Big Ben Protesters Gather Outside Stadium

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Hardcore Pittsburgh Steelers fan are happy Ben Roethlisberger is back today -- and they voiced their joy towards a group of Ben protesters who positioned themselves outside Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

The various protesters were holding signs that read "Big Ben's a Jagoff," "No Means No," "Don't Let Ben Rape Again" and "Consent Is Not a Game."

But they were upstaged by Ben supporters -- who had signs of their own and shouted down the protesters as they made their way into the stadium.

If Ben throws a few TD passes today, he'll probably win them all over.

Jwoww Head-Bashing Victim: She Was 'Out of Control'

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Jwoww went beyond the call of duty during the taping of her wrestling match last Monday -- in fact, her Snook-alike opponent claims the "Jersey Shore" star's head-slamming stunt went a little overboard.

Cookie, Jwoww's opponent, tells TMZ, “I really think that girl needs to look into some counseling. Her anger issues are obviously out of control."

She adds, "Then again if my face looked like that, I'd be pretty pissed at the world too.”

According to sources close to the lady wrestler, TNA medical personnel gave her a serious head-check after the beating she took ... but thankfully she was fine.

New Docs -- Funny Biz in Federer Tennis Match?

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The man suing IMG Prez Ted Forstmann claims he has new evidence proving Forstmann obtained inside info from Roger Federer before wagering on one of Federer's tennis matches.

Jim Agate -- who owns the printing company suing IMG for gambling-connected tax losses -- filed phone records today with the court which he says prove Forstmann called Agate the night before the 2007 French Open final, and that Agate immediately called a Costa Rican betting service to place the bets.

Agate also filed wager reports allegedly detailing the Federer bets. Ironically, Federer lost the '07 French Open to Rafael Nadal -- also an IMG client -- allegedly costing Forstmann a bundle.

All tolled, Agate claims Forstmann lost $96,000 in the days surrounding the Federer/Nadal match ... and Agate filed a receipt for a $96,000 wire transfer to prove it -- money Agate says Forstmann paid him for the gambling losses.

Forstmann's rep, Michael Sitrick, tells TMZ the allegations that Federer gave inside information to Forstmann is an "absolute lie" made by a "desperate man." Sitrick hasn't seen the documents Agate filed today, but says he wouldn't be surprised if they're phony.

Federer denies giving Forstmann any inside info about the match in question.

Roger Federer -- 'I Have Nothing to Hide'

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Tennis superstar Roger Federer is lashing out at allegations that he gave inside information about his matches so the president of his management company could place bets ... saying the whole thing is "100% not true."

TMZ broke the story ... Agate Printing, Inc. filed a lawsuit against IMG and its owner, Ted Forstmann, claiming Federer gave Forstmann information about a match he played in at the 2007 French Open ... and Forstmann later used the information to make a $40,000 wager on Roger.

But moments ago -- at a press conference during an event in China -- Federer said, "It’s disappointing that someone’s throwing my name around. I would never do such a thing."

Federer continued, "My fans know that, the people who know me ... I have nothing to hide. I’m sorry for those who think there is something to the story. But there’s nothing."

BMX Star T.J. Lavin in Coma After Major Crash

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T.J. Lavin -- a BMX star and host of MTV's "The Challenge" -- is currently in a medically induced coma after losing control of his bike and crashing during a jump at a BMX event last night.

Lavin was competing in a Dew Tour event in Las Vegas -- when he hit a dirt ramp, lost control, and slammed down onto the ground. Friends and crew workers immediately rushed to Lavin's side, but he didn't appear to be moving.

Lavin was rushed to nearby University Medical Center hospital ... where he was placed into a medically induced coma.

We're told Lavin is also experiencing brain swelling and is listed in critical condition.

UPDATE: A rep for MTV tells us,
“Our thoughts are with TJ. He is an important part of MTV’s extended family and we’re all praying for him."

As for Lavin's condition, a rep for the Dew Tour tells us, "he is in the intensive care unit and is currently stabilized."

The Rock -- Steel Chair Smackdown ...The Real Deal

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson told us something we didn't know. Wrestling is not as fake as you think, especially when you're on the receiving end of a steel chair.

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NY Knicks Star -- Mo' Money, Mo' Problems

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Despite signing a $60 million contract a few years ago, NY Knicks big man Eddy Curry has once again been accused of flaking on a 6-figure loan.

Curry is being sued by a company called Mojo Development -- who claims they loaned the 7-footer $200,000 back in 2008 ... but Curry never paid it back.

According to the lawsuit, filed days ago in L.A. County Superior Court, Curry is also on the hook for a $25k "consulting fee" and $136,000 in interest from the loan.

Curry has a storied history of financial problems -- just a few months ago, a NY judge authorized a lender to seize 3 of Eddy's cars because he was behind in loan payments.

Calls to Curry's reps have not been returned.

Warren Sapp Too Aggressive for Miami

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Former NFL havoc-wreaker Warren Sapp was busted by a cop driving a minivan yesterday morning -- after the QB killa got a little too aggressive on the mean streets of Miami.

Warren tells us he was in the far left lane on a Miami freeway when he tried to change into the center lane ... at the same time that a cop decided to change into the same lane.

Warren says he saw the cop and tried to speed up to "safely make the lane change" -- and that's when the cop flipped on his lights and took Warren down.

Sapp was cited for "aggressive driving" and sent along his way ... and of course, the future Hall of Famer went right to his Twitter page and wrote, "Ever Been Pulled Over By a Mini-van? I Just Did."

