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One of the most interesting 2026 NBA Draft prospects may still be growing taller. After playing his freshman season with the Tennessee Volunteers, Nick Ament is taking aim at becoming a high NBA draft pick. Many expect the 6-foot-9 Ament to be selected in the top 10, and he may also have boosted his stock … The post NBA prospect had a head-turning height admission appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series opener on Monday had the San Francisco Giants behaving wildly. After the final out of the Giants’ 9-3 win over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, NBC’s broadcast showed San Francisco’s outfield trio of Harrison Bader, Drew Gilbert, and Jung Hoo Lee celebrating in a … The post Giants break out a bizarre three-man celebration appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Have we seen the last of LeBron James as an NBA player? The superstar forward did not say much about what his future plans are following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of a second-round series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Although he never said … The post LeBron James had a loaded quote after losing to the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New England Patriots’ social media team pulled a brave move over the weekend amid the constant presence of trolls online. In wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day via X, the Patriots gave fans and trolls a platform for memes targeting New England head coach Mike Vrabel and former The Athletic NFL insider Diana Russini. … The post Patriots’ greeting sparks a Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini meme frenzy appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Not everyone is in on Cam Boozer framing himself as a winner just yet. Boozer, a projected top-4 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, spoke to Andscape’s Marc Spears following the results of Sunday’s NBA draft lottery. Boozer made a case for himself centered on his being a magnet for success on the court. “Whether … The post Everyone said the same thing about Cam Boozer’s quote on being a winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Several Los Angeles Lakers fans were not happy with what JJ Redick drew up with the team’s season on the line. The Lakers trailed the Thunder 113-110 with 12.2 seconds to go in Game 4 of their Western Conference Finals series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. With the Lakers trailing the series 0-3, … The post Fans slammed JJ Redick for his bizarre call that backfired in final seconds of Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Steve Kerr apparently has some out-there ideas to improve the current NBA product. The Golden State Warriors coach was recently interviewed by The New Yorker, where he shared an interesting take on the state of long-range shooting in the league today. When asked about the potential addition of a four-point line, Kerr dribbled the other … The post Steve Kerr in favor of radical NBA rule change that would upset Steph Curry appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dillon Brooks took time out of his not-so-busy schedule to prey on LeBron James’ downfall. Brooks was hilariously sitting courtside on Monday to watch the Los Angeles Lakers, trailing 0-3 in their Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, fight for their playoff lives at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Phoenix … The post Dillon Brooks pulled savage stunt to troll LeBron James in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell had the second half of a lifetime on Monday night to tie the second-round series against the Detroit Pistons. Mitchell was ice-cold in the first half of Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. With the Cavs staring down a potential 3-1 hole, Mitchell had just four points on … The post Donovan Mitchell sets absurd record to crush Pistons in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers may finally be ready to move on from Daryl Morey. The Sixers saw their season come to an unceremonious end on Sunday via a sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks in the second round of the Eastern Conference semifinals. It’s the fifth postseason run that Philadelphia fell short of … The post Report reveals 76ers’ crumbling trust in Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Bears will not be able to get off their Sandy Cheeks jokes this season. Chicago announced on Monday that they are placing rookie wide receiver Squirrel White on the reserve/retired list. White is apparently retiring at the age of 22. A Birmingham, Ala. native, White played three years in college at Tennessee, appearing … The post Bears rookie with an awesome name abruptly decides to retire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Caris LeVert had no love for his former teammate Donovan Mitchell this week. LeVert and the Detroit Pistons played Monday against Mitchell and the Cavaliers in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series. In the final seconds of the first quarter at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, LeVert got disrespectful with Mitchell. The 29-year-old Mitchell … The post Caris LeVert taunts Donovan Mitchell during Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Mets are now hoping that a 21-year-old can somehow be their savior. New York is calling up their top outfield prospect AJ Ewing, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Monday. Sammon notes that Ewing, who plays primarily in center field, is the organization’s best position-player prospect in the minor leagues. Ewing, … The post Mets pull a desperate move amid their nightmare season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Aday Mara’s draft stock continues to rise. The former Michigan star Mara posted some absolutely insane measurements this week at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ill. Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress reports that Mara measured 7-foot-3 barefoot and 260 pounds. Mara also checked in with a wingspan of 7-foot-6 and a standing reach of … The post Aday Mara had the most absurd measurements at the NBA Combine appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joel Embiid’s grievances with the Philadelphia 76ers continue to pile up. The 76ers star Embiid was not happy with the team over the February decision to trade away guard Jared McCain, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported on Monday. Jones notes that Embiid particularly disagreed with how the 76ers traded McCain without getting back a … The post Report: Joel Embiid was not happy with 1 trade by the 76ers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The legal troubles continue for one retired former Dunk Contest champion. Ex-NBA swingman Desmond Mason is behind bars this week after being arrested on May 7 in Oklahoma City, Okla. on a charge of felony theft of property (stemming from a warrant in Texas). News9.com in Oklahoma City reports that a couple claims they commissioned … The post Former NBA Slam Dunk champion gets arrested again appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June, and the United States men’s soccer team is now dealing with a brutal injury. On Monday, Atletico Madrid announced that Johnny Cardoso, a midfielder for the USMNT, was set to undergo right ankle surgery after suffering a “high-grade sprain with joint involvement.” Atlético de Madrid has announced … The post USMNT dealt brutal injury blow ahead of World Cup appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rodney Terry is just a few years removed from leading the Texas Longhorns men’s basketball team to the Elite Eight. Terry became the interim coach in 2022-23 after Chris Beard was fired, and Terry took the Longhorns to the Elite Eight and then the Round of 32 the next season. Texas fired Terry after a … The post Ex-Texas coach Rodney Terry has landed a new job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Golden State Warriors made it official by bringing back head coach Steve Kerr for another season. However, a big question remains about the future of forward Draymond Green, who has an option this summer that he could exercise. Suddenly, another player’s future hangs in the balance: Jimmy Butler. The Warriors star suffered a torn … The post Report reveals why the Warriors could explore Jimmy Butler trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Detroit Tigers are braced to be without ace pitcher Tarik Skubal for two to three months following elbow surgery, but his agent thinks that timeline might be too pessimistic. In an appearance on ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight” podcast, Scott Boras claimed that Skubal underwent a unique surgery to remove a bone chip in his left … The post Agent Scott Boras has bold take on Tarik Skubal’s injury return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It was widely reported over the weekend that quarterback Aaron Rodgers was visiting Pittsburgh, but had no plans to meet with the Steelers. Now that story has another angle that makes it even weirder. Rodgers’ visit to Pittsburgh came as a surprise to both the Steelers and his agent, David Dunn, according to ESPN’s Adam … The post Aaron Rodgers’ visit to Pittsburgh takes a strange turn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stephen A. Smith is pushing ESPN to bring back Shannon Sharpe as one of his “First Take” debate partners. Smith recently appeared on the “Out The Mud” podcast and revealed that he has made it clear to ESPN leadership that he wants Sharpe back on “First Take.” He added, however, that the final say does … The post Stephen A. Smith is pushing ESPN to bring back Shannon Sharpe appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rafael Devers may have worn out his welcome in San Francisco in less than a year. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale listed the San Francisco Giants as one of the teams to watch ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and Devers as a name that could be on the move. Nightengale wrote that the Giants would … The post Giants may already be willing to trade Rafael Devers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The USC-Notre Dame football rivalry may not be paused for long. USC and Notre Dame are in active discussions to resume their annual football rivalry, according to Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times. It is not clear when the game may return or what the terms would be, though Notre Dame is understood to … The post USC and Notre Dame may be ready to resume their rivalry appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
