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The first start of the season for Pittsburgh Pirates star and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes was an absolute nightmare. Skenes and the Pirates faced the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., and the Pirates jumped out to a 2-0 lead courtesy of a Brandon Lowe home run. However, … The post Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It’s official: North Carolina State coach Will Wade is leaving after one season and going back to LSU. Wade will become the new men’s basketball head coach for the Tigers after spending just one season with the NC State Wolfpack. The news became official on Thursday, and it is a seven-year deal for Wade, according … The post Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Milwaukee Brewers finished the 2025 MLB season as the top seed in the National League, but the Los Angeles Dodgers knocked them off in the NLCS. With MLB Opening Day finally here, the Brewers begin the season against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. Unfortunately, the Brewers placed star … The post Brewers star player lands on IL on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Even at the age of 48, Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady appeared to be considering a return to the NFL. Brady, who is now a studio analyst for Fox and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, admitted that he asked the NFL about a comeback, but the league said that they did … The post Tom Brady considered making a return to the NFL appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The college basketball coaching carousel is spinning out of control, and it continued on Thursday with reports that Will Wade is expected to return to LSU. Pete Nakos and Joe Tipton of On3 reported that Wade is expected to leave North Carolina State and return to LSU in a wild turn of events. After that, … The post Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade appears headed back to LSU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tua Tagovailoa has found a new home after his release from the Miami Dolphins, but there is no guarantee that he’ll be under center for the Atlanta Falcons by Week 1 of the 2026 season. The biggest obstacle between Tagovailoa and a QB1 role in Atlanta is Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta’s only QB holdover from … The post Tua Tagovailoa addresses looming competition with Michael Penix Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Maxx Crosby saga isn’t over until it’s over. After his trade to the Baltimore Ravens broke down controversially, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end remains a big name in the NFL offseason. There is still the lure for other teams to kick the tires on a possible trade for the five-time Pro Bowler. During … The post New report suggests that a Maxx Crosby trade could be imminent appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t yet started their 2026 MLB campaign, but George Springer and Ernie Clement have already taken walks. The two were spotted among the crowd watching Wednesday’s game between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. However, they apparently initially sat in the wrong … The post George Springer and Ernie Clement had an awkward moment at a Maple Leafs game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jamal Murray dropped 53 points on Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, but his stat line wasn’t even the best of the night. That belongs to Nikola Jokic, who stuffed the stat sheets with a triple-double. An absurd triple-double. Jokic helped the Nuggets to a 142-135 win over Dallas at Ball Arena in … The post Cooper Flagg reacts to what Nikola Jokic did against the Mavericks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
GG Jackson joined an exclusive group on Wednesday, as he became the latest to scale Mt. Victor Wembanyama. The Memphis Grizzlies’ power forward somehow found a way to evade the long arms of the San Antonio Spurs star for a poster throwdown early in the third quarter of the game at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. … The post Grizzlies player reveals Ja Morant’s advice on how to posterize Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It might very well have been “Arson Judge” who showed up in the Bay Area on Wednesday, when the New York Yankees faced the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. It was a brutally unproductive night for Judge, as he went 0-for-5 with … The post Aaron Judge makes embarrassing MLB history against the Giants appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The back-to-back defending World Series champions will be playing at a new home (at least in name). The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Wednesday that their home field of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. is getting a name change. The new name of the stadium will be UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. A new … The post Dodger Stadium gets an unexpected name change appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
First blood has been drawn by … the umpires with MLB’s new automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system. The New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants officially kicked off the 2026 MLB season with a meeting on Wednesday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. One notable moment occurred in the top of the fourth … The post Yankees player fails on MLB’s first-ever official ABS challenge appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Michael Wilbon wants to zig where everyone else is zagging. The veteran ESPN commentator Wilbon revealed this week on “Pardon The Interruption” that he is currently planning to give Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown his vote for NBA Most Valuable Player this season. Wilbon noted that he does hold a vote for MVP and laid … The post Michael Wilbon reveals his unusual vote for NBA MVP appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A potential Brad Stevens return to the college ranks … will not be happening any time soon. The Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Stevens is out of the running for the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported on Wednesday. Norlander notes that Stevens has quickly … The post Notable update surfaces on the Brad Stevens-North Carolina links appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One leading suitor has apparently surfaced for Mike Tomlin … one leading television suitor, that is. NBC appears to have moved ahead of FOX in the race for Tomlin’s services, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported this week on his “Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast. Marchand had previously tabbed FOX as the potential frontunner for … The post 1 frontrunner is reportedly emerging for Mike Tomlin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James is getting in his digs while he still can. The Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. During the second quarter of the contest, the Lakers superstar James got loose in transition and converted a layup through three Pacers defenders. … The post LeBron James pulls a disrespectful move during game against Pacers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Najee Harris may have a quality landing spot to resurrect his career after something of a lost season in 2025. Harris visited the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. It is the first visit he has taken in free agency. The Seahawks need a replacement for Kenneth Walker, who left to … The post Najee Harris draws interest from NFC playoff team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appears to be progressing rapidly in his recovery from ACL surgery. Mahomes on Wednesday shared video of himself throwing passes during a recent workout. While the quarterback was not doing anything too intensive, he seemed to be moving well. Patrick Mahomes back in the lab throwing a little over … The post Patrick Mahomes shares encouraging video after his ACL surgery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver responded to the growing complaints about star players being potentially deprived of awards consideration because of the league’s controversial 65-game rule. Players must appear in at least 65 regular season games to be considered for end-of-season awards, including MVP and All-NBA status. The rule was introduced to try to minimize load … The post Adam Silver addresses complaints about the NBA’s 65-game rule appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. is getting mocked on social media for his stance on Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game. Porter Jr. is among those who find it wrong that Adebayo has the second-highest points total in an NBA game, surpassing Kobe Bryant. In an appearance on social media personality Deshae Frost’s stream, Porter said … The post Kevin Porter Jr. got roasted for his comments about Bam Adebayo’s 83 points appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Four years after being forced out at LSU amid a recruiting scandal, Will Wade appears to be heading back to the Tigers. Multiple reports suggested Wednesday that Wade is likely to leave NC State after just one season to return to LSU, where he coached from 2017-2022. LSU is close to hiring McNeese athletic director … The post Will Wade expected to make shocking return to LSU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joe Flacco had a bold message for the teams that did not consider him as a possible starter during free agency. Flacco re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, committing to a role as Joe Burrow’s backup quarterback for another year. On Wednesday, the 41-year-old admitted that it “pisses me off” that he did not … The post Joe Flacco has message for teams that snubbed him appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Masters are two weeks away, and while Tiger Woods has yet to make a final decision on whether he will play, it will not be for lack of trying if he does not. Woods managed to return to the TGL on Tuesday and opened up about his potential availability for The Masters. He said … The post Tiger Woods provides update on his Masters plans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
