David & Romeo Beanie Like Beckham

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As if he couldn't get any more adorable, soccer stud David Beckham enjoyed some quality time with his precious 9-year-old son Romeo by wearing similar navy beanies at the Lakers game in L.A. last night.

Like cute father, like cute son.

Jets Receiver Overjoyed to Give Tebow #15 -- The Number's CURSED!!!

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Tim Tebow's new teammate wasn't being generous when he willingly gave Tebow his #15 jersey -- Tebow's old number on the Broncos -- because it's CURSED ... at least according to its former owner.

In case you didn't know -- #15 on the Jets was previously worn by wide receiver Scotty McKnight, who was re-signed by the Jets just two days ago.

But Scotty doesn't have fond memories of wearing the jersey -- getting minimal playing time during last year's preseason, and eventually getting bumped to the Jets practice squad where he tore his ACL.

Now, sources close to Scotty tell us, the WR is pumped to start fresh with a new number -- and sees Tebow taking the jersey as a blessing ... relieving him of his bad luck

Good news for Hayden Panettiere too -- because she's dating the guy.

Charlie Sheen I WOULDA Bought the Dodgers ... If I Had the Money

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Charlie Sheen tells TMZ, he's rich ... but he ain't Dodgers-buying rich -- and that's the ONLY reason he didn't throw down to acquire the struggling L.A. franchise.

Charlie was out in NYC yesterday -- telling us, it's "pretty cool" Magic Johnson and his investment team have agreed to purchase the Dodgers for $2 billion.

But when we ask why Charlie -- a notorious baseball fanatic -- wasn't buying the team instead of Magic, he replies, "I didn't have any money at the time."

"Any" is a bit of a stretch.

UFC Champ Junior dos Santos Bonafide Badass ... Superfan of Katy Perry & Adele

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UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos is a stone-cold killer -- who also happens to love Adele and Katy Perry tunes. Intimidated? Wait till ya hear him sing "Someone Like You."

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Kris Humphries Hey Kim ... How Much $$$ Did We Make?

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Kris Humphries has filed legal docs ... asking a judge to reinforce the obvious -- that Kim Kardashian has a duty to disclose how much money the couple raked in during their 72-day marriage. But Kris is also challenging Kim's right to give away money that represents what they made in wedding gifts.

Kris' lawyer wants the court to reinforce that Kim has a duty to deal with him fairly and in good faith ... and that includes giving him a full accounting of the assets and liabilities accumulated during the marriage.

In the docs, Kris' lawyer writes, "A spouse may not make a gift of community personal property, or dispose of community personal property for less than fair and reasonable value, without the written consent of the other spouse."

It appears the lawyer is referring to Kim keeping the wedding gifts but giving double the value to charity.

Wrestler Kurt Angle My Olympic Run's in Jeopardy ... Cause I Tore My Hammy

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Former Team USA wrestling bad ass Kurt Angle has hit a major hurdle in his quest to return to the Olympics ... telling TMZ he sustained a major injury that could put an end to his journey.

Angle -- who won a gold medal for heavyweight freestyle wrestling at the '96 games -- just called in to "TMZ Live" and explained, "I injured my hamstring this morning ... it is a tear."

The 43-year-old says the injury occurred during a training session this morning ... and he has an MRI scheduled for tomorrow.

Angle tells us, "I still plan on going [to the Olympics] ... I've been training for a whole year now ... so it all depends on how it heals ... but if this tear is really bad, there's a chance I may not go."

Olympic Hero Kurt Angle I'm Hunting for the Scammers Who Stole $4k from My Mom

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Former Team USA wrestling gold medalist Kurt Angle is on a mission to avenge his 80-year-old mother ... who sent $4,000 to heartless phone scammers after they convinced her a family member was in danger.

Angle tells TMZ ... his mother recently received a call from someone in the Domincan Republic who claimed her grandson was in a local jail and needed $4,000 STAT ... or the consequences would be severe.

Angle's mom, who lives in Pittsburgh, wired the cash and thought everything would be fine ... until she got another call the next day ... demanding an additional $4,000.

Mama Angle couldn't afford the payment ... so she contacted Kurt ... who had a feeling the whole thing was a scam and reached out to the family member who was supposedly in danger.

