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Ben Stiller responds after a fan questioned his Knicks fandom

There’s something about Ben Stiller’s New York Knicks fandom that he wants everyone to understand. On Sunday, the 60-year-old actor appeared in a thread on X where a fan questioned his loyalty to the New York Knicks. Ben Stiller took notice and responded. “Hi. My fandom didn’t start when Twitter was invented. Tweets don’t equal … The post Ben Stiller responds after a fan questioned his Knicks fandom appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Jamahl Mosley fired after playoff choke vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic now have a vacant head-coaching position. The Magic have decided to part ways with head coach Jamahl Mosley following Orlando’s missed opportunity to advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.  Shams Charania reported Mosley’s dismissal on Monday. “BREAKING: The Orlando Magic have dismissed head coach Jamahl Mosley, sources tell … The post Report: Jamahl Mosley fired after playoff choke vs. Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brittney Griner had a vulgar response to retirement talks

Brittney Griner doesn’t feel that her time in the WNBA is done.  The new Connecticut Sun center had some choice words when she addressed the noise, connecting her to retirement. During halftime of Sunday’s WNBA preseason game between the Connecticut Sun and the New York Liberty at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., the … The post Brittney Griner had a vulgar response to retirement talks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut

The Atlanta Braves finally got Spencer Strider back on the mound, but he was far from happy with his performance in his 2026 debut on Sunday. In his first start of the season, Strider pitched for just 3 1/3 innings and allowed 3 earned runs on 4 hits in an 11-6 victory over the Colorado … The post Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Sterling, legendary Yankees radio voice, dies at 87

John Sterling, the beloved radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, has died at the age of 87. A native New Yorker born in 1938, Sterling joined the Yankees broadcast booth in 1989 and quickly became a fixture for fans. He called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason contests, including five World … The post John Sterling, legendary Yankees radio voice, dies at 87 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: James Harden nearly injures head coach after an apparent flop

James Harden appeared to sell a foul a little bit too much late in Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors. With just a little over a minute left in regulation of what was a virtually decided contest in favor of the Cavs, the Raptors tried to trap Harden near the … The post Video: James Harden nearly injures head coach after an apparent flop appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens

For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, … The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate

The Orlando Magic may look into breaking up its core this offseason. The Magic are set to pay $155 million in salary to the quartet of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs next season. The last name on that list is reportedly considered “the odd man out” of the group. According to … The post Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stayed graceful in defeat Sunday after his team’s season came to an end. Rajakovic’s Raptors hung tough with the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round series at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The road dogs led by double digits in the first half and hung tough with … The post Raptors coach had great quote after losing Game 7 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dave Portnoy commits to amazing punishment if 76ers win title

Dave Portnoy is quite literally putting his neck on the line against the Philadelphia 76ers’ title chances. The Barstool Sports owner took to social media on Sunday to rant about Sixers fans puffing their chest after beating the Boston Celtics in the first round. Portnoy, a die-hard Boston sports fanatic, called 76ers supporters “scumbags” for … The post Dave Portnoy commits to amazing punishment if 76ers win title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees share key update on Ben Rice after his injury scare

The New York Yankees appear to have dodged a bullet on Sunday following an injury scare to first baseman Ben Rice. Rice, who has been one of the best hitters in the majors this season, left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. The 27-year-old hurt … The post Yankees share key update on Ben Rice after his injury scare appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit

Jaylen Brown is not going out quietly after the Boston Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics star on Sunday was still not over his team’s Game 7 loss to the Sixers in front of a home crowd at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Brown led his … The post Jaylen Brown blames referees’ ‘agenda’ against him after Celtics exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Paolo Banchero has brutally honest take after blowing 3-1 lead to Pistons

Paolo Banchero did not mince words after his team’s unceremonious exit from the postseason. The Orlando Magic star did all he could Sunday in Game 7 of his team’s first-round against the Detroit Pistons. Banchero poured in a game-high 38 points on 14/25 shooting with 9 rebounds and 6 assists, but it wasn’t enough in … The post Paolo Banchero has brutally honest take after blowing 3-1 lead to Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Willson Contreras butts heads with a Red Sox teammate after latest loss

The vibes in Boston continue to get worse and worse. The Boston Red Sox lost again on Sunday, falling by a final score of 3-1 to the Houston Astros at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. The defeat marked Boston’s eighth in their last 12 games, dropping them to a division-worst 13-21 overall. Speaking with reporters … The post Willson Contreras butts heads with a Red Sox teammate after latest loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer

A reckoning may be coming for the Boston Celtics. Celtics guard Derrick White could be a potential trade candidate this offseason, Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated reported on Sunday. Silverman notes that White is currently the third-highest-paid player on Boston’s roster behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The 31-year-old White is regarded as one of … The post Report: Celtics could trade 1 surprising player this summer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons fans troll Angel Reese during Game 7 win over Magic

Angel Reese caught an unexpected stray during Sunday’s Game 7. The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic by a final score of 116-94 on Sunday to win their first-round playoff series. The victory by Detroit at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. completed an epic comeback after they went down 3-1 in the series to … The post Pistons fans troll Angel Reese during Game 7 win over Magic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stunning new update emerges on Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards is apparently healing like Wolverine. In a stunning new development, the Minnesota Timberwolves star Edwards is being listed as questionable for Monday’s Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards is dealing with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise but has now officially been cleared for on-court basketball activities, per Marc J. … The post Stunning new update emerges on Anthony Edwards appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Malik Willis explained his awful first pitch

Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis has an excuse for his viral first pitch at a recent Marlins game. Willis was widely mocked for his errant first pitch prior to Friday’s game at LoanDepot Park, which saw his attempt go flying to the backstop (video here). The Marlins shared video of Willis’ appearance on their Instagram … The post Malik Willis explained his awful first pitch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion has one of the worst challenges of the season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion turned in one of the worst ABS challenges of the MLB season so far on Sunday. Encarnacion challenged an 0-1 pitch that was essentially right down the middle against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Steven Matz’s fastball was perfectly in the … The post Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion has one of the worst challenges of the season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nuggets expected to make huge changes after their playoff loss

The Denver Nuggets are likely to look very different next season after their early exit from the NBA Playoffs. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic both expect to finalize a 4-year max extension for the star center once he becomes eligible to sign in July. Other than that, however, the … The post Nuggets expected to make huge changes after their playoff loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers’ championship by winning the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday. With an extended break due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GP, Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren were able to bring several updates in Miami. Additionally, changes … The post Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley explains why he is ‘disgusted’ with Cavaliers

Charles Barkley is “disgusted” by the Cleveland Cavaliers and their inability to close out the Toronto Raptors. Barkley was furious with how the Cavaliers performed during the final moments of Game 6 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Toronto Raptors, and said as much on Sunday’s “Inside the NBA.” The Cavaliers threw the … The post Charles Barkley explains why he is ‘disgusted’ with Cavaliers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cardinals drop hint about how they will use Carson Beck

The Arizona Cardinals made Carson Beck the 65th overall pick in the NFL Draft, suggesting the organization has a long-term plan for him. That does not mean, however, he will get a chance to start quickly. Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur indicated that the team will be in no rush to make Beck their starter as … The post Cardinals drop hint about how they will use Carson Beck appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers took a significant step forward this season, making this a significant offseason for them. It could see them move on from a former All-Star due to a positional logjam, though. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line wrote Saturday that the Blazers are expected to field significant trade interest in veteran guard … The post Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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