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Manny Pacquiao is a "f**king idiot" -- so says "Guardians of the Galaxy" star Dave Bautista ... who says he's EXTREMELY offended by the boxer's anti-gay comments because his mom's gay.

The former WWE superstar -- who also happens to be Filipino -- went off on Pacman at LAX.

"My mom happens to be a lesbian so I don't f**king take that sh*t. I dont think it's funny."

"If anyone called my mother an animal i'd stick my foot in his ass."

Beyonce must come forward and tell the world her Super Bowl performance was NOT an attack on cops ... that's what the rank and file in the NYPD want, and want badly.

Our NYPD sources admit they don't believe Beyonce was advocating hostility toward police in her homage to the Black Panthers. Problem is ... they say that's the way it came across for millions of viewers.

We're told cops are bitter and want her to publicly disavow violence or any other type of aggression toward police. While she's at it, they'd also like an explanation as to what she really meant.

All that said, our sources were quick to add they will fully protect Beyonce when she's in NYC.

The two former college football players who allegedly teamed up in at least 7 robberies used violent tactics and weapons on innocent victims including women ... and in one case held a knife to a victim's throat ... this according to investigators.

Here's former NBA player Delonte West -- looking worse for wear out in Houston earlier this week.

It's actually a sad story ... the person who shot the photo is a huge basketball fan and said they noticed the former 1st round draft pick wandering around outside of a Jack in the Box around 10 PM all by himself with no shoes.

When the fan approached him and asked, "Are you Delonte West?" -- he replied, "I used to be but I'm not about that life anymore."

Here's video proof Josh Gordon is taking this whole "NFL comeback" thing seriously ... he's in a hardcore training program in a famed L.A. gym with a famous L.A. trainer.

The Cleveland Browns wide receiver -- who applied for reinstatement into the NFL after a drug suspension -- has been working out with Jay Glazer at Unbreakable Performance Center in L.A. and we gotta say ... he doesn't look rusty at all.

Sources close to the Gordon say Josh has been keeping himself in insane shape during his suspension -- and has been laser focused at getting his career back. As one source put it, "He's all in."

Anyone hoping for a Kobe comeback after his farewell tour is over brace yourself ... 'cause current Warriors -- and former Lakers GM Jerry West says IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN.

Jerry was arriving into LAX when we had to ask whether he thought there was any chance Mamba could pull a Jordan ... and come back after a couple years away from the NBA.

West is a guy who'd know ... he's the dude who made the move to get Bryant in purple and gold in the first place and the two have remained close friends even after West left L.A.

Check out the clip -- Logo throws cold water all over anyone wishing for an encore ... saying as far as he knows Bryant will NEVER play another NBA minute.

More smack talk from Donald Trump ... this time he's calling out Barack Obama -- saying he'd destroy POTUS if they ever battled it out on the links.

Trump was in South Carolina when he was asked straight up how he thinks he would fare against the commander in chief. His response -- "I would win. No seriously ... I would."

Trump went on to say that he's won "many club championships" in his day -- though he didn't name one specifically.

"I love golf. Golf is a great thing," Trump added.

"When the President plays golf it's okay, but he should play with people he wants to make deals with ... congress people and people from other countries ... Not just his friends."

By the way, Trump is said to shoot in the high 70s ... Obama reportedly hits in the 90s. In fact, Trump's swing has been praised by famous golf swing coach Hank Haney.

Here's your winner of the day ... Larsa Pippen.

UFC legend BJ Penn says he absolutely did NOT assault a woman back in August -- saying the allegations are completely bogus and stem from a former employee who was bitter at being fired.

As we previously reported, a woman filed a police report against Penn claiming he roughed her up at her home back in August. The UFC said it is also investigating the situation.

Now, Penn's rep tells TMZ Sports the allegations "simply aren't true" ... and say the timing of the police report is very suspicious.

Penn's camp says Pedro was fired from his job as a writer on BJ's website BJPenn.com last year but his GF didn't file a police report until February 16th ... the same day Pedro received his final severance check.

Penn's rep says, "In the almost 15 years that Penn has been a champion fighter there has not ever been any incident or allegation in regards to his conduct with women. He is a family man and father of two young daughters with a long term girlfriend. It is unfortunate that someone that BJ considered family is trying to extort him."

10:12 AM PT -- We spoke with Pedro who is adamant he and his girlfriend are NOT trying to extort BJ.

"There have been absolutely no talks about money."

"All [my girlfriend] wants is closure and accountability so this never happens to another woman ever again."

Pedro says he has text messages from BJ that corroborate his girlfriend's story.

Jon Jones caught a HUGE break during his traffic stop in New Mexico last month -- with the officer telling the UFC star he let him off easy after going 75 in a 35 WITHOUT a driver's license.

