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1 big-name coach is now favored to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

North Carolina may be taking a big (and expensive) swing as they look to potentially replace Hubert Davis. Sportsbook BetOnline.ag released updated odds on Sunday for North Carolina’s next head basketball coach if they ultimately decide to move on from Davis. A notable name now tops the list with 3/1 odds — Florida head coach … The post 1 big-name coach is now favored to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras drops legendary 5-word line after game-winner vs. Florida

Alvaro Folgueiras looks like the early star of this year’s March Madness. The Iowa forward Folgueiras was the hero for his team during Sunday’s Round of 32 matchup against Florida. Folgueiras sank the game-winning three-pointer with 3.9 seconds remaining to give Iowa a 73-72 victory and punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 (see the … The post Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras drops legendary 5-word line after game-winner vs. Florida appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa

The defending champions are officially out of March Madness. No. 1 seed Florida shockingly fell in the Round of 32 on Sunday to No. 9 seed Iowa. The Hawkeyes led for much of the game and raced out to an early 12-point advantage in the first half at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla. But … The post Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rick Pitino had ice-cold reaction to St. John’s beating Kansas at the buzzer

Rick Pitino has been to the Sweet 16 before, and he sure acted like it on Sunday after St. John’s beat Kansas at the buzzer. St. John’s guard Dylan Darling caught the ball in the backcourt with 3.9 seconds left and got all the way to the cup for a layup that sent the crowd … The post Rick Pitino had ice-cold reaction to St. John’s beating Kansas at the buzzer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NHL reporter and her 3 kids died in tragic house fire

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children tragically died in a house fire on Saturday morning, the league announced on Sunday. Firefighters found Pierce, her three young children, and their dog all dead in their home in White Bear Lake, Minn. She was 37. According to ESPN, Pierce’s neighbors called 911 after seeing flames … The post NHL reporter and her 3 kids died in tragic house fire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Incredibly ugly stat summed up Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament performance

The Kentucky Wildcats were blown out during Sunday’s NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State, and one remarkable stat summed everything up. The Cyclones beat Kentucky 82-63 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Sunday. Iowa State outscored the Wildcats 51-33 in the second half, but one stat summed up Kentucky’s problems. The Wildcats simply … The post Incredibly ugly stat summed up Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament performance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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College baseball teams brawl after pitcher smashes into runner

A college baseball fight erupted Sunday for an unusual reason: a pitcher tagging a baserunner. Things got heated during Sunday’s game between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Toledo Rockets at Keilitz Field in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Toledo left fielder Luke Walton hit a slow tapper up the first base line which was fielded by Central … The post College baseball teams brawl after pitcher smashes into runner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight

The NBA has issued a set of suspensions for Saturday’s brawl between the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie both received a one-game suspension from the league for their actions during Saturday’s fight. Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams received a $50,000 fine, while two other players received … The post NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Maryland coach Brenda Frese got so intense with her player

Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese garnered attention Saturday for her extremely intense coaching of one of her players. Cameras caught Frese delivering a firm, passionate message to star player Oluchi Okananwa during the Terrapins’ second round game against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Frese was right … The post Maryland coach Brenda Frese got so intense with her player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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DeAndre Hopkins is interested in signing with 1 team

DeAndre Hopkins thinks he can still be a big help to an NFL team, and there is one particular franchise he seems to have in mind. The free agent wide receiver sounded extremely interested in playing for the Minnesota Vikings and teaming up with Kyler Murray, who he played with in Arizona. “Kyler … that’s … The post DeAndre Hopkins is interested in signing with 1 team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Syracuse is hiring a school legend as their new head coach

The Syracuse Orange are going with what will be a very popular choice as their new head coach. The Orange are hiring former star player Gerry McNamara as their new head coach, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. McNamara had previously been head coach at Siena. Syracuse is expected to hire Siena head … The post Syracuse is hiring a school legend as their new head coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brutal photo shows how close Vanderbilt’s 50-foot buzzer beater came to going in

A brutal photo of Vanderbilt’s buzzer-beater attempt showed just how close the shot came to going in. The image spread around social media Saturday after the Commodores suffered a heartbreaking 74-72 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner came … The post Brutal photo shows how close Vanderbilt’s 50-foot buzzer beater came to going in appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh addressed their weird beef

