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Everyone said the same thing about the NFL’s 2026 Thanksgiving schedule

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The NFL leaked its 2026 schedule for Thanksgiving on Thursday, and it has football fans salivating. The Green Bay Packers will face the Los Angeles Rams on Thanksgiving Eve, it was revealed on Thursday. The holiday itself will see games between the Bears and Lions, Eagles and Cowboys, and Chiefs and Bills. The general consensus … The post Everyone said the same thing about the NFL’s 2026 Thanksgiving schedule appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bryson DeChambeau was ‘so confused’ after his tee shot landed on stairs

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Bryson DeChambeau had an awkward moment Thursday during the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Penn. DeChambeau hit his tee shot on No. 10 onto a staircase during Thursday’s first round, a highly unusual barrier for any golfer. He had to negotiate the shot while surrounded by a whole lot of curious … The post Bryson DeChambeau was ‘so confused’ after his tee shot landed on stairs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Malik Nabers underwent a second surgery

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers recently underwent a second surgery on his injured knee. Nabers needed the surgery to remove scar tissue from the knee that was causing stiffness, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic. The surgery took place multiple weeks ago. Jordan Ranaan of ESPN added that the Giants still hope Nabers … The post Malik Nabers underwent a second surgery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ron Harper takes another swipe at LeBron James

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Ron Harper Sr. is back on the LeBron James hate train. The five-time NBA champion turned heads in February when he made an unexpected comment about James, particularly about how the Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward handles business as a father. Harper recently had another unprovoked shot at the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player. … The post Ron Harper takes another swipe at LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cameron Brink had a seemingly vulgar reaction after rejecting Caitlin Clark’s shot

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Cameron Brink thoroughly enjoyed a huge defensive play on Caitlin Clark during the Los Angeles Sparks’ home game on Wednesday against the visiting Indiana Fever at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. After annihilating Clark’s layup attempt with a little over two minutes left in the first period, the former Stanford Cardinal star appeared to … The post Cameron Brink had a seemingly vulgar reaction after rejecting Caitlin Clark’s shot appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Charles Barkley may have admitted a man crush on an NBA player

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Charles Barkley showed a deeper appreciation for a Cleveland Cavaliers player beyond just basketball. Following Game 5 of the second-round series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Barkley candidly admitted that he was in awe of Max Strus and not just because the Cavs forward played well in Cleveland’s 117-113 win … The post Charles Barkley may have admitted a man crush on an NBA player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tony Brothers is shifting to a completely different career after he retires

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Tony Brothers will be taking a different path once his days as a referee are over. During the third quarter of Wednesday’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., Mike Breen said on the broadcast that Brothers will be running for Mayor of Norfolk, Va. Here … The post Tony Brothers is shifting to a completely different career after he retires appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Avalanche’s Game 5 hero had the most heartwarming quote

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The Colorado Avalanche’s unlikely playoff hero has another party to celebrate after leading them to a stunning series-clinching win on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. The Avalanche trailed Minnesota 3-0 after the first period before scoring the next three goals in regulation to force overtime. Defenseman Brett Kulak gave Colorado the 4-3 victory with an … The post Avalanche’s Game 5 hero had the most heartwarming quote appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cavs benefit from a controversial no-call by Tony Brothers in Game 5 win

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Detroit Pistons fans were cursing Tony Brothers’ name during Wednesday’s game. The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 3-2 lead in their second-round series against the Pistons with a 117-113 victory in Game 5. Cleveland needed overtime to knock off Detroit at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. and move to within one win of making the … The post Cavs benefit from a controversial no-call by Tony Brothers in Game 5 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: LeBron James had a petty complaint about the Lakers

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LeBron James apparently felt slighted by the Los Angeles Lakers over a seemingly insignificant issue. The Lakers star James got upset with the team after a win in March over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported on Wednesday. On March 31, the Lakers defeated the Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. … The post Report: LeBron James had a petty complaint about the Lakers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine’s blunder

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The New York Mets got Junior Valentine’d during Wednesday’s game. New York played Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. In the sixth inning of the contest, Mets third baseman Brett Baty was batting against Detroit starter Framber Valdez. Baty took a borderline pitch at the knees for strike 2 and … The post Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine’s blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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AJ Dybantsa may reportedly try to steer his way to 1 team

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AJ Dybantsa may be doing whatever he can to stay home. The top NBA Draft prospect Dybantsa is hoping to remain in Utah and would prefer to be drafted by the Jazz, Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports reported on Wednesday. Finkelstein adds that there are rumors about whether or not Dybantsa could pull some “workout … The post AJ Dybantsa may reportedly try to steer his way to 1 team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Steph Curry has an interesting plan for his future

