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Michael Malone’s daughter emerges as key reason for his North Carolina move

Michael Malone’s shocking decision to take the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach job may be partially explained by his daughter. North Carolina caught the basketball world by surprise when they hired Malone on Tuesday as their new head coach. Several people were quick to point out that he has a family connection with the … The post Michael Malone’s daughter emerges as key reason for his North Carolina move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach

The North Carolina Tar Heels have decided on their new head coach, and it is not a choice many saw coming. The Tar Heels plan to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Malone has most recently served as an NBA analyst for ESPN. Sources: … The post North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giants All-Pro has asked for a trade

A key member of the New York Giants has asked the team for a trade after a breakdown in contract negotiations. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and will not report for the team’s offseason program on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The request comes after two offseasons of unsuccessful haggling over … The post Giants All-Pro has asked for a trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese has been traded by the Chicago Sky

Angel Reese has been traded by the Chicago Sky in a blockbuster deal. The Sky traded Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday. The Dream confirmed the deal on social media, as did Reese herself. An Angel’s DREAM💭 🅰️TL WHAT UP?! @AtlantaDream pic.twitter.com/obtqyhl35e — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 6, 2026 Kendra Andrews of ESPN reported … The post Angel Reese has been traded by the Chicago Sky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cameron Boozer dealt with significant injury during Duke’s loss

Cameron Boozer dealt with a fairly significant injury during the final loss of Duke’s season, he revealed Sunday. At an awards ceremony Sunday, Boozer revealed he suffered “a couple of fractures” around one of his eyes during the team’s 73-72 loss to UConn last Sunday. He decided not to have surgery to address the issue. … The post Cameron Boozer dealt with significant injury during Duke’s loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards and Nets had the most ridiculous injury report for Sunday’s game

The Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets engaged in an epic tank-off Sunday, and that was made quite obvious by the injury report. Both the Wizards and Nets are essentially playing for draft position, meaning Sunday’s game devolved into a contest of who wanted to lose more. To that end, the pregame injury reports for both … The post Wizards and Nets had the most ridiculous injury report for Sunday’s game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Red Sox fans had 3-word chant for owner John Henry during team’s latest loss

The Boston Red Sox are off to a very rough start in 2026, and Red Sox Nation is starting to get restless already. The Red Sox lost to the San Diego Padres 8-6 at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. on Sunday, dropping to 2-7 on the young season. Boston had jumped out to a 4-0 … The post Red Sox fans had 3-word chant for owner John Henry during team’s latest loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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South Carolina fans sent Geno Auriemma a clear message

South Carolina Gamecocks fans do not appear eager to accept UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s apology. Gamecocks fans made themselves heard loud and clear during Sunday’s national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The arena played a montage consisting of highlights from past championship games, which naturally featured plenty of UConn and Auriemma, … The post South Carolina fans sent Geno Auriemma a clear message appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Troy Aikman makes an honest admission about his role with Dolphins

Troy Aikman made a very honest admission about his new role with the Miami Dolphins that will likely spark some controversy. Aikman suggested that his role as a broadcaster probably factored into Miami’s decision to hire him to an undefined front office advisory role this offseason. However, he thinks the Dolphins are simply taking advantage … The post Troy Aikman makes an honest admission about his role with Dolphins appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mariners had a sense of humor about Jo Adell’s home run robberies

The Seattle Mariners could not help but laugh a bit after Jo Adell’s incredible performance against them on Saturday. Adell was responsible for robbing three home runs during the Los Angeles Angels’ 1-0 win over Seattle on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca. The final robbery came in the 9th inning, when Adell went … The post Mariners had a sense of humor about Jo Adell’s home run robberies appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dusty May had the perfect quote about Yaxel Lendeborg’s injury

Michigan head coach Dusty May had the perfect way of describing Yaxel Lendeborg after the star forward struggled through the second half of Saturday’s national semifinal due to injury. May announced Sunday that an MRI on Lendeborg’s knee came back clean, and the decision to play in Monday’s national championship will be made by him … The post Dusty May had the perfect quote about Yaxel Lendeborg’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fan captures incredible photo of Jo Adell’s home run robbery

Jo Adell had one of the best defensive games of any player in MLB history on Saturday night, and one fan caught an epic photo of the moment he capped it off. Adell robbed three home runs in a single game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, with the last one involving the Los Angeles … The post Fan captures incredible photo of Jo Adell’s home run robbery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he is hurt by sitting out

