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BYU running back Jamaal Williams plead guilty to being a RESPONSIBLE college kid ... and admitted he had been drinking when he got into a car with a 100% sober driver in Utah back in February.

The problem for Williams -- a rising star who's expected to start next year -- is that he's 18 and it's against the law in Utah for people under the age of 21 to booze.

On the night of the arrest, the driver had been pulled over for speeding -- and the officer says he suspected Williams (a passenger) had been drinking ... which he had been ... and arrested him.

Williams -- who cops say had a .12 blood alcohol level -- was charged with misdemeanor underage drinking.

But just a few days ago, Williams struck a plea deal with prosecutors in which he agreed to enter a guilty plea. In exchange for his plea, he'll avoid jail -- but must stay out of trouble for 6 months ... and NOT DRINK!!!

There has been a buzz that the L.A. Dodgers have decided to part ways with Tommy Lasorda after the Blue Crew legend told V. Stiviano to go play in traffic ... but now we've confirmed it just ain't true.

TMZ Sports spoke with multiple Dodgers sources who tell us Tommy WILL NOT lose his job as Special Adviser to the Chairman as a result of saying he hopes Stiviano "gets hit by a car."

As one person put it, "Absolutely not true."

Lasorda made the comments to WPBF in West Palm Beach during an interview about Donald Sterling -- a man Tommy says has been his friend for 30 years.

There's a new man in charge of the L.A. Clippers ... at least temporarily -- he's powerful, he's established and he's black.

Dick Parsons -- the former head of both Time Warner and Citigroup -- has assumed the reigns of interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers ... in the wake of the lifetime suspension of Donald Sterling.

Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement moments ago ... saying, "I believe the hiring of Dick Parsons will bring extraordinary leadership and immediate stability to the Clippers organization."

"Dick’s credentials as a proven chief executive speak for themselves and I am extremely grateful he accepted this responsibility."

Parsons also issued a statement ... saying, "Like most Americans, I have been deeply troubled by the pain the Clippers’ team, fans and partners have endured. A lifelong fan of the NBA, I am firmly committed to the values and principles it is defending, and I completely support Adam’s leadership in navigating the challenges facing the team and the league."

"The Clippers are a resilient organization with a brilliant coach and equally talented and dedicated athletes and staff who have demonstrated great strength of character during a time of adversity. I am honored to be asked to work with them, build on their values and accomplishments, and help them open a new, inspiring era for their team.

Officials have declared a "murder-suicide" in the tragedy at a Tampa mansion owned by tennis great James Blake.

Law enforcement authorities have just issued a statement saying Darrin Campbell shot his wife and two teenage kids before setting his house on fire early Wednesday morning.

As we previously reported, Blake was renting the house out to the Campbell family ... and had not lived in the home for more than a year and a half.

A neighbor says she saw the home explode around 5:40 AM ... and immediately called for help.

When firefighters arrived to the scene, they discovered fireworks going off around the house.

Johnny Manziel’s new lady friend ain’t just your ordinary hot chick – she’s a high-end fashion model who’s signed to one of the most prestigious agencies in the world ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Meet Talia Richman -- a client of NYC's Ford Modeling Agency ... which lists her as 5'10" and 31-22-34 ... NICE!!

Talia kicked it with Johnny Football at his post-NFL Draft party in New York last night ... though it's unclear if they're just friends ... or something more.

Boxing champ Deontay Wilder tells TMZ Sports ... the only reason he agreed to fight Internet troll Charlie Zelenoff was to teach him a lesson about bullying and SAVE HIS LIFE.

Wilder -- the reigning WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight -- says Zelenoff has been harassing him for 3 years ... calling him the N-word in texts and in phone calls and even threatening to harm his young daughter.

"He said he was going to murder me. He said he was going to tape my daughter's mouth ... when dealing with my kids, that's below the belt. That's what really got me."

Wilder says he finally got fed up with the constant harassment and told Zelenoff to meet him at the Hollywood Boxing Gym on May 7 to settle their beef once and for all.

But before they squared off, Wilder says his manager drew up a waiver for Zelenoff to sign ... in which Charlie acknowledged that he would be fighting a trained boxer and agreed not to sue for any damage he incurred during the bout.

"It was a great contract and he was willing to sign it," Wilder says ... "He agreed to all of the terms. He knew what was going on."

