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Jordyn Woods captures Karl-Anthony Towns’ unexpected interaction with Knicks fans

Karl-Anthony Towns is not hard to spot on the street. At his size, he will always draw attention even if he’s not donning his New York Knicks uniform. In a social media video shared by Towns’ fiancée, Jordyn Woods, he was seen running into a couple of adorable Knicks fans while strolling outside.  As Towns … The post Jordyn Woods captures Karl-Anthony Towns’ unexpected interaction with Knicks fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA legend penned an apology after the 76ers’ Game 5 win

Magic Johnson counted out the Philadelphia 76ers too soon. The Los Angeles Lakers great thought the 76ers were on their way to getting dumped by the Boston Celtics in five games after Joel Embiid and company lost in Game 4 of the all-Atlantic Division first-round series.  But the 76ers responded in Game 5 on Tuesday … The post NBA legend penned an apology after the 76ers’ Game 5 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rams GM calls Ty Simpson ‘poor guy’ for staying on script after NFL Draft

One of the many surprises in the 2026 NFL Draft was the Los Angeles Rams taking Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.  The surprise later turned into drama after Simpson said he had yet to meet Rams head coach Sean McVay following the draft. As it turned out, Simpson simply … The post Rams GM calls Ty Simpson ‘poor guy’ for staying on script after NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jayson Tatum had an honest reaction to Joel Embiid’s form in Game 5

Joel Embiid came to the rescue for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Facing elimination in Game 5 of their first-round series against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid dominated the Celtics and scored 33 points on 12/23 shooting with 8 assists and 4 rebounds. The former NBA Most … The post Jayson Tatum had an honest reaction to Joel Embiid’s form in Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama’s dad was in utter disbelief after his son’s emphatic block

Even Victor Wembanyama’s father, Felix Wembanyama, seemingly felt sorry for what his son did to a shot from Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija. In what looked like a coup de grâce to Portland’s season, Wembanyama viciously swatted away a shot attempt by Avdija with 3:25 left in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Game 5 … The post Victor Wembanyama’s dad was in utter disbelief after his son’s emphatic block appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing

Months after he said he had no desire to be a manager in the big leagues again, Don Mattingly is back in that very role.  The Philadelphia Phillies made him the club’s interim manager on Tuesday after they fired Rob Thomson following a brutal 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season.  It wasn’t a job … The post Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Draymond Green calls out 1 NBA All-Star as ‘soft’

Draymond Green is looking to add to his lengthy list of enemies. The Golden State Warriors veteran Green made some waves this week with his comments about the Cleveland Cavaliers on the latest episode of his self-titled podcast. In particular, Green targeted Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen for being “soft.” “Jarrett Allen seems to get … The post Draymond Green calls out 1 NBA All-Star as ‘soft’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shaq’s daughter Me’Arah O’Neal announces her transfer decision

Me’Arah O’Neal is officially headed to Big Blue Nation. The 19-year-old Me’Arah announced to her Instagram page this week that she is transferring to the University of Kentucky. Me’Arah entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month and is now set to play the 2026-27 season with the Wildcats. View this post on Instagram A … The post Shaq’s daughter Me’Arah O’Neal announces her transfer decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base

Javy Baez cost himself with a lapse in judgment during Tuesday’s game. The Detroit Tigers infielder Baez was up to bat in the fifth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. with a runner on second and nobody out. Baez bounced a routine groundball to Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubon, but Dubon’s throw sailed a bit … The post Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury

It is Groundhog Day all over again for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid had to leave Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to an apparent knee injury. In the third quarter at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid rotated over to defend a drive by Boston’s Jaylen Brown. The … The post Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Titans have a major shakeup in their front office

The Tennessee Titans are getting thrown a curveball this week. Tennessee president of football operations Chad Brinker announced in a statement on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position. Brinker noted that “as I’ve spent less time in personnel, I have a renewed conviction that it is time to return to what I … The post Titans have a major shakeup in their front office appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series

