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Cameron Brink has seen all the memes about the L.A. Sparks holding tryouts for male practice players ... and she's praying to the basketball gods that whoever makes the final cut isn't a creepy horndog.

The WNBA team sparked uncomfortable reactions after announcing its plans to welcome dudes into its training facility to compete against its athletes during workouts ... with a bunch of guys joking about how they would handle one-on-one time with Brink, Rickea Jackson and Kelsey Plum on the court.

The former No. 2 overall pick explained the team previously brought in folks from USC for the job ... but now she has serious concerns about who will be walking in those doors.

The West Virginia men's basketball team was left out of the NCAA Tournament field, and the Mountaineers squad is "heartbroken" over the perceived snub, saying they're flat-out better than some teams who made the cut!

WVU, after finishing the season 19-13 (with a 10-10 record in the Big 12), hoped -- maybe even expected -- to hear their names called during the Selection Show on Sunday, but it didn't happen, and they're crushed.

"Heartbroken for @WVUhoops," AD Wren Baker said after the show. "I can’t comprehend this team being left out."

2:59 PM PT -- Mitch Voit is expressing regret over his viral celebration ... saying his actions do not reflect how he was raised, his character or the school.

"I made an immature decision in the heat of the moment," Voit said in a statement.

"I take full responsibility for what I did, and I am truly sorry to all those who I have negatively impacted by doing this."

Mitch Voit gave a whole 'nother meaning to "line" drive during Sunday's USC vs. Michigan baseball game ... after he hit a big RBI triple, he appeared to pretend to snort cocaine!!

The wild scene all unfolded during the second inning of the Wolverines' tilt with the Trojans in Ann Arbor, after Voit roped a pitch to center field.

He rounded second and slid head-first into third ... and when he realized his bat just plated three runs for his Michigan squad, he put his nose to the nearby chalk line and took a big sniff.

Undefeated MMA fighter Dustin Lampros has made a name for himself in the cage, but he's also fighting to get child predators off the streets -- and he's telling TMZ Sports the wildest interactions he's had while trying to make that happen.

We caught up with 9-0 Lampros ahead of his Shamrock FC title fight on March 22 ... and he opened up on how he started his meaningful side gig with a friend two years ago to make a difference in his hometown.

"When he exposed it to me and brought me into that world, I instantly felt motivated to do something," he said. "I looked at him right away and said, 'Let's do it, let's help down here in the community.'"

Bill Belichick's always about supporting his team ... and, it seems he's taking that quite literally in his relationship -- holding up his girlfriend Jordon Hudson in an impressive acrobatic maneuver on the beach.

Hudson shared several photos from an idyllic beach location with the Super Bowl-winning coach ... and, ya gotta see them for yourself -- Bill's got her high up in the air on his feet.

The former cheerleader hits a series of different poses ... showing a ton of trust in her partner by throwing out her hands in a Superman-like pose in one while she uses his hands for support and contorts her body into a 90-degree angle in another.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Jilly Anais, over the weekend ... and she said YES!!

The couple of nearly six years shared snaps from the special moment on Instagram ... and they couldn't be happier as they showed off Anais' new accessory -- a massive diamond ring.

Watson got down on one knee at the beach ... and the rock came with a bunch of red roses, too -- which Anais proudly displayed for her followers.

Kristin Cavallari is super close to selling her Nashville area home ... 'cause TMZ has learned she's secured a buyer.

Real estate sources tell us ... the "Lets Be Honest" podcast host's $8.9 million home in Franklin, TN is currently under contract as of Friday.

We broke the story ... Kristin listed the 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom farmhouse in June of last year. She scooped up the property for over $3 million following her 2020 split from her ex-husband Jay Cutler.

Travis Barker laced up his sneakers and hit the pavement over the weekend for a 5k and he clocked a really impressive time.

The Blink-182 drummer took part in the Big 5 Sporting Goods Los Angeles 5K on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. He crossed the finish line in 22 minutes and 31 seconds, averaging an impressive 7:15 per mile and securing 95th place out of more than 8,000 runners!

