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Marc Anthony says he adamantly denies having anything to do with an alleged human traffic conspiracy -- in which top Cuban baseball prodigies were smuggled into the U.S.

Anthony recently got into the sports management business -- launching Magnus Sports -- which recently teamed up with Praver Shapiro Sports Management.

The issue for Anthony revolves around an agent named Bart Hernandez -- who has worked for Praver -- and was arrested and charged with player smuggling in a case surrounding MLB player Leonys Martin.

In an effort to blunt any insinuation that Anthony had ANY knowledge or played a role, he and Magnus issued a joint statement condemning the alleged illegal activity.

"Magnus Sports and Mr. Marc Anthony were surprised and concerned to learn of the charges filed against independent contractor Bart Hernandez."

"We strongly and in no uncertain terms condemn any and all forms of the behavior contained in the indictment. We trust that the legal process will result in a just verdict."

The only thing bigger than Camille Cosby's coat was the giant grin on her face as she walked into her first deposition in one of her husband's legal battles.

Lawyers for 7 women who've filed a defamation suit against Bill Cosby grilled his wife on Monday in a Springfield, Mass. hotel.

Camille -- who's been married to Bill for 52 years -- tried to get out of the depo, and even filed an emergency motion late Saturday requesting it be delayed, but the judge said no dice.

Nonetheless, she put on a brave face for the occasion, and just as importantly ... smart, comfy footwear.

More details on the Joseph Randle arrest ... now cops say the ex-Dallas Cowboys running back was trying to run people over with his car before he was busted.

TMZ Sports broke the story ... the 24-year-old was popped Sunday morning in Kansas on 3 counts of battery, 1 count of drug possession and 1 count of criminal damage.

Now, law enforcement in Wichita says Randle tried to hit 3 people with his car -- and then tried to chase them into a home ... before forcing his way inside.

Witnesses tell TMZ Sports ... the scene was crazy -- but miraculously, no one suffered any major injuries.

Ronda Rousey's boyfriend Travis Browne says he vowed to support Ronda "in any way I could" after her devastating loss to Holly Holm -- saying he would "go through hell and back for her."

Earlier this week, Ronda admitted that she thought about killing herself after the fight -- and Browne helped her get out of that dark place.

"I was there to support her in any way I could, just like any man would do for his woman,” Browne told Activ8Media.

"It’s pretty simple. There’s no magic in it. We go through those dark times and we need someone to lean on. I hate the fact that she had to go through that dark time, but like she said, it happened for a reason and there’s a great purpose."

"This is our story and this is our life, and I would go through hell and back for her."

Beloved author Harper Lee, who wrote the American classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" has died in her Alabama hometown.

A source close to the situation tells TMZ Lee was found at home and appears to have died from natural causes ... at this point an autopsy has not been scheduled.

Lee's Pulitzer Prize winning novel was published in 1960 and became a classic movie as well, 2 years later ... starring Gregory Peck.

'Mockingbird' was Lee's first and only novel -- up until 2014 when a manuscript was found of her first draft of the book. That was published in 2015 under the title "Go Set a Watchman."

Lee, who suffered a stroke in 2007, lived most of her life in her native Monroeville, AL.

Time has called 'Mockingbird' the greatest novel of all time. The movie version won 3 Oscars. Just last week it was announced Aaron Sorkin will adapt it for a Broadway play.

Harper Lee was 89.

Kesha got a loud show of support on her way into the NYC courtroom for her legal face off with Dr. Luke.

A few dozen fans chanted "Free Kesha" and held up signs as she walked in Friday morning. Some of the signs featured brutal commentary about Kesha's longtime producer, such as ... "Dr. Luke is a piece of s***t."

Kesha is suing Dr. Luke to get out of her contract, and has accused him of sexually and verbally abusing her for years.

He was going more than DOUBLE the speed limit -- but NBA star Jahlil Okafor is getting off cheap in his Philadelphia speeding case.

The 20-year-old was pulled over back in October after cops say he was going 108 mph over the Ben Franklin Bridge ... where the speed limit is 45 mph.

He was initially charged with reckless driving -- but cut a deal in which he was cited for "unsafe conditions" ... and fined $439.

That's roughly $7 for every MPH over the speed limit ... and he's already paid the fine.

A federal judge has rejected Darren Sharper's plea deal -- calling for the ex-NFL star to do between 15-20 years in prison (instead of 9) for raping and drugging several women ... but it may not matter in the end.

Sharper's attorneys had previously hammered out a global plea deal with 4 states -- in which Sharper would plead guilty to multiple counts of rape and serve a grand total of 9 years behind bars.

The federal judge in Louisiana said that such a light sentence violated federal sentencing guidelines and she couldn't sign off.

But that doesn't mean Sharper will end up doing 15 to 20.

The next step for Sharper is either to convince the judge that his cooperation with prosecutors should get him a reduction in his sentence OR to plead guilty to a different basket of crimes which would warrant a lighter sentence.

