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Travis Kelce reveals Taylor Swift’s comical reaction to Jerome Bettis highlights

Travis Kelce finds it hard to shake off what his fiancée, Taylor Swift,  told him about a legendary NFL running back. During a recent episode of the “New Heights” podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end recalled the time when he met former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis at a dinner with Swift. … The post Travis Kelce reveals Taylor Swift’s comical reaction to Jerome Bettis highlights appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Amen and Ausar Thompson receive an offer that could change their careers

The Thompson twins may want to consider an offer from a basketball influencer. Both Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson are now in vacation mode after their respective teams fell short of the ultimate goal in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Amen and the Houston Rockets were bounced out of the first round by the Los Angeles … The post Amen and Ausar Thompson receive an offer that could change their careers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs leave fans guessing on Dylan Harper’s injury status

San Antonio Spurs fans are keeping their fingers crossed about the status of injured guard Dylan Harper. The Spurs rookie was unable to finish Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., due to an apparent lower-body injury. Harper had an … The post Spurs leave fans guessing on Dylan Harper’s injury status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1

For the first time in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche find themselves behind the 8-ball. The Avs are behind early in their Western Conference Finals series against the Vegas Golden Knights, who won Game 1 on Wednesday, 4-2, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. It was a tough … The post Nathan MacKinnon didn’t sugarcoat why the Avalanche lost to the Golden Knights in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder-Spurs series ended a long Western Conference Finals drought

The 2026 Western Conference Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder is turning into one of the most memorable playoff battles in recent memory. It has been a back-and-forth affair through just two games in the series, with the Spurs taking Game 1 in an epic double-overtime marathon, 122-115, before … The post Thunder-Spurs series ended a long Western Conference Finals drought appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ed Orgeron lands a fitting job at a top program

Coach O is having a big ol’ reunion. The LSU Tigers announced on Wednesday that they are reuniting with veteran coach Ed Orgeron. The 64-year-old coach is returning to LSU as the special assistant to recruiting and defense. LSU also posted a photo of Orgeron shaking hands with Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin inside a … The post Ed Orgeron lands a fitting job at a top program appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Internet reacts to Stephon Castle’s unreal poster dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2

Stephon Castle lowered the boom (and then some) during Wednesday’s Game 2. The San Antonio Spurs guard Castle produced the dunk of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Castle charged into the paint off a kick-out by his Spurs teammate … The post Internet reacts to Stephon Castle’s unreal poster dunk on Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown is being linked to 2 teams in trade rumors

Jaylen Brown’s trade market appears to be heating up. The Boston Celtics star Brown is being linked to both the Atlanta Hawks and the LA Clippers as potential tradde destinations, Celtics reporter Alex Goldberg revealed in a recent appearance on the “Third Apron” podcast. Goldberg notes that the Hawks and the Clippers have been floated … The post Jaylen Brown is being linked to 2 teams in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video shows Victor Wembanyama mean-mugging Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during MVP ceremony

Victor Wembanyama has definitely got that dawg in him. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs kicked off their Western Conference Finals series vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday with a 122-115 double-overtime victory in the game of the NBA season thus far. The seven-footer Wembanyama dropped a massive 41-point, 24-rebound line to lead his … The post Video shows Victor Wembanyama mean-mugging Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during MVP ceremony appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong gives up a ridiculous Little League home run to the Brewers

It appears to be Little League Home Run Week this week in Major League Baseball. The Chicago Cubs played Wednesday against the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers. In the top of the second inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., Brewers infielder David Hamilton came up to the plate with two runners on and one … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong gives up a ridiculous Little League home run to the Brewers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges about Anthony Edwards after playoff exit

The Minnesota Timberwolves are apparently dealing with some anxiety right now after their second-round exit. Minnesota has a fear that All-Star forward Anthony Edwards will request a trade, Darren Wolfson of KSTP-TV reported on Wednesday on the “Flagrant Howls” podcast. Wolfson notes that the possibility of Edwards asking out is still nowhere close but that … The post Notable update emerges about Anthony Edwards after playoff exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former SEC head coach emerges as candidate for Bulls job

