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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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Caitlin Clark turned heads with a message to a Jeopardy! contestant

When the Indiana Fever took Caitlin Clark first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she was viewed as the answer to their problems. To a Jeopardy! contestant, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star was quite literally the answer that unlocked a fortune. In a recent Jeopardy! episode, the final question had Clark as the answer, but … The post Caitlin Clark turned heads with a message to a Jeopardy! contestant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki suffers concerning injury during Japan-Venezuela WBC game

Chicago Cubs fans watched in agony as Seiya Suzuki limp off the field during Saturday’s World Baseball Classic game between Japan and Venezuela. Suzuki was caught stealing second base to end the first inning at loanDepot park in Miami, Fla. The Cubs outfielder immediately had a look of discomfort on his face after sliding into … The post Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki suffers concerning injury during Japan-Venezuela WBC game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luka Doncic gets upset at his teammate for hitting him in the ‘d–k’

Luka Doncic had a very Hans Moleman-like moment during Saturday’s game. The Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Saturday against the rival Denver Nuggets. During the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif., Doncic had a bit of an outburst at Lakers teammate Rui Hachimura. After a missed free throw by Nuggets guard … The post Luka Doncic gets upset at his teammate for hitting him in the ‘d–k’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move

It appears that the Toronto Raptors have learned their lesson.  The Raptors faced heavy backlash, especially from fans, after seemingly forgetting how to stand up for their teammate — guard Jamal Shead, late in their Wednesday loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. Even Toronto head coach … The post Video: Raptors did the right thing in response to Grayson Allen’s dirty move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley explains why he was ‘disgusted’ after watching Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

Charles Barkley was not happy with the Washington Wizards for allowing Bam Adebayo to etch his name in NBA scoring history. Adebayo broke the internet on Tuesday when he dropped 83 points on the Wizards in a 150-129 Miami Heat win. Some who witnessed the feat weren’t fans of how it played out. The game … The post Charles Barkley explains why he was ‘disgusted’ after watching Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Mavericks-Cavaliers game wastes several seconds before embarrassing blunder is caught

If anyone needed a visual representation of where the Dallas Mavericks are going in the 2025-26 NBA season, they just provided that during Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. With the Mavericks behind by 22 points with a little over two minutes left in the third quarter, … The post Video: Mavericks-Cavaliers game wastes several seconds before embarrassing blunder is caught appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani at World Baseball Classic isn’t an electrician after all

There is a faulty wiring of sorts about the story on the real job of the Czech Republic pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani in a World Baseball Classic game. Ondrej Satoria, who grabbed headlines with a remarkable start against reigning WBC champions Team Japan and a heartwarming curtain call after that game, isn’t actually … The post Pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani at World Baseball Classic isn’t an electrician after all appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans share the same negative reaction to the Chargers’ quarterback announcement

Justin Herbert is unquestionably the head of the Los Angeles Chargers’ quarterback room. Still behind him on the depth chart in 2026 will be a familiar face, as Trey Lance has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chargers. Los Angeles announced on Saturday, via a statement on the team’s official website. The Chargers also … The post Fans share the same negative reaction to the Chargers’ quarterback announcement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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