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Pistons GM addresses Jalen Duren’s future with team

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Jalen Duren’s rough playoffs have not changed the organization’s opinion on him. Pistons president Trajan Langdon addressed Duren’s future during his end-of-season press conference Tuesday and left little doubt that the team intends to keep him for years to come. “JD had a fantastic season. All-Star. One of the biggest contributors to us being a … The post Pistons GM addresses Jalen Duren’s future with team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Will Wade is getting ripped for his LSU recruiting strategy

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LSU head coach Will Wade is angering a lot of people with his extremely bold recruiting strategy. Reports on Tuesday indicated that former St. John’s standout RJ Luis is transferring to LSU. This is despite the fact that Luis signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz in 2025 after going undrafted in the NBA … The post Will Wade is getting ripped for his LSU recruiting strategy appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama’s clutch shot was almost identical to another iconic moment

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NBA fans watching Victor Wembanyama’s outstanding performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday might have thought the ending looked all too familiar for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama knocked down a clutch three from way outside to tie Game 1 for the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, … The post Victor Wembanyama’s clutch shot was almost identical to another iconic moment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rashee Rice ordered to jail for violating his probation

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is reportedly headed to jail for violating his probation. Rice tested positive for marijuana recently, which is a violation of his probation, according to court documents obtained by Matt Foster of KSHB. As a result, Rice has been ordered to spend 30 days in jail. #Breaking: Chiefs WR … The post Rashee Rice ordered to jail for violating his probation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former No. 1 overall pick sent down to minors

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The struggling Minnesota Twins are sending a former No. 1 overall pick to the minor leagues. Royce Lewis, the first overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, is headed to Triple-A St. Paul, the Twins confirmed Tuesday. The move calls into question whether the 26-year-old still has a long-term future in the organization. Royce Lewis … The post Former No. 1 overall pick sent down to minors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jeff Van Gundy is candidate for 1 NBA coaching job

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Jeff Van Gundy’s last NBA head coaching job was nearly 20 years ago, but he might have an opportunity to get back in the game. Van Gundy is under consideration for the vacant Orlando Magic job, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Billy Donovan is also being considered for the … The post Jeff Van Gundy is candidate for 1 NBA coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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PGA Tour winner responds to his viral ‘drug dealer’ look

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Aaron Rai grabbed headlines at the 2026 PGA Championship by winning the Wanamaker Trophy, but Min Woo Lee also commanded attention at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., albeit for a non-golf reason. Lee caught the eye of golf fans on the first day of the tournament not just for his strong start, but … The post PGA Tour winner responds to his viral ‘drug dealer’ look appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mike Brown was surprised to learn something new about Donovan Mitchell

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The New York Knicks must have done plenty of homework on the Cleveland Cavaliers, whom they will be facing in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. Knicks head coach Mike Brown surely has Donovan Mitchell’s name circled, but he also missed one thing about the Cavs star shooting guard. While talking about Mitchell’s upcoming matchup against … The post Mike Brown was surprised to learn something new about Donovan Mitchell appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dylan Harper turns heads with a Larry Bird accomplishment

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For all the talk about Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is coming into his own and becoming a star amid the bright lights of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Harper proved … The post Dylan Harper turns heads with a Larry Bird accomplishment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cavs’ ECF appearance features 1 of the wildest playoff coincidences

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For the first time since parting ways with LeBron James in 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to the Eastern Conference Finals after eliminating the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.   The Cavs’ success may also have something to do with a particular bloodline. As pointed out by y Zach … The post Cavs’ ECF appearance features 1 of the wildest playoff coincidences appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall

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The Buffalo Sabres’ run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is over, and it ended in such a painful fashion. Sabres star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s vulgar reaction to his team’s series loss against the Montreal Canadiens summed it all up.  “It f—-ing sucks,” the blueliner said after Buffalo suffered a 3-2 overtime loss in Game … The post Rasmus Dahlin had a vulgar reaction to Sabres’ Game 7 downfall appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets disrespected in a bizarre award mishap

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Whoever was assigned to send Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s prestigious NFL award had one job. Somebody else may have to do it next time, as the Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver got the wrong hardware. In an Instagram Stories post, Smith-Njigba revealed that the trophy he received has a print for a completely different award. Instead of … The post Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets disrespected in a bizarre award mishap appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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A’s JT Ginn lost his no-hitter in the most heartbreaking fashion

