Gerard Pique Soccer Star Hits Half Court NBA Shot
Soccer superstar Gerard Pique proved his hands are just as accurate as his feet ... sinking a half-court NBA shot on his first try during a shootaround with Golden State Warriors star Harrison Barnes.
Shakira's baby daddy -- along with the rest of FC Barcelona -- took a break from training to shoot some hoop with Barnes in San Francisco recently.
And while a bunch of the guys shot like crap -- seriously, some were pretty terrible -- Pique showed that he's a virtual sharpshooter from downtown.
3rd Splash Brother, anyone?
Boxer Victor Ortiz Arrested at Kenny Chesney Concert ... Assault with Deadly Weapon
Ex-boxing champ Victor Ortiz -- who once competed on "Dancing with the Stars" -- was arrested at the Kenny Chesney concert in Pasadena this weekend for assault with a deadly weapon ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Michael Jordan Watch Me Wobble, Baby (Video)
Michael Jordan's got moves!!!!
His Airness put his wobble on display at Barley Mash nightclub in San Diego this weekend in front of a packed house ... and the 52-year-old proved his greatness extends to the dance floor.
Check out the video ... Jordan also hits the bar for a shot -- and continues to dance his face off ... while some guy shamelessly tries to dance over into his space. It's pretty funny.
As we previously reported, Jordan was in full clubbin' mode -- hitting up Parq nightclub earlier in the night with his wife and Dwight Freeney, sippin' on $4,000 tequila.
It's good to be Jordan.
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NFL's Vontaze Burfict Battle Testing Repaired Knee ... After Major Surgery
Bad news for QBs ... Vontaze Burfict's knee is definitely functional again after a major off-season surgery -- and we're told he's been killing himself in the gym to get back to full strength.
After dominating in 2013, the Cincinnati Bengals linebacker missed most of the '14 season after suffering cartilage damage in his left knee ... and underwent microfracture surgery back in January.
But Burfict has been an animal in the gym, determined to regain his Pro Bowl form ... and our NFL sources tell us they've been impressed by how quickly he's bouncing back.
In fact, Burfict has been hitting cone drills and box jumps in the past week and looks pretty good.
Of course, destroying people on the field is a completely different story -- but he's clearly on his way.
Rob Schneider Burglarized $175K Willie Mays Baseball Card Stolen
3:55 PM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the burglars broke in through a sliding glass door in the rear of the home, using some kind of blunt object to break the glass.
Rob Schneider's home was burglarized Friday night and uber-expensive jewelry was taken, but nothing as expensive as an ultra-rare baseball card.
The 'Deuce Bigalow' star was at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and his wife and kid were out to dinner in L.A. when the thieves broke into their Encino home. They made off with his wife's diamond engagement ring, a Cartier watch and other expensive items.
But the biggest ticket item ... a mint condition 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie card ... valued at $175,000.
Rob famously collects old baseball cards, especially from the '50s and '60s. The thieves also made off with a 1953 Willie Mays Topps and a 1971 as well. The Willie Mays cards were separate from Rob's main card collection, which the thieves didn't find.
One source familiar with the investigation tells TMZ ... the Willie Mays card is so rare, it will be difficult or impossible to fence it.
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NFL's Jonathan Martin Retiring From Football At the Age of 25
Add another name to the trend of young players who've retired from the NFL at an early age ... Panthers OL Jonathan Martin has chosen to hang up his cleats at the age of 25.
Martin was expected to miss the entire 2015 season with a back injury, but NFL reporter Ian Rappaport says he's chosen retirement rather than a lengthy rehab.
He played for three teams in his NFL career, but was most notable for being at the center of a bullying scandal while a member of the Miami Dolphins.
We reached out to Martin for comment ... so far, no word back.
Taylor Swift Does Solid For Houston Astros ... Or Just Jinxed Them
The battle for Minute Maid Park is over ... and the Houston Astros have won -- with Taylor Swift agreeing to reschedule a concert date that would have conflicted with an Astros playoff game.
Michael Jordan Sippin' $4,000 Tequila ... In Nightclub Turn Up
Michael Jordan hit the club in San Diego this weekend ... dancing his face off and sipping VERY expensive tequila ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.
MJ and his wife -- along with NFL star Dwight Freeney -- rolled up to Parq Restaurant & Nightclub on Saturday night where he got his own private VIP area ... with security watching his back the whole time.
We're told Jordan was drinking a bottle of Clase Azul Ultra tequila ... which runs roughly $4,000-a-pop inside the club ... because he's frickin' Michael Jordan and money is absolutely no object.
At one point, he grabbed a flashlight and started messing with one of his friends while dancing to Big Sean's "Blessings."
