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The high school track runner who allegedly whacked her competitor in the head with a baton is now facing criminal charges despite her claims the incident was all just an accident.

The Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney Office tells TMZ ... prosecutors are charging Alaila Everett with one count of assault and battery for allegedly beating Kaelen Tucker with the baton as they competed in last week's 4x200m relay race at the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championship in Virginia.

Video shows Tucker, a Brookville High School junior, running past Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School, as they rounded the track during the second leg of the competition.

Tons of special pieces of O.J. Simpson's memorabilia have just hit the auction block ... and all the items have a ton of history behind them.

The auction of the late controversial star's personal belongings went live late Wednesday. Among the auction items are a personally signed and framed photo of O.J. and former President Bill Clinton which is up for auction starting at $100.

There's also a Heisman USC poster signed by Simpson going for $100. For a whopping $2,500 you can own Robert Kardashian's signed and inscribed living Bible which was given to O.J. as a token of friendship and support.

Heartbreaking loss for the NBA ... former center Oliver Miller -- famously known as "The Big O" -- has passed away at the age of 54.

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson broke the news on Wednesday ... expressing his sadness as he announced Miller's passing.

"We have lost another @NBA Fraternity member!" Johnson said. "Going to miss you Big O. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. RIP."

Cooper Kupp's time with the Rams ended with his release on Wednesday ... but before he finds a new squad, the receiver took time to thank L.A. for the past eight years.

Kupp posted the heartfelt letter to his social media not long after the news was made official ... saying his time with the organization was filled with "incredible memories -- despite the struggle of getting fans to buy in early on."

"But we knew at the end of the day, it’s about providing moments," Kupp wrote. "Shared experiences. The things that parents and their children will talk about and remember forever.

Wrestling stars CJ Perry and Miro were sweating long after their workout over the weekend ... 'cause their G-Wagon went missing at some point in their fitness session -- and now cops are involved in trying to track it down.

Sources tell TMZ Sports the recently reunited couple hit up a gym in Studio City, California on Saturday ... and dropped off their Mercedes at the valet before working out for two hours.

Once they were done pumping iron, parking attendants told the two they couldn't find their whip ... and security scoured surveillance footage to get some answers.

The WNBA could be adding a bit of mom's spaghetti flavor to it in the near future ... TMZ Sports has learned Eminem is currently in talks to join a bid for an expansion team.

A spokesperson for the legendary rapper tells us ... Marshall has had some preliminary discussions about securing a spot in an ownership group that's trying to bring the W back to Detroit.

So far, we're told he hasn't officially signed on just yet ... although, he does apparently have some big interest.

Kim Zolciak is ready for a relationship reboot … 'cause even though she’s still knee-deep in a messy divorce with Kroy Biermann, she’s telling us she’s already moved on.

Yup, we caught up with Kim at LAX Tuesday … and while she’s not exactly playing the field hard, she is dating one guy in particular -- and she’s loving life right now!

We tried playing detective, throwing out some key questions -- like whether he’s in entertainment or, like Kroy, a former athlete -- but Kim was keeping the secret safe.

Conor McGregor can be quite the polarizing figure, but he's good in Donald Trump's eyes ... 'cause POTUS just called Notorious one of his favorite Irishmen!!

No. 47 gushed over the UFC superstar with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the White House on Wednesday ... and while they talked some politics, Trump was also asked to name his favorite famous figure to come from the Emerald Isle.

"I do happen to like your fighter," he said. "He's got the best tattoos I've ever seen."

Charges have been filed against seven individuals -- including minors -- involved in an ugly brawl that forced a Pennsylvania high school basketball playoff game to end early, police confirmed to TMZ Sports.

The charges were announced on Wednesday ... just days after fans and players got into a violent fight with 3:12 left in the Uniontown vs. Meadville matchup in the 2025 PIAA 5A Basketball tournament.

"Meadville City Police Officers in attendance called for assistance and upon the arrival of additional units, the situation was quickly brought under control with no serious injuries reported," an MCPD spokesperson said.

Kristin Cavallari just took a trip down memory lane -- AKA, revisiting relationships with her exes, and which one she’d get back with ... only hypothetically, of course!

