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Giannis Antetokounmpo had a funny reaction after spotting an iguana in his backyard

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to make his Miami Heat debut in the 2026-27 season, but it turns out the NBA superstar is still getting acclimated to the Florida area. Antetokounmpo, who spent his entire NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks before being traded this offseason, spotted an iguana at his home and had a funny … The post Giannis Antetokounmpo had a funny reaction after spotting an iguana in his backyard appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans make the same comment after learning who Gregg Popovich married at 77

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Gregg Popovich clearly still has game, and we’re not talking about basketball. On Wednesday, TMZ reported that the multi-titled former San Antonio Spurs head coach has remarried, tying the knot with Mary Barth Budenholzer, the ex-wife of one of his former assistant coaches, Mike Budenholzer. The 77-year-old Popovich and the former Mrs. Mike Budenholzer married … The post Fans make the same comment after learning who Gregg Popovich married at 77 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Paige Bueckers holds back in giving Aces extra motivation in the playoffs

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The Dallas Wings are finally going to taste WNBA playoff action again, but Paige Bueckers is wary of giving extra motivational fuel to a potential first-round opponent, which could end up being the reigning champions themselves, the Las Vegas Aces. Bueckers and the Wings punctuated their regular-season schedule on Wednesday with a 103-91 win over … The post Paige Bueckers holds back in giving Aces extra motivation in the playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Judge reveals his surprise plan for the playoffs

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Aaron Judge is not going quietly into the night. The injured New York Yankees slugger Judge spoke with reporters on Wednesday. Judge, who is nursing a calf strain, revealed that he intends to play in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series on Oct. 1. “That’s what the plan is,” Judge said, per Jorge … The post Aaron Judge reveals his surprise plan for the playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the National League West, and right now, the only thing they can think about is getting Shohei Ohtani back for the playoff stretch. Ohtani was placed on the IL on Sep. 8, and there was hope he would be activated sometime during the series against the San Diego Padres, … The post Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Saints have touchdown taken away by controversial replay ruling

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The New Orleans Saints are the first team of the new NFL season to feel like they got robbed of a touchdown by some controversial officiating. The Detroit Lions appeared to have committed a costly turnover during the second quarter of Sunday’s Week 1 game at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. Jared Goff was sacked … The post Saints have touchdown taken away by controversial replay ruling appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jim Harbaugh makes his wildest prediction yet about Justin Herbert

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has long raved about Justin Herbert, but his latest comment about his quarterback might be his boldest yet. In an appearance on “The White House with Michael Irvin” podcast on Netflix, Harbaugh predicted that Herbert would go down as the best quarterback to ever play in the NFL … The post Jim Harbaugh makes his wildest prediction yet about Justin Herbert appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Chicago State player demolished on program’s first-ever play

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Chicago State’s first snap as a football program lasted only a few seconds, and it already had a viral moment. On the opening kickoff of Saturday’s inaugural game against Roosevelt at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, a Cougars player wearing No. 11 sprinted downfield with his eyes on the football and was taken clean off his … The post Video: Chicago State player demolished on program’s first-ever play appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees facing final ‘question’ for Aaron Judge before his return

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A comeback is in sight for Aaron Judge, and the New York Yankees want to make sure they help him do it right. Judge, who has not played since May due to a fractured rib, has been inching closer to returning to the field. Veteran MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal shared Saturday that the “picture is … The post Yankees facing final ‘question’ for Aaron Judge before his return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tua Tagovailoa reacts to getting booed by Dolphins fans

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Tua Tagovailoa did not get the warmest of receptions in his return to Hard Rock Stadium. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback was heavily booed Friday in his team’s preseason game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. The venue was far from packed, but the fans in attendance were loud enough to make their feelings … The post Tua Tagovailoa reacts to getting booed by Dolphins fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves land former top-10 pick in trade with Jazz

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a flier on a fading Utah Jazz prospect. The Timberwolves and Jazz reportedly agreed to a trade Friday that sends Josh Green and cash to Utah in exchange for former lottery pick Cody Williams and veteran swingman John Konchar. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the team will waive-and-stretch Konchar but … The post Timberwolves land former top-10 pick in trade with Jazz appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player

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A 35-year-old man successfully defrauded women out of $1.3 million by, in part, posing as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver on social media. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, is facing charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly convincing women that he would invest money on their behalf into legitimate business … The post Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Canadian Little Leaguer has the best dream job

