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The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun has been sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million, with plans to relocate the team to Houston beginning in 2027, reports Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The sale, which closed without a relocation fee, marks the latest chapter in the league’s rapid growth and increasing alignment with NBA ownership … The post WNBA’s Connecticut Sun sold for record price appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic received his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night during a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, placing him at risk of a one-game suspension. The incident occurred with 5:12 left in the third quarter after an offensive foul was called on Doncic. He and Nets forward … The post Luka Doncic again facing 1-game ban after 16th technical foul appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey firmly dismissed speculation about her retirement following the Tigers’ 87-85 Sweet 16 loss to Duke on a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Ashlon Jackson. “I’m not retiring,” Mulkey declared during her postgame news conference, via USA TODAY. “Do I look that bad? I don’t know where that came from. I am … The post LSU’s Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors: ‘Flat-out lie’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
John Kruk made it weird — in the most entertaining way possible — during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2026 Opening Day broadcast. While calling the bottom of the sixth inning of the Phillies’ 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the beloved color analyst turned to play-by-play man Tom McCarthy with an unexpected gem: He … The post John Kruk turns Phillies broadcast into a beefcake workout fantasy appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tom Izzo is not ready to put away his clipboard just yet. The Michigan State head coach had the spotlight on him after his Spartans fell short in the Sweet 16 against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Izzo candidly addressed questions about his plans for retirement following the 67-63 Michigan State defeat … The post Tom Izzo fires strong message about his retirement after losing to UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The James family once again made its mark on NBA history Friday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Brooklyn Nets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the interesting decision to insert both LeBron James and his son Bronny to start the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The request hilariously … The post LeBron James and his son Bronny combine for NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Houston Mallette was not emotionally ready on Friday to see his Alabama career officially come to an end. A second-half collapse doomed 4-seed Alabama against 1-seed Michigan in their Sweet 16 showdown at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The Crimson Tide led 49-47 at halftime, but got outscored by 15 after the break in … The post Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The pixie dust wore off on Dylan Darling in the final seconds of St. John’s Sweet 16 game Friday against Duke. The Red Storm trailed the Blue Devils 78-75 with under 10 seconds left at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Darling had the ball in his hands with St. John’s NCAA Tournament survival hanging … The post Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Golden State Warriors aren’t closing the book on Steph Curry’s season just yet. The Warriors this week ruled Curry out for two more games against the Washington Wizards on Friday and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The injury designation means that the 2-time MVP will now miss 25 games due to his lingering knee … The post Warriors’ plan for Steph Curry revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Detailed information is beginning to trickle in about Tiger Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest. The pro golf icon Woods was involved in a rollover wreck in Jupiter Island, Fla. on Friday afternoon. A photo from the scene showed Woods’ vehicle, a black Land Rover, laying on its side after the crash. We later learned … The post New details emerge about Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Las Vegas Raiders may be bringing in some help behind Ashton Jeanty. Las Vegas is set to meet with veteran running back Najee Harris next week, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Harris is scheduled to visit the Raiders on Thursday, Apr. 2, Rapoport adds. The 28-year-old Harris is a … The post Raiders are being linked to 1 former Pro Bowl RB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Isiah Thomas and Scottie Pippen continue to vie for the title of who can diss Michael Jordan the most. The retired Basketball Hall of Fame guard Thomas appeared this week on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” During the episode, the topic of Kevin Durant recently passing Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list came up, … The post Isiah Thomas takes yet another shot at Michael Jordan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Stephen A. Smith is pulling the “Do you know who I am?” card in response to Josh Hart. The ESPN personality Smith was on the receiving end of some brutal shade this week by the New York Knicks swingman Hart. In response to Smith’s latest harsh comments about the Knicks, Hart ripped Smith for being … The post Stephen A. Smith offers a lame response after getting dissed by Josh Hart appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
James Harden’s honeymoon period with the Cleveland Cavaliers still appears to be going strong. The former MVP guard Harden is expected to decline his player option for next season and sign a new longer-term contract with the Cavs, Ashish Mathur of Cavaliers Nation reported on Friday. Mathur adds that Harden is expected to sign a … The post Big update emerges about James Harden’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Some troubling new details have emerged about Tiger Woods’ rollover car crash in Florida this week. The professional golf icon Woods was arrested and charged with DUI after his crash in Jupiter Island, Fla. on Friday afternoon, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. According to the Martin County Sheriff in Florida, Woods was also charged with … The post Tiger Woods arrested on DUI and other charges after rollover crash appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams responded to critics who are unhappy with his attempt to trademark the name “Iceman.” Williams’ attempt to trademark the nickname was met with resistance from NBA icon George Gervin, who has long been closely associated with the moniker. Some, including Skip Bayless, went as far as to accuse Williams of … The post Caleb Williams fires back at critics of his ‘Iceman’ nickname appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The North Carolina Tar Heels can apparently cross one name off their list of potential head coaches. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said Friday that the Crimson Tide are “working on” a new contract for current coach Nate Oats. Byrne made clear that Alabama is very pleased with the work Oats has done, and that … The post North Carolina set to miss out on 1 potential coach target appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A photo has emerged showing the scene of Tiger Woods’ rollover crash in Florida. WPTV in Palm Beach obtained a photo of Woods’ Range Rover turned on its side after a crash on Jupiter Island, Fla. The vehicle is laying on its left side as police investigate the situation. Breaking: Tiger Woods involved in rollover … The post Photo shows Tiger Woods’ vehicle following rollover crash appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former All-Pro center Barret Robbins has died at the age of 52. Robbins’ former teammate Tim Brown shared the news on social media Friday, saying the former Oakland Raiders center had “passed peacefully in his sleep.” Good evening! @TheOnlyNation @Raiders @RNR920AM @RNTimes it's with great regret i tell you i just received a call from … The post Former Raiders OL Barret Robbins dies at 52 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is putting in some work trying to recruit Odell Beckham Jr. Nabers posted a comment on one of Beckham’s recent Instagram posts encouraging the veteran wide receiver to come back to the Giants. Beckham has indicated he wants to play again in the NFL, but has yet to … The post Malik Nabers had a 3-word message for Odell Beckham Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA has put forward a set of measures that would give commissioner Adam Silver major power over punishing teams that he deems to be tanking. The league has introduced three potential reforms which would apply to the 2027 NBA Draft lottery if approved. While the lottery would be expanded to as many as 22 … The post NBA’s proposed anti-tanking measures have been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Police bodycam video has emerged of Sherrone Moore’s Dec. 10 arrest after being fired as Michigan head coach. The video, obtained by TMZ, shows Moore, still wearing Wolverines gear, in tears as police took him into custody in a church parking lot. He emotionally said he did not want to hurt himself and had a … The post Video emerges of Sherrone Moore’s arrest appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former World Series champion has announced his retirement after 16 seasons. Jason Heyward has elected to retire after failing to catch on with a team this offseason. The five-time Gold Glove winner spent the bulk of his career with the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs. Jason Heyward has announced his retirement after 16 seasons … The post Former World Series champion has announced his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago White Sox did not have an ideal start to their 2026 MLB season, but it’s still one to remember for first baseman Munetaka Murakami. The Japanese star made his presence felt in his big league debut on Thursday, as he hit a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at … The post Munetaka Murakami’s home run leads to an unforgettable trade with a Brewers fan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
