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Michael Strahan hates to see her go, but he loves the look of $23 million in the bank -- so he's finally ready to part with his most beloved and prized ... L.A. area mansion.

TMZ Sports has learned the NFL Hall of Famer is pocket listing his Brentwood pad ... which buyers have been drooling over ever since Michael and Nicole Murphy broke up in August.

Our real estate sources tell us ... Michael is emotionally attached to the 15,600 sq. foot palace -- he just bought it in December for $16 million -- but recently decided he'll let it go IF, and only IF, he gets an offer of $23 million ... or more.

The fitness model who reportedly hooked up with Colin Kaepernick is now rumored to be messin' around with Trey Songz ... and Trey isn't exactly denying it.

The woman in the mix is Brittany Renner -- the self-proclaimed leader of the "Fit Thick Army" -- which has become a social media battle cry for ultra-fit women who embrace their curves.

So, when we saw Trey out in Hollywood this week -- we had to ask how he felt about Ms. Fit Thick ... and he responded with high praise.

He also had a chance to put the rumors to rest ... but didn't.

Which begs the question -- they bangin' or what?

Luke Petitgout -- who played nine seasons in the NFL, mostly with the New York Giants -- was arrested in New Jersey on Tuesday on a charge of sexual assault and simple assault.

The 6'6", 275-pound Petitgout was arrested at the home of his estranged wife Jennifer, says the NY Daily News. Jennifer is the alleged victim and the paper says she was photographed with bruises.

He was arrested and charged with sexual assault with force and simple assault. He is currently being held on $50,000 bail.

Petitgout's attorney, Patrick J. Jennings, called the charges "baseless" and told the News, “We intend to vigorously defend against the charges.”

Think Dez Bryant's pumped about hiring Jay Z??

Just two days after inking a deal with the Roc Nation Sports agency, the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver finally announced it to the world by throwing up the official Roc Nation hand signal.

Dez joins a Roc Nation roster that already boasts superstars like Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz, and Robinson Cano ... who just recently signed the dotted line on a $240 million contract.

Ya gotta think Cano's deal was a huge factor in Dez's decision to join Jay Z's team -- 'cause he's a free agent after this season ... and it's clear, #88 is hoping Jay's gonna show him the money.

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner got knifed by a mad man in China who chased her and some of her teammates as they got onto a team bus.

According to Griner's rep, the Phoenix Mercury player suffered a cut on her elbow during the attack on Monday, but the injury wasn't bad enough for her to go to a hospital.

Griner is playing for a Chinese team during the WNBA offseason. She was leaving practice in Beijing at the time of the attack.

The rep says the man actually ran onto the bus with Griner and the other players -- cornering them for about 5 minutes ... before voluntarily leaving. Griner was wearing a thick winter coat which apparently protected her from a more serious cut.

She posted a video of police cornering the suspect after the left the bus.

Adrian Peterson has been sentenced to probation in his child abuse case -- and will be subjected to random drug tests.

The Minnesota Vikings player just appeared in a Texas courtroom where a judge signed off on his plea deal ... in which the original felony child abuse charge was reduced to misdemeanor domestic violence in exchange for a no contest plea.

Peterson was also sentenced to 80 hours of community service and ordered to pay a $4,000 fine.

After the hearing, Peterson addressed the media, saying, "I want to say I truly regret this incident. I take full responsibility for my actions. I love my son, more than anyone of you could even imagine."

Adrian Peterson just dodged a bullet -- striking a plea deal in his child abuse case that will allow him to plead no contest to a lesser charge and avoid jail time ... this according to multiple reports.

The Minnesota Vikings running back was originally charged with felony child abuse for repeatedly striking his 4-year-old son with a "switch" ... causing multiple bruises and lacerations.

Peterson had claimed it was just strong parenting -- not illegal.

But now, ProFootballTalk.com is reporting AP has agreed to plead no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault ... which carries a much lighter punishment.

Peterson is expected to appear in court later today to make it official.

As for when he can return to the NFL, the league has yet to decide.

Story developing ...

Age means NOTHING to James Harrison -- especially when it comes to brute strength -- 'cause the Steelers linebacker just knocked out a set of push-ups with a 304 lb. lineman on his back!!

The 36-year-old superstar -- one of the oldest guys in the NFL -- let teammate Maurkice Pouncey sit on his back while he got some chest work in during a gym session early Tuesday morning.

Do the math ... 275 (Harrison's weight) + 304 (Pouncey's weight) = STRONG.

Of course, Harrison came out of retirement to rejoin the Steelers this season and absolutely KILLED IT this weekend ... single-handedly terrorizing Ravens QB Joe Flacco all game long.

Then again, James never really stopped working out ... the guy was pushing serious weight in the Steelers gym even before he officially resigned with the team.

