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N.Y. Mets star pitcher Jeurys Familia was arrested for domestic violence early Monday morning in New Jersey ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

Familia -- an All-Star pitcher -- was arrested by the Fort Lee police department ... after they responded Monday morning at 2:22 AM to a call for "a dispute."

According to the complaint ... cops observed visible injuries to the alleged victim, including "a scratch to the chest and bruise to the right cheek."

Familia was arrested and charged with simple assault. His bail was set at $1,500.

The Mets released the following statement, saying, "The matter was brought to our attention and we are monitoring the situation."

We reached out to Familia's rep ... but so far, no word back.

FYI -- Familia appeared in an anti-domestic violence PSA earlier this month.

Ronda Rousey's days in the Octagon are coming to an end ... so says the UFC superstar who just announced that UFC 207 is "definitely one of my last fights."

Rousey sat down with Ellen (airs Tuesday) and was asked about her MMA future -- and the 29-year-old made it clear she's thinking about the next phase of her life.

As for her upcoming fight against Amanda Nunes on Dec. 30th, Ronda says she's in killer shape and ready to throw down -- "I finally feel like super ninja good."

Here's something you don't get to hear everyday ... Patriots superstar Tom Brady talkin' sex toys.

In case you missed it, a dildo was thrown on the field during the Pats vs. Bills game Sunday ... and Brady discussed the bizarre scenario during his weekly call-in with Kirk & Callahan on WEEI.

You gotta hear the whole thing ... kinda reminds us of the time Brady ranted about "balls."

Here it is ... the first picture of Nick Young's bouncing baby girl!

(Well, the first pic of her arm, anyway).

The Lakers star rushed to the hospital after the season opener Wednesday night -- and made it in time for the birth.

The kid's name -- Navi Young!

The Philadelphia 76ers have just issued an apology to Sevyn Streeter -- the singer they blocked from singing the National Anthem this week over her "We Matter" shirt -- and have invited her back to sing at another game.

"We are sorry that this happened," the team said.

"After receiving feedback from our players, basketball operations staff and ownership group, we believe that the wrong decision was made, and Sevyn should have been welcomed to sing."

"We apologize to her, and in an effort to move the conversation forward, we have reached out to offer her an opportunity to return and perform at a game of her choice. We are waiting to hear back."

Turns out J.J. Watt is getting some action this season after all ... 'cause he's officially dating pro soccer star Kealia Ohai!!!

FYI, Ohai is a 24-year-old forward on the Houston Dash. She was a stud in college -- leading North Carolina to a national championship in 2012.

She was also the #2 overall pick in the 2014 National Women's Soccer League college draft.

Kealia also happens to be Brian Cushing's sister-in-law.

The rumors about their secret relationship has been floating around for months -- but now Ohai has finally confirmed it on the 2 Up Front podcast.

"The rumors are true. We are dating," Ohai said.

"I've known J.J. for a really long time, and we've always been really great friends, and yeah, I'm really proud of him for everything he's been going through, but it's been pretty crazy with all the rumors."

Congrats!

Anthony Pettis says his life -- and the lives of his family members -- were in immediate danger when his cars were set on fire Thursday morning ... and he vows retribution.

As we previously reported, cops are on the hunt for whoever went to the UFC star's Milwaukee home around 1 AM and torched 3 vehicles on Pettis' driveway in the middle of the night.

Pettis is now commenting on the seriousness of the situation -- "My life as well as my loved ones were put in danger. I cannot understand why someone would want to hurt myself or my family."

He adds, "I am grateful that no one was harmed by this cowardly act."

"I will do everything I can to ensure that we find out who committed this crime and that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law."

Pettis is also reaching out to his neighborhood -- saying, "I really hope the city that I rep has my back on this one and helps by reporting anything they know about this."

Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence had a scare Thursday when his campaign jet slid off the runway after landing in NYC.

Pence flew into a rainy LaGuardia Airport, which is notorious for its short runways. The VP candidate told reporters the worst of it was some mud splashing on the cockpit windows ... and he's doing just fine.

