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Chicago Sky add another player who feuded with Caitlin Clark

The Chicago Sky are assembling quite the collection of Caitlin Clark opps. Chicago is signing guard DiJonai Carrington in free agency, Alexa Philippou of ESPN reported on Sunday. Carrington is reportedly getting a one-year deal from the Sky. The 28-year-old Carrington averaged 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game last season combined between … The post Chicago Sky add another player who feuded with Caitlin Clark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Major news emerges about Sophie Cunningham’s future

Sophie Cunningham is staying right where she is. The Indiana Fever announced on Sunday that they have re-signed their veteran guard Cunningham. Alexa Philippou of ESPN adds that Cunningham is getting a new one-year deal from the Fever. “I have a feeling that this is going to be another special season,” Cunningham was quoted as … The post Major news emerges about Sophie Cunningham’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Padres pull an unusual move with the struggling Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres are doing everything they can to wake up the slumping Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego revealed before Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies that they are starting the three-time All-Star Tatis at second base for the contest. It marks the first time in Tatis’ entire MLB career that he has started … The post Padres pull an unusual move with the struggling Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Caleb Williams-Kendall Jenner video sparks ‘Kardashian Curse’ concerns

Fans of the Chicago Bears are getting a real scare this week. Video went viral on Saturday of Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams attending this year’s Coachella Festival in Indio, Calif. The video showed that Williams was in sitting in the same VIP section as both Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. You can see the … The post Caleb Williams-Kendall Jenner video sparks ‘Kardashian Curse’ concerns appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blue Jays will have nearly $100 million on IL after rough George Springer news

2026 has quickly become the season from hell for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays announced on Saturday that outfielder George Springer has suffered a fracture to his left big toe. Springer was injured when he fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning of Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at … The post Blue Jays will have nearly $100 million on IL after rough George Springer news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart

LaMelo Ball certainly likes to live dangerously. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball had a viral moment of trash talk during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. In the third quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was jockeying with Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart for a rebound. Ball ultimately tracked down the loose ball … The post LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans left stunned by photo of LeBron James with Cameron Brink

Cameron Brink can apparently measure up to The King. The Los Angeles Sparks star Brink was in attendance for Friday night’s Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns matchup at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Sparks, just like the Lakers, play their home games at Crypto.com Arena, and Friday’s NBA game also featured a celebration of … The post Fans left stunned by photo of LeBron James with Cameron Brink appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chicago Sky trade for another Caitlin Clark enemy after Angel Reese’s exit

The Chicago Sky are going from one of Caitlin Clark’s enemies to another. Chicago announced on Saturday that they have acquired guard Jacy Sheldon in a trade with the Washington Mystics. The Sky are sending a 2028 first-round pick back to the Mystics in exchange for Sheldon. Sheldon, 25, is a former No. 5 overall … The post Chicago Sky trade for another Caitlin Clark enemy after Angel Reese’s exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason

The pressure may suddenly be on for the Boston Celtics this postseason. Boston could potentially break up their core of star forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown this summer, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported this week on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” Mannix does add however that such a scenario may come to fruition … The post Report: Celtics could break up their core this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mavericks may pull a shocker with their new GM hire

The Dallas Mavericks could be taking a page out of the book of Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is “very interested” in becoming the team’s new general manager, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported this week on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” Mannix added that Kidd is “very well-respected” … The post Mavericks may pull a shocker with their new GM hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Darvin Ham is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job

Darvin Ham may soon be back as a frontman. The Milwaukee Bucks lead assistant coach Ham has emerged as a candidate for the head coaching job of the New Orleans Pelicans, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported this week. Ham is reportedly viewed as a “strong motivator” as the Pelicans look to find a … The post Darvin Ham is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video shows Shohei Ohtani loudly cursing in English during game

Shohei Ohtani has apparently learned a thing or two about the English language. Video went viral from a game earlier this week between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays of Ohtani dropping a loud expletive in English. On Tuesday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ont., Ohtani was at the plate when he … The post Video shows Shohei Ohtani loudly cursing in English during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets a flagrant foul for elbowing opponent in face

