TMZSports.com Derrick Lewis is coming off two straight losses, and some have suggested he's on the verge of retirement ... but the Black Beast insists it's just the opposite -- for the first time in a while he loves fighting! "I'm feeling good. Rejuvenated. I love the sport again. I love fighting once again. I love doing the training inside of it, once again. I'm feeling pretty good. Feeling confident and feeling ready. Feeling hungry like I used to be whenever I first started and I'm excited to see how it turns out Saturday night." Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. 37-year-old Lewis, the #7 ranked heavyweight, will take on Sergey Spivak at UFC Fight Night from the UFC Apex on Saturday ... and Derrick has visions of working his way back to the top of the division. Of course, the division is in a bit of flux after champion Francis Ngannou parted ways with Dana White 's organization ... and Derrick believes he can still win … [Read more...] about Derrick Lewis Says He’s Rejuvenated, Loves Fighting Again, Gunning For Title
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John Salley Says Kareem Should ‘Be Proud’ When LeBron Breaks Scoring Record
TMZSports.com Kareem Abdul-Jabbar might have mixed feelings when his scoring record gets broken ... but John Salley says the Lakers legend should ultimately be proud to pass the torch to LeBron James when he passes the Hall of Famer on the all-time list. The 4-time NBA champ broke it down for TMZ Sports at LAX ... comparing the situation to another sports record that many believe to be impossible to break. "The same way my boy Eric Dickerson thinks about anybody trying to break his record ... you don't want nobody to break your record!" the 58-year-old told us. Getty Nonetheless, Salley still believes Kareem will come around and give James his flowers when the Lakers star beats his record of 38,387 points. "I think Kareem will take his hat off to him, be proud of him," Salley said. "He should." Salley's comment may come off as shocking since he didn't believe LeBron was gonna break Kareem's record to begin with ... saying … [Read more...] about John Salley Says Kareem Should ‘Be Proud’ When LeBron Breaks Scoring Record
NASCAR’s Ross Chastain Takes Ban On Wall-Ride Move ‘Like A Badge Of Honor’
TMZSports.com NASCAR star Ross Chastain says he's honored that his iconic wall-riding stunt is now banned in the rule book ... telling TMZ Sports , "I'm proud that I'll be the first and last guy to successfully do it. Remember, the 30-year-old Trackhouse Racing driver went viral for his video game-inspired move at Martinsville Speedway last year ... when he shot from 10th place to 5th on the final lap to secure his spot in the Championship 4 by hitting the wall to reach insane speed to cross the finish line While the move was considered legal at the time, NASCAR recently emphasized its rules to make sure the stunt isn't replicated in the future. "I'm good with it," Chastain told Lucas Widman ahead of the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum. "I'm proud that I've got a rule named after me, right?" Chastain explained his inspiration for the move after the race ... saying he "played a lot of NASCAR 2005 on the GameCube" when he was 8 years old. The … [Read more...] about NASCAR’s Ross Chastain Takes Ban On Wall-Ride Move ‘Like A Badge Of Honor’