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Nick Nurse lost the plot down the stretch of Game 2. The Philadelphia 76ers fell into an 0-2 hole on Wednesday with a 108-102 loss to the New York Knicks. Philly lost a teeter-totter battle at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. after the Knicks closed the game on a late 12-3 run. One … The post Fans rip Nick Nurse for 1 decision in 76ers’ Game 2 loss to the Knicks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal has taken another twist. Vrabel, the New England Patriots head coach, and Russini, the former reporter for The Athletic, rented a private boat together back in June 2021, according to a report on Wednesday by TMZ Sports. The outlet obtained a copy this week of the alleged booking documents showing … The post Report: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini rented a boat together while she was pregnant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Details have surfaced on what led to this week’s unexpected firing of Gabe Alvarez. The Detroit Tigers announced abruptly on Tuesday that they had fired Alvarez, the manager of their Triple-A affiliate the Toledo Mud Hens. Details were initially scarce, except for the Tigers noting that Alvarez had been terminated for an undisclosed violation of … The post Details emerge on ‘inappropriate’ behavior that led to firing of Tigers’ AAA manager appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Playoff P unfortunately struck again in Game 2. Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George had an unflattering viral moment at the end of his team’s playoff game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., the 76ers had possession but were … The post Paul George upsets 76ers teammate with a bad shot at end of Game 2 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic spoke publicly about his hamstring strain for the first time on Wednesday and offered a clue about just how significant the injury was. Doncic admitted he is still unsure when he will be able to return to action after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2. He … The post Luka Doncic reveals how severe his hamstring strain really was appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez will have to sit for a while after Major League Baseball determined that he intentionally threw at a batter in Tuesday’s game. Valdez has received a six-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on Tuesday, the league announced. Tigers manager AJ Hinch also received a … The post MLB announces punishment for Framber Valdez appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday addressed speculation about Travis Hunter’s positional future. In an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Jaguars general manager James Gladstone was asked if Hunter will still be a two-way player next season amid speculation that he might be primarily used as a defensive back in 2026. While Gladstone admitted the … The post Jaguars make their plans for Travis Hunter very clear appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bryson DeChambeau is one of a number of golfers whose plans for the future are suddenly uncertain amid LIV Golf’s possible shutdown. LIV’s future is murky after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced last week that it would no longer provide backing to the breakaway golf league. DeChambeau, who made the jump to the league … The post Bryson DeChambeau reveals his plans if LIV Golf shuts down appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
EJ Warner, the son of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, has landed an invitation to an NFL rookie minicamp. Warner has accepted an invitation to the Denver Broncos’ rookie camp set for this week, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. This comes after he previously got a look at the Kansas City … The post Kurt Warner’s son lands NFL rookie camp invitation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Russell Wilson is not shutting the door on his NFL career just yet. Wilson revealed Wednesday that the New York Jets made him a contract offer during his recent visit to the team. He also confirmed that he has an opportunity to go into TV work, and is still deciding between the two. “They offered … The post Russell Wilson says he has an NFL contract offer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The son of the man Lane Kiffin replaced at LSU will be coaching at the school Kiffin just left next season. Patrick Kelly, son of former LSU coach Brian Kelly, has accepted a job as assistant director of football support at Ole Miss, according to his X bio. The hire drew a reaction from Kiffin, … The post Lane Kiffin responds to Brian Kelly’s son getting job at Ole Miss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Houston Astros will not have Carlos Correa for the remainder of the season. Correa will undergo surgery on a torn tendon in his left ankle, he confirmed Wednesday. The procedure will end his season and keep him out for six to eight months. Carlos Correa needs season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his … The post Astros get brutal injury update on Carlos Correa appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James needed help that didn’t arrive in Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Facing the reigning NBA champions and still without their highest-scoring weapon, the Lakers needed to rely heavily again on James in a series-opener in the second … The post Chiney Ogwumike calls out LeBron James’ teammates after Game 1 loss to the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov nearly had a nightmarish injury on Tuesday. During Game 2 of the second-round series between the Wild and the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., Kaprizov was accidentally hit in the groin by Avs veteran blueliner Brent Burns’ skate. The two were battling it out for the puck along … The post Video: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chet Holmgren had a different vision of facing LeBron James in the NBA Playoffs. After Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business in Game 1 of their series against the Lakers on Tuesday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., the former Gonzaga Bulldogs star candidly answered a question about taking on … The post Chet Holmgren’s joke says everything about LeBron James’ longevity appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Laker forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s finger injury left Oklahoma City Thunder players repulsed. The Lakers dealt with a bad hand on Monday, not just because of their 108-90 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 of their second-round series at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., but also because of Vanderbilt’s gruesome injury. Vanderbilt … The post Thunder players were disturbed by Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Boston Red Sox Trevor Story is not buying any other narrative about Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez’s intention during a controversial moment on Tuesday. In the fourth inning of the game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., Valdez hit Story with a fastball. That led to both benches clearing and Valdez’s ejection from the game. … The post Trevor Story responds to Framber Valdez plunking appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson’s education in the pros is just beginning, but she’s already picking things up fast, even non-basketball-related ones. The former South Carolina Gamecocks star was recently asked what she’s learned so far from Fever head coach Stephanie White, and her answer caught many off guard. “Oh, she’s funny,” Johnson responded, via … The post Fever rookie had an interesting comment about her head coach’s partner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jose Altuve may want to avoid social media for the next day or so. The Houston Astros icon got clowned on Tuesday for one of the worst swings and misses of his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. To make matters worse for the Astros star, his miserable strikeout … The post Jose Altuve had the worst whiff of the season against Shohei Ohtani appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Houston Astros may have to soldier on without Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future. Correa was a late scratch for Tuesday’s contest, which the Astros won 2-1 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. He reportedly suffered a “serious” left ankle injury before the Astros’ game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to The … The post Astros star Carlos Correa suffers ‘serious’ injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chris Finch wants every official and the entire NBA world to be more discerning when it comes to Victor Wembanyama’s blocks. The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach was critical of the officiating during his team’s 104-102 Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals matchup. Wembanyama blocked an … The post Chris Finch calls out referees for giving Victor Wembanyama an unfair advantage appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBC is taking some serious flak for its questionable scheduling decision for the start of the NBA conference semifinals. The broadcasting giant got the assignment on a pair of series openers on Tuesday for the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles Lakers series. With only eight teams remaining in the NBA postseason … The post Fans furious over NBC’s ’embarrassing’ decision on NBA playoff broadcast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jose Altuve haters were eating good on Tuesday night. Altuve and the Houston Astros played Tuesday at home against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the fifth inning at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Altuve ended up producing one of the most humiliating moments of his entire career. Batting against the Dodgers superstar … The post Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Masai Ujiri knows what he’s getting into as the next team president of the Dallas Mavericks. News broke on Monday that the Mavs were hiring Ujiri to replace disgraced executive Nico Harrison, who remains public enemy No. 1 in Dallas for orchestrating the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. During his … The post Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