Giannis Antetokounmpo opened up about his frustration with the Milwaukee Bucks in a new interview, explaining why he is so bothered that the team wants to sit him for the rest of the season. Antetokounmpo admitted that he has had a difficult season professionally in part because his wife and children spent part of it … The post Giannis Antetokounmpo explains why he is hurt by sitting out appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley had a very high compliment for Michigan

Charles Barkley paid the Michigan Wolverines a very high compliment during their dismantling of the Arizona Wildcats in Saturday’s Final Four game. Michigan jumped out to a 48-32 halftime lead on the way to an eventual 91-73 victory over Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, In. on Saturday, and had the game well in … The post Charles Barkley had a very high compliment for Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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New York Jets now own an unwanted sports record

The New York Jets are not playing right now, but they still managed to gain an unwanted distinction thanks to someone else’s efforts on Saturday. The Buffalo Sabres officially clinched their first playoff appearance since 2011 on Saturday, ending a 14-year drought. It has been the longest playoff drought of any professional sports team. That … The post New York Jets now own an unwanted sports record appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards were absolutely determined not to let Bam Adebayo drop 83 points on them again

The Washington Wizards were absolutely determined not to let Bam Adebayo embarrass them again during their first meeting since he scored 83 points against them. Saturday marked Adebayo’s first game against the Wizards since March 10, when he dropped 83 points on them. The team came out Saturday seemingly determined to make sure Adebayo did … The post Wizards were absolutely determined not to let Bam Adebayo drop 83 points on them again appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Geno Auriemma’s apology

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma issued an apology for his actions at the end of Friday’s Final Four game against South Carolina, but many noticed one thing was missing. Auriemma issued an apology on Saturday, one day after his heated postgame confrontation with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley following South Carolina’s 62-48 win at Mortgage … The post Everyone said the same thing about Geno Auriemma’s apology appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tommy Lloyd has cryptic response to North Carolina rumors

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd continues to try to distance himself from the North Carolina rumors, but he is not being very convincing. Lloyd was asked once again about speculation linking him to the Tar Heels head coach job on Thursday, two days before his team takes on Michigan in the national semi-final at Lucas … The post Tommy Lloyd has cryptic response to North Carolina rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former All-Pro cornerback announces his retirement

One of the top cornerbacks of his generation has announced his retirement from the NFL. Stephon Gilmore posted a retirement video to his social media accounts on Thursday, calling it quits after 13 NFL seasons. The video includes highlights of Gilmore’s NFL career starting from the 2012 NFL Draft. “I have had an incredible 13 … The post Former All-Pro cornerback announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Trevor Bauer launches another MLB comeback attempt

Trevor Bauer is launching another comeback attempt, this time in the United States. Bauer announced that he has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent league. The team confirmed that Bauer will start for the team on opening night, which is set for April 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared … The post Trevor Bauer launches another MLB comeback attempt appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James makes savage remarks about the Memphis Grizzlies

LeBron James seems to have a fairly low opinion of one particular NBA franchise. James recently appeared on the “Bob Does Sports” YouTube channel and candidly went on an epic NSFW rant about the Memphis Grizzlies. He suggested they should move the team to Nashville, and even joked about pulling an Eli Manning had they … The post LeBron James makes savage remarks about the Memphis Grizzlies appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaden Ivey’s wife denies cutting off contact with him

The wife of former Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey denied Ivey’s claims that she was ignoring his texts. Ivey claimed during one of his recent Instagram Live videos that his wife was not texting him back after the Chicago Bulls waived the guard for conduct detrimental to the team. One day later, Caitlyn Ivey responded … The post Jaden Ivey’s wife denies cutting off contact with him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Kirk Cousins’ contract with Raiders

Kirk Cousins agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, setting him up as a mentor and bridge starter for likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. The contract itself, however, made the biggest waves on social media. Officially, Cousins signed a five-year, $172 million deal with the Raiders. Because of how the … The post Everyone said the same thing about Kirk Cousins’ contract with Raiders appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards criticized for their cringeworthy April Fools joke

The Washington Wizards drew criticism on Wednesday for an April Fools Day joke that many found to be cruel and unfunny. The Wizards pranked an apparent fan during Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers by making him think he had won $10,000 by making a half-court shot while blindfolded. The prank came when he watched … The post Wizards criticized for their cringeworthy April Fools joke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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