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TV broadcast captures the moment lightning struck during Tigers-Red Sox game

The Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox were out there battling the elements on Monday. Detroit and Boston met on Monday for a game that was played in inclement weather at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. During the seventh inning of the contest, Red Sox third baseman Andruw Monasterio knocked a base hit into … The post TV broadcast captures the moment lightning struck during Tigers-Red Sox game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans are unhappy about the latest Draymond Green news

The Golden State Warriors did not make the playoffs this year, but fans will still be having to hear from Draymond Green. The Warriors star Green will be making three upcoming appearances on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” this postseason, filling in for Kenny Smith starting on Wednesday. Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal reported that … The post Fans are unhappy about the latest Draymond Green news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tom Thibodeau is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job

Tom Thibodeau may soon be dropping down from the rafters again. The former NBA Coach of the Year Thibodeau is being mentioned in connection with the Orlando Magic head coaching job. Steve Popper of Newsday reported on Monday that Thibodeau is a possible replacement for ex-Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley. Orlando made the decision earlier … The post Tom Thibodeau is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Willson Contreras butts heads with a Red Sox teammate after latest loss

The vibes in Boston continue to get worse and worse. The Boston Red Sox lost again on Sunday, falling by a final score of 3-1 to the Houston Astros at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. The defeat marked Boston’s eighth in their last 12 games, dropping them to a division-worst 13-21 overall. Speaking with reporters … The post Willson Contreras butts heads with a Red Sox teammate after latest loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer

A reckoning may be coming for the Boston Celtics. Celtics guard Derrick White could be a potential trade candidate this offseason, Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated reported on Sunday. Silverman notes that White is currently the third-highest-paid player on Boston’s roster behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The 31-year-old White is regarded as one of … The post Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons fans troll Angel Reese during Game 7 win over Magic

Angel Reese caught an unexpected stray during Sunday’s Game 7. The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic by a final score of 116-94 on Sunday to win their first-round playoff series. The victory by Detroit at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. completed an epic comeback after they went down 3-1 in the series to … The post Pistons fans troll Angel Reese during Game 7 win over Magic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stunning new update emerges on Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards is apparently healing like Wolverine. In a stunning new development, the Minnesota Timberwolves star Edwards is being listed as questionable for Monday’s Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards is dealing with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise but has now officially been cleared for on-court basketball activities, per Marc J. … The post Stunning new update emerges on Anthony Edwards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with his former co-star

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be getting a chance to run it back … in the Pacific Northwest. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to emerge as a “prime trade suitor” for the unhappy Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo this summer, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Saturday. Fischer notes that this will be the … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with his former co-star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Major update emerges about Nuggets coach David Adelman’s future

David Adelman apparently still has some wiggle room in Denver. The “early sense” is that the Denver Nuggets head coach Adelman will be returning for another season in charge, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reported on Saturday. This news comes after Denver just lost in the first round to an injury-depleted Minnesota Timberwolves team. … The post Major update emerges about Nuggets coach David Adelman’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton had the most legendary post about RJ Barrett’s game-winner

Tyrese Haliburton was definitely feeling some déjà vu on Friday night. Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett had the shot of the playoffs thus far in Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In overtime at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont., Barrett hit a game-winning three-pointer that bounced high off the back of the rim before dramatically … The post Tyrese Haliburton had the most legendary post about RJ Barrett’s game-winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Porter Jr. takes a swipe at Nuggets after their elimination

Michael Porter Jr. thinks that his former team is feeling some seller’s remorse right now. The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from playoff contention this week with a six-game loss in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It marked the first time that the Nuggets had bowed out in Round 1 since 2022. Meanwhile, the … The post Michael Porter Jr. takes a swipe at Nuggets after their elimination appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves

Amen Thompson went out sad during Friday’s season-ending loss. Thompson and the Houston Rockets fell at home on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost in front of their home crowd at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas by a final score of 98-78, giving the … The post Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Evan Mobley’s mom took apparent shot at Donovan Mitchell after Game 6 loss