Tiger's Manager Wants Extortion Investigation

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The guy who owns the company that manages Tiger Woods, Roger Federer and scores of other athletes will go to the LAPD and demand an extortion investigation over a shocking lawsuit alleging a laundry list of misdeeds -- most involving gambling.

TMZ broke the story ... Agate Printing, Inc. filed a lawsuit against IMG and its owner, Ted Forstmann, claiming Forstmann left Agate holding the bag for a fortune in tax liabilities over gambling losses.

Among other things, the suit alleges Forstmann quadrupled a bet on Roger Federer after Federer allegedly gave him inside info about a match. And, the suit claims, Forstmann bet against his own client, Tiger Woods.

We've now obtained an internal memo sent to IMG employees, addressing the lawsuit and proclaiming, "We intend to hand over all of the relevant information to the appropriate criminal authorities and to ask them to prosecute this individual [Agate] to the fullest extent of the law."

Sources close to IMG tell TMZ ... Forstmann's lawyer will present evidence that Agate is trying to extort him.

Chuck Liddell -- Harvey Who?

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UFC legend Chuck Liddell may have gotten hit in the head one too many times -- because last night outside of Boa, dude (who, by the way, has been a guest on our show) couldn't remember the very forgettable Harvey Levin.

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Azteca Reporter to Playboy: Gracias, but No Gracias

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Ines Sainz -- the smoking hot TV Azteca reporter who was allegedly harassed by the NY Jets -- just announced some devastating news ... she has officially turned down Playboy.

Sainz just held a news conference in L.A. to explain how the whole Jets saga was totally exaggerated ... but, honestly, we were too sad about the Playboy thing to take notes.

Lenny Dykstra Gimme My Damn Jet Back!

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Former Philadelphia Phillies star-turned-financial disaster Lenny Dykstra is demanding the immediate return of his private jet ... after it was repossessed by creditors.

Dykstra filed papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in California yesterday stating that 3 creditors -- Constant Aviation, Classic Interiors and Crystal Air Aviation -- violated a court order and took possession of his Gulfstream jet. It's unclear when the plane was actually taken.

Dykstra -- who names himself as his lawyer -- claims a judge had granted him an "automatic stay" ... which means even though he may be in debt, his property was temporarily off-limits.

Now, he declares in the docs that "the airplane must be returned" ... and he wants an $800,000 check to boot.

So far, Dykstra's creditors -- all three -- aren't talking.

UPDATE: The president of Constant Aviation tells TMZ, "It's not [Lenny's] airplane, I don't know if he is confused. Our dealings with him are over and we are moving past the Lenny Dykstra saga, as I think everyone should."

TMZ Live: Oksana, Momsen, and 'The View'

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We took your questions today on everything -- including another lawyer quitting on Oksana Grigorieva, Taylor Momsen's risqué underage magazine cover, and Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg walking off the set of "The View."

Plus: Tiger Woods' manager being sued over alleged shady betting.

Tiger Woods Gets Creamed

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It was another close shave for Tiger Woods ... when he stopped into a barber shop in Orlando on Thursday.

The dude is used to getting out of hairy situations.

Barry Bonds to SF Giants: Beat Philly's Ass!

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Barry Bonds doesn't just want his former MLB team to play well against the Philadelphia Phillies in the upcoming NL Championship Series -- dude hopes the San Francisco Giants "beat their ass!"

Barry was out in Santa Monica, CA yesterday gushing about his former squad ... telling us, "I don't really have fans in SF, I have family ... so if you think I'm going for Philadelphia ... forget it!"

And even though he spent 7 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Barry told us, "I'm a Giant for life!"

Tiger's Manager Sued Over Alleged Shady Betting

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A blockbuster lawsuit was just filed against the company that manages Roger Federer and Tiger Woods, alleging the owner of the company bet millions of dollars on sporting events, used inside information to wager on a Federer match and bet against his own client, Tiger Woods.

IMG -- one of the biggest sports management companies in the world -- is being sued by a printing company, which allegedly served as a gambling go-between and even provided escorts for the owner of IMG, Theodore Forstmann.

According to the suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court and obtained by TMZ, Agate Printing, Inc. claims it made millions of dollars in bets on Forstmann's behalf, and that Forstmann covered some of his losses on IMG accounts.

The suit claims Forstmann actually bet against some of his own clients -- in particular Tiger Woods. In one case Forstmann allegedly bet against Tiger when he was competing against Vijay Singh, a "so-called close personal friend" of Forstmann and client of IMG at the time.

The suit alleges Forstmann loathed Tiger, often referring to him and other African Americans as "schwartzas" -- and allegedly making other derogatory comments about "blacks, Jewish people, and other minorities." The suit alleges Forstmann also criticized Woods' lifestyle decisions.

And the suit goes on, alleging tennis star Roger Federer gave Forstmann inside information about a tennis match in which Federer competed. The suit claims in one case Forstmann raised his bet from $10,000 to $40,000 after receiving the inside info from Federer. We're told the match in question was the 2007 French Open final. Ironically, Federer lost to Rafael Nadal.

The reason Agate filed suit -- because Forstmann allegedly breached an agreement to give his company printing business. Agate also claims Forstmann left his company holding the bag on tax liabilities for the gambling losses.

Forstmann's rep, Michael Sitrick, tells TMZ, "The allegations in James Agate's complaint are beyond false, they are preposterous." Sitrick also says in an April, 2009 letter, Agate admitted concocting lies and spreading false information about Forstmann.

Sitrick says Agate filed a similar lawsuit against Forstmann in 2008 which was dismissed. And Sitrick says, "Unfortunately, people like Agate look at people like Forstmann as the lottery."

No immediate comment from Federer's rep.

To read Sitrick's full response on Forstmann's behalf, click here.