Seattle Mariners teammates Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh have settled their strange World Baseball Classic beef. Arozarena issued a statement Saturday saying he apologized to Raleigh for comments he made after Raleigh refused to greet him prior to a plate appearance during the WBC. Arozarena said after the game Raleigh could “go to hell” for … The post Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh addressed their weird beef appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Commanders likely to target standout running back in NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders have the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and they may have a clear idea of where they would like to go with it already. The Commanders have no glaring need in the draft, but would love to add a foundational piece. As such, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic suggests … The post Commanders likely to target standout running back in NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Phillies make unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez

The Philadelphia Phillies have made an unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. The Phillies signed Sanchez to a new six-year contract worth $107 million, according to multiple reports. This is despite the fact that the Phillies had already signed him through 2030 for a paltry $22.5 million in 2024. The deal essentially adds two … The post Phillies make unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Legendary Nebraska announcer’s call of wild finish vs. Vanderbilt will give fans chills

Longtime Nebraska basketball radio announcer Kent Pavelka sounded like he was about to have a heart attack on Saturday as his team survived a scare against Vanderbilt. Pavelka, who has been Nebraska’s radio announcer for 41 years, was electric on the mic in the closing seconds of the 4-seed Cornhuskers’ win against the 5-seed Commodores … The post Legendary Nebraska announcer’s call of wild finish vs. Vanderbilt will give fans chills appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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John Calipari delivered great quote after Arkansas survived scare against High Point

John Calipari gave fans a glimpse Saturday of why star athletes love to play for him. The Arkansas head coach had a speech prepared in praise of his star players, Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas, after the Razorbacks held on for a 94-88 win over High Point in the second round of the NCAA … The post John Calipari delivered great quote after Arkansas survived scare against High Point appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Vanderbilt was a lucky bounce away from unreal 50-foot buzzer-beater

Vanderbilt sophomore Tyler Tanner was a friendly bounce away from NCAA Tournament immortality. 5-seed Vanderbilt trailed 4-seed Nebraska 74-72 in the closing seconds of their South Regional matchup at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. With 2.2 left on the clock and no timeouts remaining, Vanderbilt needed a miracle to advance to the next round … The post Vanderbilt was a lucky bounce away from unreal 50-foot buzzer-beater appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luka Doncic claims Goga Bitadze made threats against his family

Luka Doncic claimed Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze had some choice words for his family during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Saturday game at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. Doncic and Bitadze were both hit with technical fouls late in the third quarter of the contest after the two continued to chirp at each other. The … The post Luka Doncic claims Goga Bitadze made threats against his family appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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VCU band director trolls North Carolina during Round of 32 game

VCU was definitely relishing in their upset victory over North Carolina in the previous round. The No. 11 seed Rams faced off on Saturday against No. 3 seed Illinois for their South Region Round of 32 game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. During a timeout in the first half of the contest, … The post VCU band director trolls North Carolina during Round of 32 game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sean Miller was asked absurd boy band question after Texas’ upset of Gonzaga

Texas head coach Sean Miller was clearly not prepared for a question about a former boy band star during his most recent NCAA Tournament postgame press conference. Miller was riding high when he spoke to reporters Saturday after 11-seed Texas’ upset of 3-seed Gonzaga at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. But not every question was … The post Sean Miller was asked absurd boy band question after Texas’ upset of Gonzaga appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal

Luis Arraez has returned to work with the San Francisco Giants after a memorable time with Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Whatever happens to his stint with the Giants, he can always say that he’s a world champion, having helped Venezuela capture a WBC championship. But somebody else now has Arraez’s gold medal. … The post Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mark Few gets the memes after Gonzaga’s latest March Madness disappointment

Mark Few and Gonzaga continue to be the bridesmaids of March Madness. The No. 3 seed Bulldogs suffered another early NCAA Tournament exit on Saturday with a loss in the Round of 32 to the No. 11 seed Texas Longhorns. Gonzaga blew an early eight-point lead in the first half at Moda Center in Portland, … The post Mark Few gets the memes after Gonzaga’s latest March Madness disappointment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bol Bol wanted no part of a wild basketball fight

Former Denver Nuggets power forward Bol Bol just had a rude awakening to what basketball can be like in Asia. Bol, who played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks, is currently serving as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the TNT Tropang 5G. He made his PBA debut on Thursday against the … The post Bol Bol wanted no part of a wild basketball fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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