TMZ Sports obtained the audio from the January 31st incident -- in which Jon is extremely polite and explains that he didn't realize he was going so fast.

The cop asks for Jon's driver's license, registration and proof of insurance but Jones says he doesn't have it on him ... explaining he was running late for MMA practice and didn't have his stuff in order.

Jon then says he lost his license a while back and has been driving with his passport instead -- the cop explains he can't do that.

In the end, the cop tells Jon he could have busted him for reckless driving -- a misdemeanor -- which could have violated the terms of Jon's probation stemming from his hit and run conviction.

Instead, the cop only cited Jon for driving without a license, proof of insurance and registration -- and explains, "You're getting a huge break dude."

At the end of the stop, the cop admonishes Jones -- "Just drive normal, okay? I mean, yeah you got a cool car but there's no need to go drive crazy and kill somebody or kill yourself. It ain't worth it dude."

Ronda Rousey's boyfriend Travis Browne says he vowed to support Ronda "in any way I could" after her devastating loss to Holly Holm -- saying he would "go through hell and back for her."

Earlier this week, Ronda admitted that she thought about killing herself after the fight -- and Browne helped her get out of that dark place.

"I was there to support her in any way I could, just like any man would do for his woman,” Browne told Activ8Media.

"It’s pretty simple. There’s no magic in it. We go through those dark times and we need someone to lean on. I hate the fact that she had to go through that dark time, but like she said, it happened for a reason and there’s a great purpose."

"This is our story and this is our life, and I would go through hell and back for her."

The superfight at Jerry World is one step closer to fruition ... 'cause Oscar De La Hoya met with Jerry Jones Thursday to discuss Canelo Alvarez vs. GGG at AT&T Stadium.

As we previously reported, Gennady Golovkin's camp had been in touch with Jones -- who expressed great interest in hosting the fight at his mega-stadium in Dallas in September.

Well, Oscar reps Canelo -- and made the trip to Big D to push along the conversation ... and by the looks of things, it's going well.

There are two other venues in the running -- the MGM Grand in Vegas and NYC's Madison Square Garden ... but we're told both sides REALLY want to make this thing happen in Dallas.

BTW, we spoke with GGG earlier this week about the prospect of fighting at AT&T Stadium -- and the guy was PUMPED ... telling us it would be "HUGE" for the sport.

Despite the fact Nike kicked him to the curb, Manny Pacquiao is continuing to train in his signature gear ... and posting the videos on social media.

Seems the only way Manny will separate himself from the brand is if the Swoosh has sex with another Swoosh.

Ronda Rousey is apologizing for posting a photo of herself that was photoshopped to make her arms look smaller -- claiming it was done without her knowledge and she's PISSED.

Ronda had posted a pic from the set of "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" Thursday -- but quickly noticed her arms looked skinnier than usual ... and called out the person who gave her the pic.

"I have to make an apology to everyone - I was sent a picture to share on social for Fallon that was altered without me knowing to make my arms look smaller."

"I won't say by who - I know it was done with severely misplaced positive intentions - but this goes against everything I believe and I am extremely proud of every inch of my body."

"And I can assure you all it will never happen again. I could not be more appalled and hope you all forgive me."

Whoever did it ... you're on notice.

10:20 AM PT -- A rep for the UFC tells TMZ Sports the culprit is "100% not anyone from the Fallon show."

"They sent [Ronda's team] the photo as is. It was someone on Ronda's team."

The Gronk cruise will be ONE GRONK DOWN ... 'cause Rob's brother Dan tells TMZ Sports he has to bail on the party boat because his wife is pregnant and they can't risk getting the Zika virus.

The cruise (which leaves Friday from Miami) has been the talk of the family for months -- in fact, Dan says he and wife Brittany had timed out their pregnancy (she's not due until June) so they could both go along for the ride.

But with the Zika virus spreading to the Caribbean -- close to where the cruise will sail -- Dan and his wife have decided it's too big of a risk ... and had to tap out.

"My wife can't go because she's pregnant and I can't go because it can be transmitted [sexually]," Dan says.

FYI -- medical research suggests Zika can cause serious birth defects in unborn children.

"I'm really disappointed. I was pumped for the cruise."

As for the rest of the Gronks -- "My brothers are all down in Florida ... they've already been going nonstop!"

That's Blake Griffin shaking hands with Matias Testi -- the guy he punched in the face last month -- at the Clippers game Thursday night ... in an effort to show everyone the guys are cool again.

Remember, Blake broke his hand while punching Matias in the face in Toronto on January 23rd ... and Matias was reportedly treated for injuries to his grill.

Earlier this week, Blake said he and Matias are "like brothers" and are trying to move on -- and Thursday night, in front of a packed house at Staples Center ... they slapped hands to show it's all water under the bridge.