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The on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again relationship with Draya Michele and Dallas Cowboys star Orlando Scandrick is back on in a big way ... 'cause they're ENGAGED!!!

Just one month after they called it quits, the "Basketball Wives LA" star announced that Scandrick suddenly popped the question at a movie theater in Sherman Oaks, CA.

"He got down on one knee and as soon as he started to talk I got nervous and couldn't help but to laugh hysterically. I was laughing and crying at the same time," Draya told People.

As for the ring ... we spoke to Orlando's famous jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills who tells us it's almost 7 carats, with a MASSIVE diamond in the center ... and it's valued at $400,000!!!

"Orlando is one of the most detail-oriented clients I've ever worked with. Orlando was very serious about keeping it a secret."

Draya and Orlando have been dating for roughly two years ... and for the past few months, Draya's been very clear that she wanted a RING on her finger.

Sooooo ...... congrats!

Lamar Odom is turning to some famous boxers for support in the wake of the death of his close friend Jamie Sangouthai ... hanging with Adrian Broner and Zab Judah at an event in Vegas.

Odom had briefly returned to L.A. after he learned Jamie died -- and as we reported, he was taking the death very hard and friends were concerned that he would relapse.

But Odom is now back in Vegas ... and today, he was supporting Broner as the boxer weighed in for his big fight against Shawn Porter tomorrow night.

We're told Lamar has been friends with Zab for years (they're both from NY) and made plans to hang out this week while supporting Broner.

Odom appeared to be in a good mood at the event, smiling and talking to people.

Sorry atheists ... NBA players who have a good relationship with God are more successful than NBA players who don't ... so says Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings.

Jennings was at LAX today when he told us religion plays a huge role in the NBA ... "Before every game we always have a little bible study ceremony ... any city you go to, so it's pretty cool."

That's not the case with every team -- Doc Rivers, in an effort to respect different beliefs, reportedly does not allow team prayer in the Clippers locker room ... though he does lead a moment of silence before games.

Boston Red Sox star Pablo Sandoval broke the CARDINAL RULE when it comes to dropping a deuce during a MLB game ... so claims David Price who says Pablo needs to be smarter on the crapper.

As you've probably heard ... Sandoval was benched by the team after he got caught liking sexy photos on Instagram while the Sox were playing the Braves earlier this week.

Pablo later said he was using his phone while taking care of biz in the clubhouse bathroom ... and "f**ked up" by violating the team's no social media during games policy.

Which brings us to Price -- a 4-time All Star and Cy Young winner -- who tells us EVERYONE in the MLB uses their phones when nature calls, but ya GOTTA be able to show restraint and not leave a digital trail.

Phoenix Suns player Alex Len -- the 5th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft -- was involved in a bad car crash in Arizona yesterday ... in which another car was flipped on its side ... TMZ Sports has learned.

A witness tells us ... Len was driving a black BMW SUV which collided with a blue Ford around 1:15 PM in Phoenix.

The witness says it appeared as if Len (pictured in the black tank top) was trying to help the other driver ... in the moments following the collision.

Emergency personnel raced to the scene. It didn't appear as if Len suffered any major injuries. No word on the condition of the other driver.

How much is MC Hammer enjoying the celebration parade for his Golden State Warriors in downtown Oakland today?

So much so that he rode a giant, fire-breathing snail along the parade route, flanked by the mayor of the city ... pretty freakin' epic if you ask us.

Hammer isn't the only huge Bay Area celeb at the parade ... Seattle Seahawks stud Marshawn Lynch is there too, but had to settle for riding with the team along the route.

Congrats dubs ...

Ever look at Eli Manning and think ... "Hmmm, wonder if that guy shaves his chest hair?"

Well, good news -- WE JUST FOUND OUT!!!

Eli and his father, Archie Manning, were at Rockefeller Center in NYC this morning -- when we asked Archie to reveal the best Father's Day gift he ever got from his super famous kids.

Long story short ... we got into personal grooming habits ... and that's when Eli revealed what he's packin' under his shirt.

NBA star Lance Stephenson tells TMZ Sports ... despite his disappointing 1 year run in Charlotte, he's still on good terms with the team's owner Michael Jordan.

Stephenson had a tough go during his stint with the Hornets -- and acknowledged it in his goodbye note to the city ... saying, "the past year didn't work out as I hoped."

In fact, one media outlet described him as "Michael Jordan's worst mistake" and Hornets general manager Rich Cho said Lance was never a "good fit."

Now that Stephenson's in L.A. to join his new team -- the Clippers -- so, we had to ask how he left things with His Airness ... and it sounds positive.