Evan Mobley’s mom appears to be stirring up some trouble right now. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a heartbreaker on Friday to the Toronto Raptors, falling in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series by an overtime final score of 112-110 after an absurd shot by Toronto’s RJ Barrett. The loss by Cleveland at Scotiabank Arena … The post Evan Mobley’s mom took apparent shot at Donovan Mitchell after Game 6 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer

One former No. 1 overall pick may be speedrunning his Anthony Bennett arc. The Atlanta Hawks could potentially trade away young forward Zaccharie Risacher this offseason, John Hollinger of The Athletic reported on Friday. Hollinger notes that Risacher “stalled out” for Atlanta this year and that “a trade can’t be ruled out” at this point. … The post Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Paul makes a laughable claim about his post after Clippers’ elimination

Chris Paul is trying to stretch plausible deniability to its absolute limits. The retired former LA Clippers guard Paul appeared Friday on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.” During the appearance, Paul addressed the viral post that he made after the Clippers were eliminated from playoff contention this year with a play-in tournament loss to the … The post Chris Paul makes a laughable claim about his post after Clippers’ elimination appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Nuggets could trade 1 All-Star player this offseason

The Denver Nuggets may be looking at every possibility on the table after their first-round exit this year. Denver could potentially look to trade veteran guard Jamal Murray this offseason, Jason Quick and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Friday. The report notes that Murray, the second-highest-paid player on the Nuggets roster, might be a … The post Report: Nuggets could trade 1 All-Star player this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6

Grant Hill was dropping bars during Thursday night’s game. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Hill was on the call for NBC during Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Hill busted out the craziest line about 76ers star Joel Embiid. … The post Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Grizzlies get good news on Ja Morant

There may finally be a light at the end of the tunnel for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are expected to find a “wider trade market” for their disgruntled star point guard Ja Morant this offseason, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Thursday. Fischer notes that Memphis is widely expected to resume … The post Grizzlies get good news on Ja Morant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout

Shaquille O’Neal has still got his fastball. The retired basketball icon O’Neal pulled a priceless stunt on the air during ESPN’s coverage of New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks Game 6 on Thursday. Atlanta headed into halftime trailing New York by (gulp) 47 points. They went down 83-36 in front of their home crowd at State Farm … The post Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shilo Sanders ripped for telling female reporter to ‘go make a sandwich’

Shilo Sanders is being ripped this week for his controversial comment over social media. The former University of Colorado safety Shilo, who is the son of Deion Sanders, sparked backlash on Thursday with his message for reporter Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cabot covers the Cleveland Browns, who currently employ Shilo’s brother … The post Shilo Sanders ripped for telling female reporter to ‘go make a sandwich’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cade Cunningham gets punished by the NBA after Game 5

Cade Cunningham was absolutely brilliant in Wednesday’s Game 5 but is now being reprimanded after the fact. The NBA announced on Thursday that they are giving the Detroit Pistons superstar point guard Cunningham a retroactive flagrant 1 foul. Cunningham fouled Orlando Magic guard Jamal Cain during the second quarter of their game at Little Caesars … The post Cade Cunningham gets punished by the NBA after Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels get ejected for fighting in Game 6

Thursday’s Game 6 between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks had a little bit of everything. The two teams met on Thursday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. for the sixth installment of their first-round series. In the second quarter, things got heated between Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson and Hawks guard … The post Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels get ejected for fighting in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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AJ Dybantsa gets roasted for his new Nike logo

Nike appears to have missed with another logo. Top NBA draft prospect AJ Dybantsa, formerly of BYU, unveiled his new signature logo for Nike this week. Dybantsa first signed an NIL deal with Nike back in 2024 but has now officially upgraded his agreement with the apparel giant to a pro basketball contract. The 19-year-old … The post AJ Dybantsa gets roasted for his new Nike logo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction

Charles Barkley is formally recanting his prediction less than two weeks into NBA playoffs. The retired basketball icon Barkley had a funny moment during ESPN’s coverage of Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. During halftime at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Barkley spoke on the Cavaliers, who trailed 74-67 … The post Charles Barkley apologizes for his bad NBA playoff prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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