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Luka Doncic and Madelyn Cline can officially be crossed off the rumored couples list ... 'cause TMZ has learned there's absolutely nothing going on between them.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... they're not dating, and to take it a step further, they've never even met each other.

The speculation started after fans noticed the NBA superstar and the "Outer Banks" actress followed each other on Instagram, sparking romance rumors amid Luka’s recent split from Anamaria Goltes.

TMZ Sports has obtained police bodycam footage from the night cops shut down a bar party thrown by New England Patriots players after earning a trip to the Super Bowl ... showing officers being notified the AFC champs were present.

In the video, cops arrive at an establishment called Estella shortly after 2 AM on Jan. 27. When they make their way downstairs ... they find people gathered in the basement -- which featured hookahs, strippers and a floor filled with dollar bills.

As one of the cops watched people make their way up and down the stairs, a woman approached him and said, "I understand you have a job to do, but do you understand who is in the room?"

Don't know how to play Texas Hold 'Em?? Kylie Jenner's here to help ... but fair warning -- ya might learn much from her tutorial for a couple of reasons.

The 28-year-old billionaire scrapped a top for just a bra to give a breakdown of the card game with Vanity Fair ... explaining she's become quite the fan of it after a trip with friends two years ago -- and she's now obsessed.

So why just a bra?? She claims it's her "normal poker outfit" ... which would make sense if she's trying to distract opponents.

Gina Carano may still feel a certain way about getting canned from "The Mandalorian" ... she told us she couldn't think of one actor from the entire Lucas universe who could take a fight.

We caught up with Carano Tuesday outside of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, where she was holding a press conference with Ronda Rousey to promote their May 16 MMA bout.

Seeing as how Gina is an actress and an MMA icon, we asked her if there are any actors associated with 'Star Wars,' or the spinoffs, that she thinks could last in the octagon ... And she couldn't name one!

The family of the Georgia math teacher who died in a prank-gone-wrong is crowdfunding to put his kids through college ... and generous folks have already donated over $483,000 and counting.

Jason Hughes' wife, Krista May, started a GoFundMe with a $75,000 goal to pay for "immediate expenses and a future college fund for his children" ... and money has been pouring in from across the country.

As of this post, the GoFundMe has $483,492 and counting.

Jason's family says ... "Jason's life was a blessing to so many, and his untimely passing will be indescribably difficult for his wife and two young boys for years to come. Please use this opportunity to come alongside them in their time of immediate need and future planning for his children."

T'Vondre Sweat's 2024 DWI arrest is officially a thing of the past ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the case has been tossed due to insufficient evidence.

According to court docs we obtained, prosecutors filed the motion to dismiss in the case against the Tennessee Titans' 2024 second-round draft pick ... saying they cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt the "element of intoxication."

As we previously reported, Sweat was involved in a rollover crash weeks before the 2024 NFL Draft. Police documents said that his orange 2023 Ford Bronco flipped on its side after it collided with a blue 2020 Dodge sports car on a Texas highway in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 7.

The Georgia teen charged with running over his teacher during a prank gone horribly wrong is speaking out for the first time ... saying he plans to lean on his faith as he moves forward.

18-year-old student Jayden Wallace -- who is facing first-degree vehicular homicide after allegedly running over math teacher Jason Hughes said in a statement, "I pledge to live out the remainder of my life in a manner that honors the memory of Coach Hughes by exemplifying Christ. He will never be forgotten."

Wallace’s family also released a statement, obtained by 11Alive, saying Hughes meant the world to their son -- adding "Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family."

Iran says it’s not coming to the World Cup -- and the country’s sports minister is pointing the finger at the United States.

Ahmad Donyamali, Iran’s Minister of Sport and Youth, announced Wednesday that the nation cannot participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed during the initial U.S./Israeli strikes during the opening moments of the war.

“Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” Donyamali said on state television.

While the regime may be mourning, Khamenei was long called repressive and brutal by many Western countries and human rights organizations.