The former "Laguna Beach" star opened up the floor for questions during a live taping of the “Let’s Be Honest" Podcast Tour which is being filmed as a new reality show for E!

TMZ obtained a clip from the Boston show, one fan asked her which ex she’d spend the rest of her life with, if she were forced to choose.

Kristin wasn’t exactly thrilled with the question, joking she’d "honestly, rather f***ing die," but she was determined to give an answer -- eventually picking her most recent ex, Mark Estes.

Mark Gastineau is suing ESPN ... claiming the network did irreparable harm to his reputation when it posted an edited video of his 2023 altercation with Brett Favre.

The now-viral incident took place in November '23 at a sports show in Chicago ... when Gastineau confronted the ex-Packers star about a 2002 sack he gave up to Michael Strahan that allowed Strahan to break the New York Jets legend's single-season record.

Gastineau appeared furious with the ex-Packers signal-caller in the footage ESPN obtained ... and he could be heard in the clip telling Favre over and over again his actions during the '02 game "hurt me."

There will be no renditions of Renegade, Savage or Corvette Corvette in the West Virginia football team's locker room this year ... Rich Rodriguez just revealed he's banned his players from TikTok dancing.

The Mountaineers head coach told reporters this week he believes when his players record themselves shaking their tailfeathers on the popular social media app ... it gives the portrayal of softness -- a huge no-no in his book.

"It's like, look," he said, "we try to have a hard edge or whatever, and you're in there in your tights dancing on TikTok ain't quite the image of our program that I want."

8:36 AM PT -- Maui Police Chief John Pelletier tells TMZ ... "I have no connections whatsoever to any individuals named in the lawsuit. The allegations suggesting his involvement are entirely unfounded. I am confident that the evidence will demonstrate these claims to be false and will expose those who are deliberately trying to manipulate the legal system to spread misleading narratives."

In 2018, while serving as a Captain in Las Vegas, I was honored by the Rape Crisis Center for his exceptional leadership and commitment to community safety, specifically through [my] role as a champion of the Stay S.A.F.E. program dedicated to sexual assault prevention.

These baseless allegations not only are wrong but also show a lack of respect for victims of abuse, whose voices deserve to be heard and supported with compassion and integrity.

Diddy's alleged sexual assaults were aided by Maui's Chief of Police ... this according to an amended lawsuit that also named NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and influencer Druski as co-conspirators.

Jordan Poole must've been having Draymond Green flashbacks Tuesday night ... 'cause the Wizards guard QUICKLY retreated after pushing a much bigger Pistons player during an on-court scuffle!

The incident went down at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit ... when the teams began pushing and shoving about midway through the first quarter. Poole decided he was going to get involved in the scrap ... walking up to Jalen Duren and pushing him in the chest.

Duren, who is 6'10" tall, quickly shot Poole a stare as he began walking towards 6'4" Poole, who started to retreat, clearly wanting no smoke.

Stephen A. Smith isn't done talking about his feud with LeBron James just yet ... he continued on Tuesday to share his side of last week's confrontation with the Lakers superstar -- calling the whole ordeal "weak" and "bulls***."

The ESPN commentator chopped it up with Gilbert Arenas on "Gil's Arena" ... where he was asked about the run-in with James during the Lakers' March 6 tilt against the Knicks.

While he wished James didn't handle the situation publicly, he said he knew he wasn't talking to LeBron the player ... but LeBron the father.

Cavs rookie Jaylon Tyson learned the hard way to NEVER forget the doughnuts -- 'cause the young hooper got a car full of popcorn after Cleveland's win over the Brooklyn Nets ... and he should've seen it coming after some solid foreshadowing from Donovan Mitchell.

Spida -- who sat out of Tuesday's contest as he deals with a groin injury -- documented the postgame hijinks on his Instagram ... showing the 22-year-old Cal product walking up to his whip as his teammates playfully scolded him for not providing pastries for them to enjoy.

Once Tyson opened his door, he knew just how big of a mistake he made ... discovering a bunch of popped kernels throughout his car's interior.