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Roger Goodell calls out Kyle Shanahan’s complaints about playing overseas

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is not feeling particularly sympathetic toward San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan’s complaints about the team’s international games in 2026. Shanahan recently said he did not see any benefits to the team having to play in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams to open the NFL season. The 49ers coach admitted … The post Roger Goodell calls out Kyle Shanahan’s complaints about playing overseas appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Scottie Pippen’s son has announced his college decision

Justin Pippen, the son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, has made a decision on where he plans to continue his college career. Pippen is committing to transfer to Ohio State, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. The sophomore is coming off a breakout season with the Cal Golden Bears. NEWS: Cal guard Justin Pippen is … The post Scottie Pippen’s son has announced his college decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jordan Spieth drilled a fan with his tee shot

Jordan Spieth had to make it up to a patron at The Masters on Friday after drilling them with his tee shot. Spieth’s tee shot on the ninth hole at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. veered off course and into the gallery. However, he got a fortuitous bounce when his ball seemingly bounced … The post Jordan Spieth drilled a fan with his tee shot appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Doc Rivers addresses his cringeworthy pregame speech

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers tried to defend a line from a cringeworthy pregame speech he made that got him widely mocked. Rivers was criticized for telling his players to “look at my resume and Google me” prior to a March 2 game. In an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back,” Rivers confirmed that … The post Doc Rivers addresses his cringeworthy pregame speech appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Davis calls out Pelicans for snubbing him

Anthony Davis still has some feelings toward the New Orleans Pelicans over his exit and its aftermath. Davis publicly asked the Pelicans for a trade in 2019, and the way he engineered a move to the Los Angeles Lakers left many fans with a bad taste in their mouths. At the time of the trade, … The post Anthony Davis calls out Pelicans for snubbing him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blue Jays’ minor league team scored 8 runs without a single hit

The Toronto Blue Jays’ Double-A affiliate had one of the wildest innings imaginable during their game on Tuesday. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats scored 10 runs in the second inning on just one hit during Tuesday’s game against the Portland Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field in Portland, Me. Even more amazingly, the first eight runs … The post Blue Jays’ minor league team scored 8 runs without a single hit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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MLB hands down suspensions from Angels-Braves brawl

Major League Baseball has handed down suspensions stemming from Tuesday’s brawl between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels. Angels DH Jorge Soler and Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez both received seven-game suspensions for their roles in Tuesday’s brawl. No other players were suspended, and both Soler and Lopez are planning to appeal. Los Angeles Angels … The post MLB hands down suspensions from Angels-Braves brawl appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dianna Russini issues response to photos of her with Mike Vrabel

The Athletic report Dianna Russini responded after photos were published of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Page Six published photos showing Vrabel and Russini apparently holding hands and hugging two weekends ago at a resort in Arizona. People close to Russini told Page Six that the two were there as friends … The post Dianna Russini issues response to photos of her with Mike Vrabel appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodgers icon Davey Lopes dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a four-time MLB All-Star and Los Angeles Dodgers icon, has died at the age of 80. Lopes died following complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ Sports. He had been receiving care in his native Rhode Island and died surrounded by his family. The Dodgers confirmed his death in a post on social … The post Dodgers icon Davey Lopes dies at 80 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Walt Weiss got all the memes for tackling Jorge Soler

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss got all the memes on social media after his tackle of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler went viral. Weiss, 62, managed to successfully tackle Soler after the outfielder charged the mound during a wild brawl Tuesday (video here). Social media loved it considering Weiss is nearly twice Soler’s age … The post Walt Weiss got all the memes for tackling Jorge Soler appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green goes off on NBA’s response to tanking

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took aim at the NBA for being too soft on tanking. Green reacted after the Sacramento Kings pulled a blatant tanking move during Tuesday’s game against the Warriors by seemingly fouling Seth Curry intentionally despite holding a 1-point lead with 3:15 to go in regulation. The Warriors wound up … The post Draymond Green goes off on NBA’s response to tanking appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Doc Rivers drops a hint about his future

