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Brutal strike call decides Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC semifinal

Team USA benefitted from a generous strike call to end Sunday’s heavyweight clash against the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic trailed 2-1 with a runner on third and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning at loanDepot park in Miami, Fla. Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo worked a full count and was in defense mode … The post Brutal strike call decides Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC semifinal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bruce Pearl calls out 1 team that Auburn deserves to replace in NCAA Tournament

Former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl did not hide his dissatisfaction with the Tigers being left out of this year’s Big Dance. Auburn was among the first four out of the NCAA tournament this year alongside Oklahoma, San Diego State, and Indiana. Pearl was part of the panel during CBS’s March Madness selection show and … The post Bruce Pearl calls out 1 team that Auburn deserves to replace in NCAA Tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Packers not ruling out major change to raise money

The Green Bay Packers may soon sacrifice an iconic part of their history to bow down to the almighty dollar. Packers president and CEO Ed Policy spoke to Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal earlier this week about the team potentially being hurt by its unique ownership structure. The Packers remain the only non-profit, … The post Packers not ruling out major change to raise money appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic

Chet Holmgren seems to be looking a little different these days. ESPN was airing Sunday’s matinee game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. During the contest, ESPN went into a commercial by airing … a rather strange-looking graphic of the Thunder big man Holmgren. The … The post ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees’ Cam Schlittler has a mishap with spider during spring training

Cam Schlittler apparently is not a fan of our eight-legged friends. The New York Yankees pitcher Schlittler had an unfortunate moment with a spider ahead of the team’s spring training game vs. the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday. Yankees clubhouse reporter Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reported that … The post Yankees’ Cam Schlittler has a mishap with spider during spring training appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Purdue star Braden Smith had bizarre jersey change during Big 10 final

Purdue star Braden Smith had a strange wardrobe change during the Big 10 Championship on Sunday. Purdue faced Michigan for the Big 10 title game at United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, but the Purdue star did not look like himself. Smith typically wears No. 3, but early in the first half, he switched … The post Purdue star Braden Smith had bizarre jersey change during Big 10 final appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Peyton Manning’s son Marshall absolutely slings it in new video

Peyton Manning’s son Marshall looks set to keep the family tradition of quarterbacking alive and well based on a new video. Marshall Manning took part in the Music City Mayhem 7-on-7 event in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Saturday, and video has emerged of one of his throws. Prep Redzone Tennessee’s Shayne Pickering, who captured the video, … The post Peyton Manning’s son Marshall absolutely slings it in new video appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dallas Goedert makes move that could help Eagles trade AJ Brown

In an unusual twist, the Philadelphia Eagles may find it easier to trade wide receiver AJ Brown thanks to the actions of one of his teammates. The Eagles agreed to a new contract with tight end Dallas Goedert on Sunday. The deal means the Eagles will no longer be on the hook for roughly $20 … The post Dallas Goedert makes move that could help Eagles trade AJ Brown appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible 4th quarter to keep his streak alive

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed a scorching fourth quarter to keep his historic points streak alive just three days after setting the new record. Gilgeous-Alexander entered Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 127 consecutive games of 20 points or more, having secured the mark by passing Wilt Chamberlain on Thursday. Sunday, however, the streak looked like … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible 4th quarter to keep his streak alive appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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49ers may keep Brandon Aiyuk for 1 reason

Brandon Aiyuk may have played his last game for the San Francisco 49ers, but that does not necessarily mean the team will get rid of him immediately. Broadcaster Guy Haberman said the Niners would gladly hold onto Aiyuk for weeks or months if they felt there was a chance of getting anything of value for … The post 49ers may keep Brandon Aiyuk for 1 reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Russell Wilson took his stepson on his 1st campus visit

Russell Wilson accompanied his stepson on a campus visit to a pretty prominent athletics program. Wilson shared video of himself and his 11-year-old stepson Future visiting Texas together. The pair got to check out both the football and baseball facilities, and even met Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian. Future clearly liked what saw, effusively saying he … The post Russell Wilson took his stepson on his 1st campus visit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans left stunned by photo of Luka Doncic with Maria Sharapova

Luka Doncic is far from the only tall European sports star around. Retired tennis great Maria Sharapova was in attendance at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. for Saturday’s game between Doncic’s Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers won in overtime by a final score of 127-125 after Doncic hit a game-winning … The post Fans left stunned by photo of Luka Doncic with Maria Sharapova appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-NBA guard Evan Fournier gets ejected for confronting a fan in Greece

