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The San Antonio Spurs may be getting De’Aaron Fox back in the Western Conference Finals sooner rather than later. The Spurs were missing the All-Star point guard in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to ankle soreness. Fox had hurt his ankle in Game 4 of the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves … The post Spurs get encouraging update on De’Aaron Fox for Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama took a second to appreciate the masterpiece he helped sculpt for the San Antonio Spurs to open the Western Conference Finals. With the Spurs leading 120-114 in the final 20 seconds of double overtime, Wemby swallowed up a shot at the rim from Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Jalen Williams. Wembanyama kept the ball … The post Victor Wembanyama pulled a cold move in the final seconds of Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama put himself in a precarious position during crunch time of the Western Conference Finals series opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs star rammed into Alex Caruso with his team holding possession and a 94-92 lead in the final two minutes of regulation at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. … The post Fans baffled by Victor Wembanyama’s bizarre hit on Alex Caruso late in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are losing Blake Snell to injury shortly after his first appearance on the mound this season. Snell struggled in his first start of the 2026 campaign in a 7-2 loss against the Atlanta Braves on May 9, giving up four earned runs on six hits and a pair of walks across … The post Blake Snell set to undergo surgery after his season debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Laz Diaz is really leaning into the theatrics these days. The veteran umpire Diaz was behind home plate for Monday’s game between the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox. During an at-bat by Boston catcher Connor Wong in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Diaz produced quite the spectacle. … The post Umpire Laz Diaz pulls a petty move after getting 2 straight calls overturned by ABS appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBC’s broadcast was sounding a bit apocalyptic during Thursday’s Game 1. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs tipped off their highly-anticipated Western Conference Finals series on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. NBC had the honors of broadcasting the game … but unfortunately dropped the ball in the first quarter. … The post NBC’s broadcast of Thunder-Spurs Game 1 gets marred by audio issues appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Mets are holding onto a sliver of hope that Clay Holmes can come back this season after breaking his leg. Holmes fractured his tibia in the 4th inning of Friday’s matchup against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. The converted closer got struck in the right leg by … The post Mets get bittersweet update on Clay Holmes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former fan favorite for the New York Yankees is ready to go exploring. Veteran infielder Gio Urshela announced in a post to his Instagram page on Monday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball. Urshela noted that “today is the day to close this chapter as a professional player” and issued some heartfelt … The post Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
There is some good news and some bad news right now for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. The Pistons are expected to try to retain Duren in free agency this offseason, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported on Monday. However, Detroit will reportedly try to do so at a lower rate amid a widely-held belief … The post Notable update emerges on Jalen Duren’s future after lousy playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Aday Mara might be able to stay on the East Coast as he makes the leap to the NBA. The former Michigan center Mara has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets by “multiple league sources,” Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo! Sports reported on Monday. O’Connor notes that the Nets are also being connected to ex-Tennessee forward … The post Michigan champion Aday Mara is being linked to 1 NBA lottery team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joel Embiid is getting roasted on his day off. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid was in the news again this week amid the latest development with the NBA playoffs. On Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell led his team to an Eastern Conference Finals berth with a Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons at … The post Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is in some hot water for an interaction he had with a Chicago White Sox fan on Sunday. Crow-Armstrong had words with the fan after failing to make a catch during Sunday’s game at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill. He confirmed the interaction after the game, saying a woman “decided … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong addresses his profane interaction with White Sox fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Home ice has not been much of an advantage for the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL Playoffs this season. Now that they are facing a crucial Game 7 at home, they are responding by trying to make it feel like a road game. The Sabres stayed in a hotel on Sunday night even though Monday’s … The post Buffalo Sabres have unusual way of dealing with their home struggles appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James garnered attention last month when he publicly trashed the city of Memphis. What seemed harsh at the time appears to be a widely-held opinion within the NBA community. The Athletic published its annual anonymous player survey on Monday and asked players a variety of questions, including which team they would place on their … The post NBA players agree with LeBron James’ take on Memphis appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stephen A. Smith and Jaylen Brown are officially beefing. Smith had a fiery response to Brown’s latest jab, which saw the Boston Celtics forward dismiss the ESPN personality as a generator for clickbait. That did not sit well with Smith, who fired back on “First Take.” “Jaylen Brown, be careful what you wish for. You … The post Stephen A. Smith fires back at Jaylen Brown appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo had a cool gesture for a rival fan who helped him out. Nimmo robbed Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez of a home run during Sunday’s game at Daikin Park in Houston, Tex. The notoriously low right field fence can pose a problem for outfielders as many fans try to reach … The post Brandon Nimmo has cool gesture for opposing fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A number of fans and even some media members were critical of ESPN’s Shams Charania for spoiling the outcome of the NBA MVP vote on Sunday, and now he is defending himself. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Charania admitted he was somewhat bewildered that his MVP spoiler was even a source of … The post Shams Charania responds to criticism of his MVP report appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Urban Meyer will not get the additional $30 million payoff he sought from the Jacksonville Jaguars stemming from his 2021 firing. Meyer had taken the Jaguars to arbitration after being fired for cause, which the former coach challenged. On Monday, an arbitrator ruled against him, according to Brett McMurphy of On3. Because the Jaguars were … The post Urban Meyer loses his bid to get $30 million from Jaguars appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jamahl Mosley was not unemployed for long after being let go by the Orlando Magic. Mosley has agreed to a five-year contract to coach the New Orleans Pelicans. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans see themselves as being at a similar point in development to where the Magic were when they hired Mosley, and … The post Jamahl Mosley has landed a new head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
There is no bigger draw in the WNBA than Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, but the league seemingly failed to capitalize on her fame when it shared a graphic on social media to promote Sunday’s games. The Fever had a night game against the Seattle Storm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., and instead of … The post Fans called out the WNBA for snubbing Caitlin Clark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Aaron Rai surprised the star-studded field at the 2026 PGA Championship to win the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday. Not many saw Rai’s victory coming. Until Sunday, his only PGA Tour win was at the 2024 edition of the Wyndham Championship. He entered his start at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., ranked just 44th … The post Aaron Rai had a great quote about his wife after winning the PGA Championship appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Buffalo Sabres came to the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday with no fear, but one Habs fan seemed even more daring. A video of a female Canadiens supporter wearing a Montreal jersey went viral on Sunday, showing her inhaling vapor during the second period while watching the game from behind the Sabres … The post Canadiens fan goes viral for a bold act with security standing beside her appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Yankees were so close to winning their first Subway Series against the New York Mets since 2018, but their attempt to complete that mission was foiled again on Sunday. The Yankees had a three-run lead entering the ninth inning of their series finale versus the Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., … The post Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Donovan Mitchell had an unexpected interaction with his fiancée, Coco Jones, during Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. Jones was among the thousands in attendance to watch the Cavs and the Pistons go at it in the finale of their second-round series at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. … The post Video: Donovan Mitchell’s fiancee had a Game 7 scare appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
