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Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account activity may have played a large role in derailing the Houston Rockets’ season. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers with a 98-78 loss in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, ending their season without a playoff series win. A postmortem by William Guillory and … The post Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Indianapolis Colts will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie contract for the 2027 season, ESPN reports. The move, revealed at the NFL’s deadline for 2023 first-round picks, means the former No. 4 overall selection will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 campaign. The option would have guaranteed more … The post Colts make decision on QB Anthony Richardson’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis delivered one of the most awkward ceremonial first pitches in recent memory on Friday night at LoanDepot Park before the Marlins’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The former Green Bay Packers backup, who signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami in the offseason, stepped to the mound wearing a … The post Malik Willis throws out humiliating first pitch at Marlins game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nikita Zadorov displayed remarkable resilience during the Boston Bruins’ first-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres, revealing afterward that he competed on a severely injured knee. The 31-year-old defenseman tore his MCL in Game 3, with the ligament fully detached from the bone, yet he suited up and logged significant ice time in the final … The post Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals he played through brutal injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Police in North Carolina are investigating claims that acquaintances of retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle broke into his family’s empty home and attempted to drain their finances soon after his death. The scheme allegedly unfolded less than a month following the December 18 plane crash that killed Biffle, his wife Cristina, their two children, and … The post Friend accused of stealing from Greg Biffle after his death appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Vero Beach, Florida, quarterback Wonderful Monds IV, a four-star prospect and ESPN’s No. 14 pocket passer in the class of 2027, committed to Notre Dame on Thursday. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Monds chose the Fighting Irish over finalists Florida State and Ohio State, making the announcement during a live appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Monds … The post QB recruit with great name commits to Notre Dame appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James once again proved that he is defying the aging process after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the second round. The Los Angeles Lakers star was right at the center of his team’s dominant Game 6 win to eliminate the Houston Rockets in front of their home fans at Toyota Center in Houston, … The post LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Some fans felt like Donovan Mitchell did not look right on Friday in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ potential closeout game against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers were a couple of big shots away from eliminating the Raptors in Game 6 of their first-round series at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. Mitchell has historically been a provider … The post Everyone said the same thing about Donovan Mitchell after Cavaliers lost Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Luka Doncic does not appear to be anywhere close to returning for the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason. The Slovenian superstar has not played since suffering a hamstring injury in an April 2 regular-season contest versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Lakers set to advance to the second round against the same Thunder team, … The post Latest update on Luka Doncic does not sound good for Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The basketball gods have blessed the Toronto Raptors with yet another fortuitous playoff bounce off the fingertips of RJ Barrett. The Raptors trailed 110-109 in overtime with just over 10 seconds left in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. With their season on the line, … The post Raptors force Game 7 on last-second winner that took the most absurd bounce appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Orlando Magic became a first-ballot entrant into the Hall of Infamy on Friday for how badly they choked in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons. The Magic, leading 60-38 at halftime, looked like they were 24 minutes away from celebrating a series upset in front of their home fans at … The post Magic had the worst playoff half ever to lose Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One former No. 1 overall pick may be speedrunning his Anthony Bennett arc. The Atlanta Hawks could potentially trade away young forward Zaccharie Risacher this offseason, John Hollinger of The Athletic reported on Friday. Hollinger notes that Risacher “stalled out” for Atlanta this year and that “a trade can’t be ruled out” at this point. … The post Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama is not exactly tipping his cap to the Portland Trail Blazers after seeing them off in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs center spoke Friday about his excitement to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals after the Wolves beat Denver in six games. In doing … The post Victor Wembanyama has disrespectful comment about Blazers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will not face criminal charges over an incident with a fan during a game in Detroit last December. The Wayne County Prosecutors Office announced May 1 that Metcalf will not be charged for his altercation with Lions fan Ryan Kennedy during a Week 16 game last December. According to … The post Prosecutors decide whether DK Metcalf will be charged for incident with Lions fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chris Paul is trying to stretch plausible deniability to its absolute limits. The retired former LA Clippers guard Paul appeared Friday on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.” During the appearance, Paul addressed the viral post that he made after the Clippers were eliminated from playoff contention this year with a play-in tournament loss to the … The post Chris Paul makes a laughable claim about his post after Clippers’ elimination appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed that his team had a little extra motivation going against the Denver Nuggets during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Finch argued that the Nuggets had targeted the Timberwolves in the playoffs by how they played out the end of the regular season. “Denver had the chance to … The post Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves felt disrespected by Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Denver Nuggets may be looking at every possibility on the table after their first-round exit this year. Denver could potentially look to trade veteran guard Jamal Murray this offseason, Jason Quick and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Friday. The report notes that Murray, the second-highest-paid player on the Nuggets roster, might be a … The post Report: Nuggets could trade 1 All-Star player this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Mets have been one of the biggest stories in baseball for all the wrong reasons, but at least for now, it will not cost manager Carlos Mendoza his job. Mets president David Stearns said Friday that the team has no plans to make a change at the manager position despite their 10-21 … The post Mets publicly address Carlos Mendoza’s job status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels is taking one last parting shot at the Denver Nuggets. McDaniels appeared on “NBA Today” Friday, one day after the Timberwolves knocked Denver out of the playoffs with a 110-98 win in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Host Malika Andrews asked him about the budding rivalry between the two teams, but … The post Jaden McDaniels takes another shot at Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges knew what the Atlanta Hawks were going through when his team was blowing them out Thursday night. The Knicks obliterated the Hawks 140-89 to close out their Eastern Conference first-round series, at one point running up a 61-point lead. Bridges was asked after the game if he had ever … The post Mikal Bridges had the best response after Knicks’ Game 6 blowout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chase Claypool is attempting an NFL comeback after two years out of the league. Claypool was among those trying out at Green Bay Packers camp on Friday, according to Ryan Wood of USA Today. The former Notre Dame wide receiver last played in the NFL in 2023. #Packers hosting former Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool … The post Chase Claypool is attempting an NFL comeback appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Russell Wilson’s NFL career might be about to come to an end. Wilson is “in deep discussions” to begin a television career, likely ending his time as a player, according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. CBS is considered the favorite to land Wilson if he goes this route. Interestingly, this news emerged just days … The post Russell Wilson considering major decision regarding his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mitchell Robinson had a pointed question for Dyson Daniels after Thursday night’s double ejection in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. The tense moment unfolded in the second quarter at State Farm Arena, where the Hawks were already trailing by 49 points in what became a … The post Mitchell Robinson trolled Dyson Daniels with Instagram post after ejection appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark suffered an apparent ankle injury on Thursday night after a flagrant foul in her second preseason game against the Dallas Wings. Clark was returning from a groin injury that sidelined her for the final 22 regular-season games and the team’s entire playoff run last year. She had opened the contest … The post Caitlin Clark injured after flagrant foul in Indiana return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