#GOAT
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NHL's T.J. Oshie Marries Smokin' Hot Blonde (Pics)
Washington Capitols star T.J. Oshie -- the hero for the U.S. Olympic hockey team -- is officially a married man ... after tying the knot to his ridiculously attractive baby mama.
Oshie and his longtime GF, Lauren Cosgrove, got hitched in a ceremony in Minnesota this weekend ... surrounded by friends, family members and their 16-month-old daughter, Lyla.
A few of T.J.'s former St. Louis Blues teammates were there too ... including David Backes.
Check out the pics ... T.J. did good.
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Terrell Owens Furious Over Junior Seau
Terrell Owens is pissed that Junior Seau's family won't be able to speak live at the NFL legend's Hall of Fame induction ceremony ... saying the whole thing is "terrible."
Seau is set to be posthumously enshrined in Canton in August -- and while the family will be able to make a video message to be played during the ceremony, they're pissed ... claiming they should be able to give a live speech.
And when we saw Owens over the weekend -- T.O. told TMZ Sports, he very strongly agrees with Seau's family.
"It's a time to recognize this guy and his accomplishments. If it wasn't for his family, there wouldn't be no Junior Seau. I think it's terrible if you ask me."
The Hall of Fame says they're just abiding by the H.O.F. policy. Maybe it's time to change the stupid policy.
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Tour de France Cops Vs. Car Shooting ... 2 Arrested
Madness at the Tour de France ... where cops opened fire on a car that was speeding toward them at the finish line -- and now, officials say they have arrested the driver.
It all went down Sunday morning ... where cops say they fired several shots at the vehicle when the driver disobeyed orders to stop and was barreling at them. As the bullets flew, the car turned away and sped off.
But now, officials say they have arrested the driver ... a 17-year-old boy. Another person also surrendered in connection to the incident.
Cops say they also have the vehicle -- which was littered with bullet holes from the shooting.
Story developing ...
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Redfoo Training to Be Tennis Pro ... Everyday, I'm Hustlin'
He may look like he's goofin' around, but Redfoo from LMFAO says he's deadly serious about a career as a PRO TENNIS PLAYER ... and he's been training his ass off to make it happen.
Here's the deal ... Redfoo has been a hardcore tennis fanatic for years -- and even dated former #1 women's player Victoria Azarenka for a few years.
And over the past few years, Redfoo says he's been studying the top players and putting in work -- and is 100% determined to be taken seriously as a pro player.
Check out the clip -- you can tell Redfoo means business.
The only problem is he's 39 -- old for an "up and coming" pro athlete ... especially since he failed to make the cut in a U.S. Open qualifier back in 2013.
But hey, anything's possible ... right?
Lamar Odom Moving On From Khloe ... At Vegas Strip Club
Nothing helps you get over a D-vorce like a G-string ... just ask Lamar Odom ... who hit up a famous Vegas strip club this weekend ... just days after he and Khloe finally decided to end their marriage.
Chris Johnson Allegedly Smashed Rolls-Royce ...NFL Star Calls B.S.
Chris Johnson is accused of trashing a rental car -- a $300,000 rental car -- but the running back says he's caught a shameless attempted cash grab ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Johnson rented a Rolls-Royce Ghost in January 2014 ... from Just 4 Luxury in Miami. J4L claims CJ paid cash upfront for 2 days, but kept the car for almost 5. They also say he ran up the miles and smashed the grill ... which had to be replaced.
The rental company's honchos tell us they plan to sue if Johnson doesn't pony up cash to cover the following:
-Rental, 3 additional days at $1,100 per day = $3,300
-Mileage charge, 500 miles at $1.50 per mile = $750
-Replacement grill = $11,000
-Grill Installation = $1,500
That would bring Johnson's tab to $16,550 -- but a rep for the NFL star says CJ denies any wrongdoing, and has paid everything he owes. The rep adds ... the car wasn't damaged, and the allegations "are not substantiated."
Whoever's responsible ... check out the dinged up grill. THAT's $11,000?!! Your Honda Accord has its advantages.
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Rowdy Roddy Piper Don't Judge Hulk He Was Going Through a Rough Patch
Rowdy Roddy Piper has a new excuse for Hulk Hogan's racist rant -- telling us his old wrestling pal was dealing with a major tragedy when he dropped the n-word ... over and over ... on his sex tape.
LeBron's Exposed Penis Triggered FCC Complaints 'It Ruined My Tinder Date'
Remember when LeBron James accidentally flashed his dong on live TV during the NBA Finals? Well, it ruined one viewer's Laser Tag date ... this according to the FCC.