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While nothing is finished yet, indications continue to suggest that Philip Rivers has the NC State head coaching position lined up if he wants it. There is “continued momentum” toward Rivers being named the next NC State coach, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. The two sides are expected to have further communication in … The post Philip Rivers nearing decision on NC State job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Seattle Mariners have decided on their new manager, and the choice is an unconventional one, to say the least. The Mariners plan to hire Chicago Cubs director of player development Jason Kanzler as their new manager, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kanzler, 36, beat out former Houston Astros manager Joe Espada for the … The post Mariners make unexpected decision on their new manager appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The son of MLB legend Robinson Cano is embarking on a career of his own. Robinson Cano Jr., the 16-year-old son of the longtime Yankee and Mariner star, is signing with the Miami Marlins, according to MLB writer Mike Rodriguez. The Marlins’ pre-agreement with Cano Jr. is reported to be worth $1 million. According to … The post Robinson Cano’s son has signed with an MLB team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A player on the South Florida Bulls women’s basketball team has the internet stunned with her bizarre shooting form from the free-throw line. In the second quarter of South Florida’s game against the Furman Paladins on Monday at Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla., junior forward Kendall Puryear went to the charity stripe for two shots. … The post South Florida player turns heads with the most bizarre shooting form appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
D’Andre Swift had quite a night on Monday against the reigning Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks. The Chicago Bears star running back Swift played a major role in his team’s 34-17 victory at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash., scoring not one, not two, but three rushing touchdowns in the second half. With his scoring barrage … The post D’Andre Swift replicates a sweet Walter Payton achievement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Green Bay Packers are adding some insurance at quarterback. With Jordan Love firmly entrenched as their starter as long as he remains healthy and Tyrod Taylor serving as the chief backup QB, Green Bay doesn’t have an urgent need to find another quarterback. However, the Packers are reportedly adding Cam Miller, according to ESPN’s … The post Packers are making a quarterback move ahead of Week 9 game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey will soon be hanging in the rafters of the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday that the team will retire Westbrook’s jersey in a ceremony during a Feb. 7 game between Oklahoma City and the New York Knicks. 0 Forever 💙 02.07.27 https://t.co/pTqRnespU2 … The post Russell Westbrook had a great response to the Thunder’s plan to retire his jersey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James is a wine connoisseur himself, so he knows what’s worthy of being called liquid gold and what’s not. The one he sipped during the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., seemed satisfactory to the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player. “I wanted to see if it … The post LeBron James gives his verdict on the quality of fan’s wine appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It happened again for New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges. The former Villanova Wildcats star was benched for the entire fourth quarter of Monday’s game between the Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y., as head coach Mike Brown opted to use other guards to finish the game. … The post Mike Brown addresses another Mikal Bridges benching appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Luka Doncic after Monday’s clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. The Greek Freak was gracious in defeat following the Heat’s 138-117 loss to the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Doncic lit into the Heat for 42 points on 14/24 shooting. He also dished … The post Giannis Antetokounmpo drops bold claim about Luka Doncic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Michael Wilbon has cleared the air around his sudden absence from “Pardon the Interruption.” Wilbon has been absent from his usual spot opposite Tony Kornheiser since Oct. 26. Less than a month after the program celebrated its 25th anniversary, Wilbon shared Monday that he was taking “an indefinite leave of absence” to deal with “multiple … The post Michael Wilbon shares reason behind his ‘indefinite leave’ from ESPN appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fans were not convinced by Jim Harbaugh’s claims that Khalil Mack is staying put. The Los Angeles Chargers head coach was asked Monday about Mack possibly asking to be traded and whether the team would grant such a request. A despondent-looking Harbaugh told reporters that he wanted Mack to remain with the Chargers, and that … The post Fans all said the same thing about Jim Harbaugh’s stance on Khalil Mack trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Draymond Green is already in midseason form when it comes to racking up technical fouls. The Golden State Warriors forward was ejected from Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns after altercations with two different players. The first one came when he shoved Suns center Khaman Maluach to the hardwood at Chase Center in San Francisco, … The post Draymond Green ejected after grabbing Dillon Brooks by the neck appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James got his drink on midway through Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Philadelphia 76ers star ran the length of the court for a third-quarter fastbreak opportunity at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. The 41-year-old James failed to chase down an outlet pass for a potential layup. The momentum carried James all … The post LeBron James had boozy moment with fan during live game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Isaiah Stewart may be on a new team, but he is still the same old Isaiah Stewart. The Memphis Grizzlies big man Stewart got heated with the New Orleans Pelicans at the end of Monday’s game. As the final buzzer sounded on a 135-134 Pelicans victory in overtime at FedEx Arena in Memphis, Tenn., Stewart … The post Isaiah Stewart gets profane with the Pelicans after game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Albert Pujols might end up managing the same team that he famously torched in the 2005 NLCS. The retired former MLB slugger Pujols is a candidate for the Houston Astros manager job, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Monday. Morosi notes that ex-Astros catcher Brad Ausmus (who is currently a bench coach for the … The post Albert Pujols is being linked to 1 new MLB manager job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
You could cut the tension with a knife during this week’s edition of “Monday Night Football.” Joe Buck and Troy Aikman took their usual spots in the broadcast booth for the Chicago Bears-Seattle Seahawks game at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. But it was clear right from the start that all was not well between … The post Troy Aikman looked so miserable next to Joe Buck on Week 8’s ‘MNF’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama showed some self-awareness with his latest comments about living in the United States. The San Antonio Spurs star recently appeared on “60 Minutes” and shared his perspective on several topics. Wembanyama opened up about his bond with Gregg Popovich, his love for walking around barefoot, and his offseason sabbatical with Shaolin monks. L. … The post Victor Wembanyama had surprising take on living in America appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tarik Skubal will likely be staying in the National League one way or the other. The New York Mets are the most “obvious” suitor for the star pitcher Skubal along with the incumbent Los Angeles Dodgers, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Monday. Passan adds that Skubal is expected to sign a new deal before … The post 1 likeliest outside suitor for Tarik Skubal has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Angel Reese apparently needs some time to decompress after taking an L in the WNBA Finals. The Atlanta Dream star Reese announced over social media on Monday that she will be taking a step back from the spotlight this offseason. Reese said that she will not be doing any episodes of her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast … The post Angel Reese makes a personal announcement after losing in WNBA Finals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Green Bay Packers are standing by their man. Green Bay has decided to stick with star running back Josh Jacobs, even in spite of the latest allegations that have surfaced against him. Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports that the Packers only became aware of said allegations after new police records released last week unearthed … The post Packers make a decision on Josh Jacobs amid latest allegations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Deion Sanders would be a flashy hire for the Florida State Seminoles as they look for a new head coach, but it does not sound like he is on their list of potential candidates. Sanders, a Florida State legend in his own right, is not expected to be considered for the job opening. The current … The post Deion Sanders’ chances of landing the Florida State job have been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Arizona Cardinals appear to be sending a clear message to other teams about the status of quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur confirmed Monday that Gardner Minshew will start going forward after his heroics against the Dallas Cowboys in the team’s Week 8 victory. More notably, he announced that rookie Carson Beck will … The post Cardinals send clear message about Jacoby Brissett’s status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
At least some Dallas Cowboys legends are running low on patience toward coach Brian Schottenheimer after the team’s collapse against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. ESPN’s “First Take” included some heated Cowboys takes on Monday, one day after the team threw away a 14-point fourth quarter lead in an overtime loss to the Cardinals. Former … The post Cowboys legend had the most disrespectful take about Brian Schottenheimer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
