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Rumors be damned, LeBron James is COMING BACK to the Miami Heat ... so says Florida Senator Marco Rubio.

Of course, James has said he won't make any decisions about his future with the team until after he takes a vacation with his family ... but Rubio says it point blank -- "LeBron's coming back."

However, Rubio says the real mystery is surrounding Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh -- and whether they have a future in Miami.

"It's just a question of money ... how do you fit another 8 or 9 quality players if all your money is tied up in 3 people?"

In an effort to shake their World Cup blues, the guys from Team England decided to gang up on their team masseuse for a birthday prank ... involving some bondage action and an ice bath ... and it was all caught on video.

Daniel Sturridge, Joe Hart, Glenn Johnson and others decided to tie up team masseuse Paul Smalls at their practice facility in Brazil today to "honor" the guy on his 50th birthday.

Once he was roped up, they carried Smalls over to an ice bath ... and dunked him into some freezing cold water.

Nice to see the team in good spirits after their 1st game loss to Italy.

Shaquille O'Neal's upcoming DJ gig at a Vegas nightclub isn't a joke -- the NBA star has been secretly training in the art of the turntable for years ... TMZ Sports has learned.

We spoke with DJ Irie -- the team DJ for the Miami Heat (who's also appeared with Shaq on "Inside the NBA") and he tells us Shaq has been practicing in private since his playing days.

"When Shaq was in Miami he actually made a studio in his house," Irie says ... "We'd go there and make beats and do mashups. He was very much into DJ'ing. We actually made 3-4 mixtapes."

"We had a preseason game in Puerto Rico one year and I was there DJ'ing a party. Shaq came up to the booth and said 'Let me get on.' The first song he played was 'Move B**ch' by Ludacris. He rocked me!"

Irie says Shaq has a "natural feeling" for DJ'ing ... but says if he had to offer one piece of advice for his gig at the Chateau in Vegas on June 27th, it would be, "Keep a healthy balance of showmanship and playing great music."

She's at it again ... Mexico's number 1 fan 2013 Playboy Playmate of the Year Raquel Pomplun -- once again vowing to go wild on video every time Mexico scores a goal.

Pomplun -- who was raised in Tijuana -- blew up on the 'net last week by live-cheering Mexico's game against Cameroon ... and clearly, she's more than happy to do it again for today's match against Brazil.

She's already uploaded a pre-game pump up video to show off her team spirit.

Hopefully, Mexico pulls through on their end.

The end is near for Paul Pierce ... so says the Brooklyn Nets superstar himself who tells TMZ Sports he's only got 1 or 2 years left before his NBA run is over.

Pierce was out in Calabasas this morning picking up a few cases of water -- and explained that he was trying to stay hydrated after a killer morning workout.

When asked why he was already puttin' in work ... even though the season JUST ended ... Pierce dropped this nugget on us:

"It's a long grind. It's a long grind dawg ... I only got 1 or 2 years left in me."

You can't keep NFL players from celebrating after a TD ... so says NFL legend Terrell Davis, who tells TMZ Sports the players will have to find loopholes to avoid the dreaded celebration flag.

The Denver Broncos legend -- who famously used the Mile High Salute when he scored -- was at LAX this weekend when he told us ... just because the NFL is cracking down, doesn't mean we've seen the end of the 6-point celebration.

And one of the men leading the charge to get around the rules, according to TD, is one of the best players in the league.

They say you're not supposed to dip your pen in the company ink ... and Jacksonville Jaguars star Marcedes Lewis says the same rule applies to NFL players -- don't date cheerleaders!!!

Lewis was out at Boa Steakhouse in L.A. a few days ago when we asked if there are any special rules about cavorting with the ladies from the cheer squad.

That's when Lewis broke it down for us -- "That's not cool ... it's all bad news."

"You just don't do that," Lewis explained ... "especially not your own cheerleaders."

In related news, here's a video of the Jags cheerleaders on a lingerie photo shoot ...

He's been an MC ... he's been an MVP ... and now, Shaq Diesel is gonna be a nightclub DJ -- and he's already booked his first gig in Sin City ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Shaq is all set to take over the wheels of steel at Chateau Nightclub at the Paris Hotel on June 27th.

Despite the fact it's his first nightclub DJ job, the club insists "Shaq will win over club-goers as he spins the hottest beats well into the late night hours."

Shaq first started experimenting with the turntables back in "Inside the NBA" last year -- but was literally kicked out of the booth by DJ Irie.

