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Everyone said the same thing after Timberwolves stunned Nuggets in Game 6

One player was clearly the biggest winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win on Thursday over the Denver Nuggets. The T-Wolves were down three of their top-scoring guards in Game 6 of their first-round series at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. But as Anthony Edwards famously touted, the home team had Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels talked a … The post Everyone said the same thing after Timberwolves stunned Nuggets in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Makai Lemon gets blessing to use Eagles number not worn in nearly a decade

Philadelphia Eagles rookie Makai Lemon has gotten the green light to bring back a jersey number that means a lot to the city he’s moving to. Lemon shared on Thursday that he would be wearing the No. 9 when he takes the field for the Eagles this season. The number has not been used since … The post Makai Lemon gets blessing to use Eagles number not worn in nearly a decade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks fans already taunting next opponent with 3-word chant

New York Knicks fans were puffing their chests for good reason Thursday after the team manhandled the Atlanta Hawks to advance to the second round. The Knicks laid the smackdown on the Hawks in a 140-89 beatdown in Game 6 that broke all kinds of NBA postseason records. New York led by as many as … The post Knicks fans already taunting next opponent with 3-word chant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6

Grant Hill was dropping bars during Thursday night’s game. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Hill was on the call for NBC during Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. In the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Hill busted out the craziest line about 76ers star Joel Embiid. … The post Grant Hill dropped the craziest line about Joel Embiid in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Grizzlies get good news on Ja Morant

There may finally be a light at the end of the tunnel for the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies are expected to find a “wider trade market” for their disgruntled star point guard Ja Morant this offseason, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Thursday. Fischer notes that Memphis is widely expected to resume … The post Grizzlies get good news on Ja Morant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout

Shaquille O’Neal has still got his fastball. The retired basketball icon O’Neal pulled a priceless stunt on the air during ESPN’s coverage of New York Knicks-Atlanta Hawks Game 6 on Thursday. Atlanta headed into halftime trailing New York by (gulp) 47 points. They went down 83-36 in front of their home crowd at State Farm … The post Shaq pulls a hilarious stunt during Knicks-Hawks blowout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shilo Sanders ripped for telling female reporter to ‘go make a sandwich’

Shilo Sanders is being ripped this week for his controversial comment over social media. The former University of Colorado safety Shilo, who is the son of Deion Sanders, sparked backlash on Thursday with his message for reporter Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Cabot covers the Cleveland Browns, who currently employ Shilo’s brother … The post Shilo Sanders ripped for telling female reporter to ‘go make a sandwich’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6

The New York Knicks dealt the Atlanta Hawks a beatdown of epic proportions on Thursday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. The Hawks had their backs against the wall in an elimination game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. But the Knicks were the ones who came out with a sense … The post Internet reacts to Knicks taking 61-point lead on Hawks in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cade Cunningham gets punished by the NBA after Game 5

Cade Cunningham was absolutely brilliant in Wednesday’s Game 5 but is now being reprimanded after the fact. The NBA announced on Thursday that they are giving the Detroit Pistons superstar point guard Cunningham a retroactive flagrant 1 foul. Cunningham fouled Orlando Magic guard Jamal Cain during the second quarter of their game at Little Caesars … The post Cade Cunningham gets punished by the NBA after Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels get ejected for fighting in Game 6

Thursday’s Game 6 between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks had a little bit of everything. The two teams met on Thursday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. for the sixth installment of their first-round series. In the second quarter, things got heated between Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson and Hawks guard … The post Mitchell Robinson, Dyson Daniels get ejected for fighting in Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Seahawks announce 6-foot-5 WR will attempt rare position switch

The Seattle Seahawks are attempting something a bit rare in the NFL. Former Arkansas wide receiver Tyrone Broden, who spent three seasons at Bowling Green and the final two years with the Razorbacks. However, the Seahawks announced on Thursday that Broden will be attempting to make the transition from wide receiver to cornerback. “Seahawks Tyrone … The post Seahawks announce 6-foot-5 WR will attempt rare position switch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kyle Shanahan gives hopeful George Kittle injury update

The San Francisco 49ers are sure hoping that star tight end George Kittle can be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the 49ers’ Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and now, head coach Kyle Shanahan said the goal is that the tight end will … The post Kyle Shanahan gives hopeful George Kittle injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Wall lands a new job in college basketball