You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Houston is currently facing elimination in the first-round series as they trail the Lakers 3-1. During his remarks, Smith … The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-1 in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and they have done that without Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. There is a chance that Reaves could return for Game 5 on Wednesday, but Doncic remains out for this series. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania had a worrisome update … The post Lakers get worrisome news on Luka Doncic injury return timeline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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No. 1 college hoops recruit Tyran Stokes has announced his commitment

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2026, has decided where he will play in college basketball. Stokes announced on “Inside the NBA” that he is headed to the Kansas Jayhawks, and he made the announcement while holding a 2K video game with himself in a Kansas jersey on the cover. Breaking: … The post No. 1 college hoops recruit Tyran Stokes has announced his commitment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jets ‘considering’ 10-time Pro Bowler as backup to Geno Smith

The New York Jets quarterback room could soon get another addition in the form of a 10-time Pro Bowler and one-time Super Bowl winner. The Jets are reportedly “considering” bringing in Russell Wilson to be the backup to Geno Smith, according to a report from Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt added that the Jets … The post Jets ‘considering’ 10-time Pro Bowler as backup to Geno Smith appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Dillon Brooks with must-see photo edit

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Suns in the first round with a 131-122 win at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Gilgeous-Alexander and Suns veteran Dillon Brooks had been going at it all series, but it was the Thunder star who had the last laugh. … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Dillon Brooks with must-see photo edit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has landed a new job

Former Kansas State Wildcats men’s basketball coach has landed a new job just two months after being fired. Baylor is finalizing a deal with Tang to make the program’s new associate head coach, and Tang was on the staff at Baylor from 2003 until 2022, when he left for the Kansas State job. Sources: Baylor … The post Former Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has landed a new job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Details emerge regarding Lawrence Taylor’s health issue

New details have emerged regarding the health issue that put legendary New York Giants pass rusher Lawrence Taylor in the hospital last week. Taylor is receiving treatment for pancreatitis, according to TMZ. The 67-year-old remains hospitalized as of Tuesday, but has been showing steady improvement. The condition was never considered life-threatening, and there is hope … The post Details emerge regarding Lawrence Taylor’s health issue appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Even Carnell Tate was surprised to go 4th overall to Titans

The Tennessee Titans caught a lot of people off guard by selecting Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft. It turns out Tate himself was one of those people. Bleacher Report shared a behind-the-scenes video from the first round of the draft, and it included Tate’s Ohio … The post Even Carnell Tate was surprised to go 4th overall to Titans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Younghoe Koo’s horrific botched field goal accidentally saved a fan’s life

Younghoe Koo turned in the worst field goal attempt of the 2025 NFL season. In doing so, he accidentally played a role in saving a fan’s life. Mark Toothaker, a thoroughbred trainer from Lexington, Ky., was watching “Monday Night Football” on Dec. 1, 2025 when Koo infamously whiffed on a field goal try during the … The post Younghoe Koo’s horrific botched field goal accidentally saved a fan’s life appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Reason for Ravens’ decision to sign Diego Pavia has been revealed

Diego Pavia did not even have to wait until the Baltimore Ravens’ rookie minicamp to secure a contract with the team, and now we know why. The Ravens surprisingly signed Pavia to a three-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move was unexpected, as Pavia had been slated for a tryout this weekend. Ravens are … The post Reason for Ravens’ decision to sign Diego Pavia has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5

The Orlando Magic may have to win shorthanded in Wednesday’s Game 5 if they want to close out the Detroit Pistons. Franz Wagner, who left Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal in the third quarter with a calf issue, has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. His … The post Magic may be without key player for crucial Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Terry Rozier hit with new charge in gambling investigation

Former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is facing a new charge in relation to his alleged gambling. Federal prosecutors intend to accuse Rozier of soliciting and accepting a bribe, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The indictment will essentially argue that Rozier accepted a bribe relating to sports betting, and that the NBA and … The post Terry Rozier hit with new charge in gambling investigation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dianna Russini appeared to make Spotify playlist for Mike Vrabel

Another clue has emerged regarding the relationship between former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. David Covucci of FOIAball discovered what appears to be a Spotify playlist Russini made for Vrabel in December of 2022. The playlist, titled “TURNIN THE PAGE,” was shared with a user named Mike on December … The post Dianna Russini appeared to make Spotify playlist for Mike Vrabel appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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