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Hope Solo should be suspended from the U.S. Women's soccer team IMMEDIATELY ... in the wake of the allegations stemming from her domestic violence arrest ... so says ESPN's Keith Olbermann.

K.O. went off on Solo -- and the honchos at Team USA women's soccer ... essentially saying it's a DISGRACE that no one in the organization has taken any action against the goalie.

In fact, Olbermann says Team USA coach Jill Ellis and and U.S. soccer president Sunil Gulati are the "worst possible role models."

As we previously reported, Solo allegedly TRASHED police officers during her 2014 domestic violence arrest ... calling one cop a "bitch" and telling him she'd "kick his ass" if she wasn't in handcuffs.

Don't cue the fat lady just yet ... 'cause "Basketball Wives LA" star Draya Michele says her relationship with the NFL's Orlando Scandrick is STILL ALIVE -- telling TMZ Sports, "I love him."

Their relationship has been a bit complicated ... and just last month they announced they had broken up after 2 years together. But Tuesday night, Draya told us she's not "finished" with the Dallas Cowboys star.

Check out the clip ... it doesn't seem like they're officially back on just yet ... but Draya says they're definitely trying to work something out in private.

Bob Costas took aim at ESPN yesterday -- blasting the network's decision to give the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Caitlyn Jenner as a "crass exploitation play."

The NBC Sports star appeared on "The Dan Patrick Show" and said, "In the broad world of sports, I’m pretty sure they could’ve found someone -- and this is not anything against Caitlyn Jenner -- who was much closer actively involved in sports, who would’ve been deserving of what that award represents."

"That’s not to say it doesn’t take some measure of personal courage to do what Caitlyn Jenner has done.

"I think every year we look across the landscape of sports and we find prominent people and kids in high school and amateur athletes who I think more closely fit the description of what they’re looking for -- or should be looking for there."

Not a lot of metalcore guitarists end up body slamming pro wrestlers for a living ... but Andy Williams from Every Time I Die might be making the leap after a kickass debut in the squared circle!

Williams jumped in the ring during a Smash Wrestling event last weekend in Toronto ... which raised money for ALS. As you can see in the video -- Andy was a natural right off the bat, and even executed a devastating choke-slam.

Smash Wrestling director James Kee says he met Williams through a mutual friend, and knew he'd be great in the ring. After all, look at the size of the guy.

Kee says Williams worked on his grappling technique ahead of time, and plans to train even harder so he can do a full match in the future.

Fun fact: In this video, Williams comes to the rescue of wrestler Matt Cross -- who once appeared in an Every Time I Die music video. Small world.

Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Marisa Miller might be a smoke show in a bikini, but she blows as a spokesperson ... according to the company that handed her nearly $2 mil to pimp their tanning goods.

Marisa scored a sweet deal with Glissin -- they forked over $1.8 million, and she was supposed to become their queen of all things bronzed ... hawking tanning salons, tanning lotions and sprays, and develop her own line of products bearing her name.

According to docs, the company says Miller stiffed them on almost everything. Instead of doing 7 print ads, a behind-the-scenes video of a photo shoot, and numerous media appearances -- all the buxom model provided was a 30 second video (below), and ONE Facebook/Twitter post.

The company says Marisa couldn't even show her famous face, butt, or boobs at a Glissin salon in L.A. -- which she recommended they open.

Glissin is suing Miller and her management company -- run by her husband -- for all the cash they paid her ... plus more than a mil they laid out for expenses during the failed deal.

Not at dispute -- Marisa is a dime-piece in that one ad she did.

Ever notice those degenerate gamblers checking out the horses before the race?

Turns out, they're looking for one HUGE tell-tale sign -- because according to Triple Crown winning jockey Victor Espinoza ... the key to victory is all in the horse genitals.

"You wanna see if the horse has his penis out, then that's the horse." Espinoza tells TMZ Sports.

So ... a horse is a horse, of course, of course, unless of course he has a massive horse boner .... then he's a WINNER.

There's no mystery about why Rihanna and soccer superstar Karim Benzema are hooking up -- they're successful, attractive celebs ... why no?

The puzzling part of this relationship is why they keep acting like they're NOT in a relationship!! Sorry, RiRi ... we all know already. Maybe she's just in to that kinda thing.

Here's an interesting video ... we asked Rev. Al Sharpton if he thinks Floyd Mayweather is a good role model -- and while he didn't exactly say yes, he didn't say no either.

Floyd's past is no secret ... he's been convicted of domestic violence, he's humiliated his ex-fiancee on social media and once exploded on security at his private community in Vegas.

On the other hand, he's a REALLY good boxer.

Check out Sharpton's answer ... it essentially boils down to the old Charles Barkley argument -- if he doesn't want to be a role model, does he have any real obligation to act like one?

Willis McGahee says there's a damn good reason why he's going under the laser to rid himself of armpit hair for the rest of his life ... and it's pretty simple -- dude doesn't wanna stink.

The ex-NFL running back appeared on "TMZ Hollywood Sports" on Reelz ... and told us he works out like a maniac ... and having hairy armpits only makes the B.O. smell extra funky.

