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Bill Raftery was in a state of shock while calling UConn game-winner over Duke

Bill Raftery looked like he was about to have a panic attack as he sat courtside for the drama-filled ending to Sunday’s Duke-UConn NCAA Tournament game. 1-seed Duke was just 10 seconds away from making the Final Four over 2-seed UConn when disaster struck the Blue Devils inside Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. With … The post Bill Raftery was in a state of shock while calling UConn game-winner over Duke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Gary Payton II exposes Nuggets player’s hairline in petty move

Gary Payton II got petty Sunday as his Golden State Warriors started beefing with the Denver Nuggets. Tempers flared after Payton got fouled by Zeke Nnaji early in the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. Payton’s teammate, LJ Cryer, started getting chippy with the Nuggets guards during the stoppage in play. The Warriors … The post Gary Payton II exposes Nuggets player’s hairline in petty move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Magic had one of the worst stretches of NBA basketball ever

The Orlando Magic on Sunday submitted their official entry into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Infamy with their atrocious stretch against the Toronto Raptors. The Magic took a 20-16 lead over the Raptors midway through the first quarter at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. A pair of free throws with 5:17 left in the period … The post Magic had one of the worst stretches of NBA basketball ever appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jon Scheyer was in hell during his live reaction to Duke’s last-second choke job

Another year, another heartbreak for Jon Scheyer and his Duke Blue Devils. Last season, Duke fell short of the NCAA Tournament title game after a monumental collapse in the closing moments against Houston. Scheyer must have been having flashbacks as he witnessed a similar unraveling happen Sunday against UConn. The 1-seed Blue Devils committed a … The post Jon Scheyer was in hell during his live reaction to Duke’s last-second choke job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cayden Boozer had the most heartbreaking reaction to his mistake that ended Duke’s season

A tipped pass from Cayden Boozer proved to be the difference on Sunday for Duke in their heavyweight NCAA Tournament matchup against UConn. The younger Boozer twin could have virtually sealed a win for the top-seeded Blue Devils with an outlet pass past a desperate Huskies press, as Duke led 72-70 with just seconds left … The post Cayden Boozer had the most heartbreaking reaction to his mistake that ended Duke’s season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans roast Duke radio announcer for his bitter call of UConn’s game-winner

Fans could not help but chuckle at the Duke radio call of the Blue Devils’ stunning choke job Sunday against the UConn Huskies in an NCAA Tournament game for the ages. 1-seed Duke looked like they had a win in hand over 2-seed UConn, holding a 72-70 lead and possession with 10 seconds left at … The post Fans roast Duke radio announcer for his bitter call of UConn’s game-winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans concerned by Bulls player’s bizarre social media behavior

Fans are worried that Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey may be having a mental breakdown. Ivey posted a 75-minute-long video on Instagram of him sitting in his car while he read bible scriptures and made religious pleas to the youth. The post came just two days after Ivey similarly went live for 35 minutes to … The post Fans concerned by Bulls player’s bizarre social media behavior appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Israel Adesanya has stern message after 4th straight UFC loss

Israel Adesanya is not letting a career-worst losing streak keep him down and out. Adesanya (24-6, 16 KOs) lost to Joe Pyfer (16-3, 10 KOs) via TKO in the second round of their UFC Fight Night main event at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash. Adesanya, once the toast of the UFC’s middleweight division, succumbed … The post Israel Adesanya has stern message after 4th straight UFC loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama fires back at 1 scathing narrative against the NBA

Victor Wembanyama made a great defensive play on Saturday, but it wasn’t the kind made on the court. The San Antonio Spurs star faced reporters following his team’s 127-95 thrashing of the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. Wembanyama, inarguably the game’s most imposing defensive presence, spoke candidly about the notion that defense … The post Victor Wembanyama fires back at 1 scathing narrative against the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Arizona coach has classy message after beating Purdue to make the Final Four

Tommy Lloyd had someone special on his mind after bringing Arizona back to the final weekend of March Madness. The Arizona head coach led the 1-seed Wildcats to a 79-64 victory over the 2-seed Purdue Boilermakers in their Elite 8 matchup at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Arizona trailed 38-31 at the half before … The post Arizona coach has classy message after beating Purdue to make the Final Four appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans piling on streamers for getting kicked out of $5,000 Iowa-Illinois courtside seats

Fans felt little sympathy for a pair of Twitch streamers who got kicked out of their seats during Saturday’s Iowa-Illinois NCAA Tournament game. Streamers Lacy and Sketch were taken aside by security at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, after they were spotted live-streaming the game on the popular streaming platform Twitch. Lacy argued that they … The post Fans piling on streamers for getting kicked out of $5,000 Iowa-Illinois courtside seats appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tom Izzo fires strong message about his retirement after losing to UConn