Dude's got 10 days to perfect his skills -- NO PRESSURE!!!

Another vagina mystery solved ... yes, it HURTS when chicks get kicked in the lady junk during an MMA fight ... so says UFC badass Miesha Tate.

Tate -- who was out promoting the new EA Sports UFC video game -- admits the pain of getting cracked in the hoo ha doesn't compare with a shot to male genitals, but it hurts nonetheless.

File Under: "Only In Alaska" ... where a baseball game in Juneau was delayed on Sunday because a FRIGGIN' BEAR WAS ROAMING THE OUTFIELD!!!!

It all went down at an American Legion game -- when people couldn't help but notice the GIANT BEAR chillin' just outside of the outfield gate.

The players on the field were surprisingly calm considering the situation -- and you can hear people in the crowd laughing like it's no big deal.

The accuser in the Colin Kaepernick sexual assault investigation has filed a complaint against the Miami Police Dept. -- claiming "corrupt" cops tampered with evidence in her case.

TMZ Sports has obtained a copy of a "citizen complaint against police employee" document that Jayniece Prichette filed with the Internal Affairs Division of the MPD on April 11 ... ten days after the alleged incident.

In the section where Prichette is asked to describe who she is complaining about, she wrote -- "All North Miami Police Department - Corruption of Police possibly tampering with my toxicology/ rape kit evidence."

Prichette lists her mother and brother as witnesses.

As we previously reported, the Miami-Dade State's Attorney's Office announced it will NOT file charges against the 49ers QB -- claiming a thorough investigation yielded no evidence of a crime.

In the official report, the State's Attorney cites the results of the rape kit -- which showed no evidence of a sex crime -- as a major factor in the decision to drop the case.

TMZ Sports spoke with Prichette who tells us she's furious with investigators -- saying, "Police treated me like I was a suspect, and NOT a victim."

Prichette says she plans to sue the PD -- though, so far she has not filed a lawsuit.

Indy superstar Helio Castroneves knows ... in the race for chicks, his fellow drivers can't keep up with pro soccer players -- but Helio says there's a very good reason why.

The 3-time Indy 500 winner was out in L.A. this weekend when he spelled it for us -- and acknowledging he had a good run back when he was single, the footballers have definitely taken the lead.

**WARNING -- THE FOLLOWING POST CONTAINS SERIOUS "GAME OF THRONES" SPOILERS ... GOOD ONES, TOO ... PROCEED WITH CAUTION**

Atlanta Falcons great Jamal Anderson -- the creator of the Dirty Bird -- is a HARDCORE "Game of Thrones" fan ... like, borderline obsessed. So, when we asked him to put together a Monday "GoT" recap, dude was ALL ABOUT IT.

Soooo ... without further ado, here's Jamal's breakdown of last night's season finale -- "The Children."

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Now that was one hell of a season finale!! In addition to our fine cast of regular human characters, we got Dragons! Giants! Death dealing skeletons! The children! Kick ass HODOR! Sweet!

Last thing before we get into my recap ... Three cheers for Tyrian Lannister! Hell yeah!!!

"Death Marches on the wall, only you can stop it"

True to his word, Jon Snow gets super close to maybe/sort of offing Mance Raydar. During their tent 1-on-1, we finally learn why the Wildling army has been marching towards the wall -- they're trying to survive.

It's looking like an uphill battle -- and I don't mean getting over the wall. After Stannis Baratheon and his army rode them down ... this future doesn't look too bright for Raydar's gang.

"We do not kneel."

The first of many good scenes in our season finale last night. Enjoyed watching the Baratheon army march in and get to work. Stannis is in the North! Just in time for our brothers on the wall.

Cut to a laboratory in King's Landing for our shortest scene of the finale. The first of several scenes dominated by Cersei Lannister. The Mountain lives!!! And apparently, he's gonna be a much MUCH scarier version of himself ... thanks to good 'ol C.L.

"Your legacy is a lie"

We stay in King's Landing with the real boss of Seven Kingdoms, Cersei Lannister -- the place: daddy's office. Time for a confessional. What pleasure she took in breaking the incest news to her pops. Damn, she is no joke. Tywin Lannister's just getting into the WORST. FATHER'S DAY. EVER!

Cersei starts her third straight scene by giving up the nappy dugout to her brother ... again. WELP! She's on a roll and Jaimie is all in, If you know what I mean. You figured they'd be back at each other at some point. Gross.