So, the solution? Break out the laser and go to town.

Ya gotta listen to Willis explain ... it's hilarious ... and McGahee says he likes it so much, he's spreading the movement to other areas of his body.

Ronaldo would be proud.

The NSA has its eyes on Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel -- but this is a good thing ... 'cause the guy is so damn brilliant, the government desperately needs his help.

TMZ Sports has learned the National Security Agency -- yes, the guys who track down terrorists -- recruited Urschel after seeing the skills he displayed while working toward a Ph.D in math.

It's pretty amazing, and kinda 'Beautiful Mind'-y -- but Urschel actually schooled NSA agents last week ... delivering a lecture filled with a bunch of math stuff way above our pay grade and education.

But we're told John killed it ... explaining an algorithm he created that -- in layman's terms -- allows the agency to take a lot of complicated data, and present it in terms mortals can understand. Kinda like super math for super dummies.

Urschel tells us he was pumped about his presentation, and says after the NFL ... he's open to doing more with the NSA. However he adds, "I'd have to weigh it with other opportunities ... such as being a professor, being a researcher, or working in the industry."

Our brains hurt.

Hulk Hogan's daughter says she couldn't stand The Undertaker while she was growing up ... claiming she was in constant fear that the wrestling legend was gunning to steal her underwear.

Brooke explained her panty paranoia at the The Pool After Dark at Harrah’s in Atlantic City ... saying that she thought he got his name "Undertaker" because he would "take underwear."

Hogan says she was later convinced the guy was NOT a panty pilferer.

But get this ... on the flip side, Hogan says her FAVORITE wrestler growing up was "Macho Man" Randy Savage ... and she tells a pretty adorable story about the WWE legend.

Was Savage really a teddy bear in private?? OOOOOH YYYYEEEAAAHHHH.

UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum unleashed a featherweight version of a leg kick on an MMA reporter ... and it was still enough to send him to the ground in agony.

Aaron Tru has a history of allowing people to beat the hell out of him for no reason (check out the Ronda Rousey clip below) and this time he allowed Werdum -- who stands at 6'4" and weighs 232 pounds -- to kick him in the back of the leg.

It goes about how you would expect ... with Tru laid out in agony ... despite the fact Werdum claims he only used 40% of his strength.

Seems like he used 39% more than he needed to.

Here's Willis McGahee once again proving NFL tough guys can make anything look boss ... including getting laser treatment on their armpits while wearing designer shades.

The former All-Pro running back channeled his inner Carrie Bradshaw ... and hit up Flawless Icon MedSpa in Miami to zap away that pesky pit bush.

It was McGahee's first session ... it usually takes a few before the hair stops growing back permanently.

Willis claims the process barely hurt ... ranking his pain as a 1 on a scale of 1 to 5.

So, guess this means no more waxing???

Good news Lakers fans ... potential 2nd pick Jahlil Okafor looks right at home in the SoCal sun ... chillin' with his college teammates at an upscale L.A. rooftop party this past weekend.

Jahlil, along with fellow Dukies Tyus Jones, Amile Jefferson and Matt Jones hit up the rooftop pool of the very swanky SLS hotel in Beverly Hills this past Saturday, partying with celebrities like Too Short, and Charlamagne Tha God.

We're told the crew had some lovely ladies in their cabana, but there was no drinking and the guys mostly just chilled out and kicked back while things got crazy at the pool.

As for Jahlil, he has a workout this week with the Lakers ... but let's face it, the team could use all five guys.

Several Miami Dolphins football players -- including Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Cameron -- pulled out of a poker tournament in Florida at the last minute after the NFL stepped in ... and organizers are pissed.

The players AJ Francis (DT) Jason Fox (DT) and Jordan Cameron had already signed on to participate in the "Andy Slater See You Later Poker Tournament" at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek on June 9th ... when they were contacted by reps from the NFL.

"The players told me they were advised the couldn't play," organizer Andy Slater tells TMZ Sports ... "The league did then contacted me directly and said their planned participation is not permissible."

Francis, who we're told was very upset with the situation, tweeted out ... "Sorry anybody who wanted to come to the Poker Tournament tomorrow and play with Dolphins players. Can't go anymore."

We reached out to the NFL ... and a rep told us, "There is a long standing policy that prohibits players -- or any league personnel --from appearing at an event in a casino."

The event cancellation comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding Tony Romo's fantasy football convention in Vegas -- another event the NFL says players are not permitted to attend.

We asked the league about that ... and were told the location was a problem because it was set to go down at a casino property ... which violated league policy.

Ray Rice is clearly expecting to return to the NFL -- training every single day at an exclusive athletic facility in Connecticut ... TMZ Sports has learned.

The former Baltimore Ravens running back is a regular at the BlueStreak Sports Training Center in Stamford, CT ... and we're told he's been impressive with speed and footwork drills.

We're told Rice has been at the center for the past "few months."

Rice is eligible to play in the NFL again after serving his suspension for the domestic violence incident -- but the question now ... is there a team that will actually take a chance on Rice?

Stay tuned ...