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One Canadian Little League World Series player has truly come up with the best dream job possible. As is customary, LLWS participants were asked fun questions like their favorite athletes or dream jobs so their answers could appear on television broadcasts. Daniel Huang, an outfielder for the Canadian team from Vancouver, got the question about … The post Canadian Little Leaguer has the best dream job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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George Lombard Jr. makes unwanted Yankees history as comedy of errors continues

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George Lombard Jr. added an unwanted line to New York Yankees history on Thursday night. The 21-year-old rookie shortstop committed an error for the sixth consecutive game, becoming the first Yankee to do so since second baseman Chick Fewster in 1921. The latest miscue came in the eighth inning of a 5-1 loss to the … The post George Lombard Jr. makes unwanted Yankees history as comedy of errors continues appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick takes a shot at Deshaun Watson during Browns game

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Ryan Fitzpatrick is clearly not a fan of the Cleveland Browns’ QB1. The retired ex-NFL quarterback Fitzpatrick was on the call for Amazon Prime during Thursday’s preseason game between the Browns and the New England Patriots. In the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, Fitzpatrick got in a shot on the air … The post Ryan Fitzpatrick takes a shot at Deshaun Watson during Browns game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Sale drops a legendary 3-word line after shutting out the Dodgers

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Chris Sale reacted to his masterpiece on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a way that only Chris Sale could. The Atlanta Braves ace lefty Sale threw an absolute gem on Thursday versus the powerhouse Dodgers. Sale delivered a complete-game shutout on 109 pitches at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. On top of … The post Chris Sale drops a legendary 3-word line after shutting out the Dodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update surfaces on Tony Romo’s future at CBS after his arrest

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Tony Romo is apparently putting up a fight to keep his job. The retired former NFL quarterback Romo is in talks with CBS about potentially returning to his post, TMZ Sports reported on Thursday. TMZ also shared a statement from a Romo spokesperson, saying that the ex-Dallas Cowboys star accepted “full responsibility for his actions” … The post Notable update surfaces on Tony Romo’s future at CBS after his arrest appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Patriots may be headed toward contract standoff with star player

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The New England Patriots may be headed for a lengthy contract dispute with one of their key players. The Patriots still have yet to get close to a new contract with cornerback Christian Gonzalez, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Gonzalez expects to use Seattle Seahawks DB Devon Witherspoon’s recent $132 million deal as a template … The post Patriots may be headed toward contract standoff with star player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rams bring back former Super Bowl-winning wide receiver

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The Los Angeles Rams are bringing back one of their former wide receivers just five months after allowing him to leave as a free agent. The Rams re-acquired wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal sends Atwell back to … The post Rams bring back former Super Bowl-winning wide receiver appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kevin Durant explains why Russell Westbrook’s retirement hit him so hard

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Kevin Durant admitted that longtime teammate Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement hit him harder than he perhaps expected it to. On his “Boardroom Talks” podcast, Durant admitted he was somewhat blindsided by Westbrook’s decision to retire after 18 NBA seasons. In Durant’s eyes, Westbrook was still good enough to keep playing, and it was strange to … The post Kevin Durant explains why Russell Westbrook’s retirement hit him so hard appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dave Canales responds to Bryce Young’s status with the Panthers

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Bryce Young has been in the NFL for three seasons, but the jury is still out on the Carolina Panthers quarterback. But entering his fourth season in the league, Young is enjoying the full support of Carolina head coach Dave Canales, who left no doubt about his stance on the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback … The post Dave Canales responds to Bryce Young’s status with the Panthers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Harbaugh has concerning comments on Cam Skattebo

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Cam Skattebo’s approval rating has reportedly trended downward among one half of the New York Giants’ roster. Head coach John Harbaugh has noticed it, too. Giants fans have learned to love Skattebo in part because of his reckless style of play. But according to team beat writer Pat Leonard, that same ferocity has frustrated some … The post John Harbaugh has concerning comments on Cam Skattebo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers champion put on blast for offering ‘exposure’ in exchange for free birthday cake

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A Vancouver bakery has called out former Los Angeles Lakers icon Metta Sandiford-Artest for what the store believes is an “outrageous” offer. Fanny Lam, who owns Oh Sweet Day! Bake Shop, detailed her experience with Artest’s social media team to Cheryl Chan of the Vancouver Sun. Lam shared that she received an email from the … The post Lakers champion put on blast for offering ‘exposure’ in exchange for free birthday cake appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Reds make surprising decision on fan favorite

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The Cincinnati Reds are moving on from one of their most beloved hitters. The Reds have reportedly placed third baseman Eugenio Suarez on outright waivers, paving the way for him to latch onto a contender ahead of the postseason. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Reds outfielder TJ Friedl has also suffered the same fate. … The post Reds make surprising decision on fan favorite appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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