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Shohei Ohtani has apparently learned a thing or two about the English language. Video went viral from a game earlier this week between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays of Ohtani dropping a loud expletive in English. On Tuesday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ont., Ohtani was at the plate when he … The post Video shows Shohei Ohtani loudly cursing in English during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Julian Reese got himself into some trouble during Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Washington Wizards forward Reese was called for a flagrant foul after an unsightly sequence involving Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura. During the third quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Reese received a pass in the paint from Wizards … The post Angel Reese’s brother Julian gets a flagrant foul for elbowing opponent in face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nolan McLean was looking more like Nolan Ryan out there on Thursday night. The New York Mets righty McLean drew the start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. During a second inning at-bat by Arizona DH Adrian Del Castillo, McLean fired one of the gnarliest sweepers of all-time. On … The post Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The reigning Final Four Most Outstanding Player is staying right where he is. Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau has agreed to a deal to return to the team for his senior year, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Friday. The news comes just a few days after Cadeau helped lead the Wolverines to their second … The post Major news emerges about Elliot Cadeau’s future after Michigan’s national title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Travis Hunter might not be able to strut his stuff on offense as much in 2026. The Jacksonville Jaguars expect their two-way star Hunter to be a “full-time corner and a part-time receiver” next season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Thursday. Rapoport adds that Hunter is expected to be a full participant in training … The post Jaguars’ plan for Travis Hunter in 2026 is revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans just can’t quit each other. New Orleans remains committed to their star forward Williamson, and they are even considering a contract extension for him this summer, NBA writer Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson reported on Thursday. Robinson notes that the Pelicans are eyeing a two-to-three-year extension for Williamson worth … The post Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Milwaukee Bucks have just two games remaining this season, with their playoff hopes officially over. And, fans were hoping to see Giannis Antetokounmpo one more time at Fiserv Forum. However, that won’t be the case. On Thursday, the Bucks ruled Antetokounmpo out for Friday’s home finale against the Brooklyn Nets. Injury Report – April … The post Bucks make Giannis Antetokounmpo decision for potential final home game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers are now likely to play the NBA play-in tournament without star big man Joel Embiid. Hours before Thursday’s game against the Houston Rockets, it was reported that Embiid underwent an emergency appendectomy as he was diagnosed with appendicitis. 76ers star Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery this … The post Joel Embiid out indefinitely due to appendicitis appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
As of Thursday afternoon, Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns were tied atop the leaderboard for The Masters with both golfers shooting five-under (67) through the first day. McIlroy, who won The Masters in 2025, started this event with a stellar score, which included three straight birdies on Nos. 13-15 at Augusta National Golf Club in … The post Rory McIlroy inches closer to Jack Nicklaus after opening round at The Masters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dusty May and the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines just defeated the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies 69-63 in the NCAA Tournament title game on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Right after the game ended, the transfer portal opened, so players and coaches alike were busy working. On Thursday, not even five … The post Michigan gets huge transfer portal news days after winning national title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Xander Schauffele is still searching for his first-ever Masters victory, and he went into Augusta this time with high hopes. The first day of The Masters kicked off on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. And, it didn’t take long for Schauffele to make headlines, but for an odd reason. Schauffele teed … The post Fans can’t believe where Xander Schauffele’s tee shot ended up at The Masters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Orlando Magic improved their record with a 123-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. However, the Magic are now going to pay a price as the NBA has handed down a suspension. The Magic have been fined $25,000 due to reporting Anthony Black as “OUT” … The post NBA fines Orlando Magic $25,000 after Pistons game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cleveland Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett is fresh off winning the Defensive Player of the Year award, and had a year in which he set the NFL single-season record for sacks. However, Garrett was absent from the start of the Browns’ offseason workouts, and he is now in line to lose out on $1 … The post Why Myles Garrett is in danger of losing $1 million appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars fell short of the Final Four this time after making the championship game in 2025. However, Houston’s chances of a Final Four next season got a big update from Sampson. The Cougars head coach announced that Joseph Tugler will return for the 2026-27 season. Houston coach Kelvin Sampson confirms … The post Kelvin Sampson reveals significant Houston Cougars roster news for 2026-27 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter saw his first year in the NFL end early after undergoing season-ending LCL surgery. Hunter was placed on Injured Reserve after playing the first seven games of the season, and he was later ruled out for the year due to the surgery. Hunter has been working hard to be ready … The post Jaguars GM sheds light on Travis Hunter’s injury return timeline appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Sky traded away star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream, ending the two-year run with the former No. 7 overall draft pick. Reese now joins the Dream after missing the playoffs in each of her first two seasons in the WNBA. The Dream finished with the third-best record in the WNBA in … The post Angel Reese calls deja vu after being traded by the Sky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 128-110 on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif. In doing so, the Thunder have locked up the top seed in the Western Conference and the best overall record in the NBA for the second straight season. The defending NBA champions are rolling heading … The post Wild Chet Holmgren stat emerges after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Eli Manning never misses with his self-deprecation. It is a quality that has made Manning one of the most likable football personalities out there, and he showed it again in his response to one of those apparent rage-bait posts on social media. A Dov Kleiman post on X featuring nine former and current NFL quarterbacks, … The post Eli Manning had a hilarious reaction to a rage bait post appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pope Leo may have to pray a little harder to master a particular basketball trick. The Supreme Pontiff recently got a visit at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City from the Harlem Globetrotters, and tried to spin the ball on his fingertip with the help of one of the members of the renowned exhibition basketball … The post Video: Pope Leo tries a basketball trick with the Harlem Globetrotters appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Most signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. What is much less certain, however, are Mendoza’s chances of becoming a star in the pros. One concern surrounding Mendoza is whether the Indiana Hoosiers product will be able to adapt to a pro-style … The post Fernando Mendoza is unfazed by a concern about his NFL future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Macklin Celebrini had a front-row view of Connor McDavid’s greatness on Wednesday. Unfortunately for him, it also came at the expense of his team, as McDavid made the San Jose Sharks look helpless. The Edmonton Oilers superstar needed just two periods to complete a hat trick against the Sharks. After Celebrini broke a scoreless tie … The post Macklin Celebrini had an honest reaction to Connor McDavid’s unreal night appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Khaman Maluach and Cooper Flagg are friends, but the cordiality ends when they face each other on the court. The two former Duke Blue Devils one-and-dones met again on Wednesday, as Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks visited Maluach and the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz. It was an entertaining game with … The post Khaman Maluach doesn’t hold back vs. Cooper Flagg in an intense moment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New Oregon Ducks quarterbacks coach Koa Ka’ai has no chill with his ice-cold question to recruits. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Koa Ka’ai revealed that he asks a particular question he uses to determine whether a recruit has it or not: “Do you like Chocolate ice cream or vanilla ice cream? Ka’ai doesn’t ask that … The post Fans roast Oregon coach for odd question he asks recruits appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Paul Skenes had a very interesting choice of words this week. The Pittsburgh Pirates officially agreed on Wednesday to a monster extension with shortstop phenom Konnor Griffin. The 19-year-old Griffin is getting a new nine-year deal from the Pirates for an immense sum of money that marks the largest contract in Pittsburgh franchise history (read … The post Paul Skenes has ominous comments after Konnor Griffin’s extension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
