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MLB All-Star pitches immaculate inning in debut with his new team

The Arizona Diamondbacks were feeling pretty good Monday after watching offseason pitching acquisition Mike Soroka pay immediate dividends. Soroka looked untouchable in his debut start with the Diamondbacks against the Detroit Tigers at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. Soroka gave up just four hits and a walk across his first four innings, then turned it … The post MLB All-Star pitches immaculate inning in debut with his new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all said the same thing about Floyd Mayweather’s comments on owning an NBA team

Fans are not buying what Floyd Mayweather was trying to sell over the weekend about owning an NBA team. Mayweather spoke candidly about the topic during an autograph signing event at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Mayweather, who once made a public announcement that he was looking to purchase a stake in an NBA team, … The post Fans all said the same thing about Floyd Mayweather’s comments on owning an NBA team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giancarlo Stanton commits a ridiculous baserunning blunder vs. Mariners

Giancarlo Stanton quickly realized during Monday’s game that he has still the speed of Giancarlo Stanton. Stanton and the New York Yankees faced off on Monday against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. In the top of the fourth inning, the Yankees designated hitter Stanton hit a towering fly ball into shallow … The post Giancarlo Stanton commits a ridiculous baserunning blunder vs. Mariners appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Resurfaced Duke post aged like milk after loss to UConn

One of Duke’s social media posts before March Madness is beginning to resurface after Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to UConn. Earlier this month, Duke’s social media pages shared a clip from one of the Blue Devils’ film sessions. Head coach Jon Scheyer was going over a last-second play made by Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones during … The post Resurfaced Duke post aged like milk after loss to UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith whines on TV about being unfollowed by a Celtics player

Stephen A. Smith appears to have hit a new rock-bottom. The ESPN personality Smith drew attention this week for his latest unhinged rant on the air. During Monday’s episode of “First Take,” Smith accused Boston Celtics guard Derrick White of unfollowing him on social media (claiming that he saw “reports circulating” about the unfollow). Smith … The post Stephen A. Smith whines on TV about being unfollowed by a Celtics player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Details emerge on 49ers’ investigation into wild injury conspiracy theory

Tinfoil hat wearers are going to be disappointed by the findings of the San Francisco 49ers’ latest investigation. The Niners recently looked into a conspiracy theory centered on an electrical substation located next to the team’s practice facility at Levi’s Stadium, which was supposedly to blame for San Francisco’s injury-plagued season. The conspiracy being peddled … The post Details emerge on 49ers’ investigation into wild injury conspiracy theory appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Umpire Dan Bellino got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

Dan Bellino had his CB Bucknor moment during Monday’s game. The veteran MLB umpire Bellino was behind the plate on Monday for the Athletics-Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was leading off the game in the top of the first inning and saw a low 0-2 offering … The post Umpire Dan Bellino got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh

Baseball fans may unfortunately be seeing less of Big Dumper this season. Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh received the day off on Monday. Raleigh was out of the lineup for Monday’s series-opening game against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. Speaking with reporters about the decision before the game, Mariners … The post Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets good news from the NBA

Julian Reese has successfully avoided what would have been a costly disciplinary measure. The NBA announced on Monday that they have rescinded a double technical foul assessed to the Washington Wizards forward Reese and Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen during their game the night before. The decision was made after a postgame review by … The post Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets good news from the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls waive Jaden Ivey hours after his anti-LGBTQ rant

The Chicago Bulls have quickly decided to dump Jaden Ivey in the wake of his recent behavior over social media. Chicago announced on Monday that they are waiving the 24-year-old guard Ivey. The Bulls’ official release cited “conduct detrimental to the team” for Ivey’s release. Earlier in the day on Monday, Ivey sparked backlash by … The post Bulls waive Jaden Ivey hours after his anti-LGBTQ rant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kirk Cousins is being considered by another NFC team

The interest in veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins appears to be growing ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. On Monday at the NFL Annual League Meeting, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay revealed they have considered Cousins as a QB2 option. The Green Bay Packers have also kicked the tires on the idea of bringing in … The post Kirk Cousins is being considered by another NFC team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts ‘stupid’ NBA award

By now, it is no secret that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is as blunt as they come. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the Celtics coach was as blunt as can be. “I think it’s a stupid award. They shouldn’t have it,” Mazzulla said, via … The post Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts ‘stupid’ NBA award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dolphins GM has firm stance on De’Von Achane trade rumors