Turns out, the family member was FINE and hadn't been to the D.R. in over a year ... so Kurt contacted local authorities to get to the bottom of the situation.

According to the FBI, Kurt's mom is just one of MANY victims being targeted by international scammers who prey on the elderly.

Kurt tells us he has a feeling the people who duped his mom have an accomplice working near her home in Pittsburgh ... because they knew about his family ... and managed to find his mother's unlisted phone number.

"I'm gonna find the son of a bitch who did this to my mom," Angle tells us ... adding, "I don't want this happening to anyone else!"

LeBron, Bosh, Wade We're a JAZZ Band Now!!!

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Forget the Big Three ... LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade are now a 1920s-era JAZZ TRIO -- or at least they played one Tuesday night ... at Bosh's blowout 28th birthday party in Miami.

It all went down at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center -- James, Bosh and Wade took the stage and surprised the entire party with an impromptu jam sesh ... and we're told, they weren't that bad.

Other guests included ... Timbaland, Heat President Pat Riley, and the entire Heat squad. Grammy winner Chrisette Michele also performed.

Ain’t that just the bees knees ...

Dennis Rodman Chased Down in Court Over $225K Booty-Slapping Bill

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Dennis Rodman still hasn't paid the price for his slaphappy hands -- this according to a Vegas waitress, who claims The Worm spanked her on the job back in 2009 ... and now, she's dragging him back to court.

As we previously reported, Sara Robinson sued the Chicago Bulls legend after the alleged sexual assault at the Hard Rock -- and when Rodman failed to respond to the complaint ... Sara won a default judgment in the sum of $225,000.

But Sara claims Rodman still hasn't paid a cent -- so she's once again fighting the same battle, filing new docs in Florida to enforce the judgment in the Sunshine State ... where she suspects Rodman owns property ... hoping to get Rodman to finally pay up.

Sara’s lawyer tells us, “Mr. Rodman has not paid any of the judgment” -- forcing Sara to file papers in EVERY State where Rodman holds residency, including CA and NJ.

Alas, Sara shouldn’t hold her breath ... Rodman also owes his ex-wife $800k and his lawyer says he’s broke.

Rodman's rep tells us, "We have a Vegas lawyer involved now and expect this to be thrown out. It's really a case of someone trying to take advantage of the situation because she was fired."

WWE Legend Kamala Docs May Amputate OTHER Foot, Too

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WWE legend Kamala is at risk of losing another foot due to his diabetes-related medical problems -- this according to his son.

As TMZ previously reported ... Kamala’s left leg was amputated last year due to ongoing complications with diabetes and high blood pressure. Unfortunately the problems aren’t over.

Kamala Jr. went on "The Roman Show" today and revealed, “[My father] is having complications with his other foot now ... Friday we’ll know if they have to take his other foot off.”

In the meantime, the wrestler’s son says Kamala is still checking his Facebook page ... and really appreciates words of encouragement from his fans.

Nike Sues Reebok WE Own Tim Tebow ... NOT YOU

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Tim Tebow's not second-string to Nike -- because the athletic company is now suing Reebok ... over the exclusive rights to use Tebow's name on merchandise.

Nike filed a lawsuit against Reebok this week -- just one day after the Jets officially announced the Tebow trade -- and according to the suit, Reebok's new Jets merch bearing Tebow's name (above) is in violation of a 2010 Nike-Tebow endorsement deal.

According to the deal, Nike's got sole merchandising rights to all things Tebow ... and Nike alone.

A rep for Nike released a statement, claiming, “We have filed a complaint relating to unauthorized use of Tim Tebow's name on New York Jets related apparel. Nike is authorized and licensed to use Tim Tebow's name on products."

It’s unclear what apparel Nike's specifically bitching about -- but Reebok’s 10-year, $250 million apparel deal with the NFL expires this month. Nike is slated to take over in April with a 5-year deal, worth roughly $35 million a year.

As for the 2010 endorsement deal -- Nike made off like a bandit, signing Tebow before his jersey became one of the most sought-after in the league ... for $300,000 a year.

The Rock Childhood EVICTION Drove Me to Become a Beast

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he owes his ENTIRE career to a traumatic experience from his childhood -- a traumatic experience that inspired him to spend every waking hour in the gym.