Off to the Meereen as our Khaleesi is holding court. I doubt in her quest to free slaves did she ever consider some would want they're old lives back. WTF? As if that wasn't crazy enough her babies have gone off the rails. Of course I mean her dragons. And the Mother of Dragons is about to shut them down. They're torching kids now?! That's messed up.

Did you feel a tinge of sadness when those dragons were screaming as the door to the catacombs closed? Ok, maybe not ... they still looked pretty viscous. Thing is, the worst one is still on the loose. Oh boy!

"And now their watch has ended"

As the bodies of the Night's Watchman were burning, you could see her staring at Jon Snow -- red hair and flames ... look out Jon!!! While I'm talking flames, good to see Jon give his girl Ygritte a proper burial. Next season is going to be quite interesting for Mr. Snow. Stay tuned ...

From one member of the Stark Clan to a other we go. The long and perilous journey of Bran Stark is finally coming to a conclusion. Clearly it wasn't perilous enough as Bran and his cohorts get bum rushed by skeletons hell bent on killing. Unfortunately for Jojen, his journey comes to an end in the season finale.

"You'll never walk again, but you will fly!"

As for Bran ...let me take you back to Season 4, Episode 2 ... his journey became clear.

Remember, as he touched the Weirwood Tree in addition to several key visions, he was instructed to seek the three-eyed raven in the North. Bran can thank the children, who are not children at all, for helping him complete his quest. And now his training shall begin. Bran will never walk again, but he will fly? Oh yes, next season is going to be something else!

Our run of Stark children continues with our wayward two. On a quest to honor her vows to Lady Stark, Brienne final reaches Arya Stark and The Hound. In an episode loaded with big scenes, the fight between Brienne and The Hound was epic. Brienne is one bad mofo because Sandor Clegane (aka the Hound) doesn't lose fights. But she kicked his a**! Damn, it's been a tough for weeks for the Clegane boys, right?!

"Go on girl, another name off your list"

While Mr. Hound begs for her to end his life, Arya has other plans. Their long and interesting union has come to an end. Arya won't finish the Hound, but this is hardly the end for our girl. "Valor Morghulis." Arya is off on another adventure. No stopping her now.

As usual, the best of an awesome season finale was saved for last. That Tyrion Lannister is one helluva character. Freed by his brother Jaime & Lord Varys, our little friend doesn't just get out of Dodge. No, Tyrion's got other plans.

Revenge is a dish best served with death! Tyrion got to exact some revenge by killing his lover-hooker-mate. Shae had it coming for crossing the little fella during his trial.

If that wasn't good enough, the end of Father's Day was the end of his father's life. You didn't see that coming did you? Hot damn! Sorry, but I had a small smirk on my face as Tyrion fired those arrows into Tywin Lannister. He had it coming, too. Lord Varys knows the consequences at hand, oh does he ever.

Off Tryion goes, where he'll end up? We just don't know ... yet.

Folks, I've had a blast sharing my thoughts on "Thrones" with you this season. Next season is going to be awesome. The challenge is set, the bar is high, my bet is "Thrones" will deliver.

Five marked police cars responded to the scene where former NFL star Marion Barber was arrested Sunday ... and TMZ Sports has a photo.

We broke the story ... Barber was taken into custody in Texas around 8PM on Sunday evening -- and though cops aren't saying why they arrested the former Dallas Cowboys RB, it's clear they made sure they had enough manpower to control the situation.

For the record, Barber was a PUNISHING player in the NFL -- and was known for trucking would-be tacklers with his violent running style ... so, yeah ... we get why cops would send the cavalry.

Witnesses tell us ... when cops arrived to the scene, they spoke with Barber for roughly 2 hours before he was handcuffed and placed into a squad car.

We're told people who watched the situation unfold from a nearby restaurant applauded and cheered when cops finally brought the situation to a close.

He came. He saw. He cornholed ... a lot ... and now ex-New England Patriots star Matt Light believes his cornhole tourney this weekend was so massive, it broke a WORLD RECORD!!

As we previously reported, Light hosted his 2nd annual Cornhole Commotion tournament in Foxboro, Mass on Saturday to benefit his charity The Light Foundation, which helps at-risk youth.

Event organizers tell us ... 158 teams came out to compete -- smashing the old record of 145!! Matt submitted the proper paperwork and evidence (video and photos) to the people at Guinness -- and expects the organization to certify the record shortly.

As far as how Matt did in the tourney -- he advanced to the second round ... but couldn't cornhole his way any further than that.