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Jaxson Dart called out by teammate for introducing Donald Trump

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s decision to introduce President Donald Trump at a rally appears to have annoyed at least one of his teammates. Dart introduced President Trump at a campaign rally for Rep. Mike Lawler in Suffern, New York, on Friday. The decision quickly became a flashpoint on social media, and Giants edge … The post Jaxson Dart called out by teammate for introducing Donald Trump appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Edwards explains why he congratulated Spurs early in playoff loss

Anthony Edwards drew criticism for how he congratulated the San Antonio Spurs with eight minutes left in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, but the Minnesota Timberwolves star affirms that there was a reason he did what he did. Edwards congratulated San Antonio’s players with over half the fourth quarter to go when he … The post Anthony Edwards explains why he congratulated Spurs early in playoff loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cause of death revealed for Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch’s cause of death has been revealed in a statement from his family. In the statement released Saturday, Busch’s family announced that the NASCAR driver died after “severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.” The statement asked for continued privacy for the family. Just received a statement from Kyle … The post Cause of death revealed for Kyle Busch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley calls out colleague over NBA MVP leak

Charles Barkley publicly criticized ESPN insider Shams Charania for prematurely revealing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the NBA MVP winner, undermining Amazon Prime Video’s scheduled exclusive announcement. During an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, the Hall of Famer expressed his disapproval, noting that Amazon had committed $2.5 billion annually for 11 years in its media rights … The post Charles Barkley calls out colleague over NBA MVP leak appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Rodgers credits mysterious wife for helping determine his NFL future

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced Wednesday that the 2026 season will be his final one in the NFL, bringing an end to months of speculation about his future. The 42-year-old signal-caller, who recently signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh, revealed that conversations with his wife played a key role in his decision to return … The post Aaron Rodgers credits mysterious wife for helping determine his NFL future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Austin Reaves wants to ‘run it back’ with Lakers, LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves expressed a strong interest in returning to the team and continuing his partnership with LeBron James following the franchise’s playoff exit. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Reaves was direct when asked about reuniting with the veteran star. “Run it back,” he said. As an impending free agent, Reaves … The post Austin Reaves wants to ‘run it back’ with Lakers, LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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KHL goalie drops Gagarin Cup in epic championship fall

Yaroslavl Lokomotiv captured their second consecutive Gagarin Cup on Thursday, defeating Ak Bars Kazan in Game 6 of the KHL Finals. The celebration, however, took a memorable turn when goaltender Alexei Melnichuk attempted to hoist the massive trophy. After raising the Gagarin Cup above his head, Melnichuk lost his balance under its considerable weight and … The post KHL goalie drops Gagarin Cup in epic championship fall appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giants’ Jaxson Dart sparks firestorm after Trump rally appearance

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart generated significant attention after introducing President Donald Trump at a campaign rally for Rep. Mike Lawler in Suffern, New York, on Friday. Addressing the crowd at Rockland Community College, the young signal-caller greeted “Big Blue Nation” and described it as an honor to present the “45th and 47th President … The post Giants’ Jaxson Dart sparks firestorm after Trump rally appearance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Victor Wembanyama after Game 3

Victor Wembanyama was not the world-conquering force that most expected in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs star put up decent scoring numbers in a 123-108 loss at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. He led his team with 26 points on an efficient … The post Everyone said the same thing about Victor Wembanyama after Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all called out 1 man after Thunder dominated Spurs in Game 3

Fans were quick to call out a man who wasn’t even in the building for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Oklahoma City Thunder were without All-Star Jalen Williams for the contest on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs, leaving a scoring void that the … The post Fans all called out 1 man after Thunder dominated Spurs in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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De’Aaron Fox limps off Game 3 court in serious pain

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox aggravated his ankle injury during the third quarter of Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 2-time All-Star came up limping after fighting for a rebound in the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals clash at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Fox fell to the … The post De’Aaron Fox limps off Game 3 court in serious pain appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Heated altercation halts play in Game 3 of Spurs-Thunder

Tempers flared right in the thick of Friday’s Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Western Conference Finals matchup came to a screeching halt with 8:19 left in the third quarter due to a contentious moment at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell committed a … The post Heated altercation halts play in Game 3 of Spurs-Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards player left telling comment on post about AJ Dybantsa

