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Fans become emotional after Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Quick interaction

An emotional moment between former Los Angeles Kings teammates grabbed people’s attention on Monday. With the Kings visiting the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y., Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick and Kings forward Anze Kopitar were able to meet on the ice for the final time in their playing careers. … The post Fans become emotional after Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Quick interaction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. had emotional reaction after Venezuela beat Italy in the WBC semifinal

Ronald Acuna Jr. could not contain his emotions on Monday after Venezuela advanced to the championship game of this year’s World Baseball Classic. Venezuela came from behind to stun Italy in a 4-2 victory at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. Acuna was right at the center of his team’s comeback efforts. The Venezuelans trailed 2-1 … The post Ronald Acuna Jr. had emotional reaction after Venezuela beat Italy in the WBC semifinal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodgers playoff hero Miguel Rojas falls victim to crazy mistake by reporter

Miguel Rojas must have gotten quite the scare when he woke up this morning. On Monday, the news broke that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas had been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball. Johan reportedly failed a PED test after testing positive for the drug Boldenone. Unfortunately though, Evan Drellich of The Athletic … The post Dodgers playoff hero Miguel Rojas falls victim to crazy mistake by reporter appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kevin Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers

Nobody was more fired up about Reed Sheppard going airborne on Monday than Kevin Durant. The Houston Rockets put the ball in Sheppard’s hands in the final seconds of the first quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The second-year guard took full advantage. Sheppard froze Lakers center Jaxson Hayes with a killer crossover and … The post Kevin Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Umpire Jeremie Rehak takes a scary pitch to the mask during WBC semifinal

Jeremie Rehak absolutely ate one during Monday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal. The veteran MLB umpire Rehak was behind the plate for the WBC semifinal between Venezuela and Italy. In the bottom of the fifth inning at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla., Rehak took a 98-mph fastball from Venezuela’s Luinder Avila straight to the mask. It … The post Umpire Jeremie Rehak takes a scary pitch to the mask during WBC semifinal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former All-Star claims Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game is bad for the NBA

Former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward is not a big fan of Bam Adebayo’s record-setting night. Hayward spoke candidly about Adebayo’s 83-point performance during a recent appearance on ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike” radio show. The 14-year NBA veteran made his case for why the stellar scoring night from the Miami Heat center was not “great for the league.” … The post Former All-Star claims Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game is bad for the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Onyeka Okongwu gets a technical foul for revenge moment on Desmond Bane

An elephant never forgets … and neither does Onyeka Okongwu. Okongwu and the Atlanta Hawks battled on Monday night against Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic. In the third quarter at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., Bane was defending Okongwu underneath the basket off a switch and wrapped him up for the foul. In … The post Onyeka Okongwu gets a technical foul for revenge moment on Desmond Bane appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luis Arraez completely glitches out during WBC semifinal at-bat

Luis Arraez apparently had a software update in the middle of Monday’s World Baseball Classic game. The San Francisco Giants infielder Arraez was batting for his native Venezuela during Monday’s WBC semifinal against Italy at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. Arraez stepped up to bat in the top of the first inning against Italy’s Aaron … The post Luis Arraez completely glitches out during WBC semifinal at-bat appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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1 interesting detail emerges about the Justin Fields-Chiefs trade

Justin Fields has another reason to smile about his big move to Kansas City. The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring the veteran quarterback Fields from the New York Jets in a trade. It was revealed on Monday that Fields is headed to the Chiefs in exchange for draft-pick compensation (full details here). Later in the … The post 1 interesting detail emerges about the Justin Fields-Chiefs trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James shows off nasty scrape he got on his crazy dive vs. Nuggets

LeBron James paid the price for his big hustle play over the weekend. The Los Angeles Lakers star James had a key moment in Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. In the final minute of the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., the Lakers were trailing 112-111 when Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson … The post LeBron James shows off nasty scrape he got on his crazy dive vs. Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Star big man declined at least $7 million from another school to join Michigan

Michigan Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg has become a superstar in his first season in Ann Arbor. Lendeborg spent time at Arizona Western before going to UAB. Then, he transferred to Michigan and just won Big Ten Player of the Year for one of the top seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Ahead of March Madness, Lendeborg … The post Star big man declined at least $7 million from another school to join Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Calipari calls for change after NCAA Tournament schedule release