Trav has been embracing distance running as part of his fitness journey, especially since launching his Travis Barker's "Run Travis Run" last year.

P2istheName -- a popular YouTuber -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

The online star -- whose real name is Philip Enewally -- was found dead on Friday in a mailroom, according the Los Angeles County Coroner. Details are quite sparse at the moment -- but we know the coroner's investigation is ongoing.

TMZ spoke with a family member on Saturday ... and she confirmed he died Friday night and asked that everyone please respect the family's privacy as they grieve. She directed fans to his channel to mourn.

With the John Rocker fight off the table, TMZ Sports has learned Patrick Mahomes Sr. is now trying to make a quick buck elsewhere in April.

According to legal documents we've obtained, the father of NFL star Patrick Mahomes II has asked a Smith County, Texas court for permission to travel to Minnesota from April 12 to April 13 so he can sign some autographs at a sports card convention in St. Paul.

The elder Mahomes, of course, needs a judge to put their John Hancock on the request as part of the stipulations of the plea agreement he signed in his DWI case last year.

Hidden behind this squiggly wiggly photo is a lovely lady who resides in Houston, Texas. She's no stranger to gold and her daring moves are bright n' bold! Given the clues, put your celeb knowledge to the test and guess the unknown celeb!

She just celebrated her 28th birthday ... and her hot hubby is definitely a ballin' bae! From the mat to jet-setting, this gal is all about balance! She's got quite the collection of neckwear, and she loves her frenchies!

Still not sure who this shining star is? She's the 🐐!

Wayne Gretzky is suing his former business partner ... alleging the woman filed a meritless lawsuit against him in 2022 just to score a quick payday off him.

The NHL legend filed the suit in Los Angeles County this week -- some three years after Veera Mahajan sued him for his alleged role in the demise of a weight loss gum business called "OMG."

In her '22 lawsuit, Mahajan said she invested in the co. after Gretzky had claimed he lost 35 pounds in a few weeks from chewing on the product. She claimed Wayne later admitted that he lied about the weight loss -- and it tanked the biz. She sued for fraud and was seeking unspecified damages.

Chris Eubank Jr. and Connor Benn's fight is still a few weeks away ... but, their feud is far from over -- 'cause the two boxers couldn't even get through an interview without nearly beating each other up.

The two boxers stopped by "Piers Morgan Uncensored" to talk about their upcoming fight ... and to discuss the viral moment a few weeks ago when Eubank slapped Benn with an egg.

ICYMI ... the two men faced-off at a promotional event in Manchester at the end of last month -- when Chris whipped out an egg and smashed it against the side of Connor's face.

Bill Belichick's girlfriend isn't taking any crap about her relationship with the famed coach ... calling out an online critic who tried to clown her about their romance.

Jordon Hudson posted a back and forth from her Instagram DMs to social media ... showing the hate a woman -- who goes by Abby Riley on the site -- threw at her about her romance with the 72-year-old coach.

In it, Abby asks her if she realizes her relationship is insane ... and, JH claps back by asking her if she realizes back that messaging a stranger "with the intent of harassing them with regard to their own personal relationships is insane, right?"

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have finally been spotted together after more than a month since the Super Bowl ... and the high-profile couple were being unusually sneaky.

The two stepped out for a date night in NYC on Friday ... apparently trying to avoid the public eye by slipping in the back of Del Frisco's Grille in Brookfield Place.

They spent several hours at the fancy steakhouse ... getting in around 7:30 PM and leaving around 11 PM.

Chad Johnson says Ja'Marr Chase's wallet is about to be a whole lot fatter ... telling TMZ Sports he's sure Cincinnati is going to give the wideout a new contract worth "north of" $40 million PER YEAR!!

Chase, of course, has been looking for a redone deal from the Bengals for a while ... but now that he's officially entering his final season before free agency, Johnson tells us a fat payday is near.

Ochocinco says if the Bengals had gotten it done before this past season, they could have paid him roughly $30-$35 million a season. But now, after he led the league in yards, catches and receiving touchdowns -- he's anticipating it'll be much more.