happening ... EVER.

Robin was out in West Hollywood this weekend when we asked the Chicago native -- and White Sox fan -- what would happen in Chi Town if the Cubs pulled it together and finally won the World Series again.

And that’s when Robin delivered the truth bomb.

Fun Fact – Robin once competed in the World Series of Poker … which is one more World Series than the Cubs have been to since 1908. Ouch.