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Steph Curry is apparently trying to get to a nice round number. The Golden State Warriors superstar Curry has made it known that he would like to play at least 20 seasons in the NBA, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Wednesday. Curry just completed his 17th season in the league, so he is evidently … The post Report: Steph Curry has an interesting plan for his future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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1 frontrunner has reportedly surfaced for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Giannis Antetokounmpo might indeed be getting his wish to stay in the Eastern Conference. The Miami Heat are expected to be “first in line” when it comes to trading for the disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday on the “Open Floor” podcast. Mannix adds that an Antetokounmpo trade could … The post 1 frontrunner has reportedly surfaced for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Major news surfaces about De’Von Achane

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The last man standing (of sorts) in Miami is getting rewarded. The Miami Dolphins have agreed to a lucrative contract extension with their star running back De’Von Achane, veteran NFL writer Jordan Schultz reported on Tuesday. Achane is reportedly getting a four-year extension from the Dolphins that can be worth up to $68 million. Schultz … The post Major news surfaces about De’Von Achane appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James had 1 request for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Lakers’ playoff exit

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. Luka Doncic missed the entire postseason with a hamstring strain, and James’ impressive performance was not enough to knock off the defending NBA champions. After the Game 4 loss … The post LeBron James had 1 request for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Lakers’ playoff exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jerry Rice’s son lands with NFC team after Raiders release

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Brenden Rice, the son of legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice, is beginning a new chapter in his NFL career. The Las Vegas Raiders released Rice on Monday, and now he has been claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. The #Packers have claimed WR Brenden Rice, son of Jerry, off waivers from the #Raiders. … The post Jerry Rice’s son lands with NFC team after Raiders release appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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North Carolina, Michael Malone land 4-star forward in big commitment

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The new chapter with Michael Malone as the North Carolina men’s basketball head coach is off to a strong start. On Wednesday, Malone landed a commitment from four-star Class of 2026 forward Kevin Thomas, according to Joe Tipton of On3. UNC receives a commitment from incoming FR Kevin Thomas. 6’7” athletic wing who brings explosiveness, … The post North Carolina, Michael Malone land 4-star forward in big commitment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mark Few, Gonzaga basketball hit with brutal roster news

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga basketball program have been pegged as an NCAA Tournament contender for the past two decades. The 2026-27 season won’t be different, but Gonzaga suffered a major hit with Jack Kayil announcing he was going to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft. Kayil, who played in Germany with Alba Berlin last … The post Mark Few, Gonzaga basketball hit with brutal roster news appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tarik Skubal trade speculation gets notable update from MLB insider

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Although Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is sidelined due to an injury, his name has been tossed around in trade rumors. Whether or not the Tigers trade the reigning Cy Young winner remains to be seen, but MLB insider Jon Heyman thinks that scenario is “unlikely.” “I think it’s unlikely that Skubal gets traded,” Heyman … The post Tarik Skubal trade speculation gets notable update from MLB insider appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Miami HC Mario Cristobal has honest take on College Football Playoff expansion

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Talks have surfaced lately about the NCAA expanding the College Football Playoff field from 12 teams to 24 teams. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said on Tuesday that ACC coaches have expressed their support for the expansion, but Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal did not sound too thrilled about the 24-team playoff discussion. “I’m not for … The post Miami HC Mario Cristobal has honest take on College Football Playoff expansion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Duke standout announces NBA Draft decision

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With the NBA Scouting Combine underway, one Duke Blue Devils star is not planning on backing out and returning to college. Isaiah Evans, who played just two seasons at Duke, announced he has no plans to withdraw and return to school, while adding that he has already met with some NBA teams. Isaiah Evans said … The post Duke standout announces NBA Draft decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bart Scott makes major Kyler Murray prediction

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The Minnesota Vikings are entering camp with J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Kyler Murray battling it out at the quarterback position. While it remains to be seen which QB emerges as the starter, former NFL linebacker Bart Scott had a bold prediction about Murray. Scott appeared on an episode of ESPN show “Get Up” and … The post Bart Scott makes major Kyler Murray prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cubs agree to contract with 3-time All-Star pitcher

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The Chicago Cubs have been hit hard by the injury bug, especially in terms of the pitching depth. Now, the Cubs are adding a three-time All-Star to a minor league deal. Reliever Liam Hendriks and the Cubs agreed to terms on Wednesday, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. The Chicago Cubs have signed RHP … The post Cubs agree to contract with 3-time All-Star pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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