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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 124-116 on Wednesday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The Lakers then had to hop on a plane and fly to Miami to face the Heat on Thursday in a back-to-back. However, the Lakers didn’t get to their hotel in Miami until 5 a.m., and … The post NBA fans had the same thought about the Lakers’ schedule appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Atlanta Braves veteran Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for PEDs for the second time in his career. Profar decided to appeal the ruling, but the official decision came from the league on Thursday. The MLB has upheld the initial ruling, meaning Profar will miss the entire 2026 season. Atlanta Braves outfielder … The post MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The first game of the 2026 MLB regular season will be between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants on March 25 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. This will be the first-ever live MLB game on Netflix, and the company is going all-out. They have announced that Giants legend Barry Bonds will … The post Barry Bonds has landed a new job for MLB Opening Night appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays were one play away from winning the World Series in the 2025 postseason, but the Los Angeles Dodgers took Game 7 to win their second straight title. This season, the Blue Jays are viewed as contenders once again, even with Bo Bichette leaving in free agency. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays are … The post Blue Jays get unfortunate injury update on World Series starter appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Detroit Pistons may have to finish the 2025-26 NBA regular season without their undisputed best player, Cade Cunningham. On Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the former Oklahoma State Cowboys star has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and will be out for “an extended period of time.” Cunningham saw action in the … The post Pistons hit with a brutal Cade Cunningham injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rudy Gobert may want to have a talk with his teammates after how some of them reacted to his embarrassing basketball faux pas. During one sequence in Wednesday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Gobert found himself wide open right beneath the basket after receiving a … The post Video: Rudy Gobert’s teammates had a ruthless reaction to his air ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings are beefing up their depth in the quarterback room. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network broke the news on Thursday that the Vikings are reuniting with veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz. This move on Wentz comes on the heels of Minnesota’s decision to sign Kyler Murray. For Wentz, this is just the first … The post Carson Wentz lands a new contract with an NFC team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jonathan Kuminga may want a trade to the Atlanta Falcons, too. In what has been one of the most absurd shots of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks forward drained a shot from all the way the other side of the court as time expired in the third quarter of Wednesday night’s game against … The post Video: Jonathan Kuminga unintentionally makes the most absurd shot of the season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
As if Year 23 of LeBron James’s NBA career doesn’t already sound absurd, Kevin Durant thinks Year 28 is a possibility for the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player. Following the Houston Rockets’ 124-116 loss to James and the Los Angeles Lakers at t Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday, Durant said that he sees … The post Kevin Durant had a wild prediction for LeBron James’ future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LeBron James’ longevity is a subject discussed ad nauseam. That will continue to be the case, as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar is still winning his battle against Father Time. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player pushed back the hands of time anew on Wednesday, when the Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center … The post LeBron James leaves JJ Redick feeling like a ‘loser’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Luka Doncic engaged in a favorite pastime of his during Wednesday’s game. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers were at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas to face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. During the first quarter of the game, Doncic was getting chastised by a Rockets fan who was sitting courtside at the arena. Not … The post Luka Doncic trash talks a Rockets fan in the middle of live play appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Brooklyn Nets gave a new meaning to futility with their pitiful showing on Wednesday. Brooklyn faced off at home on Wednesday against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. But with the way that the game ended up going for them, the Nets might as well have not even … The post Nets get roasted for their horrific 24-point half against the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Boston Red Sox are taking some extra steps to protect themselves. Boston has decided to rework the contract of their recent free agent signing Danny Coulombe, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reported on Wednesday. Cotillo notes that the two sides had initially agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million. However, an issue reportedly arose … The post Red Sox rework the contract of their free agent signing due to a physical issue appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Draymond Green really does not care for the 901. The Golden State Warriors star Green made more inflammatory comments this week about Memphis during the latest episode of his self-titled podcast. Green was discussing the recent buzz over NBA expansion and gave his opinion that the Grizzlies should be relocated from Memphis to Nashville, Tenn. … The post Draymond Green takes another shot at Memphis appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Golden State Warriors may only have to survive without The Chef for a couple more weeks. There is “cautious optimism” that injured Warriors star Steph Curry will be returning to the lineup by the end of March, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday. Charania notes that Curry had a “strong” on-court workout earlier … The post Notable update emerges about Steph Curry’s return date from injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former NFL Pro Bowler is making it official after a few years out of the game. In a post to social media on Wednesday, veteran wide receiver TY Hilton formally announced his retirement. Hilton said that “it’s time for me to retire from the game of football and begin a new chapter” and issued … The post Former NFL receiving leader announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA expansion looks increasingly inevitable, but count Tracy McGrady among those not enthusiastic about the prospect. McGrady said on his “Cousins” podcast with Vince Carter that he does not want to see the NBA expand because he thinks there will simply not be enough talent to spread over 32 franchises. “I’m all for trying to … The post Tracy McGrady offers a warning about NBA expansion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cameron Boozer is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft in June, and his father is not shying away from the high expectations that will come with it. Former NBA star Carlos Boozer hyped up his son in a new interview, going as far as to christen him the modern-day … The post Carlos Boozer makes bold statement about son Cameron appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is already murky, and the two sides are now at odds over another significant decision. The Bucks want Antetokounmpo to sit out the remainder of the season, but Antetokounmpo has “firmly rebuffed” the notion of being shut down, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. With 14 games … The post Giannis Antetoukounmpo at odds with Bucks over significant decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Andy Dalton is set for another season as a backup quarterback, this time with a potential Super Bowl contender. Dalton was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The Panthers will receive a seventh-round pick for the veteran quarterback. Dalton turns 39 in October, but is still … The post Andy Dalton has been traded to a new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mike Evans was seemingly more than ready to move on from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers based on what general manager Jason Licht revealed about his departure. Licht addressed Evans’ decision to leave the Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday, stating that he felt Evans was simply ready for a “new challenge.” In fact, … The post Surprising detail about Mike Evans leaving Buccaneers emerges appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Maxx Crosby opened up and discussed his side of the failed trade that was supposed to send him to the Baltimore Ravens, and his experience was an awkward one. In a lengthy version of his “The Rush” podcast, Crosby detailed the period between when he learned about the trade to Baltimore and when he found … The post Maxx Crosby thought Ravens made ‘weak’ move during his visit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton seemingly confirmed what many have said about his effort in recent weeks. Ayton said he had something of an epiphany earlier this week amid a temporarily reduced role and realized he was not fulfilling his role with the Lakers. The center admitted he had been the odd man out … The post Deandre Ayton makes brutally honest admission about his effort appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Miami Dolphins may be shipping off many of their key assets on offense, but running back De’Von Achane is not likely to be one of them. Teams have called the Dolphins to inquire about Achane’s availability but have been told he will not be traded, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Achane is entering the … The post Dolphins make clear statement about De’Von Achane trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.