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Dick Vitale is facing yet another health challenge. The legendary college basketball broadcaster Vitale announced the difficult news on Monday that he has been diagnosed with melanoma in his lung and his liver cavity. Vitale added that he plans to begin immunotherapy treatment shortly in order to beat the disease. “Today, my oncologist, Dr. Brown, … The post Dick Vitale announces more difficult health news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Paige Bueckers is pretty stoked about her (very familiar) new teammate. The Dallas Wings selected former UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday. Fudd will now be reunited in Dallas with her girlfriend Bueckers. Meanwhile, Bueckers was also in attendance on Monday for the draft … The post Paige Bueckers reacts to her girlfriend Azzi Fudd going No. 1 to Wings appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Dallas Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record, but rookie Cooper Flagg looked every bit like a superstar. Flagg finished the season averaging 21 points with 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists while playing in 70 games. He led the Mavericks in total points, rebounds, assists and steals, becoming the only player besides Michael … The post Cooper Flagg joins Michael Jordan in NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The 2026 MLB season is not even one month old, but the Baltimore Orioles are adding a new face to the roster. On Monday, the Orioles acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. The Reds had DFA’d Encarnacion-Strand on April 8, and the Orioles are now … The post Orioles land new infielder in trade with Reds appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Houston Astros won the sweepstakes for Tatsuya Imai, signing the Japanese pitcher to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $63 million. However, after just three starts, Imai is now headed to the IL. Jeremy Pena is also going to the IL, so the Astros are already dealing with unfortunate injuries … The post Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are fresh off a College Football Playoff trip in DeBoer’s second season as head coach. Entering Year 3, there are high hopes, even with quarterback Ty Simpson leaving for the NFL Draft. On Saturday, Alabama held its A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium, but the Crimson Tide saw an … The post Kalen DeBoer reveals injury update for key Alabama player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers face off in the NBA play-in round on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif. The Warriors finished as the No. 10 seed and the Clippers as the No. 9, which means the loser is knocked out of the playoff picture. On Monday afternoon, Warriors … The post Jimmy Butler announces his own injury status ahead of Warriors’ play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting to see whether or not Aaron Rodgers will be the starting quarterback in 2026. In the meantime, the Steelers are exploring options at the QB position ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they hosted Arkansas QB Taylen Green on a visit on Monday. Former Arkansas QB Taylen Green … The post Steelers hosting SEC QB while waiting for Aaron Rodgers decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball coach Michael Malone is not wasting time adding coaches to his staff. On Monday, Malone added a big name: Former Providence head coach Kim English. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported that English was “expected” to join, and Inside Carolina added later that English had agreed to come to … The post Michael Malone adds recently-fired head coach to North Carolina staff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is coming off back-to-back All-Star seasons, and he is hoping to make it three straight this year. Through 16 games, Witt is hitting .271 with 7 RBIs and 8 stolen bases. However, Witt has scored just once all season long despite reaching base 30 times. That means Witt … The post This Bobby Witt Jr. stat is hard to believe appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Memphis Grizzlies finished the season at 25-57 after a 132-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. On Monday, the Grizzlies held exit interviews, but one notable name was missing: point guard Ja Morant. Kennvaious Caldwell-Pope and Brandon Clarke were also absent. No Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ja Morant … The post Ja Morant makes exit interview decision after regular season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA playoffs field is set, and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets in the first round. Unfortunately for LA, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic are out with injuries, making the playoff path even more difficult. On Monday, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith had a brutal … The post Stephen A. Smith makes brutal prediction about Lakers’ playoff chances appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Giants quarterback room currently consists of Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. However, the Giants have decided to add a third signal-caller to the fold for some added insurance. On Monday, the team signed veteran Brandon Allen, who will now join his seventh team in his NFL career. We have signed QB Brandon … The post Giants add veteran QB set to play for his 7th different NFL team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Shaquille O’Neal just made the viral Indiana Pacers fans even more famous. During the final day of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, Shaq and the “Inside the NBA” crew talked to Michael and Grace, who are getting their 15 minutes following a hilarious conversation caught on camera by the Pacers’ FanDuel Sports Network broadcast during … The post Shaq puts viral Pacers fans in an awkward situation with a wild offer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Indiana Pacers’ brutal 2025–26 NBA season finally came to a merciful end on Sunday. But before the Pacers’ final game of the campaign against the Detroit Pistons at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Tyrese Haliburton issued a hopeful message to Indiana fans. Addressing the crowd while wearing sunglasses and an Indiana jacket, Haliburton told … The post Fans had harsh reactions to Tyrese Haliburton’s appearance during the Pacers’ season finale appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The mean streets of social media can be tough to navigate. Sorting what’s real and what’s fake, especially on X, is tricky business, as even college basketball sage Dick Vitale fell for a satirical fake post on Sunday. Vitale’s attention was completely captured by a satirical X account that posted false news about UConn Huskies … The post Dick Vitale got duped by an absurd fake post about a March Madness hero appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese is one proud sister. On Sunday, Reese sent out a heartfelt message for his brother, Washington Wizards forward Julian Reese, who just completed his rookie season in the NBA. Angel made sure to let Julian feel that his effort to get to where he is today is acknowledged and … The post Angel Reese reacts with an emotional message after her brother’s first NBA season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tarik Skubal twirled another excellent outing on the mound on Sunday, but it was a bit hard to tell based on how the Detroit Tigers star pitcher assessed his performance against the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. In his fourth start of the 2026 MLB season, the reigning two-time American League Cy … The post Tarik Skubal had an unexpected reaction to his gem against the Marlins appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Clint Capela has been in the NBA since 2014, but it wasn’t until Sunday that he finally made a shot from behind the arc. With the Rockets resting Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr., Capela got a lot of playing time against the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. … The post Clint Capela had a great story about a career first against the Grizzlies appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Mets need a spark, and they’re hoping that the spark’s name is Tommy Pham. The Mets are reportedly calling up veteran Tommy Pham. According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the journeyman outfielder is expected to join the team for its upcoming three-game road series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Pham … The post Mets make interesting roster move amid brutal slide appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly have their eyes on one candidate as a potential replacement for Doc Rivers. Several reporters confirmed Sunday that the Bucks are moving on from Rivers as the team’s head coach. One name that could reportedly take Rivers’ post is former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins. According to Hoops Wire’s Sam … The post Bucks linked to former Coach of the Year finalist as Doc Rivers’ replacement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mike Breen is not a fan of one of the NBA’s subtle changes for this coming postseason. The veteran announcer was on the call for the New York Knicks’ final regular-season finale Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. Breen, the primary play-by-play man of the Knicks’ MSG Network, spoke … The post Mike Breen slams NBA’s ‘poor decision’ for first round of playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rory McIlroy was filled with unbridled emotion as he sank the winning putt Sunday for back-to-back Masters glory. It’s a shame fans tuning into the CBS broadcast couldn’t see it. McIlroy converted on a short putt from just inches away from the par-4 18th hole to win his second green jacket at Augusta National Golf … The post CBS is getting flamed for botching final shot of Rory McIlroy winning Masters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Milwaukee Bucks have pulled the plug on the Doc Rivers era in Wisconsin. The Bucks are reportedly moving on from Rivers after two and a half seasons with the team. According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Milwaukee will pay out the remainder of Rivers’ contract in order to begin the search for … The post Bucks make decision on Doc Rivers’ future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
