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We have officially seen the last in the NBA of Pops Junior. Veteran NBA forward PJ Tucker announced in a post to Instagram this week that he is formally retiring from the league. Tucker is calling it quits after 14 total seasons in the NBA. “20 years being my job but 40 plus years of … The post Ex-NBA champion announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Austin Reaves clearly does not think much of referee John Goble. The Los Angeles Lakers lost in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They fell by a lopsided final score of 125-107 are now facing an 0-2 deficit in the series. Reaves, the Lakers star, was unhappy with … The post Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo did not stand a chance this week with Cam Schlittler’s name. The veteran New York-based sports host Russo went viral this week over his horrifically botched pronunciation of the name of Schlittler, the New York Yankees pitcher. During an episode of his “Mad Dog Unleashed” show, Russo was discussing the Yankees’ … The post Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Redick got irate after the Thunder supposedly … The post JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA playoffs continue to be James Harden’s mortal enemy. Harden was atrocious in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The Cavs star went 3/13 from the field for just 10 points as Cleveland fell to Detroit by a final score of 107-97. The former MVP Harden also had … The post James Harden gets the memes for his Game 2 stinker vs. Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings are doing their best to put Kyler Murray in a position to succeed. Minnesota announced on Thursday that they have agree to sign wide receiver Jauan Jennings in free agency. Adam Schefter of ESPN adds that Jennings is getting a one-year deal from the Vikings that can be worth up to $13 … The post Vikings add an exciting new weapon for Kyler Murray appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tyler Stephenson left his fundamentals at home on Thursday. The Cincinnati Reds catcher Stephenson committed the dumbest blunder of the season during his team’s game against the Chicago Cubs. In the fourth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., the Cubs had the bases loaded with nobody out. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson then bounced a … The post Reds’ Tyler Stephenson commits the dumbest blunder of season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Donovan Mitchell was out there committing acts of violence on Thursday. Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers played Thursday against Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons for Game 2 of their second-round playoff series. In the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., the Cavaliers star Mitchell got the Pistons forward Harris isolated on … The post Donovan Mitchell injures Tobias Harris with a wicked crossover in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former cult hero has dropped back to pass for the final time. Ex-Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced on Thursday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 total seasons. Heinicke took to his Instagram page to issue messages of gratitude and added that he was “excited for this next chapter” of his … The post Former cult hero NFL quarterback announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jaylen Brown’s year of discontent continues. The Boston Celtics star Brown is unhappy with the the team, retired Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady claimed this week. During an episode of the “Cousins” podcast, McGrady said that Brown has some deep frustrations with the Celtics organization. “His frustration lies deeply within the organization and other … The post Jaylen Brown is reportedly frustrated with the Celtics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Devin Vassell invented a brand-new way to make a three-pointer this week. Vassell and the San Antonio Spurs had an evening to remember in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. In front of their home crowd at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, the Spurs cruised to a 133-95 beatdown of the … The post Spurs’ Devin Vassell made the craziest 3-pointer of the playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nick Nurse lost the plot down the stretch of Game 2. The Philadelphia 76ers fell into an 0-2 hole on Wednesday with a 108-102 loss to the New York Knicks. Philly lost a teeter-totter battle at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. after the Knicks closed the game on a late 12-3 run. One … The post Fans rip Nick Nurse for 1 decision in 76ers’ Game 2 loss to the Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal has taken another twist. Vrabel, the New England Patriots head coach, and Russini, the former reporter for The Athletic, rented a private boat together back in June 2021, according to a report on Wednesday by TMZ Sports. The outlet obtained a copy this week of the alleged booking documents showing … The post Report: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini rented a boat together while she was pregnant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Details have surfaced on what led to this week’s unexpected firing of Gabe Alvarez. The Detroit Tigers announced abruptly on Tuesday that they had fired Alvarez, the manager of their Triple-A affiliate the Toledo Mud Hens. Details were initially scarce, except for the Tigers noting that Alvarez had been terminated for an undisclosed violation of … The post Details emerge on ‘inappropriate’ behavior that led to firing of Tigers’ AAA manager appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Playoff P unfortunately struck again in Game 2. Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George had an unflattering viral moment at the end of his team’s playoff game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., the 76ers had possession but were … The post Paul George upsets 76ers teammate with a bad shot at end of Game 2 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jose Altuve haters were eating good on Tuesday night. Altuve and the Houston Astros played Tuesday at home against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the fifth inning at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Altuve ended up producing one of the most humiliating moments of his entire career. Batting against the Dodgers superstar … The post Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jarred Vanderbilt had quite a painful moment during Tuesday’s series opener. The Los Angeles Lakers met the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. During the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., the Lakers forward Vanderbilt leapt high to try to contest a dunk by Thunder … The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt suffers gruesome finger injury in Game 1 vs. Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Boston Celtics still have more screenings of “The Town” in their future. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is expected to remain in his position despite the team’s playoff choke, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported this week. Himmelsbach notes that Mazzulla will likely be named NBA Coach of the Year in the coming … The post Notable update emerges on Joe Mazzulla’s future after playoff choke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
James Harden and Duncan Robinson were two unexpected combatants during Tuesday’s game. Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers played Robinson and the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. In the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., the Pistons sharpshooter Robinson hit a basket off a drive and was fouled … The post James Harden gets a technical foul for shoving Duncan Robinson in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One interested suitor apparently does not want the entire Antetokounmpo clan. The Brooklyn Nets are hesitant to trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo because of his brothers, NBA reporter Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson said this week on “The Big Shot Bob Podcast.” Robinson noted that the Nets do not want to use roster spots … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off 1 interested team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jaylen Brown has managed to get fined despite his season being over. The NBA announced on Tuesday that they are fining the Boston Celtics star Brown a sum of $50,000. In the league’s release, they said Brown issued a “public criticism of the officiating” during “a livestream on May 3.” Brown and the Celtics just … The post Jaylen Brown gets big discipline from the NBA for criticizing referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Athletics are taking a chance on an old friend. The team officially announced on Monday that they are trading for veteran catcher Jonah Heim, formerly of the Atlanta Braves. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Athletics will be sending cash considerations back to the Braves in exchange for Heim, who was designated … The post Athletics trade for a former All-Star hitter appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
UCLA is keeping the legacy alive. Duece Jones-Drew, a Class of 2027 running back, announced in a video feature this week that he is committing to UCLA for college. Duece is a four-star prospect who is the son of retired former NFL RB Maurice Jones-Drew. Nicknamed “MJD,” the elder Jones-Drew played in the NFL from … The post Son of former All-Pro RB commits to UCLA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mikal Bridges delivered some pain to Joel Embiid in Monday’s Game 1. Bridges and the New York Knicks met Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the opening game of their second-round playoff series. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Embiid was setting a screen for 76ers teammate … The post Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
