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Dillon Brooks gets a flagrant foul for smacking Chet Holmgren in face

Dillon Brooks continued his troublemaking from the very start of the Phoenix Suns-Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series. The Suns and Thunder kicked off Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Less than five minutes into the first quarter, the Phoenix swingman Brooks received a flagrant foul … The post Dillon Brooks gets a flagrant foul for smacking Chet Holmgren in face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green makes his feelings about Steve Kerr clear

Draymond Green and Steve Kerr have had their fair share of clashes, but the veteran forward made his feelings about the Golden State Warriors coach very clear. In his latest episode of “The Draymond Green Show,” Green effusively praised Kerr, and even credited the coach for motivating him this season at several points when he … The post Draymond Green makes his feelings about Steve Kerr clear appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Celtics fans had ruthless taunt for 76ers fans during Game 1 rout

Boston Celtics fans were feeling ruthless late during their team’s Game 1 blowout against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics beat the 76ers 123-91 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. The Celtics never trailed, and led by as much as 35 at one point. With the game … The post Celtics fans had ruthless taunt for 76ers fans during Game 1 rout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kirk Herbstreit draws attention for his outfit at Michigan spring game

Lifelong Ohio State Buckeye Kirk Herbstreit is walking a bit of a tightrope now that his son is playing football for the Michigan Wolverines. On Saturday, he had to negotiate the first test of his loyalty. Herbstreit was in attendance at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. for the Wolverines’ spring game, which his son … The post Kirk Herbstreit draws attention for his outfit at Michigan spring game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Max Homa gets gets called out for hypocrisy after throwing his club in anger

Max Homa is getting called out for his actions on Sunday shortly after calling out his fellow golfers for his on-course behavior. Homa threw his golf club in frustration on Sunday while playing in the final round of the RBC Heritage at at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C. The 35-year-old got stuck … The post Max Homa gets gets called out for hypocrisy after throwing his club in anger appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Scott Foster got so annoyed trying to announce an official review

Referee Scott Foster was a little bit frustrated while trying to initiate an official review during Sunday’s Eastern Conference quarterfinals game. Foster was working Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. when he had to check replay for a potential flagrant foul on Andre Drummond just over … The post Scott Foster got so annoyed trying to announce an official review appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NFL Draft prospect Zachariah Branch arrested in Georgia

NFL Draft prospect Zachariah Branch was arrested less than a week before draft day. Branch, a former Georgia wide receiver, was arrested early Sunday in Athens, Ga. on misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks/streets — prowling and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, per ESPN. He was booked and released after paying $39 in bail. … The post NFL Draft prospect Zachariah Branch arrested in Georgia appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jeff McNeil made clever move to force White Sox to burn a challenge

Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil made a sportsmanlike move against the Chicago White Sox on Friday that ultimately had some ulterior motives behind it. McNeil was batting in the fourth inning of Friday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Ca. and took a pitch low for ball two. Chicago catcher Edgar Quero tried to challenge … The post Jeff McNeil made clever move to force White Sox to burn a challenge appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley shares update on his relationship with Michael Jordan

Charles Barkley’s strained relationship with Michael Jordan may be getting mended. Barkley recently revealed on “Mad Dog Unleashed” that he and Jordan have been in contact with each other again, and are planning to golf together once the NBA Playoffs are over. “We had a conversation. We’re going to get together and play golf as … The post Charles Barkley shares update on his relationship with Michael Jordan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines felt a bit slighted by some comments Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson made about their matchup in the College Football Playoff. Simpson said in a recent appearance on the “Down 2 Business” podcast that nothing about Indiana’s defense had surprised him during the Hoosiers’ 38-3 win in January’s CFP Quarterfinal. Simpson … The post Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Twins manager’s profane argument with umpire gets caught on hot mic

Every so often, an on-field microphone catches what actually goes on when a manager argues with an umpire. That happened to Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton on Saturday. Shelton was ejected from Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds after Reds infielder Elly de la Cruz was ruled to have checked his swing one pitch before … The post Twins manager’s profane argument with umpire gets caught on hot mic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has shed light on Kevin Durant’s surprising injury diagnosis to begin the playoffs. Durant was sidelined on Saturday for the Rockets’ series-opening loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The 16-time All-Star was questionable coming into the contest due to a knee contusion … The post Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans were all calling 1 player a bust after his NBA playoff debut

Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher did nothing to quiet his doubters on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The Atlanta Hawks’ second-year forward got just 2:29 worth of playing time in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. But those couple of minutes were enough for … The post Fans were all calling 1 player a bust after his NBA playoff debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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WrestleMania 42 Night 2 predictions

Without further ado, here are my Night 2 predictions for WrestleMania 42, scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar The highly anticipated match on Sunday is set to kick off the show with a bang. Rising star Oba Femi takes on the Beast Incarnate, … The post WrestleMania 42 Night 2 predictions appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin

A scary scene happened Saturday as San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth got rocked by a pitch in the face during an at-bat against the Los Angeles Angels. Cronenworth had a runner in scoring position opposite Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi with two outs in the top of the 5th inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, … The post Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1

CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event

Stephen A. Smith was spotted at a marquee event on Saturday, but it wasn’t the New York Knicks’ postseason opener. The ESPN personality was seen at Day 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith got booed heavily by the tens of thousands of WWE fans in attendance. They really booed … The post Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching

Salvador Perez made his thoughts very clear about Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro’s reasoning for giving the veteran catcher a day off on Saturday. Perez was not in the Royals’ lineup for Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y., with Quatraro acknowledging the backstop’s struggles. “Just looking … The post Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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College baseball game had the most anti-climactic ending after 21 innings

Imagine playing an intense 21 innings of college baseball only for it to end with a whimper. That’s what happened on Saturday in a Division I college baseball game between Northern Colorado and St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Northern Colorado beat St. Thomas on a bases-loaded, walk-off balk with two outs in the bottom … The post College baseball game had the most anti-climactic ending after 21 innings appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks fans disrespect Trae Young with vulgar chants during playoff game

Trae Young is still a hated man in Gotham.  New York Knicks fans made sure to let Young know how they feel about him during a game he wasn’t even a part of, as vulgar chants targeted at the Washington Wizards guard reverberated late in Saturday’s game between New York and the Atlanta Hawks at … The post Knicks fans disrespect Trae Young with vulgar chants during playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giants send Dexter Lawrence to AFC team in blockbuster trade

Dexter Lawrence’s time with the New York Giants is over. In a bombshell move less than a week before the 2026 NFL Draft, the Giants decided to send the veteran defensive tackle to the Cincinnati Bengals. In return, the Giants are getting a high pick in the upcoming draft, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL … The post Giants send Dexter Lawrence to AFC team in blockbuster trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: CJ McCollum hit with a technical foul after a painful shot at Jalen Brunson

The intensity always shoots up whenever it’s the playoffs, and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson felt that in one of the most painful ways. While challenging a jumper by Hawks guard CJ McCollum in the second half of Saturday’s playoff series opener between the Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden in … The post Video: CJ McCollum hit with a technical foul after a painful shot at Jalen Brunson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff

It didn’t take long before sparks flew in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal providing the fireworks right from the opening game of the NHL postseason. Tkachuk and Staal dropped the gloves just seconds into Game 1 of the first-round matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes on … The post Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Surprising news emerges about Kevin Durant’s injury

The Houston Rockets are suddenly dealing with an injury to Kevin Durant for the start of the NBA Playoffs. Durant will not play in Saturday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals due to a knee injury, coach Ime Udoka revealed. The team is optimistic that Durant will only have to miss one game due … The post Surprising news emerges about Kevin Durant’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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