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One NFL officiating crew was so bad in Week 7, it appears to have cost them a chance to officiate a nationally televised game. The officiating crew headed by Alex Moore was originally assigned to referee Sunday’s game between the Eagles and Commanders. However, according to Football Zebras, the crew was abruptly taken off the … The post NFL referee crew pulled from ‘SNF’ after awful performance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New details on the strained partnership between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck suggest the pair have essentially blamed each other for the growing tension in the ESPN booth. Aikman felt that Buck’s decision to independently negotiate a new six-year contract without telling him amounted to a “betrayal,” according to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. Buck … The post Troy Aikman reportedly feels ‘betrayed’ by Joe Buck appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs says his controversial touchdown celebration Thursday night was misconstrued. Jacobs drew criticism for seemingly doing a handcuff celebration (video here) after scoring during Thursday’s 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc. Jacobs did the apparent celebration in his second game back after … The post Josh Jacobs explains his controversial touchdown celebration appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will be in high demand as a coaching candidate this offseason. The lingering question is whether or not he will want to take a job. It is not considered automatic that Tomlin would leave NBC to take a head coaching job, according to Mark Maske of Front Office Sports. … The post Report reveals whether Mike Tomlin would return to coaching appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Miami Heat have finally fixed up the infamous statue of Dwyane Wade that went viral upon its unveiling two years ago. On Friday, the Heat unveiled what they called “enhancements” to Wade’s statue outside Kaseya Center in Miami. It really just amounts to a full facelift, in which the face on Wade’s likeness has … The post Heat fix their infamous Dwyane Wade statue appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Carolina Panthers are making an abrupt change just hours after their Week 8 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Panthers have fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, per multiple reports. The team opted to make the move heading into their bye week after a 27-19 defeat to the Packers on Thursday night. Evero has … The post Panthers make major change after their latest loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NFL has fined Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams $23,882 for wearing Caddix cleats in Week 7, a penalty that doubles the $11,941 he received for the same issue in Week 6. The league views the brand’s logo as unauthorized because only Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour hold official partnerships. Any player using a different … The post NFL continues to hammer Caleb Williams with fines over his cleats appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
North Texas running back Jahiem White turned a routine swing pass into one of the season’s most cartoonish turnovers late in the first half of Thursday’s American Conference clash with Florida Atlantic. With the score tied 24-24 and under 30 seconds remaining, White caught the ball near the sideline and tried to hurdle a defender … The post Video: North Texas serves up Looney Tunes-like fumble appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency at the university’s athletic facility on Wednesday. The 19-year-old sophomore was promptly transported to a local hospital, according to a statement from his father, T. Carlton Lewis, posted on social media Thursday. “He is recovering and thankful to his medical team, teammates, and Colorado … The post Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after suffering ‘medical emergency’ at practice appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Bears’ long-running stadium search has taken an unexpected turn, with a new report indicating the franchise is close to a deal that would keep the team in Illinois rather than relocating to Northwest Indiana. According to Greg Hinz of Crain’s Chicago Business, lawmakers in Springfield could vote as soon as November on legislation … The post Chicago Bears stadium saga takes another unexpected turn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jason and Travis Kelce unloaded on the NFL’s unnecessary roughness call against New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo during the latest episode of their New Heights podcast. The flag came in the first quarter of the Giants’ 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans. Skattebo picked up seven yards before officials hit him for … The post Kelce brothers rip NFL over Cam Skattebo penalty appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cameron Boozer showed up in a big way against the Memphis Grizzlies’ former franchise face, Ja Morant. The No. 3 overall pick looked like a seasoned veteran during Thursday’s game versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Boozer put up an all-around performance, finishing with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists on 6/10 shooting in a … The post Cameron Boozer had historic feat in game against Ja Morant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One referee had a unique way of grabbing Matthew Golden’s attention during Thursday night’s nationally televised game. The Green Bay Packers wide receiver got into a scuffle with Carolina Panthers cornerback Marco Wilson a few yards shy of the end zone at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wilson shoved his man repeatedly, prompting Golden … The post Matthew Golden had strange moment with referee during TNF appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Aaron Donald had a message for anyone concerned about his lack of production on the field. The Los Angeles Rams legend has not looked like his All-Pro self through his first five games played this season. But that hasn’t irked him the way some might expect. On Thursday, a reporter asked Donald whether not having … The post Aaron Donald has great quote on having zero sacks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Josh Jacobs did not win over any fans with his choice of end zone celebration during Thursday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers. The Packers running back scored his first rushing touchdown of the season in the second quarter of the Week 8 contest at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The 1-yard score gave … The post Josh Jacobs appeared to do ‘shameless’ TD celebration that left fans upset appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nico Iamaleava still has some unfinished business to take care of. The injured UCLA quarterback Iamaleava has decided not to leave for the NFL after the season, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported on Thursday. Iamaleava instead intends to return to the Bruins for the 2027 NCAA season. Iamaleava, 22, transferred to UCLA from Tennessee … The post UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes a big decision on his future amid knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The theatrical world of WWE seemingly crossed over with the NFL during Thursday night’s Green Bay Packers-Carolina Panthers game. Packers wide receiver Christian Watson suffered a chest injury midway through the second quarter after making a 53-yard catch that sent the crowd roaring at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. After Watson hit the ground … The post Packers-Panthers TNF game had stunning moment straight out of a WWE script appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ja Morant’s revenge game was exactly as advertised. The Portland Trail Blazers played against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The matchup at Moda Center in Portland, Oreg. marked the first time that the Blazers star guard Morant took on his former team the Grizzlies as an opponent. Morant rose to the occasion right from the … The post Ja Morant profanely taunts Grizzlies in first game against his former team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jeremiah Fears got humbled very quickly during Thursday’s game. Fears and the New Orleans Pelicans played on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. In the second quarter at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La., Fears got a fastbreak opportunity after a steal by Pelicans teammate Karlo Matkovic. With an open lane to the basket, Fears … The post Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears misses a dunk after an attempted taunt appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Trey Smack sounded like Shaq at the free-throw line during this week’s game. The Green Bay Packers kicker Smack missed a PAT in extremely embarrassing fashion during “Thursday Night Football” against the Carolina Panthers. Following a Jordan Love-to-Tucker Kraft touchdown in the first quarter at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisc., Smack clanged his extra-point … The post Packers kicker Trey Smack produces one of the loudest ‘doinks’ ever on ‘TNF’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Trouble is already brewing in The Grand Canyon State. Phoenix Suns players have already grown frustrated over the team’s lack of a true point guard, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported on Thursday. Haynes notes that the Suns players would like a legitimate floor general in order to help better organize their offense. This report … The post Report: Suns players are already frustrated over 1 issue appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bo Bichette is officially locking in the money. The New York Mets infielder Bichette is picking up his $42 million player option to stay with the team, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Thursday. As a result, Bichette will now formally be under contract with the Mets for the 2027 MLB season. Bichette, the … The post Bo Bichette makes a major decision on his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
AJ Brown’s health is once again under scrutiny, and the news is foreboding for the New England Patriots. Brown did not practice Thursday due to a knee issue. It is unclear if he will be able to play against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. #Patriots WR AJ Brown, not spotted at practice today, is … The post AJ Brown makes concerning admission about his health appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series in franchise history on Wednesday night, but the entire team wished Bob Uecker could have been around to see it. Uecker, the Brewers’ famous longtime radio voice, died at 90 in January of 2025, but his name was invoked frequently both during and after the team’s run … The post Christian Yelich honored Bob Uecker after Brewers’ World Series win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
