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Jean-Claude Van Damme is reportedly facing charges of having sex with trafficked women in Romania ... allegedly accepting sex with several women as a "gift."

According to CNN affiliate, Antena 3, the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has filed a criminal complaint against Van Damme claiming he knowingly had sex with several women who were being trafficked.

Per the report, the actor allegedly met with several people also under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with 5 Romanian models as a "gift."

A 17-year-old has been charged with one count of murder ... after he allegedly stabbed another 17-year-old during an altercation at a high school track meet in Texas on Wednesday.

Frisco Police said the incident took place at around 10 AM at the Frisco Independent School District's Kuykendall Stadium ... where several students were competing in the University Interscholastic League's (UIL) District 11-5A championship.

According to cops, Frisco Centennial High School's Karmelo Anthony killed Frisco Memorial High School's Austin Metcalf following a dispute at the event.

Larsa Pippen has a new baller in her life -- TMZ Sports has learned Scottie Pippen and Marcus Jordan's ex is dating 31-year-old former pro basketball player Jeff Coby.

We're told the couple has been exclusive since the start of 2025 ... and while they haven't gone public with their relationship, their inner circles are well aware of the budding romance.

In fact, the two have been making their way around town together ... after initially meeting at the 10-year anniversary bash for David Alexander's DBC Fitness gym at ZZs Club Miami back in January.

12:21 PM PT -- The Hawks gave an update on the fan to TMZ Sports on Wednesday ... saying, "We have reached out to the season ticket member injured last night while participating in an on-court game during a timeout."

"He is in good spirits and expects a full recovery."

An ATL fan appeared to suffer an ACL injury on Tuesday night ... going down with what seemed like a bad knee ailment during a challenge at the Hawks game.

The painful scene took place amid an intermission at the Hawks vs. Trail Blazers tilt at State Farm Arena ... when an Atlanta-backer was picked to participate in a basketball version of Tic-Tac-Toe.

The guy -- wearing a Hawks sweatshirt -- was supposed to hit a few layups before his opponent ... and score a Tic-Tac-Toe win in the process.

The NBA is, once again, looking into an incident involving Ja Morant and a possible connection to firearms.

League insider Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Association officials have launched an investigation into the Grizzlies superstar ... after he was seen making finger-gun gestures in Memphis' tilt with Golden State on Tuesday night.

Ja appeared to form his hands into mini guns ... and then aim them at Buddy Hield, who had been talking some smack to the Grizzlies guard just moments prior. The two guys both ended up getting technicals for their roles in the tiff.

Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam aren't rushing to the altar -- the newly engaged couple just revealed they don't plan to get married until after the 2026 Winter Olympics ... as the speed skater's career on the ice remains the priority for now.

The lovebirds opened up on their marriage timeline in a sit-down with the entire Paul family on Logan's "Impaulsive" podcast this week ... when Jutta shared the deets in Dutch -- before Jake offered a translation.

"She basically just said that she wants to, like, plan the wedding after the Olympic Games so that she can focus on training and then that we'll do it, like, later probably in 2027," Jake said.

A scary scene unfolded on the tennis court in Colombia Tuesday night ... with British player Fran Jones collapsing just before a serve attempt -- resulting in her being taken away in a wheelchair.

The moment happened during the Copa Colsanitas event in Bogota. Down 5-3 in the third set, the 24-year-old -- who was born with a rare genetic condition -- was in the middle of her serving motion when she fell to the ground.

Officials and medical personnel ran over to check on her ... as well as her opponent, Julia Riera, who also came over to assist ... helping lift her into the wheelchair.

The criminal charges Leighton Vander Esch's father, Darwin, had been facing related to an alleged domestic violence incident have been dropped, TMZ Sports has learned.

Idaho County court records we obtained show everything was dismissed on March 27 ... after prosecutors said the alleged victim -- Leighton Vander Esch's mom, Sandy -- told them she no longer wanted to pursue the case.

"She stated that she is not in fear of the defendant," officials wrote in a motion to dismiss the matter, "and for the sake of family unity she informed your movant she wanted the charges dismissed."

Finally!!!

Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore have reportedly struck a deal to officially acquire 100% ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx after more than a year of bitter negotiations with current majority owner Glen Taylor.

This deal was finalized on Wednesday, according to reports, after the MLB legend and former Walmart CEO put up $1.5 billion for the T'Wolves and Lynx in 2021.

In 2024, however, the deal fell apart after Taylor -- who owned the Minnesota franchise for 34 years -- claimed they missed a negotiated deadline.

Paige Spiranac wants the haters to butt out of her content ... clapping back at a troll who took issue with her featuring a certain ass-et in a video.

The sports influencer and S.I. Swimsuit model posted a clip of her setting up a new golf bag on Tuesday ... and at one point, she briefly had her back turned to the camera, which put her rump on display.

Some dork was so appalled by the not-so-subtle move ... commenting, "Had to start that second shot with your ass on the camera. Real classy Paige."