Cops are investigating a scary fire attack at the home of UFC star Anthony Pettis -- after someone set the fighter's cars ablaze in the middle of the night and then sped from the scene.

It all went down around 1 AM on Thursday morning at Pettis' home in Milwaukee.

Investigators believe the suspect used an accelerant to ignite two of the vehicles -- and the flames spread to the 3rd car ... which were all located in Pettis' driveway, according to FOX 6.

Unclear why Pettis was targeted. So far, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been named.

Kevin Gates is gonna do time for the crime of unloading a brutal kick on one of his fans ... after she tugged at his shorts.

The rapper was found guilty of battery in the 2015 incident during a Florida club gig. The judge sentenced him to 180 days in Polk County Jail, and he was immediately taken into custody.

The video of the kick, which TMZ first posted, made it pretty clear Gates severely overreacted to the woman reaching for him from the front row, and the judge and jury agreed.

3:10 PM PT -- Sources close to Ware tell TMZ Sports DeMarcus believes the burglary was an "inside job" ... committed by suspects who "work in the apartment building."

Great news for DeMarcus Ware -- cops say they have captured the two men suspected of burglarizing the NFL star's home on Monday ... and even got his Super Bowl ring back!

As we previously reported, two men broke into Ware's Denver home while the Broncos were playing the Texans on "Monday Night Football" -- and the burglary was caught on surveillance tape.

Now, the Denver PD says 40-year-old Billy McCaslin and 31-year-old Sergio Irreza have been apprehended -- along with the stolen property!

The cops also sent out a tweet thanking the City of Denver for help in the investigation.

The boat crash that killed Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez and 2 other men is now a homicide investigation -- as officials believe the person who was driving the boat was boozed up.

TMZ Sports has obtained the search warrant affidavit into the Sept. 25th incident -- in which investigators say all three bodies pulled from the water "had a strong odor of alcohol emanating from them."

Less than 4 months after they finally started banging ... Ciara and Russell Wilson are PREGNANT!!

The Seahawks QB broke the news Tuesday night -- saying, "The Greatest Blessing of All. Forever Grateful. #BabyWilsonOnTheWay."

Of course, the two were super into staying celibate until they got married -- and then immediately bragged about humping like rabbits as soon as they swapped "I Dos" back in July.

Boom. Bang. Pow. Fetus.

Congrats!

Shirlene Quigley -- a former backup dancer for Beyonce and Rihanna -- has been found and she's safe but getting some sort of medical treatment ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement tells us she was found somewhere in New Jersey and is getting help at an undisclosed medical facility.

Shirlene was reported missing Monday after friends and family became alarmed when they couldn't locate her. Cops found her car outside a Hertz facility in New Jersey and her phone was subsequently found at a bridal store in Manhattan.

Celebs including Rihanna and Missy Elliott put the word out asking people to help find her.

As for the treatment she's receiving ... cops are mum, only saying she's ok.

Josh Brown is sorry revelations of past domestic abuse have hurt the NY Giants ... but also wants to clarify he NEVER struck his wife.

Brown -- who currently is NOT on the NYG active roster -- released a statement through ESPN's Adam Schefter.

"I am sorry that my past has called into question the character or integrity of The New York Giants, Mr. Mara or any of those who have supported me along the way. I have taken measures to get help so that I may be the voice of change, not a statistic."

"It is important to share that I never struck my wife, and never would. Abuse takes many forms, and is not a gray area. Through the past several years I have worked to identify and rectify my own behaviors. The road to rehabilitation is a journey and a constant modification of a way of life."

"My journey will continue forever as a person determined to leave a positive legacy and I embrace the opportunities to show and speak about what has helped me to be that man."

Kendall Jenner can only breathe a very small sigh of relief ... the man accused of following her up her driveway has been convicted of trespassing -- but got off on the stalking charge.

Shavaughn McKenzie's verdict just came in ... and the partial verdict is troublesome to the famous Kardashian.

Here's the problem ... McKenzie will almost certainly get probation for trespassing ... the less serious of the 2 charges. And, he seems obsessed with Kendall.