Of course, Wilder proceeded to beat Charlie's ass -- and he hopes Zelenoff learned his lesson.
"I genuinely care for the guy. I want him to stop [harassing people] before he messes with the wrong person. You never know who you're dealing with."

Sidenote -- Wilder was wearing two RIGHT gloves during the fight ... because he accidentally grabbed the wrong set when he set out to the gym that day.

But Deontay says the mix-up was a blessing in disguise, because had he connected with the left hook while wearing the right gear ... he's afraid he could've caused some serious damage.

"He would have been hurt."

Johnny Manziel is a man in demand in Cleveland -- at least his jerseys is ... because the official Browns team shop has been slammed with requests for #2 ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We spoke to someone at the official team shop at First Energy Stadium this morning who told us that when the staff arrived at the shop, there were already "at least 50 people waiting in line."

We're told, "We had a few pre-pressed jerseys in stock, but we're currently pressing more to meet the demand."

One staffer told us the phones have been ringing off the hook as well ... with people wanting a #2 jersey.

While Manziel hasn't officially selected #2 as his jersey number, he rocked the deuce in college and many expect he'll get it once he signs his contract.

And there's more ... the Browns reportedly saw a HUGE surge in season ticket orders right after the Browns selected Johnny Football.

Johnny Manziel was PARTYING like the #1 pick in the NFL Draft last night ... raging his face off at Avenue in NYC with a bunch of stars, booze and super hot chicks ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.

YOU GOTTA SEE THIS!!!!!
Undefeated heavyweight champion boxer Deontay Wilder BEAT THE HELL out of a real life Internet troll who had been harassing him for years ... and TMZ Sports has the insane video.

The guy who got his face bashed in is Charlie Zelenoff -- a wannabe fighter who's been trolling Wilder for years with harassing phone calls and deeply personal jabs on social media.

Wilder claims Charlie has not only hurled racial slurs at him -- but also made disparaging comments about his young daughter, who was diagnosed with spina bifida.

Zelenoff had recently challenged Wilder to fight him at a boxing gym in L.A. -- and Wilder, deciding enough was enough, met him at the Hollywood Boxing Gym late Wednesday night.

Wilder tried to fight Zelenoff in the ring -- but CZ threw a cheap shot and ran for the door (see video below).

When he finally returned, they squared off on the main floor of the gym -- and what ensued was a pure ass kicking.

When Zelenoff picked himself up off the floor ... a furious Wilder told him, "Don't you ever call me a n**ger again. Don't you ever say you're going to tape my daughter."

Zelenoff eventually ran from the building ... again ... but not before saying, "I'm the best. I'm still the best."

Sure you are.

Robert Griffin III has gone INTERNATIONAL ... and he's HUUUGE in Vietnam ... so says legendary Bill Clinton investigator Ken Starr.

Starr -- who's currently the President and Chancellor of Baylor -- was cruisin' around Capitol Hill yesterday when we asked how important RG3 has been for the University.

Turns out, Griffin has a pretty rabid following in Ho Chi Minh City ... where Starr says the locals love the NFL quarterback so much, they literally chanted his name when they saw a member of Starr's crew sportin' some Baylor gear.

You knew it was comin' ... Johnny Manziel partying with Drake after he was selected in the NFL Draft last night ... but for some reason, they don't seem as happy as they thought they would be.

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed watching the Rafael Nadal/Jarkko Nieminen match with his son at the Madrid Open in Spain on Thursday ... while the crowd seemed more interested in watching him than the game.

Anthony Barr -- the #9 pick in the NFL Draft -- went out and celebrated like a champion last night at a Hollywood nightclub ... and vowed that he won't let the millions coming his way change him!

After being selected by the Minnesota Vikings last night, the former UCLA linebacker hit up Hooray Henry's with some friends ... while sporting a Yasiel Puig jersey.

We asked what he's going to do with the cash he'll rake in from the huge contract coming his way, and Barr gave a pretty genuine response -- "I don't know man! I've never had that much money in my life before."

Jadeveon Clowney unleashed the waterworks at the NFL Draft ... moments after the Houston Texans selected him as the #1 pick.

Clowney hugged everyone around him ... and then put his paws around the commissioner for a big ol' celebratory bear hug.

Clowney joins the ranks of other NFL Draft day criers ... such as Mark Ingram and Vernon Davis ... and according to Jay Glazer has now guaranteed that he'll get mocked in the locker room all season long.