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The Los Angeles Angels’ offense was MIA on Monday against the Athletics right up until it mattered most. A’s starting pitcher JT Ginn was having the game of his life through eight innings on the road at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. He carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning on just 95 pitches, leaving … The post A’s JT Ginn lost his no-hitter in the most heartbreaking fashion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Spurs get encouraging update on De’Aaron Fox for Game 2

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The San Antonio Spurs may be getting De’Aaron Fox back in the Western Conference Finals sooner rather than later. The Spurs were missing the All-Star point guard in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to ankle soreness. Fox had hurt his ankle in Game 4 of the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves … The post Spurs get encouraging update on De’Aaron Fox for Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama pulled a cold move in the final seconds of Game 1

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Victor Wembanyama took a second to appreciate the masterpiece he helped sculpt for the San Antonio Spurs to open the Western Conference Finals. With the Spurs leading 120-114 in the final 20 seconds of double overtime, Wemby swallowed up a shot at the rim from Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Jalen Williams. Wembanyama kept the ball … The post Victor Wembanyama pulled a cold move in the final seconds of Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans baffled by Victor Wembanyama’s bizarre hit on Alex Caruso late in Game 1

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Victor Wembanyama put himself in a precarious position during crunch time of the Western Conference Finals series opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs star rammed into Alex Caruso with his team holding possession and a 94-92 lead in the final two minutes of regulation at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. … The post Fans baffled by Victor Wembanyama’s bizarre hit on Alex Caruso late in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Blake Snell set to undergo surgery after his season debut

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are losing Blake Snell to injury shortly after his first appearance on the mound this season. Snell struggled in his first start of the 2026 campaign in a 7-2 loss against the Atlanta Braves on May 9, giving up four earned runs on six hits and a pair of walks across … The post Blake Snell set to undergo surgery after his season debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Umpire Laz Diaz pulls a petty move after getting 2 straight calls overturned by ABS

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Laz Diaz is really leaning into the theatrics these days. The veteran umpire Diaz was behind home plate for Monday’s game between the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox. During an at-bat by Boston catcher Connor Wong in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Diaz produced quite the spectacle. … The post Umpire Laz Diaz pulls a petty move after getting 2 straight calls overturned by ABS appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBC’s broadcast of Thunder-Spurs Game 1 gets marred by audio issues

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NBC’s broadcast was sounding a bit apocalyptic during Thursday’s Game 1. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs tipped off their highly-anticipated Western Conference Finals series on Thursday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. NBC had the honors of broadcasting the game … but unfortunately dropped the ball in the first quarter. … The post NBC’s broadcast of Thunder-Spurs Game 1 gets marred by audio issues appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets get bittersweet update on Clay Holmes

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The New York Mets are holding onto a sliver of hope that Clay Holmes can come back this season after breaking his leg. Holmes fractured his tibia in the 4th inning of Friday’s matchup against the New York Yankees at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. The converted closer got struck in the right leg by … The post Mets get bittersweet update on Clay Holmes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB

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A former fan favorite for the New York Yankees is ready to go exploring. Veteran infielder Gio Urshela announced in a post to his Instagram page on Monday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball. Urshela noted that “today is the day to close this chapter as a professional player” and issued some heartfelt … The post Ex-Yankees fan favorite announces his retirement from MLB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges on Jalen Duren’s future after lousy playoffs

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There is some good news and some bad news right now for Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. The Pistons are expected to try to retain Duren in free agency this offseason, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported on Monday. However, Detroit will reportedly try to do so at a lower rate amid a widely-held belief … The post Notable update emerges on Jalen Duren’s future after lousy playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michigan champion Aday Mara is being linked to 1 NBA lottery team

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Aday Mara might be able to stay on the East Coast as he makes the leap to the NBA. The former Michigan center Mara has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets by “multiple league sources,” Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo! Sports reported on Monday. O’Connor notes that the Nets are also being connected to ex-Tennessee forward … The post Michigan champion Aday Mara is being linked to 1 NBA lottery team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction

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Joel Embiid is getting roasted on his day off. The Philadelphia 76ers star Embiid was in the news again this week amid the latest development with the NBA playoffs. On Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell led his team to an Eastern Conference Finals berth with a Game 7 victory over the Detroit Pistons at … The post Joel Embiid now owns a very dishonorable distinction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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