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari has never been one to hold his tongue. A day after Selection Sunday, Calipari made a request for a change to the schedule. Arkansas defeated Vanderbilt 86-75 in the SEC title game on Sunday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., and Calipari is not thrilled about having to travel … The post John Calipari calls for change after NCAA Tournament schedule release appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alabama player removed from campus before NCAA Tournament

The 2026 NCAA Tournament begins with First Four games on Tuesday, and the Round of 64 kicks off on Thursday. However, just days before March Madness, the Alabama Crimson Tide got some untimely news. Freshman Aden Holloway has been removed from campus and will be away from the team. Alabama says Aden Holloway has been … The post Alabama player removed from campus before NCAA Tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bam Adebayo earns NBA award following 83-point performance

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo put his name in the NBA record books with an 83-point performance on March 10 in a 150-122 win over the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. Adebayo’s massive night put him second all-time in the single-game scoring list, putting him above Kobe Bryant. Now, Adebayo has been … The post Bam Adebayo earns NBA award following 83-point performance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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49ers sign a former 1,000-yard wide receiver

The San Francisco 49ers continue to rebuild their wide receiver room by adding a former 1,000-yard threat to their ranks. Wide receiver Christian Kirk is signing a one-year deal with the 49ers, according to multiple reports. The deal will be worth $6 million. Kirk is a solid, low-risk addition for the Niners, who still appear … The post 49ers sign a former 1,000-yard wide receiver appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Carson Hocevar Is Running A Chili’s-Branded Dale Earnhardt Throwback Paint Scheme At Darlington

The Intimidente is getting a new look. It seems like Carson Hocevar and his Spire Motorsports team are fully embracing the comparisons to the legendary Dale Earnhardt – and this weekend at Darlington they’re going full throwback to the Intimidator. Hocevar is in his third full year of the NASCAR Cup Series as the driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports, and it’s safe to say he hasn’t made many friends in the garage area since he arrived. During […] The post Carson Hocevar Is Running A Chili’s-Branded Dale Earnhardt Throwback Paint Scheme At Darlington first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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DeAndre Hopkins calls out Ravens in deleted post

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins still appears to have some hard feelings over how the Baltimore Ravens used him in 2025. Hopkins on Monday reposted a fan’s message urging the Ravens to bring Hopkins back, accompanied by video of the wide receiver’s Week 1 touchdown against the Buffalo Bills. Hopkins made clear, however, that he felt … The post DeAndre Hopkins calls out Ravens in deleted post appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Update emerges on LeBron James’ playing future

A new update has emerged regarding LeBron James’ NBA future. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” Monday, Shams Charania said the “feeling around LeBron and the league” is that James will play one more season. He added, however, that how the Los Angeles Lakers finish the campaign could have a big impact on where … The post Update emerges on LeBron James’ playing future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Judge has surprising opinion on the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge had a fairly bold take on the atmosphere at the World Baseball Classic following Sunday night’s game. Judge and Team USA held off the Dominican Republic 2-1 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. on Sunday to advance to the final. The atmosphere of the game was a raucous one, as many Dominican fans … The post Aaron Judge has surprising opinion on the World Baseball Classic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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6-time Pro Bowl selection officially announces his retirement

A former six-time Pro Bowl selection officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Cornerback Darius Slay posted on Instagram that he is stepping away from the NFL after 13 seasons. “This game put me in a position to help take care of my family and loved ones and I’m forever grateful,” Slay wrote … The post 6-time Pro Bowl selection officially announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Troy Aikman reveals he is still working with Dolphins

Troy Aikman appears to be fairly committed to his undefined role with the Miami Dolphins. In an appearance on the “Rodeo Time” podcast, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback admitted he was caught off-guard when he was originally asked to help the team with its general manager search in January. He enjoyed the experience enough, however, … The post Troy Aikman reveals he is still working with Dolphins appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Iconic college basketball coach announces his retirement

One of the most successful college basketball coaches of his era has announced his retirement. Butler head coach Thad Matta is stepping down after four seasons, the school announced Monday. The 58-year-old will transition into a new role as special assistant to the school president and athletic director. Matta leaves coaching with 502 career wins, … The post Iconic college basketball coach announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Justin Fields has been traded by the Jets

Quarterback Justin Fields has a new home for 2026. Fields has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to multiple reports. The New York Jets will get a sixth-round pick for him, and will assume $7 million of his $10 million guaranteed salary. The Jets are paying all but $3M of Fields' $10M guaranteed … The post Justin Fields has been traded by the Jets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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