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A former Los Angeles Dodgers champion was at least able to enjoy a nice few hours of retirement. Veteran MLB utilityman Chris Taylor decided earlier this week to retire from the big leagues, according to MLB’s official transaction log. However, the decision by Taylor was apparently short-lived. Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reported on Saturday that … The post Ex-Dodgers champion changes his mind on retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jared McCain killed Daryl Morey with kindness on Friday after putting on an absolute show on the Western Conference Finals stage. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard was arguably the best scorer on the floor in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio, Texas. He finished with 24 points … The post Jared McCain had great quote when given the chance to roast Daryl Morey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Taylor Swift fans may have a cruel summer waiting for Richard Jefferson. Swift and Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce showed up courtside to watch Saturday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Jefferson and ESPN’s broadcast acknowledged … The post Fans fear for Richard Jefferson after his subtle Taylor Swift shade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Livvy Dunne did not like what she saw (and heard) early in her boyfriend’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Dunne was among the thousands in attendance to watch the second game of the three-game series between the Pirates and the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, and she did not … The post Video: Livvy Dunne had a profane reaction to George Springer’s home run off Paul Skenes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be going for a 3-1 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs without the services of Ajay Mitchell. Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Saturday that the Thunder guard will sit out that contest because of a right calf strain. Mitchell left in the second half of Friday’s meeting with … The post Crucial Ajay Mitchell injury update emerges before Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
As far as New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter is concerned, he and quarterback Jaxson Dart are still cool. Amid rumors of a strained relationship and a potential looming rift in the Giants locker room following Dart’s decision to introduce Donald Trump at a rally, Carter cleared the air on Saturday with a social media … The post Abdul Carter responds to speculation about alleged rift with Jaxson Dart appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark picked up a technical foul during Friday’s game against the Golden State Valkyries. More importantly, she wound up playing half the game without even knowing it. Clark was assessed a technical foul after she got into it with Golden State’s Janelle Salaun at the stroke of halftime during Friday’s game … The post Caitlin Clark had no idea she got a technical foul in Friday’s game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A St. Louis Cardinals outfielder had a storybook moment on Saturday after making his Major League debut following 11 years in the minors. Outfielder Bryan Torres was finally promoted to MLB for the first time on Friday, having initially entered professional baseball in 2015. The 28-year-old got a look after bouncing around the game for … The post Cardinals player has dream MLB debut after 11 years in the minors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Concession stands at the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park quietly changed the name of one menu offering that most believe was taking aim at the Los Angeles Dodgers. Previously, Hodad’s offered up what was billed on the menu as the “FTD Burger,” which had been sold at Petco for years. The name was always taken … The post Padres concession stands change name of burger that seemingly trashed Dodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The benches cleared during Saturday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins after a rare home plate collision between Boston’s Willson Contreras and Twins catcher Victor Caratini. Contreras was attempting to score from first in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., but the throw from right was … The post Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Angels are desperate enough for pitching help that they have brought in a former All-Star who has fallen on hard times. The Angels are signing pitcher Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract, according to Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group. He will initially report to the team’s spring complex in Arizona. … The post Angels sign former All-Star pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was held in check, at least by his own lofty standards, during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. After the game, he admitted his disappointment, but the reason for it might not be an expected one. Wembanyama scored 26 points in the Spurs’ 123-108 loss to the Oklahoma … The post Victor Wembanyama explains why he thinks he failed in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
How much money would LeBron James give up in free agency? The answer is apparently not that much. While there has been talk about James possibly giving up money in free agency to allow a team to build out the rest of the roster, that will reportedly not be the case. Longtime Lakers reporter Jovan … The post Report reveals whether LeBron James would take less money in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s decision to introduce President Donald Trump at a rally appears to have annoyed at least one of his teammates. Dart introduced President Trump at a campaign rally for Rep. Mike Lawler in Suffern, New York, on Friday. The decision quickly became a flashpoint on social media, and Giants edge … The post Jaxson Dart called out by teammate for introducing Donald Trump appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Anthony Edwards drew criticism for how he congratulated the San Antonio Spurs with eight minutes left in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, but the Minnesota Timberwolves star affirms that there was a reason he did what he did. Edwards congratulated San Antonio’s players with over half the fourth quarter to go when he … The post Anthony Edwards explains why he congratulated Spurs early in playoff loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kyle Busch’s cause of death has been revealed in a statement from his family. In the statement released Saturday, Busch’s family announced that the NASCAR driver died after “severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications.” The statement asked for continued privacy for the family. Just received a statement from Kyle … The post Cause of death revealed for Kyle Busch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Charles Barkley publicly criticized ESPN insider Shams Charania for prematurely revealing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the NBA MVP winner, undermining Amazon Prime Video’s scheduled exclusive announcement. During an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina, the Hall of Famer expressed his disapproval, noting that Amazon had committed $2.5 billion annually for 11 years in its media rights … The post Charles Barkley calls out colleague over NBA MVP leak appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced Wednesday that the 2026 season will be his final one in the NFL, bringing an end to months of speculation about his future. The 42-year-old signal-caller, who recently signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh, revealed that conversations with his wife played a key role in his decision to return … The post Aaron Rodgers credits mysterious wife for helping determine his NFL future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves expressed a strong interest in returning to the team and continuing his partnership with LeBron James following the franchise’s playoff exit. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Reaves was direct when asked about reuniting with the veteran star. “Run it back,” he said. As an impending free agent, Reaves … The post Austin Reaves wants to ‘run it back’ with Lakers, LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Yaroslavl Lokomotiv captured their second consecutive Gagarin Cup on Thursday, defeating Ak Bars Kazan in Game 6 of the KHL Finals. The celebration, however, took a memorable turn when goaltender Alexei Melnichuk attempted to hoist the massive trophy. After raising the Gagarin Cup above his head, Melnichuk lost his balance under its considerable weight and … The post KHL goalie drops Gagarin Cup in epic championship fall appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart generated significant attention after introducing President Donald Trump at a campaign rally for Rep. Mike Lawler in Suffern, New York, on Friday. Addressing the crowd at Rockland Community College, the young signal-caller greeted “Big Blue Nation” and described it as an honor to present the “45th and 47th President … The post Giants’ Jaxson Dart sparks firestorm after Trump rally appearance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama was not the world-conquering force that most expected in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The San Antonio Spurs star put up decent scoring numbers in a 123-108 loss at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. He led his team with 26 points on an efficient … The post Everyone said the same thing about Victor Wembanyama after Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fans were quick to call out a man who wasn’t even in the building for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Oklahoma City Thunder were without All-Star Jalen Williams for the contest on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs, leaving a scoring void that the … The post Fans all called out 1 man after Thunder dominated Spurs in Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox aggravated his ankle injury during the third quarter of Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 2-time All-Star came up limping after fighting for a rebound in the third quarter of the Western Conference Finals clash at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Fox fell to the … The post De’Aaron Fox limps off Game 3 court in serious pain appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
