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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo is prioritizing 2 things with a new team

Giannis Antetokounmpo might be out on at least half the league if the latest report about him is to be believed. The disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo is believed to want to play for a true title contender, Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic reported Saturday. Additionally, Antetokounmpo is believed to prefer staying … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo is prioritizing 2 things with a new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Caitlin Clark calls out opponent for flopping

Caitlin Clark was frustrated with what she saw as some flopping from one of her opponents during Saturday’s WNBA season opener between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, In. Clark was called for a charge when Dallas’ Aziaha James went to the floor while trying to defend her. Clark was … The post Caitlin Clark calls out opponent for flopping appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama takes a shot at Arsenal FC after Game 3 win

Even Victor Wembanyama is not a fan of Arsenal’s haramball. Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to victory in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The seven-footer dropped a monster 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks as the Spurs prevailed by a final score of 115-108 at … The post Victor Wembanyama takes a shot at Arsenal FC after Game 3 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Harbaugh reveals whether Odell Beckham will join Giants

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh provided an update Saturday on the chances that Odell Beckham returns to the team. The Giants had Beckham in for a visit recently, but the veteran wide receiver left without signing a contract. On Saturday, Harbaugh said that the two sides remain in contact, and they plan to regroup … The post John Harbaugh reveals whether Odell Beckham will join Giants appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Rodgers not meeting with Steelers during his Pittsburgh trip

Aaron Rodgers is in Pittsburgh this weekend, but a meeting with the Steelers is apparently not on his agenda. Rodgers has already been in Pittsburgh for a few days, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, he has not met with the team and has stayed away from team facilities, instead letting his … The post Aaron Rodgers not meeting with Steelers during his Pittsburgh trip appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Legendary manager Bobby Cox dies at 84

Bobby Cox, regarded as one of the best managers in baseball history, has died at the age of 84. The Atlanta Braves announced Cox’s death on Saturday. No details were released on the cause of his death, with the Braves simply sending condolences to his wife Pam, his children, and his grandchildren. pic.twitter.com/t9f5yd0Inl — Atlanta … The post Legendary manager Bobby Cox dies at 84 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Guardians trade for Gold Glove-winning catcher

The Cleveland Guardians made an unusual move Saturday to reinforce the catcher position. The Guardians traded the No. 29 competitive balance pick and a prospect to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for catcher Patrick Bailey. Bailey is a two-time Gold Glove winner. BREAKING: The Cleveland Guardians are acquiring two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey … The post Guardians trade for Gold Glove-winning catcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bears penalty data reveals questionable officiating trend

The Chicago Bears encountered a notable pattern in NFL officiating during the 2025 season and the preceding three years. Data compiled by Sharp Football Analysis shows that Bears opponents were flagged for only 678 penalty yards across 17 games, the lowest total in the league against an average of 871 yards. This ranking placed Chicago … The post Bears penalty data reveals questionable officiating trend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jacob Misiorowski shatters Statcast records in dominant win vs. Yankees

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski delivered one of the most electrifying pitching performances in recent memory, shattering Statcast velocity records in a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night. The 24-year-old phenom topped out at 103.6 MPH, becoming the first starting pitcher in the Statcast era (since 2008) to reach that velocity, … The post Jacob Misiorowski shatters Statcast records in dominant win vs. Yankees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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MLB great Wade Boggs provides prostate cancer update

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs confirmed on Friday night that he remains cancer-free nearly two years after his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old appeared at Fenway Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Boston Red Sox faced the Tampa Bay Rays, part of ceremonies marking the 125th anniversary of the club’s first … The post MLB great Wade Boggs provides prostate cancer update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position

The Dallas Mavericks have hired Mike Schmitz as their new general manager, the team announced on Friday. Schmitz, who served as assistant general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers since 2022, will be responsible for overseeing the franchise’s basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri. Schmitz is known for his intelligence and discipline in player evaluation. … The post Mavericks poach Mike Schmitz from Trail Blazers for GM position appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyreek Hill settles lawsuit with influencer: ‘Going to Disney World’

Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has settled a civil lawsuit filed by social media influencer Sophie Hall, who accused the NFL star of breaking her leg during a 2023 backyard football drill at his Southwest Ranches home. Hall, who has more than two million Instagram followers, claimed Hill shoved her after she knocked … The post Tyreek Hill settles lawsuit with influencer: ‘Going to Disney World’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s brutal blunder leads to Little League grand slam

Fernando Tatis Jr. went viral for the wrong reasons on Friday after allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score four runs on a Little League grand slam. The San Diego Padres star was in right field as Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt came up to the plate with the bases loaded and one out in … The post Fernando Tatis Jr.’s brutal blunder leads to Little League grand slam appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch

It’s not every day that an NBA referee is the one who needs restraining during a playoff game. Veteran official Tony Brothers was heated on Friday during a late-game confrontation with Chris Finch. The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach was upset that the referees ignored his request for a timeout with over five minutes to play … The post Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid has salty comments after going down 0-3 to Knicks

Joel Embiid took a little shot at the officiating on Friday after his Philadelphia 76ers fell to the brink of elimination against the New York Knicks. Embiid and his Sixers fell short of a win in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Knicks. The 76ers’ offense failed to reach 100 points … The post Joel Embiid has salty comments after going down 0-3 to Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bettor had rough beat on his Paul George ticket in Game 3

One sports bettor thought Paul George was about to bless him with a $10,000 postseason payout. Instead, George let both the bettor and the entire Philadelphia 76ers fan base down on Friday night. A spectator posted his FanDuel ticket after the first quarter of Game 3 between the 76ers and New York Knicks at Xfinity … The post Bettor had rough beat on his Paul George ticket in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid got embarrassed after taunting Mitchell Robinson in Game 3

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson got the last laugh on Joel Embiid as things got spicy in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. The Philadelphia 76ers star backed Robinson down and scored a baby hook shot over him late in the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. As he … The post Joel Embiid got embarrassed after taunting Mitchell Robinson in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Donovan Mitchell is being linked to 1 prominent team in trade rumors

The vultures may already be circling for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The Houston Rockets could potentially be an “aggressive” suitor for Mitchell this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said this week on the “Howdy Partners” show. MacMahon noted that the Rockets will have a lot of assets this summer with which to pursue Mitchell … The post Donovan Mitchell is being linked to 1 prominent team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier

Brandon Lockridge was forced to exit Friday’s game after suffering a very scary injury. Lockridge and the Milwaukee Brewers were playing at home on Friday against the New York Yankees. In the fourth inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc., the Brewers left fielder Lockridge was in hot pursuit of a foul ball off … The post Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Josh Hart, Jeremy Sochan do a drug-themed gesture in Knicks’ Game 3 win

The New York Knicks are feeling themselves right now in the NBA playoffs. New York took a commanding 3-0 series lead on Friday with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3. They prevailed on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. by a final score of 108-94. One particular moment by … The post Josh Hart, Jeremy Sochan do a drug-themed gesture in Knicks’ Game 3 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks fan had the most disrespectful gesture during Game 3 vs. 76ers

One New York Knicks fan put a target on his back on Friday while attending Game 3 of his team’s second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Before tipoff, the Sixers held a moment of silence for Steve Nurse, the brother of head coach Nick Nurse. Steve died unexpectedly last Wednesday, and Nick had gone to … The post Knicks fan had the most disrespectful gesture during Game 3 vs. 76ers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-NBA champion announces his retirement

We have officially seen the last in the NBA of Pops Junior. Veteran NBA forward PJ Tucker announced in a post to Instagram this week that he is formally retiring from the league. Tucker is calling it quits after 14 total seasons in the NBA. “20 years being my job but 40 plus years of … The post Ex-NBA champion announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’

Austin Reaves clearly does not think much of referee John Goble. The Los Angeles Lakers lost in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They fell by a lopsided final score of 125-107 are now facing an 0-2 deficit in the series. Reaves, the Lakers star, was unhappy with … The post Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Controversial NBA Draft prospect reveals what caused his injury issues

Darryn Peterson has long been viewed as one of the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, his lone season with the Kansas Jayhawks did not really help him boost his stock. Peterson was plagued by cramping issues for most of the season with Kansas, leading to questions about his reliability and durability at … The post Controversial NBA Draft prospect reveals what caused his injury issues appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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