Boxing stud Andre Berto tells TMZ Sports ... he was HONORED that Floyd Mayweather would name him as a possible opponent for an upcoming fight -- and says he's ready to KNOCK FLOYD OUT!!!

Earlier this week, Mayweather said he "needs" a guy like Berto for his next fight in September -- though so far, nothing is set in stone.

We spoke with Berto who tells us being named is a "blessing" -- and says, "We were supposed to fight a few years back. This may be the time. I am older. I am wiser. I am focused."

Berto -- a 2-time welterweight champ -- adds, "If the fight happens, you know it’ll be more exciting than the Pacquiao fight!"

In fact, Andre says if the two sides are able to work out a deal ... he's doesn't just want to win, he wants to OBLITERATE Floyd.

You'll probably die if you try it ... but Wade Boggs is finally revealing the secret to pounding 100 beers in 24 hours.

You've heard the legend ... that Boggs once slammed 64 beers on a flight from Boston to L.A. during his days in the MLB (the exact number has been disputed).

In fact, the famous story inspired an episode of "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia."

So, how the hell did he do it? He probably didn't ... but he had a funny answer when we asked him about it in NYC yesterday.

Age ain't nothin' but a number to Herschel Walker -- 'cause the NFL-turned-MMA-fighter tells TMZ Sports he's strongly considering getting back in the ring ... AT 53 YEARS OLD!!!!!

Walker is 2-0 is his MMA career ... but the last time he got in the ring was back in 2011 when he was 48.

Still, when we saw Walker in NYC yesterday, he assured us he's still training hard and staying in shape ... telling us when it comes to fighting again, "Don't rule it out! Herschel Walker may be fighting again soon."

#BadAss

With racist ass Donald Sterling still banned from the NBA for life ... how did Doc Rivers feel about his wife Shelly sitting courtside at Clippers home games this year????

It's an interesting question ... considering Doc went on the radio this week and insinuated that Donald SABOTAGED the team by nixing several trades that would "make you fall off your chair."

So, was this a bigger thrill for the movie star ... or the horse?

Two of the world's most beloved beings came face to long face in Santa Anita on Thursday when Julia Roberts greeted Triple Crown winner American Pharoah as he returned to his barn.

AP touched down in California after a flight from Kentucky ... and reportedly got a 6-unit police escort from the airport to Santa Anita ... where he was greeted by Roberts and her son.

FYI -- Julia was 33-years-old when she won her biggest prize in her field. Pharoah was 3.

Point, horse.

Hip hop star O.T. Genasis loves one thing as much as the CoCo ... parades ... 'cause he tells TMZ Sports not only does he want to go the Golden State Warriors victory parade, he wants to rock the mic!

O.T. stopped in to chat with the gang on "TMZ Hollywood Sports" about the newly crowned NBA champs ... and how they have used his hit song as their unofficial anthem the entire season.

How much does O.T. appreciate the love the Dubs have shown him? He tells us he wants to return it ... by recreating the magic for the team at their victory parade tomorrow in Downtown Oakland.

He's 52-years-old ... but Michael Jordan still strikes fear into the hearts of the NBA's young guns -- including Andre Drummond who says he thinks MJ could still ball him up in 1-on-1.

The Detroit Pistons star was at Gold's Gym in L.A. when we asked about a recent interview in which MJ said he could still beat any of the players on the Charlotte Hornets roster ... but doesn't want to "demolish their confidence."

So, we asked Andre -- who's 21-years-old and one of the best young stars in the league -- if HE thinks he could take the old man ... and he didn't exactly sound like the most confident guy.

Clinton Portis says he didn't blow his entire NFL fortune -- even though he reportedly owes more than $1 million to creditors -- claiming his money issues stem from a bad business deal but he's still "doing fine."

The long story short ... Portis says he's still dealing with the financial fallout from a bad investment deal in 2008 ... where he sank a ton of cash into a casino that ultimately went bankrupt.

Portis -- along with several other former NFL players -- later sued a financial adviser who allegedly duped them into investing in the first place.

"This been ongoing since 2011, 2012 ... we just gotta go thru the court process," Portis tells us. "There's nothing else I can do. My lawyers are currently dealing with this."

Portis continues ... "At the time I was the biggest name and had the deepest pockets. Now, they're trying to hold me solely responsible for what was a bad business deal involving a lot of different people."

Now, Portis reportedly owes more than $1 million to various creditors -- including $450k in taxes, $287k to the MGM Grand in Vegas and has other issues with real estate and car loans.

"My lawyers are on top of it," Portis says ... "I'm still eating. Look at my Instagram. I'm not starving. I'm gaining weight."