High School Sprinter Strikes Opponent With Baton ... During Relay Race

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A Virginia high school sprinter is looking for an apology after she was whacked in the head with a baton by a fellow competitor during a recent meet, leaving her with a concussion and "possible skull fracture."

It all unfolded last week at Liberty University in Virginia during the 4x200 relay race at the VHSL Class 3 State Indoor Championship.

As Brookville High School junior Kaelen Tucker rounded the corner with senior Alaila Everett of I.C. Norcom High School ... the two seemingly bumped arms before Everett swung her baton at the back of Tucker's head.

Mo Vaughn Admits To HGH Use

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Ex-MLB star Mo Vaughn is fessing up to using human growth hormone during his career ... claiming he was trying to do whatever it took to recover from a knee injury.

57-year-old Vaughn -- who was named in the Mitchell Report in 2007 -- made the admission for the first time in an interview with The Athletic ... saying he "was shooting HGH in my knee" in the latter part of his time in MLB in hopes of staying on the field.

"I was trying to do everything I could," Vaughn said. "I knew I had a bad, degenerative knee."

Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner Take In A Tennis Match ... With Kissing And Tummy Rubs

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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were all kissy-kissy while taking in a professional tennis tournament over the weekend — and Kendall Jenner also made a cameo at the event.

Timothée and Kylie appeared totally in love as they sat all cozy together in the stands watching a match Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California.

Check out the video ... it starts with Kylie cupping Timothée's face and kissing him on the lips. Kendall is seen standing in front of the couple with her back to the camera.

Model Ivana Knoll I Rejected 'Sexy Boy' Appearance ... At Start of DJ Career

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Model Ivana Knoll -- known as the World Cup's hottest fan -- claims she was asked to turn down her hotness at the start of her DJ career ... but she tells TMZ Sports she has no plans to be just one of the guys.

The Croatian beauty -- who boasts nearly three million followers on Instagram -- opened up about her foray into the music industry during a conversation with Lucas Widman ... and revealed one early concern had nothing to do with her abilities on the turntables, but rather her appearance.

Knoll broke down a request from one agent in particular ... who suggested she give off more of a "sexy boy" look.

Gisele Bündchen Getting Much-Needed R&R ... First Time Seen Since Giving Birth!!!

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Gisele Bündchen spent a well-deserved afternoon off with her man Joaquim Valente and her 12-year-old daughter ... the first time she's been spotted since giving birth!

The super model was photographed in a cheetah-print top and a black skirt in Miami Saturday ... donning a pair of sunglasses to keep sun out of her eyes.

Bündchen's hair is tied back ... and, she's clearly in full-relaxation mode -- laying out on the deck of a yacht with her daughter Vivian and getting a tan.

Chiefs' Xavier Worthy No Charges in Domestic Violence Case

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Xavier Worthy is off the hook in his domestic violence case -- no charges will be filed against him … TMZ has confirmed.

The District Attorney in Williamson County, Texas says after further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and a discussion with a third-party witness, Xavier’s case was being declined at this time. Xavier’s attorney also confirmed the DA’s decision to TMZ. Xavier and his lawyers are fully cooperating with law enforcement.

As we reported … Xavier was arrested Friday night on suspension of domestic violence -- specifically, an assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, so seemingly choking. It's still unclear exactly what occurred ... but at the time, the charge was a third-degree felony.

Henry Winkler Travis Kelce's Got Acting Chops!!! ... I Loved Him In 'Grotesquerie'

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Travis Kelce's playing days may be coming to an end soon, but Henry Winkler is making it clear he thinks the NFL star's acting career is just getting started ... telling TMZ Sports he loved the dude in "Grotesquerie."

We caught up with Henry out in Los Angeles this week ... and he had nothing but praise for the way Kelce played a flirty ex-stripper in his son Max Winkler's new horror drama series.

The Fonz said Kelce gave off a "warm and professional" vibe during the show, while calling the footballer's portrayal of Ed Lachlan "great."

Master P Ellen DeGeneres Could Help UNO ... Land Top Hoops Recruits

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Master P is jumpin' into his new gig as head honcho for the University of New Orleans' basketball program ... and the rap legend may have a secret weapon when it comes to landing top talent!

Ellen DeGeneres! Yes, you read that right.

TMZ Sports caught up with P in Los Angeles this week and we asked him whether he was concerned he wouldn't be able to lure hoopers to NOLA.