Julian Reese got himself into some trouble during Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Washington Wizards forward Reese was called for a flagrant foul after an unsightly sequence involving Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura. During the third quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Reese received a pass in the paint from Wizards … The post Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets a flagrant foul for elbowing opponent in face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

Nolan McLean was looking more like Nolan Ryan out there on Thursday night. The New York Mets righty McLean drew the start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. During a second inning at-bat by Arizona DH Adrian Del Castillo, McLean fired one of the gnarliest sweepers of all-time. On … The post Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Major news emerges about Elliot Cadeau’s future after Michigan’s national title

The reigning Final Four Most Outstanding Player is staying right where he is. Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau has agreed to a deal to return to the team for his senior year, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Friday. The news comes just a few days after Cadeau helped lead the Wolverines to their second … The post Major news emerges about Elliot Cadeau’s future after Michigan’s national title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaguars’ plan for Travis Hunter in 2026 is revealed

Travis Hunter might not be able to strut his stuff on offense as much in 2026. The Jacksonville Jaguars expect their two-way star Hunter to be a “full-time corner and a part-time receiver” next season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Thursday. Rapoport adds that Hunter is expected to be a full participant in training … The post Jaguars’ plan for Travis Hunter in 2026 is revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans just can’t quit each other. New Orleans remains committed to their star forward Williamson, and they are even considering a contract extension for him this summer, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Thursday. Robinson notes that the Pelicans are eyeing a two-to-three-year extension for Williamson worth … The post Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin’s extension

Paul Skenes had a very interesting choice of words this week. The Pittsburgh Pirates officially agreed on Wednesday to a monster extension with shortstop phenom Konnor Griffin. The 19-year-old Griffin is getting a new nine-year deal from the Pirates for an immense sum of money that marks the largest contract in Pittsburgh franchise history (read … The post Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin’s extension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley

Evan Mobley is the latest NBA big man to find himself in the crosshairs of Kendrick Perkins. The ESPN analyst Perkins drew attention on Wednesday with his ruthless swipe at the Cleveland Cavaliers big man Mobley. On “NBA Countdown,” Perkins called out the Cavaliers for supposedly being “soft” and compared Mobley in particular to a … The post Kendrick Perkins takes a ruthless shot at Evan Mobley appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sophie Cunningham shares her SI Swimsuit photos

Sophie Cunningham is continuing to get buckets during the WNBA offseason. The WNBA guard Cunningham officially revealed on Wednesday that she is one of the models for this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. In a joint post with SI, Cunningham shared her photos from the shoot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by … The post Sophie Cunningham shares her SI Swimsuit photos appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton excites fans with a major update

Tyrese Haliburton can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Indiana Pacers star point guard Haliburton excited fans with the message that he posted to his X page on Wednesday night. Haliburton revealed that he has now progressed to playing 5-on-5 for the very first time since his Achilles injury last … The post Tyrese Haliburton excites fans with a major update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kevin Durant had the cruelest trash talk for Dillon Brooks

Dillon Brooks may have finally met his match. Brooks and the Phoenix Suns battled on Tuesday night against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. During the second quarter of the contest, Durant went viral for his absolutely cruel trash talk for Brooks, who served as his primary defender … The post Kevin Durant had the cruelest trash talk for Dillon Brooks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA investigating Kings for possible tanking after bizarre Doug Christie move

Another NBA team is under scrutiny for potential tanking (in perhaps the strangest saga yet). The NBA is investigating the Sacramento Kings after a bizarre move by their head coach Doug Christie during Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. With just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter at Chase Center in San … The post NBA investigating Kings for possible tanking after bizarre Doug Christie move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Geno Auriemma issues an updated apology to Dawn Staley

Geno Auriemma is finally circling back to do his apology the right way. The UConn women’s basketball head coach Auriemma issued an updated apology on Tuesday night to South Carolina counterpart Dawn Staley. The apology came four days after the two got into a heated postgame confrontation following South Carolina’s Final Four victory over UConn. … The post Geno Auriemma issues an updated apology to Dawn Staley appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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