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Bill Simmons was all red about the San Antonio Spurs’ colorful home setup in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Using the “Fiesta” theme, the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, was adorned with vibrant colors to welcome the Spurs’ return to playoff basketball for the first … The post Bill Simmons calls out the Spurs over playoff ‘gimmicks’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Josh Allen already has a year to remember, even before the 2026 NFL season begins. For one, the Buffalo Bills star quarterback became a father with the birth of his first child with wife Hailee Steinfeld, which they announced in April. He also went under the knife in January to address a foot injury. It’s … The post Josh Allen shares a bizarre story about his foot surgery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jamal Murray appeared to have a mental lapse in the dying seconds of Monday’s postseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Murray’s Denver Nuggets trailed 117-114 with under 20 seconds remaining in Game 2 of the first-round series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. Murray had a ton of time to get a good look at … The post Jamal Murray made bizarre decision to end Game 2 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown may have some choice words ready for whoever’s in charge of NBC’s scorebug. Brown was universally panned for not calling a timeout in the final seconds of Game 2 of the Knicks’ first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks lost the contest 107-106 after Mikal Bridges missed … The post NBC admits to glaring error in final seconds of Knicks-Hawks Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mikal Bridges virtually handed out megaphones and amplifiers to his haters with his fourth-quarter no-show Monday on the playoff stage. The New York Knicks swingman missed the potential game-winning shot in the dying seconds of Game 2 in his team’s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. With the Knicks trailing 107-106, Bridges’ baseline jumper clanked … The post Mikal Bridges became the internet’s punching bag after choking in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mike Brown gambled and got burned during Game 2 on Monday. The New York Knicks let homecourt advantage slip away with a narrow 107-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. In the closing seconds of the contest at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., the Knicks head … The post Mike Brown ripped for his decision at end of Knicks’ Game 2 loss to Hawks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The San Francisco 49ers are getting with the times. Niners general manager John Lynch was not afraid to speak on Monday about how heavily his team relies on artificial intelligence to assist him with draft evaluations. When asked by a reporter about using AI, Lynch stated that they’re begun to utilized it “a lot, just … The post 49ers GM John Lynch has interesting admission on using AI appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rick Pitino’s latest revenge against Kentucky happened via the transfer portal rather than the hardwood. The St. John’s head coach landed prized transfer Donnie Freeman from Syracuse, beating out Mark Pope at Kentucky for his services. The 6’9″ forward had two productive seasons with the Orange, and now adds a versatile scoring option to Pitino’s … The post Rick Pitino wrestles prized transfer away from Kentucky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Angels are apparently trying their best to forget Shohei Ohtani’s six seasons with them. The Angels raised eyebrows this week with their latest montage video. On Sunday, the franchise posted a video to social media celebrating the 60-year anniversary of Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. In the video, a number of memorable … The post Angels snub Shohei Ohtani in their montage video appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stephen A. Smith continues to add to his list of strikeouts. The ESPN personality Smith was speaking Monday on “First Take” about the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors officially failed to qualify for the 2026 playoffs after losing to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in tournament a few days prior. During his remarks, Smith … The post Stephen A. Smith makes a bad mistake about the Warriors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson Joseph Savarino has been arrested and charged after being involved in a fatal crash. Savarino, 26, has been hit with a driving while impaired (DWI) charge in connection with a crash in Durham, N.C. that killed a 15-year-old boy who was riding an e-bike, according to a report by CBS 17 in … The post Coach K’s grandson Joseph Savarino charged with DWI after crash that killed 15-year-old appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joe Mazzulla continues to rag on the NBA Coach of the Year Award any chance he gets. The Celtics head coach was named one of three finalists for the 2025-26 Coach of the Year award over the weekend. It’s an honor that virtually all of his peers would embrace and celebrate, but one that Mazzulla … The post Joe Mazzulla doubles down on his smear campaign against Coach of the Year Award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Sophie Cunningham is continuing to stack up the milestones in 2026. The Indiana Fever guard Cunningham announced in a recent post to her TikTok page that she has gotten baptized. Cunningham shared a video of the ceremony and noted that, while she had gotten baptized as a child, she felt compelled to undergo the ritual … The post Sophie Cunningham announces notable personal news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Todd Golden may be looking to follow in the footsteps of Florida predecessor Billy Donovan. The Golden State Warriors could potentially pursue the Florida men’s basketball coach Golden if current head coach Steve Kerr ends up departing, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo! Sports reported on Monday. O’Connor notes that Golden already has ties to the San … The post Todd Golden is being linked to 1 NBA team in surprise development appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be without one star player for the foreseeable future. Closer Edwin Diaz, who signed a $69 million deal this offseason, is now out until the second half of the season as he will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Edwin Díaz … The post Dodgers announce Edwin Diaz injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is really living up to his “Alien” nickname. On Sunday, Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals round. Wembanyama scored 35 points, the most ever in a playoff debut for a Spurs player in franchise … The post Victor Wembanyama makes more NBA history with latest award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not played a game in the NFL since October 20, 2024. As such, his time with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over, although it remains to be seen where he will head next. While a release has been a common prediction for the 49ers, general manager John Lynch … The post 49ers GM drops interesting comment about potential Brandon Aiyuk trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team fell just short of another national title with a 69-63 loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament. The future continues to look bright for Dan Hurley’s team, but they have already received some crushing injury news for the 2026-27 season. Star guard Solo Ball will miss the entire season … The post UConn dealt crushing injury blow after Final Four run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James appears to have already done a lot of thinking about what his post-playing career is going to look like. Maverick Carter, James’ longtime business partner, appeared at the Semafor World Economy recently and opened up about what the two have planned once James retires. Carter suggested that James has the ability to bypass … The post Maverick Carter shares LeBron James’ post-retirement plans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Brooklyn Nets are doubling down on their rebuild, but not everyone is impressed with the decision they made on Monday. The Nets announced that they have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his staff to multi-year contract extensions. In a statement, the organization called Fernandez a “tremendous leader” who had put his stamp on … The post Everyone said the same thing about Nets’ Jordi Fernandez decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
After their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals, the Houston Rockets might feel an even greater sense of urgency to get Kevin Durant back in the lineup. Whether that will happen remains to be seen. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Durant made it through roughly … The post Rockets provide update on Kevin Durant’s Game 2 status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat. … The post Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Odell Beckham Jr. has long hinted at a reunion with one of his former teams. Now that may become reality. Beckham is visiting the New York Giants on Monday, according to multiple reports. Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reported that Beckham even took a physical, though it does not sound like a deal … The post Odell Beckham Jr. may be reuniting with his former team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jimmy Garoppolo is weighing retirement despite the fact that there still appears to be some demand for his services. Garoppolo is still making a final decision, but is considering retirement, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Los Angeles Rams would still welcome him back as their backup quarterback for 2026. #Rams free agent … The post Jimmy Garoppolo considering surprising decision about his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