The sports minister doubled down on the stance … saying the war has made it impossible for the team to compete.

Lamar Odom is getting back to work after checking out of rehab -- and getting back to his basketball roots, TMZ has learned. 

Sources close to the former NBA star tell us, Lamar has been traveling recently and sat down with several college basketball programs to discuss potential coaching opportunities. 

The two-time NBA champ has had conversations with athletic departments and basketball staff about joining them to help develop the next generation of players. 

TMZ Sports has obtained the mug shot of Daniel Di Vonne Parsons -- the man accused of killing pro football player Jordan Jones during an altercation outside of a Georgia bar.

Parsons, 25, was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery after Jones was fatally shot outside of Saddle Bar in Acworth, Georgia, on March 7.

We spoke with the bar manager about the incident this week, who told us Jones, one of their security staffers, stepped in to break up a fight between a woman and Parsons, according to their surveillance video, which was handed over to police.

Maxx Crosby is marking a major personal milestone after his blockbuster move to Baltimore fell apart.

The star defensive end recognized another year of sobriety on Wednesday … sharing the accomplishment on social media while the NFL world reacted to the collapsed trade that would’ve sent him from Las Vegas to Baltimore.

“3/11/20. 6 Years Sober,” Crosby posted to X with two emojis: a bald eagle and a diamond. “God Doesn’t Make Mistakes.”

Crosby has been open about his recovery journey after checking into rehab for alcoholism in 2020 … and the anniversary has become a meaningful milestone for the five-time Pro Bowler. He and loved ones -- plus popular musician Shaboozey -- held a huge bash to recognize the feat on Saturday.

Bam Adebayo, fresh off one of the most impressive scoring performances in NBA history, had one very important order of business post-game ... praise his WNBA superstar GF A'ja Wilson, calling her his inspiration!

The Miami Heat big man put on a show at the Kaseya Center, posting the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe Bryant, who famously scored 81 in 2006.

After the Heat's 150-129 win over the Wizards, Adebayo shared a special moment with his girlfriend, Wilson ... and even brought her along to his post-game presser, where he had some heartwarming words about his lady.

Donna Kelce is speaking out on the story that altered the course of human history ... revealing why she is installing new windows at her modest Florida home -- saying it all had to do with the cold weather that hit Florida this winter!!

Jason and Travis were able to snag the highly coveted exclusive interview on the newest episode of their "New Heights" podcast ... where they chopped it up with America's favorite home renovator.

The Kelces got to the bottom of it ... throwing out all the hard-hitting questions -- like why she's giving her humble abode a facelift.

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is walking back a costly comment after mistakenly saying the Americans had already clinched a spot in the next round -- hours before a stunning 8-6 loss to Italy put the squad’s World Baseball Classic hopes in serious jeopardy.

DeRosa made the remark during an appearance Tuesday morning on MLB Network's "Hot Stove," where he suggested the U.S. had already punched its ticket to the quarterfinals. He even hinted the game against Italy would be used to give some regulars a breather.

But the math wasn’t right.

Some folks are unimpressed with Bam Adebayo's 83-point game ... including Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, who told reporters he had no idea how the Miami Heat player could score at will like that -- until he looked at the box score.

The 48-year-old former pro met with the media after his team secured a 113-99 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday ... and was asked what he thought about the big man's historic night at home against the Washington Wizards.

"First thing you think is 'how?' -- not because of him, but because of the way he plays," Udoka said. "And I saw he only made six threes but 40 free throws or something like that? Tells the story right there ... and the Washington Wizards."

Ronda Rousey made a career as the "Baddest Woman on the Planet" ... but what if we told you she's even more bad now?? Well, that's what Rowdy tells TMZ Sports -- saying she's never been more skilled!!

We caught up with the former UFC champion at her press conference for her Gina Carano fight on Tuesday ... and asked how close she is to her dominant run in MMA.

"I'm better than I've ever been," Rousey said. "I'm definitely better than I've ever been."