#Beast

Seems Nick Young and Iggy Azalea are one step closer to the alter ... because they just bought a house together -- and Nick says they've started talking about marriage.

Nick just spilled his guts about his relationship with the rapper to DuJour Magazine ... saying, "Me and Iggy just bought a house. We’ve been getting really close lately. I’ve never been with somebody like this."

The couple has only been dating for about a year ... but when Nick was asked if the two have talked about getting married, he replied, "It’s come up a couple times."

Nick wouldn't say if they have a time-table on tying the knot -- but ya don't just buy a house with someone you don't plan on being with for a while.

Other highlights from the interview:

-- They bicker (like every couple) ... "We fight over the TV remote because she watches TLC and the Weather Channel all night. We argue all the time, but we get it worked out. We understand each other."

-- Iggy wants Nick to dress better ... "I like shopping a lot, but Iggy’s been on my back saying I should get a stylist." He adds, "She picked out my outfit for the ESPY [Awards] and everybody loved it, so now she thinks she’s my stylist."

The trackside brawl between Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski was 100% AUTHENTIC ... and not a scripted stunt to get ratings ... so says fellow driver Michael Waltrip.

Waltrip was at LAX on his way out of Hollywood after being eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" -- when we asked about the bloody altercation at Texas Motor Speedway.

Of course, there's talk NASCAR put the drivers up to the fight to get a boost in ratings ... which are reportedly down 6% from last year.

But Michael ain't buyin' it -- telling us the rage couldn't be more real. Check out the clip.

Jimmy Fallon tried on Madison Bumgarner's underwear on live TV last night ... and it was hilarious.

The World Series hero appeared on "The Tonight Show" -- armed with a gift for the talk show host ... a pair of the "Mad Bum" undies that Jockey started making in Bumgarner's honor.

FYI -- the undies have quickly become collector's items ... since Jockey only made 2,000 pairs to commemorate the pitcher's historic World Series performance.

Fallon was pumped about his new drawers ... and tried 'em on right on the set.

It's got more than 50 diamonds ... yellow AND white gold ... and was designed by Tiffany -- but ex-NFL star Simeon Rice says he's NEVER worn his Super Bowl ring out in public.

Rice was a part of the Tampa Bay Bucs team that smashed the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII back in 2003 -- and got the bling that goes along with the trophy.

But when he was out in NYC yesterday, Rice told us the ring does NOT belong in his wardrobe ... it belongs on his mantle -- and he refuses to wear it out.

Clearly, Simeon doesn't see eye-to-eye on the issue with another famous Rice ... Jerry ...who is often seen rocking his Super Bowl rings out to the nightclubs juts for the hell of it.

Then again, when Jerry rocks his ring out ... he's still got TWO MORE for the mantle.

Terrell Owens is taking on Kevin Jonas and Gilbert Gottfried in a battle for Donald Trump's approval -- because they're all on the next cast of "Celebrity Apprentice."

TMZ Sports broke the story back in March that T.O. would be joining the cast ... and now NBC has finally revealed the full list of stars competing on the show.

The rest of the cast ...

Bill Cowher did it. So did Herm Edwards and Jim Harbaugh ... but Tony Gonzalez says there's NO CHANCE he's gonna join that gang as the next NFL player-turned-coach.

The future Hall of Famer -- who still gets calls from NFL teams to come back and play -- arrived at LAX yesterday when we asked if he had gotten any calls to COACH as well.

Tiger Woods just lost one of his precious golf titles ... to a golfer with cocaine issues.

Our links spies tell TMZ ... Dustin Johnson shot a 61 last Tuesday at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. That beats Tiger's record score at Sherwood by 1 stroke.

Tiger held the Sherwood record since 2007 and hit that mark again last year.

Here's the coolest part. Dustin -- who's engaged to Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina -- broke the record while shooting the round with Wayne and his wife. Under USGA rules, the score must be signed by a witness, and Wayne did the honors.

Dustin took a leave of absence from the PGA in July after he tested positive for cocaine.

Congrats on the golf score ... and for banging Paulina.

Johnny Manziel's career might be in idle ... but his super hot GF is crushing it -- scoring a modeling gig with a clothing company ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Colleen Crowley just inked a deal with a brand called No Rulez NY -- which makes hats, shirts, sweaters, etc. -- and she's already knocked out a photo sesh featuring some of the items.

The man behind the company is 19-year-old Brian Wolfe -- who says he met Crowley through a mutual friend earlier this year and thought she'd be a perfect fit for the brand.

So far, the decision to sign Crowley is already paying off ... with not only Manziel sporting the gear, but Browns teammate Donte Whitner has also been seen rockin' the clothing out in public.

Wolfe says he does not have a deal with Manziel but hopes he can work out a deal with 35 in the future -- "I’m such a fan. He’s such a motivator for kids to make it and become successful. It would be an honor if he’d endorse it."