The Miami Dolphins roster looks much different from what it did at the end of the regular season. Tua Tagovailoa, Bradley Chubb and Tyreek Hill were all released, and Jaylen Waddle was traded to the Denver Broncos. After the Waddle trade, many predicted that running back De’Von Achane would be the next one dealt, but … The post Dolphins GM has firm stance on De’Von Achane trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Vikings make $18 million decision on key wide receiver

The Minnesota Vikings have some key decisions to make ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and one of them is regarding the fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison. During the NFL Annual League Meeting on Monday, Vikings interim GM Rob Brzezinski revealed that the plan is to exercise the $18 million option for Addison. … The post Vikings make $18 million decision on key wide receiver appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brewers finalizing a $50 million deal with prized prospect

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling the dice on one of their top prospects, shortstop Cooper Pratt. Pratt, who made his Triple-A debut in Nashville recently, has never played above Double-A until this season. Yet, the Brewers are finalizing an eight-year contract worth $50 million, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Milwaukee Brewers are on … The post Brewers finalizing a $50 million deal with prized prospect appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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North Carolina has 3 main targets in head coach search

The North Carolina Tar Heels have three names at the top of their list as they search for a new head coach, but do not expect a resolution in the next few days. Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, Michigan coach Dusty May, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan are the three main targets for North Carolina, … The post North Carolina has 3 main targets in head coach search appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mark Cuban reveals his big regret about selling Mavericks

Mark Cuban wishes he had a do-over on his decision to sell the Dallas Mavericks. Cuban admitted in a new episode of “Intersections: The Podcast” that he does not regret selling the Mavericks, but he does wish he had sold the team to a different owner. “I don’t regret selling. I regret who I sold … The post Mark Cuban reveals his big regret about selling Mavericks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Browns owner walks back his infamous quote about Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns sound ready to risk things again with Deshaun Watson, at least based on comments from owner Jimmy Haslam on Monday. Haslam expressed optimism that Watson can still contribute to the Browns in 2026. The owner infamously called his trade for Watson “a big swing and a miss” a year ago, but updated … The post Browns owner walks back his infamous quote about Deshaun Watson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mike McCarthy reveals how often he has been speaking to Aaron Rodgers

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy revealed how often he has been in contact with Aaron Rodgers as the quarterback makes a decision on playing in 2026. McCarthy said on Monday’s “The Pat McAfee Show” that he and Rodgers have been speaking weekly since he landed the Pittsburgh job. The coach said the conversations have been … The post Mike McCarthy reveals how often he has been speaking to Aaron Rodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shedeur Sanders is changing his jersey number

Shedeur Sanders will have a new jersey number during his second year with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns announced Monday that Sanders will switch from No. 12 to No. 2 in 2026. That is the same number he wore in college at both Jackson State and Colorado. S2 ⌚ Shedeur Sanders will wear number 2 … The post Shedeur Sanders is changing his jersey number appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Will Wade takes parting shot at NC State fans

Will Wade left NC State to return to LSU after just one year, and he took a parting shot at some of the team’s fans on his way out the door. LSU introduced Wade for his second stint as head basketball coach on Monday, and he inevitably discussed the circumstances that led to him leaving … The post Will Wade takes parting shot at NC State fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Hurley had bizarre moment with ref after UConn’s game-winning shot

UConn head coach Dan Hurley had a bizarre moment with a referee in the aftermath of Braylon Mullins’ game-winning shot against Duke on Sunday. In the chaos following Mullins’ make in the Huskies 73-72 win over Duke at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., officials stopped to make sure the clock was correct and went … The post Dan Hurley had bizarre moment with ref after UConn’s game-winning shot appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sean McVay interested in bringing 1 veteran QB to Rams

The Los Angeles Rams still have an opening on their roster for a No. 2 quarterback, and Sean McVay has some names in mind to fill it. McVay made clear Monday that his preference would still be to bring back Jimmy Garoppolo to continue in his role as Matthew Stafford’s backup. If that does not … The post Sean McVay interested in bringing 1 veteran QB to Rams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UConn’s Braylon Mullins had a vulgar slip-up after win over Duke

No. 2 seed UConn Huskies’ newest March Madness hero, Braylon Mullins, didn’t hesitate with his clutch shot against the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils, and he seemingly carried that mentality into the postgame interview. Mullins, who hit the game-winning shot for the Huskies against Duke on Sunday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., was … The post UConn’s Braylon Mullins had a vulgar slip-up after win over Duke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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