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Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game

Yaxel Lendeborg was giving it straight during Monday’s national title game. The Michigan star forward Lendeborg battled through multiple ailments to suit up on Monday against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. He did not look like himself at all though, finishing the first half with four points on 1/5 shooting and no … The post Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Willson Contreras rages at the Brewers after getting hit by a pitch

It has happened again with Willson Contreras. The Boston Red Sox first baseman Contreras was involved in a heated incident during Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In the bottom of the third inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., Contreras was clipped by an inside pitch from Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff and proceeded to rage. … The post Willson Contreras rages at the Brewers after getting hit by a pitch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kyle Tucker gets a very harsh reception from Blue Jays fans during game

Some of the loudest boos during Monday night’s Los Angeles Dodgers-Toronto Blue Jays game were reserved for a guy who wasn’t even around the last time that the two teams met. The Dodgers and Blue Jays met at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ont. for the first time since their seven-game World Series thriller last year. … The post Kyle Tucker gets a very harsh reception from Blue Jays fans during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Red Sox fans rain down 3-word chant amid league-worst start

Boston Red Sox fans let their feelings be known Monday as the team began to struggle once again at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. The Red Sox entered Monday’s contest against the Milwaukee Brewers as the lone MLB team that had yet to notch three wins this season. That looked like it was going to … The post Red Sox fans rain down 3-word chant amid league-worst start appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA

Dan Hurley appears to be keeping his options open when it comes to the pros. The UConn head coach Hurley was interviewed this week by Adam Zagoria of Forbes. During the interview, Hurley suggested that he could still make the leap to the NBA at some point. “I’m the UConn coach until the end, and … The post Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment

Luka Doncic is going experimental as he attempts to return to the lineup as soon as humanly possible. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic was diagnosed last week with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He suffered the injury during a humiliating loss on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder (see the video here). On Sunday … The post Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jose Ramirez makes Cleveland Guardians history

Cleveland Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez just put his name into the franchise record books. On Monday, the Guardians faced the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. With Ramirez in the lineup again, he became the franchise’s all-time leader for games played. Here is the list: Ramirez, who has spent his entire MLB … The post Jose Ramirez makes Cleveland Guardians history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Billy Donovan’s future with Bulls gets an update after front office firings

The Chicago Bulls are making changes even before the end of the 2025-26 NBA season. On Monday, the Bulls announced that they are firing both executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley after six seasons with the franchise. The next domino is regarding head coach Billy Donovan. His name was linked to … The post Billy Donovan’s future with Bulls gets an update after front office firings appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former North Carolina star reacts to hiring of Michael Malone

The North Carolina Tar Heels’ search for a new head coach is over. North Carolina made a surprising move by hiring former Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. Malone’s name was very unexpected, but he won an NBA title with the Nuggets and he could be a good fit for the program … The post Former North Carolina star reacts to hiring of Michael Malone appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Trevor Plouffe compares 1 Braves player to an orange

The fruit-to-MLB player comparisons are not seen very often, but former MLB player Trevor Plouffe made sure to get into that action. During an episode of “Talkin’ Baseball,” Plouffe discussed his favorite fruits, but then said Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is like a navel orange. “Matt Olson has now played in 792 games … The post Trevor Plouffe compares 1 Braves player to an orange appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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1 key Blue Jays player is set to undergo surgery

The Toronto Blue Jays started off April with four losses on the road against the Chicago White Sox. Now, the Blue Jays are set to be without starting catcher Alejandro Kirk for the foreseeable future. Kirk suffered an injury in Friday’s 5-4 loss to the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Ill. On … The post 1 key Blue Jays player is set to undergo surgery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks remain at odds over whether he should be shut down for the season, and Antetokounmpo is attempting to lay down the law behind the scenes. ESPN’s Shams Charania appeared on “NBA Today” Monday and revealed that Antetokounmpo is still trying to ramp up in order to play before the … The post Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Coach K has savage response to North Carolina’s coach hire

