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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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Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo did not stand a chance this week with Cam Schlittler’s name. The veteran New York-based sports host Russo went viral this week over his horrifically botched pronunciation of the name of Schlittler, the New York Yankees pitcher. During an episode of his “Mad Dog Unleashed” show, Russo was discussing the Yankees’ … The post Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo had a deranged pronunciation of Cam Schlittler’s name appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nuggets owner sends clear message to the team

Denver Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke sent a very clear message to his team when addressing the state of the franchise on Friday. Kroenke said “everything is going to be on the table” for the Nuggets following their loss in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. While he did not rule out bringing back … The post Nuggets owner sends clear message to the team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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New report addresses whether Dianna Russini named her son after Mike Vrabel

Much has been made of the fact that Dianna Russini’s son shares a name with Mike Vrabel, but a new report indicates that he is not the namesake. Russini had her son in 2021, but he was not named after Vrabel. Sources insisted to TMZ that he was instead named after Russini’s brother Michael, and … The post New report addresses whether Dianna Russini named her son after Mike Vrabel appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley shares his feelings about Draymond Green’s insult

Charles Barkley offered his response to his tense interaction with Draymond Green on Wednesday. Green rubbed some people the wrong way Wednesday when he said his late-career goal was to avoid looking like Barkley in a Houston Rockets uniform. The line did not seem to land well, and Green drew criticism on social media for … The post Charles Barkley shares his feelings about Draymond Green’s insult appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Breece Hall offers touching comment after receiving big contract extension

The New York Jets gave Breece Hall a big contract extension, and the running back is looking to repay their faith in him. The Jets and Hall have agreed on a contract extension that can be worth up to $45.75 million over three years. The deal makes him the third-highest paid running back in the … The post Breece Hall offers touching comment after receiving big contract extension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about Freddy Peralta. Peralta, 29, is in his first season with the Mets. He is 2-3 … The post Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steelers GM addresses the latest Aaron Rodgers rumor

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan addressed the latest rumor about the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday. Reports Thursday indicated that Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh over the weekend, though there were conflicting claims about whether he and the Steelers had a deal or not. Khan himself was not even willing to go … The post Steelers GM addresses the latest Aaron Rodgers rumor appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Packers’ decision to release their kicker

The Green Bay Packers made the somewhat bold decision to release veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Friday, prompting some surprise from around the league. The Packers released McManus on Friday roughly two months after giving him a $1 million roster bonus in March. The move comes after the Packers traded up in the sixth round … The post Everyone said the same thing about Packers’ decision to release their kicker appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees

The NFL has avoided a worst-case scenario with its referees after a new collective bargaining agreement was approved Friday. The NFL Referees Association approved an agreement with the NFL on Friday on a new seven-year labor deal. The agreement means there will be no replacement officials when the NFL kicks off this fall. League officials … The post NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Seahawks not receiving as much sale interest as expected

The Seattle Seahawks are not garnering the amount of interest the NFL hoped for after they were put up for sale. Interest in the Seahawks has been “soft,” according to Seth Wickersham of ESPN. The recent sales of the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders both attracted more interest than the Seahawks have, according to one … The post Seahawks not receiving as much sale interest as expected appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Guardians fan’s foul ball fiasco ends in date’s beer bath

During a recent Guardians three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, one Cleveland fan tried to snag a foul ball with one hand while gripping a beer in the other. Big mistake. The souvenir sailed right through his fingers, but the beer didn’t. It erupted straight onto the woman beside him, drenching her … The post Guardians fan’s foul ball fiasco ends in date’s beer bath appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets announcers ‘Lady and the Tramp’ a $45 Glizzilla

In the middle of Wednesday night’s broadcast from Coors Field, New York Mets play-by-play man Gary Cohen watched in amused horror as analysts Keith Hernandez and Steve Gelbs turned a $45 monstrosity into must-see television. The Glizzilla—a two-foot-long, one-pound frankfurter sprawled across a 19-inch bun—landed in the booth like a meaty missile during the Mets’ … The post Mets announcers ‘Lady and the Tramp’ a $45 Glizzilla appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Judge postpones ex-Miami player’s murder retrial amid bias claims

The retrial of Rashaun Jones in the 2006 murder of University of Miami defensive lineman Bryan Pata was postponed on Wednesday after defense attorneys raised last-minute allegations of misconduct by investigators and prosecutors. Pata, 22, was shot in the back of the head outside his Kendall apartment on November 7, 2006, after returning from football … The post Judge postpones ex-Miami player’s murder retrial amid bias claims appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Khamzat Chimaev kicks Sean Strickland at wild UFC 328 press conference

Tensions erupted at the UFC 328 press conference on Thursday when middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev kicked challenger Sean Strickland in the shin during their first faceoff. The incident occurred moments after UFC CEO Dana White positioned himself between the fighters and instructed them to remain calm. The pair had traded vulgar insults for roughly 30 … The post Khamzat Chimaev kicks Sean Strickland at wild UFC 328 press conference appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s 125-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. Redick, who received a technical foul in the first quarter for arguing with referee Ben Taylor, expressed frustration over what he viewed as inconsistent foul … The post Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2

It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Redick got irate after the Thunder supposedly … The post JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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James Harden gets the memes for his Game 2 stinker vs. Pistons

The NBA playoffs continue to be James Harden’s mortal enemy. Harden was atrocious in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The Cavs star went 3/13 from the field for just 10 points as Cleveland fell to Detroit by a final score of 107-97. The former MVP Harden also had … The post James Harden gets the memes for his Game 2 stinker vs. Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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