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Pirates fan caught groping his female companion during live broadcast

One Pittsburgh Pirates fan certainly had a day to remember at the ballpark on Thursday. The Pirates faced off on Thursday against the NL rival Washington Nationals for the final meeting of their four-game series. The game between the two teams took place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. With the Pirates and the Nationals … The post Pirates fan caught groping his female companion during live broadcast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Zohran Mamdani takes a shot at Trae Young

Trae Young is hearing it this week from the mayor of New York City. The New York Knicks are set to face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. With the Knicks earning the No. 3 seed and the Hawks getting No. 6, the two sides will begin a best-of-seven … The post Zohran Mamdani takes a shot at Trae Young appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini

Crissy Froyd is now out of a job after her post this week about fellow reporter Dianna Russini. USA Today has parted ways with their NFL reporter Froyd after Froyd made a post to her X page earlier this week celebrating Russini’s resignation from The Athletic. Froyd told TMZ Sports that USA Today severed ties … The post NFL reporter Crissy Froyd gets fired for post about Dianna Russini appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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All-Pro defensive lineman is reportedly done with the Giants

New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has played his final snap with the team, at least if he has his way. Lawrence is not interested in re-negotiating his Giants contract and wants a trade, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. The two sides did engage in some negotiations, but he is … The post All-Pro defensive lineman is reportedly done with the Giants appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green was so sick during Warriors’ win

Draymond Green turned in a defensive masterclass during the Golden State Warriors’ play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, and new information has emerged to make it even more impressive. Green was battling an illness during the Warriors’ 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Ca. ESPN’s … The post Draymond Green was so sick during Warriors’ win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game

The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants had an odd bench-clearing incident Thursday after the final out of the game had been recorded. The Reds dropped the series finale to the Giants 3-0 Thursday at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Oh. Giants pitcher Erik Miller and Reds infielder Sal Stewart exchanged words after Stewart … The post Benches clear after final out of Reds-Giants game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal

One of LeBron James’ former teammates is the first defendant in the NBA gambling scandal to plead guilty. Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to sports gambling charges, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Jones had initially pleaded not guilty to selling insider information to sports gamblers. Jones has … The post Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is firing back at LaMelo Ball over Ball’s controversial move in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Adebayo revealed Thursday that Ball has not apologized to him for the trip that knocked him out of Miami’s 127-126 overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Ball had said after the game that … The post Bam Adebayo addresses whether LaMelo Ball apologized to him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jets are picking between 2 players with the No. 2 pick

The New York Jets are thought to have narrowed their choices down to two players with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The Jets are expected to pick either Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey or Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. Many expect them to … The post Jets are picking between 2 players with the No. 2 pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bronny James likely to have playoff role for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers’ injury situation is serious enough that they might have to lean on Bronny James during their upcoming playoff series. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that James will likely be part of the team’s gameplan for their Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Houston Rockets. The coach emphasized that James has … The post Bronny James likely to have playoff role for Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA allows 2 star players to be eligible for awards

At least two NBA stars will successfully circumvent the league’s 65-game awards rule this season after the NBA and NBPA ruled in their favor on a challenge Thursday. Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham will both be eligible for end-of-season awards, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Under the … The post NBA allows 2 star players to be eligible for awards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mike Trout did something no one had seen in nearly 13 years at Yankee Stadium

Mike Trout can’t stop flexing his power in the Bronx.  The Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder hit one out of the park again on Wednesday against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y. It was his third game in a row with a home run and fourth overall, so far in the … The post Mike Trout did something no one had seen in nearly 13 years at Yankee Stadium appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Padres fans nearly come to blows amid giveaway chaos

The San Diego Padres are the hottest team in the big leagues right now, having won seven straight games. But they apparently are not as hot as the puffer vest giveaways that fans lined up for before San Diego’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. So in-demand … The post Video: Padres fans nearly come to blows amid giveaway chaos appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans drag Amazon Prime over an AI-generated video during an NBA game

