TMZ Sports - Page 50

The wives of L.A. Galaxy superstars David Beckham and Robbie Keane are in a battle of the sexiest -- and now we have inside info on the showdown ... thanks to our new Irish staffer.

Retired NFL receiver Jermaine Lewis tells TMZ, he was NOT resisting arrest when police entered his home and tased him in front of his 4-year-old son on Monday -- after he allegedly went on a reckless joyride.

According to the Baltimore County Police report, 36-year-old Jermaine was accused of driving like a maniac -- swerving all over the place and even hitting a fire department sign in Reisterstown, MD ... without stopping.

According to the report, an officer showed up to the former Baltimore Raven's house soon after he had gotten home and attempted to place Jermaine under arrest for hit-and-run -- but the ex-NFL star allegedly resisted, so the officer tased him.

But now Jermaine is PISSED -- telling TMZ, "I never resisted arrest." Lewis says he was merely sitting on his couch when the officers resorted to using the taser.

What's worse -- Jermaine claims the officer callously whipped out the weapon in front his 4-year-old son ... telling us, his son "was very upset crying and my dog was barking."

TMZ has obtained the 911 call placed while former NFL receiver Jermaine Lewis allegedly went on a reckless, swerving joyride in Maryland this week -- and the caller is FREAKED OUT ... claiming, "he is going to kill somebody."

Kobe Bryant went back to doing his thing -- balling on a hoops court -- while San Diego police did their thing ... investigating Kobe's alleged church dust up with a man carrying a cell phone.

Kobe played in a summer league game in Compton yesterday ... and on the way out -- while fans swarmed -- our camera guy asked, "Dude tried to take a picture of you in church?"

Terrell Owens pulled off the impossible -- keeping his cool like a boss while some disgruntled loudmouth hurled n-word after n-word at the NFL star ... and TMZ has the footage.

It all went down in Miami earlier this month when T.O. was posing for pics with some female fans -- and, according to one witness ... the foul mouthed dude started popping off because he thought Terrell snubbed him.

The arena that hosted WWE RAW last night wants to make it perfectly clear ... they do NOT have a rodent infestation -- they were just the innocent victim of a mouse prank.

Ernie Hahn -- GM of Valley View Casino Center -- tells TMZ, the mouse that made a cameo during a bout between Alberto Del Rio and John Cena on last night's show was a white "feeder" mouse bought from a store ... NOT your average wild gray/brown variety.

Ernie claims the color theory proves it wasn't an in-house mouse -- and even if it were, it wouldn't survive long ... because according to Ernie, the arena employs a full-time pest service to keep critters under control.

Little did "Entourage" star Jerry Ferarra know his innocent fantasy football chat would ignite a war of words in the newsroom ... about men, women, and TMZ's own fantasy league.

Kobe Bryant is finally responding to allegations he scrapped in church last Sunday -- and says his accuser is flat out lying.

Kobe's attorney Mark Campbell says the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is "aware of the baseless allegations asserted against him, and is prepared to defend against them fully."

Kobe attended a church in Carmel Valley, CA on Sunday ... and allegedly grabbed a cell phone from a man he thought was trying to take photos of him and his family. The man reportedly claims his wrist was injured.

Campbell identified Kobe's accuser as Thomas Hagos.

The L.A. Galaxy just signed Irish National Team captain Robbie Keane to play alongside David Beckham. But it's Keane's smokin' hot wife Claudine Keane who will be waging a hot body bikini battle with David's wife Victoria Beckham.

Question is ...

There's a new challenger for the WWE belt ... a ferocious .... teensy-weensy mouse!

It all went down last night at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego on Monday Night RAW -- John Cena stormed the ring to attack WWE champion Alberto Del Rio ... and the two were photo-bombed by a tiny mouse.

San Diego police want to talk to Kobe Byrant about the alleged tussle he had with another man in church ... over a cell phone picture.

Kobe was reportedly in the St. Therese of Carmel Church in Carmel Valley this past Sunday when he allegedly grabbed the phone out of a man's hand.

According to KCBS-TV in Los Angeles -- which first reported the incident -- Kobe thought the man was using the phone to take pics of Kobe and his wife ... but did not find any photos on the phone.

Shaquille O'Neal is giving the movie biz another shot -- yes, even after "Kazaam" and "Steel" -- and this time he wants to be a director!

Shaq is about to complete the Filmmaking Conservatory at the New York Film Academy's branch at Universal Studios Hollywood. Shaq's been very hands-on during directing and cinematography classes -- walking his crew through stunts (above photo) ... and shooting on the studio's famous back lot (see the video below).

According to the school, Shaq has been "incredibly humble, funny, and likable" ... or just the usual Shaq.

How big do they make those director's chairs anyway?

Shaquille O'Neal wants the court to toss out a lawsuit accusing him of masterminding kidnap and murder plots because the accuser -- Robert Ross -- filed his lawsuit too late.

Shaq's attorneys filed a motion to dismiss today in Federal Court. TMZ obtained the documents in which Shaq denies the allegations made by Ross -- a former gang member -- and says, "if this case ever proceeded ... Plaintiff would be further exposed for the perjurer that he is."

The motion also claims the longest statute of limitations -- 3 years -- had long expired by the time Ross filed his lawsuit last month.

If the motion is granted, it would be the second legal blow to Ross. Last week, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office dropped a criminal case because it lost confidence in Ross as a reliable witness ... when he admitted he lied about having a sex tape of Shaq.

Christy Martin vows she will never fight in California again, because the California State Athletic Commission just refused to overturn what she called a sexist decision in her last fight.

The commission met moments ago in L.A. and heard testimony about the referee's decision to stop Christy's June fight against Dakota Stone, after the fight doctor determined Christy's hand was too injured to keep fighting. Christy's lawyer, Gloria Allred, had argued the ref would never have stopped the fight if men were in the ring.

The commission refused to overturn the decision -- so Christy now swears ... she will NEVER fight in California ever again.

Dakota Stone, the boxer who defeated Christy Martin, thinks she whupped Christy fair and square -- and no matter what Gloria Allred says in a news conference ... the proof is on tape for everyone to see.

Dakota's manager Mathis Hill tells TMZ -- Christy was the crowd favorite, but not the clear winner -- and adds, "The ref only called the fight because Christy turned her back and ran from the fight to go to a neutral corner."

As for Christy and Gloria's news conference this morning ... calling the ref's decision to stop the fight sexist ... Mathis says "the whole thing is a bunch of bull."

Watch the fight clip below -- decide for yourselves.

Will Smith beat the holy hell out of his kickboxing instructor recently -- crushing a training bag with MULTIPLE devastating shin strikes -- and TMZ has obtained the shockingly intense footage.

According to sources, Will is in the market for a new gym -- and had stopped by Brazen Boxing & MMA in Philadelphia earlier this week just to scope the place out.

Will stayed for a 20-minute MMA training session -- with badass Bellator fighter Jamall "X Factor" Johnson -- and we're told ... the actor's an EXTREMELY quick learner.