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NBA decides on further punishment for Victor Wembanyama

The NBA has already decided whether Victor Wembanyama will face any additional punishment for elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid during Sunday’s Game 4. Wembanyama will not be suspended or fined for his flagrant-2 foul on Reid during Sunday’s game at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., ESPN’s Shams Charania revealed on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday. .@Shamscharania … The post NBA decides on further punishment for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy wounded in shooting

Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is recovering after being shot early Sunday. In a statement, Missouri said Hardy was the victim of a shooting at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday. Hardy underwent surgery and is in stable condition, but any timeline for his return to football activities “is unknown at this time.” A … The post Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy wounded in shooting appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green has strong reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection

Draymond Green had a strong reaction to those who feel that Victor Wembanyama was harshly punished for his actions in Sunday’s playoff game. Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the throat during Sunday’s Western Conference Semifinal Game 2 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The severity of the foul (video … The post Draymond Green has strong reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Roddy White responds to Anthony Edwards’ shoutout

Anthony Edwards brandished a little bit of his football knowledge following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 114-109 win on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. During an interview following Minnesota’s victory in Game 4 of the Spurs series at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Edwards was asked for his thoughts on teammate Ayo Dosunmu’s incredible catch in … The post Roddy White responds to Anthony Edwards’ shoutout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brandt Snedeker had an emotional moment after his first PGA Tour win since 2018

Brandt Snedeker waited a long time to get back to the top of a PGA Tour event. On Sunday, he finally did, winning the 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic at Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Shortly after eventual runner-up Mark Hubbard missed a putt that would have forced a playoff, 45-year-old Snedeker … The post Brandt Snedeker had an emotional moment after his first PGA Tour win since 2018 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles pitcher’s gender reveal during a game is tough to beat

Baltimore Orioles reliever Anthony Nunez got the job done on the mound and more during Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. Nunez was called on by the Orioles to pitch in the eighth inning, with Baltimore holding a one-run lead.  He kept the Athletics at bay … The post Orioles pitcher’s gender reveal during a game is tough to beat appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick makes an emphatic statement about Deandre Ayton

There is clear frustration surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, who have yet to solve the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Big man Deandre Ayton, for one, has caught plenty of heat for his play amid the second-round series against the reigning NBA champions, and he amplified concerns about his effort and effectiveness when he struggled to secure … The post JJ Redick makes an emphatic statement about Deandre Ayton appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chargers give Justin Herbert a new tight end

The Los Angeles Chargers are welcoming a new tight end. After nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns, tight end David Njoku will be wearing a different uniform after he agreed to a 1-year, $8 million contract with the Chargers, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network on Monday. The Los Angeles Chargers are welcoming … The post Chargers give Justin Herbert a new tight end appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nike takes a subtle shot at the 76ers after playoff elimination

Nike added to the pain of the Philadelphia 76ers following the team’s exit from the 2026 NBA Playoffs. After the 76ers’ 144–114 loss in Game 4 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the official X account of Nike Basketball sent out a post honoring Jalen … The post Nike takes a subtle shot at the 76ers after playoff elimination appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mitch Johnson doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s elbow to Naz Reid

San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was fully in Victor Wembanyama’s corner after the All-Star got ejected from Game 4 on Sunday night. Wembanyama was disqualified in the second quarter of the Western Conference semifinals contest after hitting Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid with an elbow above the neck area (video here). The Frenchman … The post Mitch Johnson doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s elbow to Naz Reid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Edwards had a telling message for Dylan Harper to close out Game 4

Anthony Edwards still cannot resist talking some trash despite not being a hundred percent healthy. The Minnesota Timberwolves star led his team to victory on Sunday night at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., besting the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 to tie their Western Conference semifinals series at 2-2. Edwards was Minnesota’s clear No. 1 option. … The post Anthony Edwards had a telling message for Dylan Harper to close out Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wizards president had surprising admission after winning No. 1 pick

The Washington Wizards are reportedly not going all-in on AJ Dybantsa just yet. The Wizards got blessed by the basketball gods on Sunday afternoon as they landed the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft lottery. In a draft loaded with top-end talent, many expect Dybantsa to be the favorite to have his name … The post Wizards president had surprising admission after winning No. 1 pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired

Indiana Pacers team president Kevin Pritchard has addressed his team’s fan base following the results of the 2026 NBA draft lottery. The Pacers were widely considered the biggest losers of Sunday afternoon’s lottery results. Indiana traded its top-4 protected 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers at the February deadline in a deal that … The post Pacers exec Kevin Pritchard has message for fans after his trade with Clippers backfired appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves salvaged Game 4 win with unreal touchdown pass

The Minnesota Timberwolves needed to show off their multi-sport prowess on Sunday to survive a Game 4 scare against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. The Timberwolves led the Spurs 112-109 and were 13.1 seconds away from tying the series at 2-2 in front of their fans at Target Center in Minneapolis, … The post Timberwolves salvaged Game 4 win with unreal touchdown pass appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama gets ejected from Game 4 for elbowing Naz Reid

Victor Wembanyama briefly lost his cool on Sunday and paid the price for it. The San Antonio Spurs star center Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday’s Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves for throwing a wild elbow at Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. In the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Wembanyama secured an … The post Victor Wembanyama gets ejected from Game 4 for elbowing Naz Reid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Philadelphia reporter gets completely swarmed by Knicks fans after Game 4

New York Knicks fans clearly still travel very well. The Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday with a convincing 144-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. New York’s win secured a 4-0 series sweep of the 76ers and put them in the ECF for the second … The post Philadelphia reporter gets completely swarmed by Knicks fans after Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son

LaMelo Ball appears to be continuing the family tradition. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball and his partner Analicia Chaves announced to People Magazine over the weekend that they recently welcomed a baby son. Their son was born in January of this year and is named LaOne. Chaves also shared in a post to Instagram for … The post LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid has curious comments after 76ers’ season-ending loss

Joel Embiid is still looking for the first conference finals berth of his NBA career, but he is apparently not sweating it one bit. Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers were embarrassed in Game 4 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks on Sunday. They lost 144-114 in front of their home crowd at … The post Joel Embiid has curious comments after 76ers’ season-ending loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sunday’s NASCAR race interrupted by flying tent

Sunday’s NASCAR race at Watkins Glen International was sent into caution by an unusual problem. The 2026 Go Bowling at The Glen in Watkins Glen, N.Y. was interrupted 40 laps in when a tent canopy was blown onto the track. The tent appeared to come from one of the camping areas, and FOX managed to … The post Sunday’s NASCAR race interrupted by flying tent appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Here is why Richard Jefferson was missing from Sunday’s NBA telecast

ESPN had its top broadcast team calling Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but there was one voice missing from the usual group. Richard Jefferson missed Sunday’s game with an unspecified illness. Play-by-play announcer Mike Breen opened the broadcast by teasingly saying Jefferson had … The post Here is why Richard Jefferson was missing from Sunday’s NBA telecast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers’ lottery failure

Tyrese Haliburton offered the perfect reaction to the Indiana Pacers’ terrible NBA draft lottery luck on Sunday. The Pacers lost their first-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers after it landed at No. 5 in Sunday’s lottery. The pick was top-four protected stemming from their trade for Ivica Zubac, and the Pacers had a roughly … The post Tyrese Haliburton reacts to the Pacers’ lottery failure appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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AJ Dybantsa had interesting reaction to the draft lottery results

AJ Dybantsa was on hand for Sunday’s NBA draft lottery, and the potential No. 1 pick had a muted reaction to the outcome. Dybantsa watched as the Washington Wizards landed the first overall pick, doing so for the first time since 2010. If fans were looking for Dybantsa to offer any clues about how he … The post AJ Dybantsa had interesting reaction to the draft lottery results appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about the Pacers after the NBA draft lottery

The Indiana Pacers were arguably the biggest loser of the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, and the internet took delight in their plight. The Pacers lost their pick to the Los Angeles Clippers after landing at No. 5 in the lottery, even though they posted the second-worst record in the NBA last season. The Pacers … The post Everyone said the same thing about the Pacers after the NBA draft lottery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cade Cunningham makes blunt admission about his turnovers

The Detroit Pistons fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in part because of a series of late Cade Cunningham turnovers, which has been a familiar refrain throughout the playoffs. Cunningham committed three turnovers in the final three minutes of Saturday’s 116-109 loss to Cleveland at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Oh. He had eight turnovers … The post Cade Cunningham makes blunt admission about his turnovers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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