A former college basketball coach and top NBA assistant has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Chicago Bulls head coach position. The Bulls have interest in Jerry Stackhouse as their replacement for Billy Donovan, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Stackhouse was most recently an assistant for the Golden … The post Former SEC head coach emerges as candidate for Bulls job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lane Kiffin shares his biggest regret about his Ole Miss exit

Lane Kiffin would like a do-over on one aspect of his departure from Ole Miss. Kiffin appeared on “Pardon My Take” recently and said he regretted fighting to stay and try to coach the Rebels through the College Football Playoff. The new LSU coach said the right thing to do would have been to just … The post Lane Kiffin shares his biggest regret about his Ole Miss exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks appear to be cleaning out everyone strongly associated with the previous regime, and that has led to speculation about the future of guard Kyrie Irving. ESPN’s Shams Charania appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Wednesday and suggested that teams around the league are monitoring Irving’s situation in Dallas. “We’ve seen owner Patrick … The post Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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James Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Jalen Brunson

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden spent much of Tuesday’s Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 getting torched by Jalen Brunson, and his comments about the performance are not inspiring much confidence that things will change in Game 2. Harden admitted that Brunson made some “tough ones” during the Knicks’ dramatic comeback win over Cleveland at Madison … The post James Harden had the lamest comment about getting torched by Jalen Brunson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cam Skattebo has a crazy prediction about his stats

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is not shying away from high expectations as he enters his second NFL season. Skattebo said at a fan event Monday that he expects to be ready for the start of the 2026 season. The running back’s rookie year was cut short by a broken leg he suffered … The post Cam Skattebo has a crazy prediction about his stats appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Rodgers makes firm statement about his NFL future

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is officially back with the team, but this time he is adamant that it is his last ride. Rodgers met with the media Wednesday for the first time since rejoining the Steelers and discussed his decision to return. He also made an unambiguous statement about his future. When asked if … The post Aaron Rodgers makes firm statement about his NFL future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joe Burrow sets extremely high expectations for Bengals

Joe Burrow is not shying away from high expectations ahead of the new Cincinnati Bengals season. Burrow set some high expectations for himself and his teammates when speaking to the media on Wednesday. Not only does he have a high opinion of the team’s roster, but he has the franchise record for single-season touchdown passes … The post Joe Burrow sets extremely high expectations for Bengals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone made the same joke about Ben Simmons winning a title

Ben Simmons has won a title, and everyone had the exact same reaction to that news. The former Philadelphia 76er was part of a sport fishing team in Florida that won a fishing contest in the Bahamas. Simmons is even recognized on the graphic posted by the Sport Fishing Championship. Big bites. Big moments. Big … The post Everyone made the same joke about Ben Simmons winning a title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jesse Minter responds to Lamar Jackson’s OTA absence

Lamar Jackson’s absence at the Baltimore Ravens’ voluntary practice is not an issue at all for new head coach Jesse Minter. The Ravens started their organized team activities this week, with the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player missing the first two sessions on Monday and Tuesday, but Minter is still looking forward to working with … The post Jesse Minter responds to Lamar Jackson’s OTA absence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fan endures an embarrassing fantasy football punishment during an MLB game

It has been months since fantasy football leagues for the 2025 NFL season ended, but at least one fan had just served his punishment on Tuesday for apparently finishing last in his group. A spectator watching a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., … The post Fan endures an embarrassing fantasy football punishment during an MLB game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Manny Machado had a tense exchange with a reporter over a question about his struggles

Manny Machado can play different roles, but one thing he is sure he is not is a “theorist.” The San Diego Padres star, who is not having a great 2026 season at the plate, had an intriguing exchange with a reporter following the Friars’ 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in … The post Manny Machado had a tense exchange with a reporter over a question about his struggles appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wendy’s has the perfect Victor Wembanyama marketing idea

The Victor Wembanyama buzz following his incredible performance in Game 1 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals has gone bananas — or potatoes. Even fast-food giant Wendy’s is riding the hype of the San Antonio Spurs star big man, who put the team on his back and carried them to a 122-115 double overtime win … The post Wendy’s has the perfect Victor Wembanyama marketing idea appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff

Tom Dundon is not exactly becoming the most lovable pro sports team owner out there. The new Blazers owner has already faced backlash over the team’s recent cost-cutting measures, but there appears to be no stopping Portland from tightening its belt further. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that Portland went through with a massive layoff. The … The post Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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