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Iconic Mets announcer Howie Rose retiring after 2026 season

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New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose announced Thursday he will retire after the 2026 season, closing a career that has spanned nearly four decades with the franchise. The 72-year-old Queens native began his Mets tenure in 1987 as a pregame host. He later moved to television play-by-play before becoming the lead radio voice in … The post Iconic Mets announcer Howie Rose retiring after 2026 season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raiders succession plan heads to NFL owners vote

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NFL owners will vote on a succession plan for the Las Vegas Raiders at their annual league meeting in Phoenix starting March 29. Approved by the finance committee, the plan allows Silver Lake co-CEO Egon Durban to purchase a majority stake from Mark Davis or his heirs if they sell the franchise. Owners will also … The post Raiders succession plan heads to NFL owners vote appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cinderella Story in Portland: High Point radio call goes viral

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High Point University student radio announcers Jimmy Rosselli and Griffin Wright captured the essence of March Madness with their frenzied call during the Panthers’ 83-82 upset victory over fifth-seeded Wisconsin on Thursday. The 12th-seeded Panthers achieved the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win in Portland. In the final seconds, Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd drove inside seeking a … The post Cinderella Story in Portland: High Point radio call goes viral appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sean Miller dropped an incredible line about AJ Dybantsa during Texas-BYU game

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AJ Dybantsa left even the opposing head coach in awe during Thursday’s NCAA Tournament game. Dybantsa and No. 6 seed BYU Cougars lost in the Round of 64 to the No. 11 seed Texas Longhorns on Thursday. It was through no fault of Dybantsa though as he finished with a monstrous 35 points and 10 … The post Sean Miller dropped an incredible line about AJ Dybantsa during Texas-BYU game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angels’ big offseason addition is already injured

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The Los Angeles Angels are already down on their luck (again). Angels manager Kurt Suzuki revealed to reporters on Thursday that new pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with arm soreness (specifically a “dead arm”). Suzuki added that the Angels are now slowing Rodriguez down and that he could be a candidate for the injured list … The post Angels’ big offseason addition is already injured appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Hubert Davis gets the memes after UNC’s choke job against VCU

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Hubert Davis is having a very bad day right now. No. 6 seed North Carolina stunningly got booted from the NCAA Tournament on Thursday by No. 11 seed VCU. The Tar Heels went into halftime at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. leading the Rams by a seemingly comfortable margin of 39-28 and going … The post Hubert Davis gets the memes after UNC’s choke job against VCU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James posts a photo of a female fan flipping off the Lakers

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LeBron James is getting the last laugh on the greater Houston area this week. James and the Los Angeles Lakers secured back-to-back victories over the Houston Rockets on Monday and Wednesday. They beat the Rockets 100-92 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Monday and then went into the same arena on Wednesday and defeated … The post LeBron James posts a photo of a female fan flipping off the Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after their NCAA Tournament loss to TCU

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Jalen Rose is doing some dancing on the grave of Ohio State basketball. Ohio State’s NCAA Tournament hopes came to an end on Thursday with a Round of 64 loss to TCU in their 8-9 game. The Buckeyes fell behind 15 points in the first half and a furious second-half rally came up short as … The post Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after their NCAA Tournament loss to TCU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all said same thing about Cameron Boozer during Duke’s near-upset loss

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Duke survived Siena’s 16-over-1 upset bid on Thursday, but Cameron Boozer’s stock may have taken a bit of a hit in the process. The Blue Devils got a real scare from the Saints during their Round of 64 game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. They went into the half trailing 43-32 (becoming … The post Fans all said same thing about Cameron Boozer during Duke’s near-upset loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ten MLB teams eyeing Team Italy star after World Baseball Classic run

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The 2026 World Baseball Classic was a smashing success, with Team Venezuela being crowned the champions after defeating Team USA in the final game. However, the biggest story was the run by Team Italy. The Italians went undefeated, including a victory over Team USA, before falling to Venezuela 4-2 in the semifinal game. This Italy … The post Ten MLB teams eyeing Team Italy star after World Baseball Classic run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Duke HC Jon Scheyer reacts to nailbiting win over No. 16 seed Siena

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The No. 1 overall seed Duke Blue Devils nearly suffered one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history. Duke trailed the No. 16 seed Siena Saints 43-32 at halftime, but the Blue Devils found a way to sneak out a hard-fought 71-65 win on Thursday at The Well in Greenville, S.C. After the game, … The post Duke HC Jon Scheyer reacts to nailbiting win over No. 16 seed Siena appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pat Kelsey had a blunt reaction to Louisville’s near meltdown vs USF