If Mike Krzyzewski is worried about rival North Carolina’s new head coach, he certainly isn’t showing it. Coach K was a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday when news broke that the Tar Heels were hiring former NBA champion Michael Malone as their new head coach. The former Duke coach wasted no time sharing … The post Coach K has savage response to North Carolina’s coach hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Orlovsky got hammered for his bad Lamar Jackson take

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky offered up a Lamar Jackson take on Monday that aged terribly almost immediately. Orlovsky appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday to discuss the importance of Jackson attending the Ravens’ first voluntary offseason workout. Orlovsky felt that Jackson needed to be there since the team has a new coaching staff, but was under … The post Dan Orlovsky got hammered for his bad Lamar Jackson take appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls make major decision on top executive Arturas Karnisovas

The Chicago Bulls are making sweeping changes to their front office at the end of another disappointing season. The Bulls announced Monday that executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley have been fired after six seasons. In a statement, Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf said the team had “not had the success our … The post Bulls make major decision on top executive Arturas Karnisovas appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Malone’s daughter emerges as key reason for his North Carolina move

Michael Malone’s shocking decision to take the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach job may be partially explained by his daughter. North Carolina caught the basketball world by surprise when they hired Malone on Tuesday as their new head coach. Several people were quick to point out that he has a family connection with the … The post Michael Malone’s daughter emerges as key reason for his North Carolina move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach

The North Carolina Tar Heels have decided on their new head coach, and it is not a choice many saw coming. The Tar Heels plan to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Malone has most recently served as an NBA analyst for ESPN. Sources: … The post North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giants All-Pro has asked for a trade

A key member of the New York Giants has asked the team for a trade after a breakdown in contract negotiations. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and will not report for the team’s offseason program on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The request comes after two offseasons of unsuccessful haggling over … The post Giants All-Pro has asked for a trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese has been traded by the Chicago Sky

Angel Reese has been traded by the Chicago Sky in a blockbuster deal. The Sky traded Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday. The Dream confirmed the deal on social media, as did Reese herself. An Angel’s DREAM💭 🅰️TL WHAT UP?! @AtlantaDream pic.twitter.com/obtqyhl35e — Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 6, 2026 Kendra Andrews of ESPN reported … The post Angel Reese has been traded by the Chicago Sky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Hurley bluntly addresses rumors linking him to North Carolina

Dan Hurley has no plans of leaving his job with the UConn Huskies to coach the North Carolina Tar Heels. Before the No. 1 seed Huskies take on fellow No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA Tournament championship game on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., Hurley tried to set the record … The post Dan Hurley bluntly addresses rumors linking him to North Carolina appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Travis Kelce’s tweet gets an unexpected response from NASA nearly 16 years later

Long before he captured Taylor Swift’s heart, Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce had one of those nights when he looked up at the sky and admired the cosmos — particularly Earth’s lunar friend. “The moon looks crazy tonight… Imma chill out here for a little and just visualize my success n vibe … The post Travis Kelce’s tweet gets an unexpected response from NASA nearly 16 years later appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dawn Staley responds to a reporter’s awkward USC-South Carolina mix-up

Dawn Staley faced the media following the South Carolina Gamecocks’ 79-51 loss to the UCLA Bruins in the national championship game on Sunday, and one of the several questions she fielded came straight out of the land of confusion. While doing her postgame press conference duties at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., Staley was … The post Dawn Staley responds to a reporter’s awkward USC-South Carolina mix-up appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Donovan Mitchell drops two defenders at the same time with a wild crossover

Donovan Mitchell’s crossover claimed two victims at the same time. During the third quarter of Sunday night’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Mitchell pulled back and found himself facing the defense of Micah Potter. The Cavs guard then tried to make his move to the … The post Video: Donovan Mitchell drops two defenders at the same time with a wild crossover appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green was visibly irate with Brandin Podziemski after Warriors-Rockets game

The Golden State Warriors got a major boost on Sunday, with two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry returning to action after a 27-game absence. But Curry’s night against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., did not have the ideal ending for the Warriors, as he missed a potential game-winning attempt … The post Draymond Green was visibly irate with Brandin Podziemski after Warriors-Rockets game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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