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Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job

The North Carolina Tar Heels surprised everybody by hiring former Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. After firing Hubert Davis as the men’s basketball coach, North Carolina has decided on Malone in an unexpected move. Malone has never been a college head coach before, and he is just one year removed from … The post Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job

Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now a head coach in college basketball. Cooper has been hired by Cal State Los Angeles, a Division II school, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register. Division II Cal State LA hires Lakers great Michael Cooper as … The post Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Marcus Spears urges 1 team to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson

With Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza essentially locked in at No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, the next best QB in this NFL Draft class is Alabama’s Ty Simpson. Simpson has been a buzzy name as of late, and he makes sense for teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are waiting on … The post Marcus Spears urges 1 team to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton

The Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the National League Central have taken a massive blow just two weeks into the regular season. Starting pitcher Cade Horton, who finished 2025 as the National League Rookie of the Year runner-up, is set to miss the entire season as he will undergo elbow surgery, Craig Counsell announced on … The post Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls are demanding their next GM keeps Billy Donovan

The Chicago Bulls are taking a very firm stance on coach Billy Donovan and his future with the organization. Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf laid down something of an ultimatum for general manager candidates on Tuesday when discussing the organization’s future. He said the Bulls will keep Donovan as long as the coach wants to say, … The post Bulls are demanding their next GM keeps Billy Donovan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is known for his temper, but he demonstrated a whole new way to berate one’s self during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Sale had a meltdown in the fourth inning of Monday’s game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca. After the first two batters reached, he missed on … The post Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Diego Pavia is set for his first pre-draft visit

Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has landed an intriguing pre-draft visit. Pavia is visiting the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It is the first known visit Pavia has taken with an NFL team outside of the NFL Combine. #Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the … The post Diego Pavia is set for his first pre-draft visit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Star running back is notable no-show for NFL offseason workouts

One high-profile running back was a notable no-show for the first day of voluntary workouts on Tuesday. Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane was not in attendance for the team’s first day of voluntary workouts. Achane is entering the final season of his rookie contract and wants an extension. Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said he … The post Star running back is notable no-show for NFL offseason workouts appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Malone’s North Carolina salary has been revealed

Michael Malone is being paid handsomely to become the new head basketball coach at North Carolina. The Tar Heels officially announced Malone’s hire on Tuesday, confirming him as Hubert Davis’ successor at the school. Brian Murphy of WRAL obtained details on the new coach’s contract, which comes out to six years and $50 million. Malone … The post Michael Malone’s North Carolina salary has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dawn Staley issues statement about incident with Geno Auriemma

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has publicly addressed her incident with Geno Auriemma after last week’s Final Four game. Staley released a statement urging everyone to “turn the page” on the incident in which Auriemma berated Staley after the Gamecocks’ 62-48 win over UConn. She ended by urging everyone to focus on growing the sport … The post Dawn Staley issues statement about incident with Geno Auriemma appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fernando Mendoza makes significant decision about the NFL Draft

Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has made a significant decision regarding the NFL Draft. Mendoza has informed the NFL that he does not intend to attend the draft in person. Instead of traveling to Pittsburgh, he plans to watch the draft with family and friends in Miami. Projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando … The post Fernando Mendoza makes significant decision about the NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bucks accused of blowing off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade requests

The Milwaukee Bucks’ relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo has fallen apart, and a new story reveals just how bad it has gotten. The Bucks receive a big share of the blame for the relationship going sour in the new story by Shams Charania of ESPN. He reports that Antetokounmpo had serious doubts about the Bucks’ ability … The post Bucks accused of blowing off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade requests appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Todd Bowles speaks out on the tension between Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski

The NFC South got a little spicier when the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski in January to be their new head coach. That means Stefanski will be facing his former Cleveland Browns quarterback and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller Baker Mayfield twice a season. The two don’t seem to have each other’s number on speed … The post Todd Bowles speaks out on the tension between Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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New details emerge on the Vikings’ search for a new GM

The Minnesota Vikings have yet to find a permanent replacement for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the general manager the team fired in January. At the moment, Minnesota has longtime executive vice president Rob Brzezinski serving the GM role on an interim basis. According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN, Vikings owner Mark Wilf and his family will be … The post New details emerge on the Vikings’ search for a new GM appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Ja Morant fuels exit rumors with gesture in final Grizzlies home game

Ja Morant may have just said goodbye to Memphis Grizzlies fans without actually saying it. The Grizzlies played their final home game of the 2025–26 NBA season on Monday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Morant not in uniform. The Memphis guard was ruled out for the remainder of the season … The post Video: Ja Morant fuels exit rumors with gesture in final Grizzlies home game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pau Gasol sends a huge message to Aday Mara after Michigan’s win

Aday Mara had a night to remember on Monday, as he helped the Michigan Wolverines topple the UConn Huskies in the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., 69-63. On top of that, he celebrated his 21st birthday shortly after the Wolverines took down UConn and while he and his teammates were … The post Pau Gasol sends a huge message to Aday Mara after Michigan’s win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Desmond Bane doesn’t seem to recognize the celebrity who crashed his interview

Desmond Bane didn’t seem to have the talent to recognize a celebrity who unexpectedly made a cameo during the Orlando Magic star’s postgame interview on Monday. While Bane was being interviewed by FanDuel Sports Network’s Dante Marchitelli after the Magic’s 123-107 win over the Detroit Pistons at Kia Center, Orlando, Fla.,  “America’s Got Talent” judge … The post Desmond Bane doesn’t seem to recognize the celebrity who crashed his interview appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers

Max Scherzer had a quick outing on the mound Monday in the series opener of a 2025 World Series rematch between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. He exited the game after just two innings, and while the reason for his early departure was initially unclear, … The post Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Orlovsky facing hilarious punishment for losing bet backing UConn

Dan Orlovsky was unexpectedly one of the biggest losers of how this year’s NCAA Tournament ended. Orlovsky, a former UConn quarterback, made an unwise wager with Michigan alum Taylor Lewan. The two backing their respective alma maters in their very public bet ahead of Monday’s UConn-Michigan national championship clash. Lewan shared the details of … The post Dan Orlovsky facing hilarious punishment for losing bet backing UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UConn made classy move after losing to Michigan

UConn was classy in defeat Monday after losing to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament championship game. The underdog Huskies scratched and clawed to stay in the game against the Wolverines, but could not complete a last-minute comeback in a game they trailed by double digits in the second half. UConn made it interesting down the … The post UConn made classy move after losing to Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn

Aday Mara had one of the greatest days in recorded human history on Monday as Michigan won the national championship game over UConn. Mara did not have a huge stat line in Michigan’s 69-63 victory in the title game, finishing with just 8 points and 4 rebounds on 4/7 shooting at Lucas Oil Stadium in … The post Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to lead their front office

A notable reunion may be on the table for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls made the major decision on Monday to fire their lead executives Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. Karnisovas (vice president of basketball operations) and Eversley (general manager) are now out in Chicago amid a fourth straight losing season by the team (this … The post Bulls could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to lead their front office appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant

Michael Wilbon did not mince words in his public callout of Geno Auriemma. The UConn women’s basketball head coach received negative backlash last week for confronting Dawn Staley after his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four. Auriemma was fuming over the officiating in the contest and specifically peeved at Staley for supposedly … The post Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

CJ McCollum was mere milliseconds away Monday from highlight reel immortality. The Atlanta Hawks trailed the New York Knicks 108-105 with 1.2 seconds left on the clock at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. With no timeouts remaining following a pair of Jalen Brunson free throws, the Hawks had to create some magic 94 feet … The post CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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