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Shohei Ohtani will only be a one-way player for Wednesday’s game. The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed hours before their matchup with the New York Mets on Wednesday that Ohtani would be their starting pitcher that night … but nothing more. Ohtani will not be serving as the designated hitter for the game at UNIQLO Field … The post Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Skip Bayless is sparking controversy this week with his assertion about Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid was inactive for Wednesday’s Eastern Conference 7/8 play-in game against the Orlando Magic. Embiid had a recent bout with appendicitis that continues to keep him sidelined. Earlier in the day Wednesday though, Bayless made a bombshell … The post Skip Bayless makes a very controversial claim about Joel Embiid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. is still riding with Shedeur Sanders. Dan Orlovsky, another ESPN analyst, has established himself as a firm believer in Alabama’s Ty Simpson during the pre-draft process, and it has drawn comparisons to Kiper’s adamant belief in Sanders last year. Kiper weighed in on that Wednesday by saying Orlovsky … The post Mel Kiper Jr. doubles down on his Shedeur Sanders stance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former Alabama Crimson Tide player allegedly dressed up in wigs and wore makeup to impersonate multiple NFL players as part of a scheme to obtain fraudulent loans. Luther Davis, who played for Alabama from 2007-2010, is expected to plead guilty in a $20 million fraud case, via Daniel Kaplan of The Guardian. Davis and … The post Former Alabama player allegedly wore wigs to impersonate NFL players in fraud case appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A’Ja Wilson has officially reset the market in the WNBA. The four-time MVP signed a new three-year contract to return to the Las Vegas Aces, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The supermax deal is worth $5 million, and is fully guaranteed. By comparison, Wilson made $200,000 in 2025. A'ja Wilson, the WNBA's first ever … The post A’ja Wilson signs largest contract in WNBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Brian Kelly does not think he did a poor job at LSU despite his firing last season. Kelly defended his tenure in a new interview with John Brice of USA Today. While he conceded he “didn’t win enough games,” he questioned whether that was a fair criticism. “I guess you do have to start with … The post Brian Kelly strongly defends his LSU tenure appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Troy Aikman will apparently be at least somewhat involved in the Miami Dolphins’ NFL Draft process. Aikman has been advising the Dolphins on football matters since the end of the season, raising questions about his potential involvement in the team’s NFL Draft process. On Wednesday, GM Jon-Eric Sullivan suggested Aikman will not be involved — … The post Troy Aikman has bizarre NFL Draft involvement with Dolphins appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is on the injured list after just three starts, and the Japanese right-hander thinks moving to America has something to do with it. Imai recorded just one out in his last start on Friday and was placed on the injured list with right arm fatigue. Through his interpreter, Shio Enomoto, … The post Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is drawing first-round interest in the NFL Draft, and one intriguing team is bringing him in for a pre-draft visit. Simpson is visiting the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Wednesday marks the final day that prospects are allowed to take visits. On the final day … The post Ty Simpson takes pre-draft visit to intriguing team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Charlotte Hornets survived for another day with their dramatic win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, but they may have to play without LaMelo Ball as they try to get into the playoffs. The NBA is investigating Ball’s alleged trip of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s 127-126 overtime win at Spectrum … The post LaMelo Ball could be disciplined for tripping Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Orlando Magic’s locker room doesn’t seem to be the happiest place on earth. The Magic have gone through a lot in the 2025-26 NBA season, and while they survived the regular season and made it to the NBA Play-In Tournament, the relationship between head coach Jamahl Mosley and a key player appears to be … The post Magic player close to reaching boiling point amid locker room turmoil appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Edwin Diaz has yet to pitch against his former team during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing series versus the New York Mets. Diaz was nowhere to be found on the mound on Tuesday, when the Dodgers took care of business and defeated New York, 2-1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. Instead, it was … The post Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from former MLB star Harold Reynolds. On Tuesday, former two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds praised Tatis for being such a versatile and talented weapon for the Padres. Reynolds even went as far as to … The post Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Mets are in a rut, but owner Steve Cohen is far from losing confidence in his team. The Mets have been in a miserable state since last week, and their struggles continued on Tuesday, when they absorbed a 2-1 loss to the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium … The post Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Charlotte Hornets punched their ticket to the next phase of the 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball literally landed punches after the Hornets’ thrilling 127-126 win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday. Amid the pandemonium on the court following Charlotte’s incredible win, Ball dapped up Hugo, the … The post Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday, as the Washington Capitals played their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. More than that, it might be the last time ever that Ovechkin has skated in an NHL game. The league’s all-time leader in … The post Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LaMelo Ball is apparently a repeat offender when it comes to tripping Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets guard made negative headlines Tuesday for injuring the Miami Heat center during their play-in tournament game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo was falling toward the baseline when Ball swiped at his legs, resulting in Bam crashing … The post Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Prime Video would probably take a redo of Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament broadcast between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. The Heat and Hornets kicked off the postseason with an absolute thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Unfortunately for fans watching from home, the Prime … The post NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline during their play-in tournament matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo fell and injured his … The post Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Buffalo Bills are not selling their Keon Coleman stock just yet. Coleman has largely underperformed since the Bills drafted him 33rd overall in 2024. Buffalo was expecting Coleman to blossom into a first-option wide receiver last season, but his production took a step back in Year 2. Bills GM Brandon Beane still believes Coleman … The post Bills GM Brandon Beane has message for Keon Coleman appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jarren Duran had yet another incident with an opposing fan during Tuesday’s game. The Boston Red Sox outfielder Duran was caught on camera flipping off a fan on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Duran was up to bat in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. With Boston already trailing 5-0, Duran rolled … The post Jarren Duran gets caught flipping off a fan during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat. Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t … The post Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him. The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.” “I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija. “I don’t do … The post Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bronny James’ recent attempt for a trademark ended up as an airball. The Los Angeles Lakers guard James had a trademark filing through Nike get rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reported on Tuesday. James was trying to get his “B9” logo for Nike trademarked, but the USPTO … The post Bronny James gets bad news in his attempt for a trademark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
