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In addition to third-degree rape, the NFL Hall of Famer is facing the following charges: criminal sexual act, sexual abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, and patronizing a prostitute.

As we previously reported, Taylor was arrested back in May after he allegedly performed a sexual act with a 16-year-old prostitute. LT claims he never touched her sexually ... only himself.

Fisher tells TMZ, "I have decided to continue with Kobe, continue with our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles."

He adds, "While this may not be the most lucrative contract I've been offered this off season, it is the most valuable."

As we first reported, Fisher was being courted by LeBron James' new squad -- the Miami Heat -- but ultimately decided to stay in L.A.

As we first reported, James filed papers back in June alleging Woods was the father of her 9-year-old son -- even though DNA tests proved the daddy was someone else.

We've learned attorneys for Woods have now filed legal docs declaring that Woods is not the daddy of James' son and, therefore, the paternity case should be history.

In a harshly-worded statement, Jackson took Gilbert to task for his open letter to Cavaliers fans which slammed LeBron's decision to sign with the Miami Heat. Jackson says, "He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave."

He goes on, "LeBron is not a child, nor is he bound to play on Gilbert’s plantation and be demeaned. He has been a model citizen and has inspired the children of Akron, Cleveland, the State of Ohio and the United States."

Not sure if Cleveland fans would rush to LeBron's defense right now.

Buon Compleanno!

O.K., so those lips actually belong to Sara Carbonero, his girlfriend, but it's still great video.

TMZ obtained photos of Hayward in a Champps Americana Restaurant and Bar on June 12. We're told Hayward was watching USA vs. England next to an unidentified woman.

We wanted to make sure the pic was indeed Tony. So check out the CEO's watch when he appeared on CNN. It's a spitting image of the watch he's wearing in the bar.

As for what Dr. Hayward ate -- yes, he's a PhD -- the receipt shows he paid for shrimp fajitas, fish & chips and 2 cranberry juices.

Derek Fisher is currently meeting with Miami Heat team president Pat Riley and owner Micky Arison to discuss the possibility of signing with the Heat ... TMZ has learned.

We're told Fish is meeting with Riley and Arison at the Mandarian Oriental Hotel in Miami. The meeting began around 12:30 PM ET.

Ronaldo, who is in the States after Portugal was ousted from the World Cup, simply rushed past the girl and into his waiting cab -- and then didn't acknowledge her as she screamed at him from outside the taxi, holding a soccer ball with the flag of Portugal on it.

Well-placed NBA sources tell TMZ ... Fisher -- who has 5 championship rings -- has been contacted by several members of the Heat organization including multiple players.

We're told Fisher -- who is a free agent -- is slated to be in Miami tomorrow to hear a pitch from Miami Heat President Pat Riley.

FYI -- sources close to Wade tell TMZ the dude paid for the sign with his own cash.