Just when the dust was beginning to settle following Amazon Prime Video’s snafu during Tuesday’s NBA play-in game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets, the streaming service drew the ire of fans again during another play-in contest on Wednesday. During a timeout in the second half of the game featuring the Orlando Magic … The post Fans drag Amazon Prime over an AI-generated video during an NBA game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jimmy Butler takes an unexpected shot at Warriors player after play-in win

A Golden State Warriors player caught a hilarious stray from Jimmy Butler following the Dubs’ incredible 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. As Butler was making his way to the Warriors’ locker room, he gave a shoutout to the players, who stepped up and delivered for … The post Jimmy Butler takes an unexpected shot at Warriors player after play-in win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Kerr had a great quote after defeating the Clippers

The Golden State Warriors still have a very long way to go if they are to win the NBA championship, but on Wednesday, Steve Kerr felt as though he was going home with the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-121, in a play-in game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., … The post Steve Kerr had a great quote after defeating the Clippers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kawhi Leonard had an emotional response when asked about his future

Kawhi Leonard is not moving on just yet from the heartbreaking loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.  The seven-time All-Star Leonard has an interesting summer ahead, as he’s eligible to sign a two-year extension with the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA Finals, but he’s not even thinking about it. “Let me cry … The post Kawhi Leonard had an emotional response when asked about his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Paul had the pettiest social media post after Clippers got eliminated

It is safe to say that the bridge between Chris Paul and the LA Clippers has been burnt to a crisp. The Clippers’ season came to an end on Wednesday night with a 126-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference’s 9/10 play-in tournament game. Despite leading for much of the night … The post Chris Paul had the pettiest social media post after Clippers got eliminated appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Candace Parker kept botching Warriors player’s name during play-in game

Candace Parker gave more fodder for Amazon Prime viewers to complain about during Wednesday’s play-in game. The retired former WNBA Star Parker was doing color commentary for Amazon alongside Kevin Harlan for Wednesday’s Western Conference 9/10 play-in game between the LA Clippers and the Golden State Warriors. But Parker drew backlash for continuing to make … The post Candace Parker kept botching Warriors player’s name during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA announces LaMelo Ball’s punishment for dirty play on Bam Adebayo

LaMelo Ball is not quite getting off scot-free after his takedown of Bam Adebayo on Tuesday night. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Charlotte Hornets star Ball a sum of $35,000 for his dirty trip of the Miami Heat counterpart Adebayo during Tuesday’s 9/10 Eastern Conference play-in tournament game. Additionally, Ball … The post NBA announces LaMelo Ball’s punishment for dirty play on Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game

VJ Edgecombe was not looking the part of a rookie during Wednesday’s play-in game. Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers battled Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic as part of the Eastern Conference’s 7/8 play-in game on Wednesday. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the 76ers guard Edgecombe got an opportunity … The post VJ Edgecombe taunts Jalen Suggs during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 notable new team

Kawhi Leonard might be going from one beachfront state to another. The Miami Heat could potentially pursue the LA Clippers star Leonard this offseason, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Wednesday. Siegel notes that the Heat are expected to turn their attention to Leonard if they are unsuccessful in trading for long-rumored target Giannis Antetokounmpo … The post Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 notable new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

Shohei Ohtani will only be a one-way player for Wednesday’s game. The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed hours before their matchup with the New York Mets on Wednesday that Ohtani would be their starting pitcher that night … but nothing more. Ohtani will not be serving as the designated hitter for the game at UNIQLO Field … The post Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Skip Bayless makes a very controversial claim about Joel Embiid

Skip Bayless is sparking controversy this week with his assertion about Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid was inactive for Wednesday’s Eastern Conference 7/8 play-in game against the Orlando Magic. Embiid had a recent bout with appendicitis that continues to keep him sidelined. Earlier in the day Wednesday though, Bayless made a bombshell … The post Skip Bayless makes a very controversial claim about Joel Embiid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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