NFL Combine Star Jaylin Lane With My 1st Rookie Check ... I'm Getting A New Car!!!

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Jaylin Lane's friends and family ain't the only ones who are going to be pumped to see him drafted into the NFL next month ... a local car dealer will be pretty pleased too -- 'cause he tells TMZ Sports he's planning to buy a new ride with his first rookie check.

The Virginia Tech wideout -- who absolutely tore up the league's combine in Indianapolis last week -- said on Friday one of his first orders of business after he gets settled into his new team will be to cop a truck.

Lane told us it won't be anything fancy -- he just simply wants his parents to stop having to pay for his current ride ... a Ford Fusion.

Bill Belichick Happy Anniversary, Jordon ... GF Shares Delicious Dessert Pic

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Bill Belichick's proving he can be a sweet boyfriend ... showering his love Jordon Hudson in delicious desserts -- though he may be a little late on the celebration.

The legendary head coach's girlfriend shared a picture from their anniversary dinner Friday night ... featuring a chocolate cake with "Happy Anniversary" written in white frosting.

The plate's got a candle and a few other goodies on it ... and, Jordon added her own twist by writing in brown script text on the photo "better late than never" with a matching heart after it.

Dana White 'Welcome to the States, Boys' ... Greets Andrew & Tristan Tate at Power Slap

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Dana White's catching some flak online after warmly greeting Andrew and Tristan Tate at a Power Slap event ... welcoming them back to the United States.

The president of the UFC was out Power Slap 12 in Las Vegas Friday night ... and, video of him dapping up the controversial brothers is circulating online.

Watch the clip for yourself ... Dana pulls the brothers in for a quick hug before yelling out "Welcome to the States, boys."

Kim Zolciak Bawls Onstage While Talking Kroy Divorce ... Says She's 'Finally Free'

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Kim Zolciak's relieved she's "finally free" from Kroy Biermann ... breaking down onstage while talking about her divorce -- and, clearly she feels like she's been under immense pressure.

The reality television star appeared at a live taping of the “Let’s Be Honest" Podcast Tour Kristin Cavallari, which is being filmed as a new reality show for E! ... and, they dove into Zolciak's divorce -- the first time KZ's really sat down and discussed it.

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While we don't have video of the two diving deep into it ... sources at the event tell TMZ they chatted for a good 20 minutes about the topic -- and, at one point it got super emotional.

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Kansas City Chiefs Xavier Worthy Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Williamson County, Texas ... and the allegation is very serious.

Xavier was arrested Friday night on suspension of domestic violence -- specifically, an assault against a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation, so apparently choking.

Law enforcement tells us he is still in Williamson County jail -- without bail as he waits to appear before a judge at some point today.

It's not yet clear exactly what occurred ... but the charge is a third degree felony.

Machine Gun Kelly Crushed by Death of Luke Trembath ... Didn't Cry This Hard When My Dad Died!!!

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Machine Gun Kelly is still reeling from the death of his best bud, snowboarding star Luke "The Dingo" Trembath.

MGK poured his heart out Friday night in a lengthy Instagram post, in which he said he wasn't even this rocked when his father died ... but Luke was super special.

"I’ve lost a lot of friends, but I've never lost a brother ... We’ll never get another Dingo on this planet. A true rockstar without ever needing to make a song. The most loyal, loud, charismatic, funny, and annoying human I've ever had the honor of knowing," MGK lamented.

Big Justice I Want To Be An AEW Champion!!!

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Big Boom A.J. is ready to bring the BOOM this Sunday at AEW Revolution in Los Angeles ... but the future might belong to Big Justice, 'cause he tells TMZ Sports he could be a world champion one day!!

The father-son duo rolled through our office before Big Boom AJ joins forces with Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe to take on Johnny TV and MxM Collection ... and the younger half of the Costco guys threw out his goals in wrestling.

"Maybe one day I will be AEW World Champion," he said.

Brooklyn Beckham I Wanna Go Fast!!! ... Here's What My 'Rents Said About It

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David and Victoria Beckham's son has a need for speed ... and he's telling TMZ Sports the solid advice his parents gave him before pursuing his passion!!

We caught up with Brooklyn Beckham to talk about his journey with the "Formula E Evo Sessions" -- which gave 11 personalities a chance to get behind the fastest electric race car around after a ton of intense training -- and he said his family's main concern was that he was safe.

"It's something that me and my dad bonded over, over the years," he said. "Both into cars, both into racing. He was really excited, but just said, 'Be careful.'"