Former No. 1 overall draft pick John Wall retired from the NBA in August 2025. Wall then joined Amazon Prime Video’s coverage team as an NBA analyst. Now, Wall has a new job, this time in college basketball, as he is the new president of basketball operations at Howard University, as first reported by ESPN’s … The post John Wall lands a new job in college basketball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Wild stat shows Kyle Schwarber is keeping up with Babe Ruth

Anytime your name is next to that of MLB legend Babe Ruth, you are doing something right. Now, that is exactly the case for Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. On Thursday, Schwarber hit the 350th home run of his career in the Phillies’ 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of a … The post Wild stat shows Kyle Schwarber is keeping up with Babe Ruth appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Devin Booker trade speculation draws firm stance from Suns owner

The Phoenix Suns saw their postseason come to an end with a four-game sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering the offseason, trade speculation has swirled with superstar guard Devin Booker, who has spent his entire NBA career in Phoenix. However, it seems that the franchise has no plans to trade Booker, … The post Devin Booker trade speculation draws firm stance from Suns owner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles pull off rare grand slam feat

The bats are coming to life for the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. In the bottom of the fifth, Adley Rutschman hit a grand slam to give the Orioles a 5-0 lead, and it was almost caught by Astros center fielder Brice Matthews. … The post Orioles pull off rare grand slam feat appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ stance on Luke Kennard re-signing has been revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-2 in the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and whenever the postseason ends, they will face plenty of roster decisions. Questions remain about the future of LeBron James and Austin Reaves, although Reaves is a candidate to sign a massive deal with the Lakers this summer. Another … The post Lakers’ stance on Luke Kennard re-signing has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux is headed to the West Coast

Former Florida center Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history, has found a new home in the transfer portal. Rioux announced on Instagram that he will join the UC Irvine Anteaters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Olivier Rioux (@olivier.rioux) Rioux, who is from Canada and played at IMG Academy … The post 7-foot-9 center Olivier Rioux is headed to the West Coast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Andrew Luck, Stanford land 4-star QB in Class of 2027

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is now the GM for the Stanford football program, and the Cardinal are making big moves. On Thursday, Stanford landed a commitment from Class of 2027 four-star quarterback Sione Tu’amoheloa-Kaho, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. NEWS: Four-star quarterback Sione Tu’amoheloa-Kaho is committing to Stanford, he tells ESPN. He’s … The post Andrew Luck, Stanford land 4-star QB in Class of 2027 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ravens reunite with 6-time Pro Bowler ahead of his 19th season

New Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is going to have a lot of pieces to work with in the 2026 NFL season. On Thursday, the Ravens added another key piece, with veteran defensive end and six-time Pro Bowler Calais Campbell signing a one-year deal with Baltimore. Campbell spent time with the Ravens from 2020 … The post Ravens reunite with 6-time Pro Bowler ahead of his 19th season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Duke basketball program lands 16-year-old International star

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program continues to load up its roster for the 2026-27 season. On Thursday, Duke received a commitment from 16-year-old Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who is a 7-foot center from FC Barcelona, as he announced on his Instagram page. “Blessed and excited to announce my commitment to the Duke Blue Devils … The post Duke basketball program lands 16-year-old International star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Woman at Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year press conference turns heads

Cooper Flagg and his family had a big night on Wednesday as the Dallas Mavericks forward received his Rookie of the Year trophy.With his parents present, Flagg spoke to the media about winning his first major NBA award. But another person also grabbed fans’ attention. Seated beside Flagg’s mother in the front row of his … The post Woman at Cooper Flagg’s Rookie of the Year press conference turns heads appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: The Mets have made their intentions clear on Carlos Mendoza

Carlos Mendoza is still in the clear. Amid the struggles of the New York Mets and the recent firings of managers Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, there seems to be no increase in the temperature of Mendoza’s seat. According to Mets reporter Steve Gelbs of SNY, the Mets have no intention of serving Mendoza his … The post Report: The Mets have made their intentions clear on Carlos Mendoza appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is surging toward a potential Blue Jays first

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is putting himself in a position to pull off a feat no other Toronto Blue Jays player has ever done. Through Wednesday, Guerrero is batting .358, which is the second-best in the big leagues. Only fellow first baseman IldemaroVargas of the Arizona Diamondbacks has a better batting average (.372) among qualified players, … The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is surging toward a potential Blue Jays first appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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