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The No. 6 seed Louisville Cardinals are moving on to the Round of 32 after an 83-79 win over the No. 11 seed South Florida Bulls on Thursday at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Louisville went into halftime with a 10-point lead, and the Cardinals led by as many as 23 with just over … The post Pat Kelsey had a blunt reaction to Louisville’s near meltdown vs USF appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fred Hoiberg’s message after Nebraska’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win

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For the first time in program history, the Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team has won an NCAA Tournament game. No. 4 seed Nebraska blew out No. 13 seed Troy 76-47 on Thursday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Ok. Nebraska entered with a 0-8 record all-time in NCAA Tournament games, but the Cornhuskers led … The post Fred Hoiberg’s message after Nebraska’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former Ole Miss QB has been named a starter at SEC program

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Former Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons has moved on from Oxford. After entering the transfer portal, Simmons landed at Missouri, and he has now won the Tigers’ QB1 job even before April begins. Ole Miss transfer QB Austin Simmons has been named #Mizzou's starting quarterback. The Tigers' competition was a short one, wrapping up … The post Former Ole Miss QB has been named a starter at SEC program appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Ohio State’s final shot vs. TCU

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The first game of the Round of 64 in this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament came down to the final seconds as No. 9 TCU defeated No 8 Ohio State 66-64 at The Well in Greenville, S.C. Xavier Edmonds put TCU up by two with just under five seconds remaining, and Ohio State had one final … The post Everyone said the same thing about Ohio State’s final shot vs. TCU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Duke commit lands unique NIL deal with pasta brand

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NIL deals have quickly changed the landscape of college sports in just a few years. Now, a unique deal has surfaced for Duke Blue Devils basketball commit Deron Rippey Jr. Rippey is a five-star Class of 2026 point guard who committed to Duke in December, and he has now landed an NIL with a frozen … The post Duke commit lands unique NIL deal with pasta brand appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA fans had the same thought about the Lakers’ schedule

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 124-116 on Wednesday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The Lakers then had to hop on a plane and fly to Miami to face the Heat on Thursday in a back-to-back. However, the Lakers didn’t get to their hotel in Miami until 5 a.m., and … The post NBA fans had the same thought about the Lakers’ schedule appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension

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Atlanta Braves veteran Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for PEDs for the second time in his career. Profar decided to appeal the ruling, but the official decision came from the league on Thursday. The MLB has upheld the initial ruling, meaning Profar will miss the entire 2026 season. Atlanta Braves outfielder … The post MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Barry Bonds has landed a new job for MLB Opening Night

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The first game of the 2026 MLB regular season will be between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants on March 25 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. This will be the first-ever live MLB game on Netflix, and the company is going all-out. They have announced that Giants legend Barry Bonds will … The post Barry Bonds has landed a new job for MLB Opening Night appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blue Jays get unfortunate injury update on World Series starter

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The Toronto Blue Jays were one play away from winning the World Series in the 2025 postseason, but the Los Angeles Dodgers took Game 7 to win their second straight title. This season, the Blue Jays are viewed as contenders once again, even with Bo Bichette leaving in free agency. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays are … The post Blue Jays get unfortunate injury update on World Series starter appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons hit with a brutal Cade Cunningham injury

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The Detroit Pistons may have to finish the 2025-26 NBA regular season without their undisputed best player, Cade Cunningham. On Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the former Oklahoma State Cowboys star has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and will be out for “an extended period of time.” Cunningham saw action in the … The post Pistons hit with a brutal Cade Cunningham injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Rudy Gobert’s teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball

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Rudy Gobert may want to have a talk with his teammates after how some of them reacted to his embarrassing basketball faux pas. During one sequence in Wednesday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Gobert found himself wide open right beneath the basket after receiving a … The post Video: Rudy Gobert’s teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Carson Wentz lands a new contract with an NFC team

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The Minnesota Vikings are beefing up their depth in the quarterback room. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network broke the news on Thursday that the Vikings are reuniting with veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz. This move on Wentz comes on the heels of Minnesota’s decision to sign Kyler Murray. For Wentz, this is just the first … The post Carson Wentz lands a new contract with an NFC team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Jonathan Kuminga unintentionally makes the most absurd shot of the season

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Jonathan Kuminga may want a trade to the Atlanta Falcons, too. In what has been one of the most absurd shots of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks forward drained a shot from all the way the other side of the court as time expired in the third quarter of Wednesday night’s game against … The post Video: Jonathan Kuminga unintentionally makes the most absurd shot of the season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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