UFC"s Derrick Lewis Pumped for Title Shot "But Stipe Miocic Deserved It"

Derrick Lewis is REALLY excited for the opportunity to fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 230 next month … but tells TMZ Sports he’s shocked Stipe Miocic didn’t get first crack at the heavyweight champ.  The Black Beast was rockin’ his The Money…

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NFL"s Brett Hundley Pumped For Fresh Start With Seahawks, Says Dad

Brett Hundley wasn’t sad at all about being traded from Green Bay … in fact, dude was jacked up about the move to the Seahawks — his dad tells TMZ Sports. “He was just at a point where he was ready to start anew somewhere else,” Brett…

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Greg Hardy Pumped Over UFC Victory, Wants to Prove He"s a Changed Man

Greg Hardy says he’s feeling extremely “positive” after his impressive UFC performance on Tuesday — and says he wants to prove to his haters that he’s truly a changed man.  TMZ Sports spoke with the ex-NFL star after his 57-second knockout…

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Greg Hardy Pumped Over UFC Victory, Wants to Prove He"s a Changed Man

Greg Hardy says he’s feeling extremely “positive” after his impressive UFC performance on Tuesday — and says he wants to prove to his haters that he’s truly a changed man.  TMZ Sports spoke with the ex-NFL star after his 57-second knockout…

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Brian Grazer Pumped About Gucci Mane Movie, "Progenitor of Trap Music"

Brian Grazer is doing an “8 Mile”-style movie about rapper Gucci Mane — and tells TMZ he believes Gucci is the “progenitor or trap music.” Yeah, we had to look that word up too … turns out, progenitor means creator or originator. So, is that…

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Greg Hardy Pumped for UFC Fight, Fires Back at Derrick Lewis

Greg Hardy has a message to UFC star Derrick Lewis who recently said he’d LOVE to beat the hell out of the ex-NFL player — careful what you wish for.  Hardy is gearing up for his first fight in the UFC Contender Series — where he’ll battle…

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Chicago Cubs" Addison Russell Pumped For Yu Darvish

Chicago Cubs star Addison Russell is stoked to meet his new (super rich) teammate, Yu Darvish … telling TMZ Sports he can’t wait to LEARN from the accomplished veteran.  We spoke with the World Series champ about Darvish’s massive…

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Daniel Cormier Pumped for Stipe Miocic Fight, I"m Gettin" 7-Figures!

Daniel Cormier says he’s excited to get a crack at Stipe Miocic — “the greatest heavyweight champion of all time” — and says the huge payday ain’t bad either! D.C. joined the guys on the “TMZ Sports” TV show (airs tonight on FS1) and explained…

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Pacman Jones: Marvin Lewis "Saved My Life," PUMPED He"s Back with Bengals!

Pacman Jones is going to bat for Marvin Lewis on the heels of his head-scratching contract extension … telling TMZ Sports he couldn’t be happier about the Bengals coach getting 2 more years. Pacman wasn’t kidding — saying the team’s…

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Shareef O"Neal: I Spoke with LaMelo, He"s Pumped About Lithuania!

Shareef O’Neal isn’t just a stud basketball player — he’s also got some reporting chops … and he’s got the inside scoop on LaMelo Ball.  Shaq’s son was at the TDE Watts Christmas Charity Concert when he told us he spoke with LaMelo about…

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Tilman Fertitta: Pumped About Buying Houston Rockets, Praises Beyonce

Tilman Fertitta tells TMZ Sports he’s absolutely STOKED about buying the Houston Rockets — explaining it’s been a lifelong dream … and he wants to bring Beyonce into the fold.  We spoke with the “Billion Dollar Buyer” star moments after it…

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Jeanie Buss Pumped on Lonzo Ball: "The Future Is Bright"

Lonzo Ball made a good impression on the woman who signs his checks — with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss telling TMZ Sports, “The future looks bright.” Buss was leaving Madeo on Bev Hills on Sunday when we asked about all the action in Vegas — where…

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Nets" Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: I"ll Miss Brook Lopez, Pumped About D"Angelo Russell

Some real talk from Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson … who admits he’s pretty bummed out the team traded away his good friend, Brook Lopez.  On the other hand, Rondae says he’s pretty excited for the guys taking his place…

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UFC"s Tim Kennedy Re-Enlists In U.S. Army Special Forces ... Pumped for Trump!

Ex-UFC fighter Tim Kennedy says he’s reenlisted in the U.S. Army Special Forces — and he’s FIRED UP about it … thanks to President Donald Trump.  37-year-old Kennedy has a 24-6 record as a pro MMA fighter — with impressive wins over guys…

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Pumped Up Players -- Happy March Madness! (PHOTO GALLERY)

March Madness is underway and these collegiate ballers are ready to dance.  Dribble through the gallery to get up close and personal with the hard knock hopefuls guaranteed to get you gameday ready.  Let the madness begin!

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Tyron Woodley Pumped at After-party After Win Against Thompson (VIDEO)

Tyron Woodley was feeling the moment at his victory party Saturday night, after retaining his UFC Middleweight title. Woodley partied hard at LAX nightclub in Vegas, after winning a majority decision in his fight against Stephen Thompson.  The…

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Tyron Woodley Pumped at After-party After Win Against Thompson (VIDEO)

Tyron Woodley was feeling the moment at his victory party Saturday night, after retaining his UFC Middleweight title. Woodley partied hard at LAX nightclub in Vegas, after winning a majority decision in his fight against Stephen Thompson.  The…

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Ronda Rousey Pumped Up In Prison Garb ... On "Blindspot" Set (PHOTOS)

It was blood, sweat and iced coffee for Ronda Rousey on the set of “Blindspot” … where the UFC legend was decked out in an orange prison jumpsuit for her guest role on the show. 

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49ers" Carlos Hyde Pumped for New Coach ... Not for Lady Gaga (VIDEO)

49ers stud running back Carlos Hyde is pretty fired up for his new incoming coach Kyle Shanahan — telling TMZ Sports, “I’m ready to win.” Of course, Shanahan is currently the offensive coordinator for the ATL Falcons — but after the Super Bowl,…

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Raiders Players Pumped for Nevada Tax Cuts ... Says Malcolm Smith (VIDEO)

How do the Oakland Raiders players feel about the possible (likely) move to Vegas? They’re stoked about the FORTUNE they’ll save on state income tax!! We spoke with Raiders linebacker Malcom Smith (the MVP of Super Bowl XLVIII) who says a bunch of…

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