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers sounds like he’s ready to step away from his job. Rivers was asked Tuesday how much longer he envisions coaching in the NBA, and hinted at retirement in his response. He emphasized the fact that he has grandchildren and priorities outside of the sport. “I won’t answer that, but I … The post Doc Rivers drops a hint about his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls are demanding their next GM keeps Billy Donovan

The Chicago Bulls are taking a very firm stance on coach Billy Donovan and his future with the organization. Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf laid down something of an ultimatum for general manager candidates on Tuesday when discussing the organization’s future. He said the Bulls will keep Donovan as long as the coach wants to say, … The post Bulls are demanding their next GM keeps Billy Donovan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is known for his temper, but he demonstrated a whole new way to berate one’s self during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Sale had a meltdown in the fourth inning of Monday’s game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca. After the first two batters reached, he missed on … The post Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Diego Pavia is set for his first pre-draft visit

Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has landed an intriguing pre-draft visit. Pavia is visiting the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It is the first known visit Pavia has taken with an NFL team outside of the NFL Combine. #Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the … The post Diego Pavia is set for his first pre-draft visit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Star running back is notable no-show for NFL offseason workouts

One high-profile running back was a notable no-show for the first day of voluntary workouts on Tuesday. Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane was not in attendance for the team’s first day of voluntary workouts. Achane is entering the final season of his rookie contract and wants an extension. Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said he … The post Star running back is notable no-show for NFL offseason workouts appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Malone’s North Carolina salary has been revealed

Michael Malone is being paid handsomely to become the new head basketball coach at North Carolina. The Tar Heels officially announced Malone’s hire on Tuesday, confirming him as Hubert Davis’ successor at the school. Brian Murphy of WRAL obtained details on the new coach’s contract, which comes out to six years and $50 million. Malone … The post Michael Malone’s North Carolina salary has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dawn Staley issues statement about incident with Geno Auriemma

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has publicly addressed her incident with Geno Auriemma after last week’s Final Four game. Staley released a statement urging everyone to “turn the page” on the incident in which Auriemma berated Staley after the Gamecocks’ 62-48 win over UConn. She ended by urging everyone to focus on growing the sport … The post Dawn Staley issues statement about incident with Geno Auriemma appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fernando Mendoza makes significant decision about the NFL Draft

Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has made a significant decision regarding the NFL Draft. Mendoza has informed the NFL that he does not intend to attend the draft in person. Instead of traveling to Pittsburgh, he plans to watch the draft with family and friends in Miami. Projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando … The post Fernando Mendoza makes significant decision about the NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bucks accused of blowing off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade requests

The Milwaukee Bucks’ relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo has fallen apart, and a new story reveals just how bad it has gotten. The Bucks receive a big share of the blame for the relationship going sour in the new story by Shams Charania of ESPN. He reports that Antetokounmpo had serious doubts about the Bucks’ ability … The post Bucks accused of blowing off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade requests appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks remain at odds over whether he should be shut down for the season, and Antetokounmpo is attempting to lay down the law behind the scenes. ESPN’s Shams Charania appeared on “NBA Today” Monday and revealed that Antetokounmpo is still trying to ramp up in order to play before the … The post Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Coach K has savage response to North Carolina’s coach hire

If Mike Krzyzewski is worried about rival North Carolina’s new head coach, he certainly isn’t showing it. Coach K was a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday when news broke that the Tar Heels were hiring former NBA champion Michael Malone as their new head coach. The former Duke coach wasted no time sharing … The post Coach K has savage response to North Carolina’s coach hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Orlovsky got hammered for his bad Lamar Jackson take

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky offered up a Lamar Jackson take on Monday that aged terribly almost immediately. Orlovsky appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday to discuss the importance of Jackson attending the Ravens’ first voluntary offseason workout. Orlovsky felt that Jackson needed to be there since the team has a new coaching staff, but was under … The post Dan Orlovsky got hammered for his bad Lamar Jackson take appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls make major decision on top executive Arturas Karnisovas

The Chicago Bulls are making sweeping changes to their front office at the end of another disappointing season. The Bulls announced Monday that executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley have been fired after six seasons. In a statement, Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf said the team had “not had the success our … The post Bulls make major decision on top executive Arturas Karnisovas appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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