It was deja vu all over again for Evan Fournier this week. The former NBA guard Fournier, who now plays for Olympiacos BC in the Greek Basket League, had an unsightly incident with a rival fan on Sunday. Olympiacos was facing Panionios BC on the road at Glyfada Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece. During the … The post Ex-NBA guard Evan Fournier gets ejected for confronting a fan in Greece appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Troy Aikman thinks he knows why NFL injuries have become so frequent

Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman has a theory for why NFL injuries have seemingly become more frequent. Aikman suggested that the restrictions the NFL has placed on training camp practices are at least partly responsible for an increase in early-season injuries. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback made clear that the restrictions are better … The post Troy Aikman thinks he knows why NFL injuries have become so frequent appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kenneth Walker was ‘irked’ with Seahawks before his departure

Kenneth Walker III’s decision to leave the Seattle Seahawks may have been a long time coming. Walker was “privately irked” at having to share the running back job with Zach Charbonnet last season, according to Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. Walker’s exit was largely sealed in late January when he opted to switch agents … The post Kenneth Walker was ‘irked’ with Seahawks before his departure appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Update emerges on Justin Fields’ future

Justin Fields remains a member of the New York Jets, but it is not clear how much longer that will be the case. Fields is essentially without a role after the Jets brought in Geno Smith as their new starting quarterback. ESPN’s Rich Cimini suggested that Fields’ status going forward is “very much up in … The post Update emerges on Justin Fields’ future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Bam Adebayo’s complaint about officiating

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo did not receive much sympathy after he complained about the officiating in his team’s loss Saturday. The Heat fell to the Orlando Magic 121-117 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. on Saturday. The team was aggrieved at being called for a five second violation on an inbounds play with 36.6 … The post Everyone said the same thing about Bam Adebayo’s complaint about officiating appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Austin Reaves executed the most perfect intentionally missed free throw

Not many players on this earth can miss a shot like Austin Reaves can. The Los Angeles Lakers guard was intentionally fouled as his team trailed 118-115 to the Denver Nuggets with 5.2 seconds remaining inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Nuggets sent Reaves to the free throw line to try to prevent … The post Austin Reaves executed the most perfect intentionally missed free throw appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Saints have ‘no takers’ for Derek Carr

Derek Carr’s comeback tour isn’t exactly selling out stadiums left and right. Several reporters emerged last month indicating that Carr was “very serious” about making an NFL comeback. Given that the New Orleans Saints still hold Carr’s rights, any team interested in his services would have to strike a deal with the NFC squad. However, … The post Saints have ‘no takers’ for Derek Carr appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Celtics make curious move ahead of stretch run

The Boston Celtics made a move around the fringes that had some fans scratching their heads. The Celtics signed two-way player Max Shulga to a standard NBA contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move allows Shulga to stay on the main roster for the final month of the regular season and playoffs. The Boston Celtics … The post Celtics make curious move ahead of stretch run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Austin Reaves has best missed FT of all-time to miraculously force OT vs. Nuggets

Austin Reaves pulled a rabbit out of his hat on Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers guard Reaves worked some absolute magic to end regulation at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Nuggets were ahead 118-115 with just 5.2 seconds and no timeouts remaining for the Lakers. Rather than allowing … The post Austin Reaves has best missed FT of all-time to miraculously force OT vs. Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fred VanVleet takes a profane swipe at the Spurs

Fred VanVleet is going after his team’s in-state rivals this week. The Houston Rockets point guard VanVleet got shady with the San Antonio Spurs during the latest episode of his “Unguarded” podcast. During a discussion about the recent hype surrounding the No. 2 seed Spurs, VanVleet indicated that San Antonio was being overrated. “We were … The post Fred VanVleet takes a profane swipe at the Spurs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Vinnie Pasquantino has strong message for Team Italy’s haters

Vinnie Pasquantino does not want to hear any more slander against Team Italy amid their historic run in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Team Italy punched its ticket to the WBC semifinals on Saturday with an 8-6 triumph over Puerto Rico. The win kept the Azzurri undefeated in the tournament, with impressive wins over Team … The post Vinnie Pasquantino has strong message for Team Italy’s haters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Doc Rivers had the most exasperated reaction to awful Kyle Kuzma turnover

Doc Rivers is clearly not enjoying the Kyle Kuzma experience right now. The Milwaukee Bucks lost again on Saturday, falling by a final score of 122-99 to the scorching-hot Atlanta Hawks, who are now the winners of nine straight games. One particular lowlight for the Bucks came in the third quarter at State Farm Arena … The post Doc Rivers had the most exasperated reaction to awful Kyle Kuzma turnover appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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