One Washington Wizards player already seems to be welcoming AJ Dybantsa as his next teammate ahead of the 2026 NBA draft. Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 overall pick, recently took on popular Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax in a friendly game of 1-on-1. The 6’9″ Dybantsa did not take it easy on the 5’9″ streamer, whose real … The post Wizards player left telling comment on post about AJ Dybantsa appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs player addresses Carter Bryant’s mid-game bathroom video in Game 2 vs. Thunder

One of Carter Bryant’s San Antonio Spurs teammates has come to his defense after his bathroom break in Game 2 went absolutely viral. Bryant became a trending topic online when a video of him conducting some bathroom business in the middle of Wednesday’s Western Conference Finals matchup made waves. In the clip, Bryant was seen … The post Spurs player addresses Carter Bryant’s mid-game bathroom video in Game 2 vs. Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Kyrie Irving might potentially end up with the team that he once helped beat in the Western Conference Finals. The Dallas Mavericks star point guard Irving is being linked this week to the Minnesota Timberwolves in trade rumors. NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reports that Minnesota star forward Anthony Edwards is advocating behind the … The post Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey

The Philadelphia 76ers may not have to look very far to find Daryl Morey’s successor. Retired former NBA All-Star point guard Nelson is a candidate to replace Morey as Philadelphia’s next head of basketball operations, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported this week. Jones further notes that Nelson is the “strongest internal candidate” for the … The post 76ers could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to replace Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dawn Staley has been linked to an NBA head coach job

For the second consecutive offseason, South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley is being linked to an NBA gig. Christian Clark of The Athletic listed Staley as a name to watch for the Dallas Mavericks head coach job in an article on Friday. One NBA executive told Clark that it would not be a shock … The post Dawn Staley has been linked to an NBA head coach job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA over Caitlin Clark

The Indiana Fever have received a yellow card from the WNBA. Indiana was warned this week by the league over their superstar guard Caitlin Clark, beat reporter Scott Agness reported on Thursday. Agness notes that the warning for the Fever relates to their injury reporting about Clark. The two-time WNBA All-Star Clark was a late … The post Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA over Caitlin Clark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former NBA star gets into altercation with fan at Florida softball game

A former NBA All-Star was briefly in hot water after an altercation with a fan at an NCAA Softball Super Regional on Friday. Former NBA point guard Jason Williams got into it with a Gators fan during Friday’s game, according to Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun. Initially, Williams was escorted from the game at … The post Former NBA star gets into altercation with fan at Florida softball game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Richard Childress Racing reveals touching plan for Kyle Busch’s No. 8

Kyle Busch’s No. 8 car will not be appearing in any NASCAR races for the foreseeable future, but Richard Childress Racing is not taking it completely out of circulation. The racing team announced Friday that it will run the No. 33 car instead of No. 8 moving forward. Instead, the team will hold the number … The post Richard Childress Racing reveals touching plan for Kyle Busch’s No. 8 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs player wants team to ‘hit back’ over Victor Wembanyama’s treatment

A San Antonio Spurs player thinks it is time his team pays back the Oklahoma City Thunder for what he sees as overly physical defense against star center Victor Wembanyama. Forward Julian Champagnie told reporters that the Spurs had to respond to the physical defense on Wembanyama by giving the Thunder some payback. Champagnie admitted … The post Spurs player wants team to ‘hit back’ over Victor Wembanyama’s treatment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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911 call reveals Kyle Busch was coughing up blood

A 911 call regarding Kurt Busch revealed that the NASCAR driver was coughing up blood before being transported to a hospital on Wednesday. The audio, obtained by Corky Siemaszko of NBC News, reveals that an unknown caller dialed 911 Wednesday afternoon to report Busch’s symptoms. An ambulance is directed to the General Motors Charlotte Technical … The post 911 call reveals Kyle Busch was coughing up blood appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Austin Dillon shares emotional tribute to teammate Kyle Busch

Austin Dillon shared perhaps the most emotional tribute yet to teammate Kyle Busch after Busch’s sudden death on Thursday. Dillon had been teammates with Busch on Richard Childress Racing since 2023, but had looked up to Busch for his entire life. Dillon spoke about how much of an accomplishment it was to ever beat Busch, … The post Austin Dillon shares emotional tribute to teammate Kyle Busch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James got brutally honest about why Lakers lost to Thunder

LeBron James did not mince words when discussing why the Los Angeles Lakers were so overmatched by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Lakers fell victim to a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Thunder, and in the latest episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast, James said he felt … The post LeBron James got brutally honest about why Lakers lost to Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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