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New Florida coach Jon Sumrall tried to contrast himself with Lane Kiffin on Tuesday, but nobody was buying it. Sumrall accepted the Gators job while still coaching Tulane, which was still in the College Football Playoff at the time. Lane Kiffin did the same by going from Ole Miss to LSU, but Sumrall was allowed … The post Nobody believed Jon Sumrall’s comment about Lane Kiffin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NCAA has made its decision regarding the eligibility of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby’s request for reinstatement was denied by the NCAA, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. That means the quarterback will not be eligible to play in 2026. Sources: The NCAA has denied Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s request for reinstatement … The post NCAA makes decision on Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart thinks the SEC should consider something radical to get what it is owed in the world of college football. Smart said the SEC should consider breaking away from the NCAA to set its own rules, including a possible SEC-only playoff. The Georgia coach believes the conference is strong enough to … The post Kirby Smart endorses radical change for the SEC appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted little time in deciding on the future of head coach Kenny Atkinson after their loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers plan to retain Atkinson and his coaching staff, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The move comes less than 24 hours after the … The post Cavaliers make decision on coach Kenny Atkinson’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Coco Gauff had an unexpected incident on Tuesday as she prepared for her French Open match against Taylor Townsend. Gauff admitted that she got into a minor car accident on her way to Roland Garros on Tuesday. The incident even left the vehicle undrivable, and she had to find an alternate way to get to … The post Coco Gauff got into a car accident on her way to her French Open match appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jeff Van Gundy coached the New York Knicks the last time they made a run to the playoffs, but he thinks what the current team is doing far surpasses that. Van Gundy proclaimed the Knicks the favorites to win it all after they swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night. … The post Jeff Van Gundy has bold take on Knicks’ playoff run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Manny Fernandez, a legendary figure on the 1970s Miami Dolphins, has died, the team announced Tuesday. The Dolphins paid tribute to Fernandez on social media with a memorial post, though no information was available on his cause of death. “His consistency and selfless contributions on the field were instrumental to the Dolphins’ success throughout the … The post Dolphins legend Manny Fernandez dies at 79 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jalen Brunson was not going to fall for it this time around. As Brunson was about to be interviewed by ESPN’s Lisa Salters amid the Knicks’ celebration following their 130-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, the New York star point guard asked his teammate, Josh Hart, to get out of the frame. Hart … The post Video: Jalen Brunson stops Josh Hart from committing an outrageous postgame act appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are dealing with heartbreak after their season came to a harsh end on Monday, when the New York Knicks completed a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs may have to make some big moves in the offseason to get over the hump, but does Mitchell want … The post Donovan Mitchell shuts down a loaded LeBron James question appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals, but the team’s latest success is not changing Josh Hart’s trolling ways. Among his targets after helping the Knicks win the Eastern Conference title was Jose Alvarado, whose photo with the Bob Cousy Trophy became a subject of one of Hart’s posts on Instagram Stories. … The post Josh Hart trolls a ‘broke’ teammate after clinching NBA Finals berth appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It is not getting much better for the New York Mets, and manager Carlos Mendoza is also running out of words to express his dismay over what the club is going through. After getting swept in a three-game series against the Miami Marlins, the Mets returned home and took another stumble on Monday, losing to … The post Carlos Mendoza issues a hard truth after loss to the Reds appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo was not a happy man when he was pulled from Monday’s game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif. Castillo knew he was part of the Mariners’ piggyback plan with Bryce Miller, but he still didn’t seem to like being pulled amid a solid start against the … The post Luis Castillo had a dugout eruption after getting pulled from his start against the Athletics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jacob Misiorowski’s arm is something else. The hard-throwing ace of the Milwaukee Brewers had everyone buzzing again on Monday, as he recorded a record-breaking total of 57 pitches of 100+ 100 MPH during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. Misiorowski bested the previous MLB mark of 47 by … The post Jacob Misiorowski had the best response to his historic performance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
James Harden took a page out of Kenny Atkinson’s book of questionable postgame takes after getting swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers star was a no-show with his team’s postseason survival on the line in Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Harden scored 12 points on 2/8 shooting to … The post James Harden had comically bad take after getting swept by Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Knicks have reached levels of dominance the NBA has never seen before. The Knicks emerged as the victors of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday in yet another massive blowout, throttling the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Thirteen different Knicks players scored in the contest, … The post Knicks set the most unreal record in run to the NBA Finals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Timothee Chalamet used his star power to his full advantage on Monday as the New York Knicks secured their spot in the NBA Finals. Knick-fan celebrities were barred from getting courtside seats for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. But Chalamet was able to pull some strings to … The post Timothee Chalamet was living every Knicks fan’s dream in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Charles Barkley added insult to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ injury on Monday as they limped their way out of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers put on a miserable effort in the first half of Game 4 against the New York Knicks, in front of their home fans, no less, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. … The post Charles Barkley slams Cavaliers for ‘quitting’ in Game 4 vs. Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of Monday’s Game 4 by the traditional metrics. But fans still need to confirm what the analytics say. The Knicks had four different players in double figures before halftime of the Eastern Conference Finals closeout game at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Landry … The post Everyone made the same joke after Knicks blitzed Cavaliers in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lionel Messi will not be missing out on his last dance. The Argentinian soccer superstar Messi, who plays at the club level for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer (MLS), suffered a big injury scare on Sunday night. During Miami’s game against the Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium in Miami, Fla., Messi asked to subbed … The post Update emerges on Lionel Messi after pre-World Cup injury scare appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chris Paul has run out of hoots to give in retirement. Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster served as the crew chief for Sunday’s Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio went on to win in a 103-82 blowout at Frost Bank Center in … The post Chris Paul took a shot at referee Scott Foster during playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former standout for the UCLA men’s basketball team will not be pursuing a professional career. Ex-UCLA point guard Donovan Dent is retiring from the sport at age 22, he told the Albuquerque Journal this week. Dent said that he now plans to return to his home in New Mexico and become a personal trainer … The post Ex-UCLA standout is retiring at age 22 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jaylen Brown is feeling slighted once again. The Boston Celtics star Brown was officially named this week to the 2025-26 All-NBA Second Team. It was the second such selection of Brown’s professional career after he also made the All-NBA Second Team in 2022-23. As for the All-NBA First Team, those spots went to Cade Cunningham … The post Jaylen Brown gives a theory on why he did not make All-NBA First Team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers might be going for another player from Luka Doncic’s draft class. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is gaining “buzz” as a potential target for the Lakers this offseason, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported this week during an appearance on “Sedano & Kap.” Marks also noted that Williams could be in … The post Lakers are being linked to a former All-Defensive player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder could be making another power move. Oklahoma City may try to trade up into the top four of this year’s NBA Draft and pursue ex-Duke star Cameron Boozer, according to a report Monday by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel notes that the Thunder could potentially use their No. 12 … The post Report: Thunder could trade up for 1 elite draft prospect appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
