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Dennis Rodman was back to "North Korea mode" this week -- clutching a beer bottle and acting like a wild man at a hotel in Florida ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.

The Worm was at the Hard Rock Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale on Tuesday -- when he grabbed a bottle and hopped up on a stage with a live band that was playing the Pearl Jam classic "Better Man."

At one point, Rodman took over the mic and belted out a verse while jumping around the stage in his sequined tank top and feathered hat combo.

After the song, Dennis grabbed his bottle and went back into the crowd.

Of course, Rodman checked into rehab in January after his disastrous trip to N. Korea -- where he admitted he had been drinking like a fish right before his infamous screaming interview with CNN.

Game wasn't the only rapper impressed with LeBron James' rap skills -- ex--Big Tymers star Mannie Fresh tells TMZ Sports he thinks the guy is so talented, he wants to TEAM UP.

Fresh tells us he heard 'Bron's verse on the new rap song we published on TMZSports.com this week -- and says, "LeBron is a lot nicer than a lot of the rappers out right now."

"He got a nice little flow. He was a little cocky with it ... I always like that in rappers. He was like 'S**t, I'm not backing down!'"

He adds, "2 rings ... that was a dope line."

As far as a collaboration goes, Fresh says he's all about it -- "Who knows, maybe we do this and LeBron's my partna -- and I'll be sitting courtside at the NBA Finals!"

Stone Cold Steve Austin just touched down in New Orleans to make an appearance Sunday at WrestleMania XXX ... but when it comes to what he'll be doing, the legendary wrestler remains tight-lipped.

Stone Cold hightailed it to N.O.L.A. this morning for the 30th anniversary of WrestleMania -- which airs live on the WWE Network -- but refused to tell a photog at the airport what role he'll play at the event.

Austin hasn't been to Mania in 3 years ... and we're guessing he didn't fly all the way across the country to NOT Stone Cold stun some jabroni.

Donald Trump could put the Buffalo Bills BACK ON THE MAP -- so says Bills legend Andre Reed who tells TMZ Sports he FULLY SUPPORTS Donald becoming an owner of the team.

Earlier this week, Trump claimed he'd been approached about buying a stake in the squad -- and said he would "take a look at it."

Now, Reed says his fingers are crossed that Trump actually pulls the trigger because, "I think he would uplift the whole city."

"I like the idea of Trump taking over," Reed says ... "He'd bring change."

"The Bills are in such disarray, that bringing in The Donald would give fans hope that the team would stay in Buffalo."

Reed says he understands owning an NFL team is incredibly challenging, but says "I think he'd be able to deal with it. His track record speaks for itself."

Andre -- who's set to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame later this year -- says he'd rally other Bills greats like Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas to get behind Trump and help in any way they can.

WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan is STOKED his "Yes" chant is creeping it's way into mainstream sporting events ... like NCAA basketball games ... telling TMZ Sports there's one moment that stands above the rest.

Minnesota Timberwolves player Dante Cunningham was arrested for domestic violence Thursday ... after cops say he attacked a female around 4AM ... law enforcement tells TMZ Sports.

Cops tell us ... the woman claims the 26-year-old NBA player attacked her at her home and then left the scene.

After officers arrived at the woman's house, Cunningham returned to the scene where he was arrested.

Cops say the accuser did not require medical treatment for her injuries.

Cunningham was transported to a nearby jail where he was booked -- and is currently being held without bail.

Terrell Owens is officially CALLING OUT Jalen Rose ... challenging the former NBA star to settle their beef on the court ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

TMZ Sports spoke with T.O. in NYC -- who tells us he was just joking when he said he'd ball up Michael Jordan during a video rant last month.

But Owens says he's DEAD SERIOUS about taking it to Rose -- telling us he saw the clip of Rose talking smack about him on TMZSports.com and feels they've done enough talking ... it's time to put up or shut up.

"Jalen Rose, I'm calling you out. I will cross you up," Owens said.

When we shot Jalen the other day, he seemed too afraid of a showdown with Owens -- saying, "I'm old and washed up, I can bust j's and post up T.O. ... and I'm no Michael Jordan."

Stay tuned ...

Boomer Esiason doesn't believe pro athletes should take paternity leave -- suggesting they should do whatever it takes to PLAY because that's in the best interest of the kid.

He took 'em BOTH to Super Bowls ... but Kurt Warner tells TMZ Sports he feels more allegiance to the Arizona Cardinals than the St. Louis Rams.

Kurt was in NYC yesterday when he explained why ... saying it's due to the fact AZ was the last place he played, he knows a lot of people in the org., and he still lives in 'Zona.

Of course, Warner said he has nothing but respect for the Rams -- and is thankful for everything they gave him ... like his first shot in the NFL after he spent time in the Arena league and NFL Europe.

FYI -- the Rams also gave Warner his first BIG pro contract in 2000 ($46.5 mil for 7 years).

But the Rams also dumped him in 2004 ... and it was the Cards who took a chance on the guy after Kurt's less than stellar season with the Giants.

Johnny Manziel wants to slap his name on everything from shoes to shirts to baby clothing ... at least according to the trademark application he just filed.

TMZ Sports has learned ... Manziel filed docs with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office requesting exclusive rights to various permutations of his name and jersey number (2) -- including "JIIM," "JFF" "JMAN" "JMAN 2" "The House that Johnny Built" and ManzIIel."

According to the application, obtained by TMZ Sports, Manziel wants to use the various logos on athletic shirts, sleepwear, women's athletic tops, shorts, skirts, gloves and fire-retardant onesies for infants.

Johnny's application is still pending.

Meanwhile, Manziel is still locked in a battle for the rights to the name "Johnny Football" with an investment company that beat Johnny to the punch while JM was rising to stardom.

He's the greatest boxer of all time, but Floyd Mayweather wouldn't stand a chance in an MMA fight ... so says "Black Dynamite" himself -- Michael Jai White.

MJW -- who also stars on "Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse" -- is a pretty bad ass fighter himself ... and has black belts in several martial arts styles. He also does a lot of MMA training.

So when we asked him how Floyd would fare in the octagon, White was brutally honest -- telling TMZ Sports that while he RESPECTS the hell out of Floyd, he'd get destroyed.

... just like all those jive turkeys who stepped up to Dynamite in the White House!!!

The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders are a unit divided -- in a good way -- 'cause they're battling against each other for the #1 spot in the hottest bikini showdown in the NFL ... and TMZ Sports has the pics.

Australian rap vixen Iggy Azalea might’ve just won the coolest chick of the century award ... 'cause she just revealed her first date with Lakers star Nick Young was cruising the aisles of TARGET ... and it was her idea!!

Iggy was on "The Breakfast Club" on Power 105 in NYC on Wednesday when she opened up about her relationship with Young -- and explained why Target is the PERFECT place for date numero uno.

Peep the video -- Iggy tells the gang how Nick made out that night and only had to spring for some socks and a ring pop.

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FYI -- not long after the Target date, the couple hit up a carnival in L.A. and it was clear there was something between 'em.

Lenny Dykstra claims he was beaten within an inch of his life while in custody at L.A. County Jail ... and the former MLB great says his attackers were corrupt cops ... this according to legal docs obtained by TMZ Sports.