Justin Gatlin Not Retiring Before 2021 Olympics ... Inspired By Tom Brady

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STAYIN' HUNGRY FOR 2021

Justin Gatlin vowed to retire after the 2020 Olympics, but the 38-year-old USA track star tells TMZ Sports plans change, 'cause he ain't quittin' before takin' another crack at gold ... thanks to some inspiration from Tom Brady.

We talked to the LEGENDARY sprinter -- who competed in the '04, '12, and '16 Olympics and won 5 medals including a gold in the 100M in 2004 -- and asked him straight-up, are you retiring??

Nope ... "The goal will be to compete in the 2021 Summer Olympics," Gatlin tells us.

"I think a lot of people think that time is against me or against older athletes in this situation, and it's far from the truth."

Fact is, almost no track athletes remain elite into their late 30s. Usain Bolt retired at 31 years old ... and lost to JG in is last race. So, Gatlin is a freak of nature.

But, does JG really believe with the Olympics postponed a year -- only months shy of his 40th bday -- that he can realistically compete for ANOTHER gold medal?

"My educated guess is yes, [I can win gold in 2021]."

Gatlin continued ... "It won't be that big of a difference from being 38 to 39. But, I always said, 'I'm not running 'til I'm 40.' I was so hard on myself with not running 'til I'm 40, and now it looks like I'm pushing close to 40, and I'm gonna still be running."

Speaking of athletes in their 40s ... we asked Justin if he'll retire after Tokyo, and he sure as hell doesn't sound like someone who's done -- thanks to some inspiration from a guy who is still pretty damn great on the football field.

"Uh, [retiring after 2021 is] a possibility, I'm gonna see," Gatlin says ... "All this Tom Brady news that's going on right now, it's giving me a lot of hope to say, 'Ya know, maybe a 40-year-old Justin Gatlin on the track won't be that crazy.'"

Inspired yet!?

Captain Trunk in 'Sledge Hammer!' 'Memba Him?!

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Georgia-born actor Harrison Page may be best known for his role as the surly supervisor, Captain Trunk -- who kept Detective Dori Doreau (played by Anne-Marie Martin) and Inspector Sledge Hammer (played by David Rasche) in line -- on the '80s ABC cop comedy, "Sledge Hammer!"

Harrison Page has an impressively long line of credits including Quade on "Kojak," Chief Robinson on "CPO Sharkey," George Boone on "Supertrain," John Fox on "Hillstreet Blues," Hamilton Storm on "Gimme A Break!," Max Logan on "Benson" ... and of course Joshua on the 1990 street fighter film, "Lionheart," across Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Guess what he looks like now!

Kevin and Eniko Hart We're Expecting Baby #2!!!

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Kevin Hart and his wife, Eniko, are sharing some happy news during these times -- she's pregnant with their second child.

Kevin and Eniko announced they're expecting another bundle of joy with matching social media posts Tuesday, showing off her growing baby bump.

Eniko says ... "In the midst of all this we're counting our blessings and couldn't be more grateful." Kevin says the fam is blessed and he can't wait to have a family of six.

Kevin and Eniko got married back in 2016 and have one child together, 2-year-old son Kenzo. Kevin also has 2 kids with his ex-wife, Torrei, 15-year-old daughter Heaven and 12-year-old son Hendrix.

As you know ... Kevin revealed earlier this year he and Eniko wanted one more child, adding they could only handle one more and that's it because it would make for a pretty loud house.

Careful what you wish for. JK, Congrats to the Harts!!!

Cam Newton 'Free And Hungry' Intense Workouts After Panthers Release

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Cam Newton is officially a free agent ... and the ex-Panthers superstar is letting the entire NFL know he's already busting his ass for whichever team signs him for next season.

The 30-year-old former MVP posted several dramatic workout vids from a recent training sesh just hours after his release ... and his message is crystal clear.

"I'm free and hungry," Newton posted in his signature weird font. "No pity party, just work."

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Newton's final days as a Panther were filled with drama ... with the team announcing they were granting the former #1 overall pick's request for a trade --  a notion CN strongly refuted.

"I never asked for it!!" Newton said last week ... "Please do not try and play me or manipulate the narrative and act like I wanted this."

The dude is clearly feeling himself in the vids ... sweating like crazy and reciting all the Migos, Drake and A$AP Rocky he can while working out.

Newton ended his message saying, "Shine thru the shade," ... so you gotta think this dude is out to prove himself in 2020.

LeBron James Sued By NBA Photog ... You Jacked My Pic For FB Likes!!!

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An NBA photog claims LeBron James stole his picture and posted it on social media without permission ... and now, the guy is PISSED, suing the Lakers superstar looking for payment.

The photographer's name is Steven Mitchell ... and he says back on Dec. 13, 2019, he shot a SICK photo of LBJ dunking on Meyers Leonard in a Lakers vs. Heat game in Miami.

The problem? Mitchell says he noticed LeBron took the image shortly after the game and threw it up on his Instagram and Facebook pages without Mitchell's consent.

Some photogs don't mind the publicity ... and Bron was clearly appreciative of the art, captioning the pic, "What.A.Time.To.Be.Alive and I’m LIVING with Pure Joy! Thank you 🏀."

But, Mitchell clearly wasn't happy LeBron didn't reach out first ... and now, he's suing the NBA legend.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports, Mitchell is asking for any cash LeBron might have made off the post. Alternatively, Mitchell's seeking up to $150k for each time Bron used the pic.

Dope pic, though.

We reached out to Bron's camp for comment -- so far, no word back.