Vittorio 'Vito' Pirbazari -- bodybuilder and actor from the popular Netflix show, "Dogs of Berlin" -- died suddenly on Monday after collapsing while running on a treadmill at the gym.

He was 44.

Actor and filmmaker Said Ibrahim revealed the sad news in an Instagram video, saying the death of his friend Vito "knocked me down and threw me completely off track."

In the clip, Ibrahim suggests Vito suffered a heart attack while at the gym, although it hasn't been confirmed.

Travis Kelce got introduced to the newest member of the Kelce crew in an adorable way this week ... with Jason and Kylie Kelce bringing their fourth child on a podcast for a special introduction!!

The cute moment was shared on the latest edition of the "New Heights" podcast ... with the audience and the Chiefs star tight end getting a look at the three-day-old Finnley "Finn" Anne Kelce.

Travis learned of his niece's name on the spot ... and let them know he was a big fan.

The Dallas fan who screamed "Fire Nico" in Nico Harrison's face on Monday night says his phone was taken and thrown to the ground shortly after the incident ... and now, he tells TMZ Sports he's planning to file a police report over the whole ordeal.

Chris Taylor said the wild, phone-smashing scene went down at American Airlines Center during the Mavs' tilt with the Nets ... roughly an hour or so after he got in Harrison's grill and stated he should be canned.

Taylor told us team and arena officials approached him and were furious with him over his interaction with Harrison. He says later, a man who he believes was affiliated with them sat down behind him ... and got physical with him when he whipped out his phone to video the scene.

Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie, are officially parents to four girls!

Kylie announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby girl named Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce, on Instagram Tuesday night with a sweet carousel of her newborn, including one precious snap of Jason cradling her in his arms.

Finn was born on March 30, the new mom confirmed.

The "Not Gonna Lie" podcast host and retired Philadelphia Eagles center are also parents to daughters Wyatt, 5, Elliotte, 4, and Bennett, 2.

They announced their pregnancy in November 2024 by sharing a hilarious picture of their daughters wearing matching pink "big sister" sweaters. Each child showed varying levels of excitement about the news, with Wyatt looking stunned with her hands holding her head, Elliotte grinning, and Bennett sobbing.

Their big baby news came just months after Kylie shut down insensitive pregnancy rumors ... and revealed she takes the conversation seriously because she previously suffered a miscarriage.

On this week's episode of "Not Gonna Lie," Kylie confirmed labor is "imminent" and that she would be medicated during birth, candidly noting ... "I just want a fat needle in my back. That's it."

3:48 PM PT -- A spokesperson for LeBron James tells TMZ ... “This is demonstrably false and doesn’t even merit a report or response. A basic internet search shows what LeBron was doing all of April 2015. He was playing basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers and never in Miami.”

3:43 PM PT -- Brian Bieber, attorney for Brendan Paul tells TMZ ... “Is this an April Fool’s Day joke? If someone seriously filed this lawsuit, the allegations against Brendan are 100% false and literally impossible to have occurred.

Brendan was still in high school in Ohio at the time, having never even set foot in West Palm Beach in his life.  It’s unfortunate that anyone who pays the filing fee and gets directions to the Courthouse can file a frivolous lawsuit. We will be seeking an immediate dismissal of the case, and appropriate sanctions.”

12:06 PM PT -- Jay-Z’s attorney Alex Spiro tells TMZ ... "Mr Carter wasn't in Florida at that time to witness this incident - he was engaged in easily findable public activities that prove he was not at this event. This is more nonsense that erodes the trust in our "justice" system"

11:45 AM PT -- A rep for Gloria and Emilio Estefan tells TMZ ... "Gloria and Emilio Estefan strongly deny the allegations made.  The property in question was never a home where Gloria and Emilio resided, but it was rather a house they owned for family use. There were no parties thrown at that property between 2012 and 2019. We have all necessary documentation to support these facts and will provide it to the court."

A new Diddy accuser claims he was sexually assaulted, raped and humiliated at a "freak-off" party in Miami ... and he says Jay-Z, Beyoncé, LeBron James and Gloria Estefan saw him in rough shape.

Diddy is being sued for human trafficking by a Florida man named Manzaro Joseph , who claims Diddy humiliated him at an April 2015 birthday party for King Combs by strapping a penis to his face and parading him around.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Manzaro claims he was drugged and transported to Star Island in Miami for the big party in April 2015 ... he says he was first dragged into the back entrance of Emilio and Gloria Estefan's mansion, where a panicked Gloria saw his "drug-induced stupor" and demanded someone call an ambulance.

A piece of Major League Baseball history is up for grabs -- the baseball from the final out of the 2024 World Series ... and it may be a long time before an item like this hits the open market again!!

Harlan Werner -- the CEO of the Memorabilia Network -- gave TMZ Sports an up-close look at the special item before bidding goes live on April 5 ... and he explained why similar balls hardly come around.

"To say that someone's not going to have an opportunity to buy the last out of the World Series, I believe will not happen again in my lifetime," he said. "Either the team is going to keep it, or it's just not going to happen. This is a very, very, very unique situation."