The UFC has launched an investigation into legendary fighter BJ Penn -- after a former writer on Penn's website claimed BJ sexually assaulted his girlfriend.

The writer is Pedro Alex Carrasco -- who went to Twitter and said BJ recently came to his home "when I wasn't there and forced himself on my girl, pulled her clothes off, then blamed me, said I looked at his GF ass."

Pedro's girlfriend reportedly filed charged is Ohio -- and the UFC has already announced it's looking into the situation.

"UFC is aware of the recent allegations made against BJ Penn."

"Every athlete is deserving of proper review and this situation, as with any serious allegation, will be investigated by an independent party and thoroughly reviewed by the UFC."

"The UFC organization will also cooperate with any law enforcement investigation."

UFC says they've put any plans to book Penn in a fight on hold until they know more about the situation.

Manny Pacquiao is doubling down on his anti-gay stance -- posting a bible verse that condones putting gays to death ... hours after he was fired by Nike.

The Filipino news agency ABS-CBN captured an Instagram Manny put up early Thursday morning quoting Leviticus 20.13:

"If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death, their blood will be on their own heads."

The post has since been deleted.

TMZ Sports spoke with Manny's longtime promoter Bob Arum who says although he finds Manny's views abhorrent, he understands them because they're rooted in religious belief. Manny is a born again Christian.

Earlier this week, Manny said gays are "worse than animals" -- though he later apologized, while noting that he is still very much anti-gay marriage.

Gwyneth Paltrow's alleged stalker has been found NOT GUILTY ... a stunning development given the fact that Gwyneth told the jury the guy scared her to death.

Jurors not only found Dante Soiu not guilty on all charges, there was no recommendation that he be hospitalized for psychiatric treatment.

Paltrow testified that Soiu threatened to use a scalpel "to cut out sin" in her body. She also said she was so afraid, she got an attack dog to protect her and her family.

Cops say Soiu sent Gwyneth lots of porn and 66 letters over the years ... as well as leaving presents at her parents' home, flowers, candy and love notes.

Back in 2000, a judge sent Soiu to a psych hospital because of his obsession with the actress.

Kylie Jenner is a spokesperson for the direct rival of Kanye West ... PUMA.

It's a stunning development ... because remember, just a week ago Kanye tweeted, "1000% there will never be a Kylie PUMA anything."

We're told Kylie will be in the Spring/Summer women's training campaign, which launches in April.

PUMA says Kylie represents, "a fresh and exciting new era for fashion and we couldn't think of a more fitting and influential female to headline this campaign."

Remember, Kanye called out PUMA, telling them, "PUMA, we gone give you your measley million dollars back!!! Never try to divide the family!!!"

Family divided.

Big Ang is fighting stage 4 cancer all on her own, and wants it that way -- she got emotional about ending her marriage during an appearance on 'Dr. Oz.'

The "Mob Wives" star revealed why she was splitting from Neil Murphy, husband of 6 years, and made it clear "it's too late" to repair the relationship.

As TMZ first reported ... Ang has been experiencing severe pain lately as she battles cancer, and her family is trying alternative treatments to manage the pain.

On Tuesday's episode of 'Oz,' she also said doctors have given her a 30 percent chance of survival.

Joseph Randle seems intent on making an NFL comeback -- despite all of his legal issues -- claiming he's just too damn talented for teams to ignore.

The former Dallas Cowboys starting running back has been arrested twice since he was cut by Dallas back in November ... and during his last arrest, predicted that his NFL career was over.

But now Randle appears to be reversing course.

When a fan tweeted to Randle that he hopes his career wasn't over -- the RB replied, "I would hope not with an average like mine. And hands like these with burst like this."

He then added, "I just want to be the man you can count on over and over and over again to do his job."

When people started tweeting about his arrests and pending legal issues (underwear theft, fighting cops and speeding warrant) -- Randle replied, "People love bringing up old stuff."

Randle is only 24 years old and extremely talented ... but he's going to have to prove he's a changed man before any NFL team gives him a second chance in the league.

Manny Pacquiao says he believes people in gay relationships are "worse than animals."

Boxer Antonio Tarver says he was SET UP -- claiming he never used banned substances for his August '15 fight with Steve Cunningham ... and claims he's the victim in a diabolical frame job.

Tarver was suspended 6 months by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board for testing positive for a synthetic testosterone.

Now, in a video statement from Tarver ... the 47-year-old is calling BS on the positive test -- saying he took several other tests that same week and passed with flying colors.

In fact, Tarver says only the test administered by a company hired by the fight promoter tested positive -- and Tarver says he was set up because he's adamant he never took a PED.

Tarver says he's asked to have his dirty sample sent to an independent lab to be tested -- but his requests have been ignored.

"I'm here to tell you today that I did nothing wrong," Tarver said ... "It's a frame job."