The confessional was shot for a documentary which chronicled the build up to the Rock's upcoming match against John Cena at Wrestlemania XXVIII this weekend.

During an emotional car ride, Rock opens up about the time he and his family were evicted from their apartment in Hawaii when he was 14 years old.

Rock says he'll never forget the look of despair on his mom's face when she tried to explain why he couldn't sleep in his own bed that night.

As a result, Rock says he resolved to change his life forever ... so he'd never experience anything like that ever again -- and the change began in the weightroom.

Magic Johnson LOVES LA Dodgers Makes $2 BILLION Purchase!!

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Magic Johnson is in as part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers -- and Frank McCourt is out -- after the NBA legend's investment group sealed a TWO BILLION dollar deal to purchase the team ... and the crowd went wild!

Magic and McCourt announced the deal late Tuesday night ... which should unite LA's most storied sports franchise with its most beloved athlete by the end of April.

Magic was the face of the investment group -- Guggenheim Partners -- which closed the $2 billion deal that still has to be approved in federal bankruptcy court. The controlling partner of the team would actually be Mark Walter, CEO of GP.

As part of the deal McCourt would get to buy the land around Dodger Stadium -- mainly the overpriced parking lots -- for around $150 million. Face it Dodger fans ... he's never leaving.

But hey, "In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened" ... we got Magic!

UFC Star Alistair Overeem Ordered to Learn How To Keep His Cool

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UFC badass Alistair Overeem has just been ordered to attend "impulse control" counseling -- after allegedly shoving a woman in the face at a Vegas hotel in January.

He was also ordered to perform 50 hours of community service.

As we previously reported, Overeem was charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly "pushing/shoving" a woman in the face at the Wynn Hotel on January 2 -- just a few nights after beating Brock Lesnar into retirement at UFC 141.

In addition, Alistair was sentenced to 90 days for the assault today -- but the sentence was suspended to give the bruiser a chance to show the court he's not an out-of-control hothead.

If Overeem completes his community service and anger management classes in time ... the battery charge will be dismissed.

Dennis Rodman I Can't Pay My Child Support Bill ... Because I'm BROKE

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2:18 PM PDT -- Rodman's rep tells TMZ ... the "sick" comment was a reference to the NBA legend's ongoing struggle with alcoholism.

The rep notes ... Dennis visited a doctor a few months ago and he's in "great physical shape."

Dennis Rodman can't afford to pay more than $800,000 in back child support ... because he's dead ass broke -- this according to new court documents.

Dennis' estranged wife Michelle Rodman filed new papers this month, claiming The Worm owes $808,935 in unpaid child support for his 9- and 10-year-old children -- and an additional $51,441 in unpaid spousal support.

But Dennis' attorney responded to the filing, insisting there's no way the Chicago Bulls legend can pay those bills -- because "Respondent Dennis Rodman is broke and cannot afford any additional fees."

According to his lawyer, Dennis is also "extremely sick" and just isn't making the same bank he made back in his heyday. The lawyer does not specify the nature of Rodman's illness.

According to Dennis' lawyer, the giant child support figure is based on an order Michelle obtained a while ago behind his back -- requiring Rodman to pay $50,000 a month in child support ... an order Dennis has been fighting since 2010.

Dennis' lawyer insists the monthly amount is "unjustified" because it isn't based on Dennis' actual income ... it's based on ludicrous estimates made by Michelle's attorney.

51-year-old Rodman is due in court today for a contempt hearing -- stemming from the child support bill -- and he could be sentenced to 20 days in jail for failure to make payments.

Allen Iverson I Wanna Pull the Plug On My Divorce

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NBA legend Allen Iverson is trying to slam the brakes on his divorce -- insisting he and his estranged wife have recently bumped uglies ... so her petition is null and void.

Iverson filed a motion to dismiss last week in his pending divorce case, claiming he and his wife Tawanna had temporarily reconciled from November 2011 to February 2012 -- and had "resumed their marital relationship, cohabiting, having sexual relations and holding themselves out as husband and wife."

According to Iverson, that's enough for a judge to throw out Tawanna's divorce petition -- on grounds the marriage isn't "irretrievably broken" ... as she had claimed.

It's unclear if Iverson actually wants to get back together with Tawanna -- the former NBA player's legal move might simply be an attempt to delay paying support.

A judge has yet to rule.