Tom Izzo is not ready to put away his clipboard just yet. The Michigan State head coach had the spotlight on him after his Spartans fell short in the Sweet 16 against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Izzo candidly addressed questions about his plans for retirement following the 67-63 Michigan State defeat … The post Tom Izzo fires strong message about his retirement after losing to UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James and his son Bronny combine for NBA history

The James family once again made its mark on NBA history Friday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Brooklyn Nets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the interesting decision to insert both LeBron James and his son Bronny to start the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The request hilariously … The post LeBron James and his son Bronny combine for NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan

Houston Mallette was not emotionally ready on Friday to see his Alabama career officially come to an end. A second-half collapse doomed 4-seed Alabama against 1-seed Michigan in their Sweet 16 showdown at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The Crimson Tide led 49-47 at halftime, but got outscored by 15 after the break in … The post Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke

The pixie dust wore off on Dylan Darling in the final seconds of St. John’s Sweet 16 game Friday against Duke. The Red Storm trailed the Blue Devils 78-75 with under 10 seconds left at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Darling had the ball in his hands with St. John’s NCAA Tournament survival hanging … The post Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Warriors’ plan for Steph Curry revealed

The Golden State Warriors aren’t closing the book on Steph Curry’s season just yet. The Warriors this week ruled Curry out for two more games against the Washington Wizards on Friday and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The injury designation means that the 2-time MVP will now miss 25 games due to his lingering knee … The post Warriors’ plan for Steph Curry revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Saints signing former top-3 pick to back up QB Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints are adding a veteran quarterback to provide depth behind starter Tyler Shough. The Saints are reportedly signing former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson. Per Saints reporter Nick Underhill, the agreement is for a one-year deal. Saints are signing QB Zach Wilson, according to a source. Adds a veteran presence and … The post Saints signing former top-3 pick to back up QB Tyler Shough appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Grizzlies make definitive announcement on Ja Morant

The Memphis Grizzlies are pulling the plug on Ja Morant, at least for this season. The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Morant is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season while working his way back from a UCL sprain in his left elbow. Morant received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his elbow after experiencing … The post Grizzlies make definitive announcement on Ja Morant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Calipari makes classy gesture after injury to Moses Moody

John Calipari has extended a helping hand to Moses Moody after the Golden State Warriors star’s season came to a brutal end on Monday night. Moody suffered a gruesome knee injury late in the Warriors’ overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks. The fifth-year wing’s left knee caved on him as he went for an uncontested … The post John Calipari makes classy gesture after injury to Moses Moody appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA players union demanding for 1 rule to be abolished immediately

The NBA Players Association wants the league to abolish a recently implemented rule that could dampen Cade Cunningham’s banner year. Cunningham was diagnosed with a collapsed lung last week, which he suffered during his Detroit Pistons’ 130-117 win over the Washington Wizards. The lung issue could potentially keep Cunningham sidelined for the rest of the … The post NBA players union demanding for 1 rule to be abolished immediately appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raiders make intriguing hire to help Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders are already making moves in preparation for the arrival of Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders have all but confirmed their intent to make Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza the first overall pick in next month’s draft. With Mendoza already seeming to be the team’s focus, Las Vegas has reportedly hired Mike Sullivan to … The post Raiders make intriguing hire to help Fernando Mendoza appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Roki Sasaki had Dodgers fans seriously concerned in his final start of spring training

Alarm bells were going off on Roki Sasaki as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second-year pitcher closed out spring training with an absolute dud. Sasaki got the start in the Dodgers’ penultimate spring contest against the Los Angeles Angels, and it could not have begun any worse for the Japanese hurler. Sasaki had zero command and … The post Roki Sasaki had Dodgers fans seriously concerned in his final start of spring training appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Moses Moody suffers freak leg injury on uncontested dunk attempt

The Golden State Warriors’ season from hell continued Monday, with Moses Moody suffering a non-contact leg injury against the Dallas Mavericks. Moody got a clean steal on Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and had a wide-open lane for a dunk with just over a minute left in overtime at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. As … The post Moses Moody suffers freak leg injury on uncontested dunk attempt appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cubs lock in Pete Crow-Armstrong to massive new contract

The Chicago Cubs have backed up the Brinks truck for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Several reporters confirmed on Monday that the Cubs are now in agreement with Crow-Armstrong on a new contract expected to keep him in Wrigley Field for the foreseeable future. While the details of the contract have yet to be disclosed, USA Today’s Bob … The post Cubs lock in Pete Crow-Armstrong to massive new contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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