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Rich Paul does not seem to think there is much hope left for Luka Doncic this season. The Klutch Sports CEO Paul made some interesting comments about the Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic this week. On the latest episode of “Game Over,” the podcast that Paul co-hosts with Max Kellerman for The Ringer, Paul indicated … The post Rich Paul makes concerning comments about Luka Doncic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The full moon was out on a beautiful Tuesday night in Tampa Bay, but not the kind fans would have wanted to see. Chicago Cubs outfielder Matt Shaw was at the plate with two outs in the top of the 9th inning of what was basically a decided game at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Fla. … The post Fan accidentally shows full moon on live broadcast trying to catch a foul ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Draymond Green is not a fan of what his fellow Defensive Player of the Year winner is doing right now. The Golden State Warriors star Green touched on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s situation with the Milwaukee Bucks on the latest episode of his self-titled podcast. Green indicated that Antetokounmpo was being ungrateful towards the Bucks. “I love … The post Draymond Green offers a sharp criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Dallas Mavericks are calling cap on JJ Redick’s claim that they had failed to conduct Austin Reaves’ MRI properly. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach turned heads last week when he accused the Mavericks’ medical team of scanning “the wrong area” of Reaves’ body after he suffered an oblique issue. Reaves needed to undergo … The post Mavericks respond to JJ Redick claiming they botched Austin Reaves’ MRI appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Doc Rivers probably isn’t beating the “out of touch” allegations. The Milwaukee Bucks head coach Rivers reportedly gave an extremely cringeworthy speech to the team before a game on March 2 against the shorthanded Boston Celtics. Shams Charania of ESPN shared the details during an appearance Tuesday on “NBA Today.” “Look at my resume and … The post Report: Doc Rivers gave cringeworthy speech to Bucks before game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
John Schneider made sure to get more than his money’s worth during Tuesday’s game. The Toronto Blue Jays manager Schneider was ejected Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for arguing a balk that was called on Toronto pitcher Kevin Gausman. In the fifth inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ont., Gausman was facing Dodgers infielder … The post Blue Jays manager John Schneider completely crashes out on umpire after getting ejected appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama appears to have successfully Matrix-dodged a bullet. An MRI on the San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama came back clean, indicating that he avoided serious injury (Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported Tuesday). Wembanyama will now be listed as day-to-day moving forward. The 22-year-old Wembanyama went down during Monday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers. … The post Notable update emerges on Victor Wembanyama’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The North Carolina Tar Heels surprised everybody by hiring former Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. After firing Hubert Davis as the men’s basketball coach, North Carolina has decided on Malone in an unexpected move. Malone has never been a college head coach before, and he is just one year removed from … The post Michael Malone explains decision to take North Carolina job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now a head coach in college basketball. Cooper has been hired by Cal State Los Angeles, a Division II school, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register. Division II Cal State LA hires Lakers great Michael Cooper as … The post Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
With Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza essentially locked in at No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, the next best QB in this NFL Draft class is Alabama’s Ty Simpson. Simpson has been a buzzy name as of late, and he makes sense for teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are waiting on … The post Marcus Spears urges 1 team to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Cubs’ hopes of winning the National League Central have taken a massive blow just two weeks into the regular season. Starting pitcher Cade Horton, who finished 2025 as the National League Rookie of the Year runner-up, is set to miss the entire season as he will undergo elbow surgery, Craig Counsell announced on … The post Cubs get crushing injury update on Cade Horton appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Bulls are taking a very firm stance on coach Billy Donovan and his future with the organization. Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf laid down something of an ultimatum for general manager candidates on Tuesday when discussing the organization’s future. He said the Bulls will keep Donovan as long as the coach wants to say, … The post Bulls are demanding their next GM keeps Billy Donovan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is known for his temper, but he demonstrated a whole new way to berate one’s self during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Sale had a meltdown in the fourth inning of Monday’s game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca. After the first two batters reached, he missed on … The post Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has landed an intriguing pre-draft visit. Pavia is visiting the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It is the first known visit Pavia has taken with an NFL team outside of the NFL Combine. #Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the … The post Diego Pavia is set for his first pre-draft visit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One high-profile running back was a notable no-show for the first day of voluntary workouts on Tuesday. Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane was not in attendance for the team’s first day of voluntary workouts. Achane is entering the final season of his rookie contract and wants an extension. Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said he … The post Star running back is notable no-show for NFL offseason workouts appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Michael Malone is being paid handsomely to become the new head basketball coach at North Carolina. The Tar Heels officially announced Malone’s hire on Tuesday, confirming him as Hubert Davis’ successor at the school. Brian Murphy of WRAL obtained details on the new coach’s contract, which comes out to six years and $50 million. Malone … The post Michael Malone’s North Carolina salary has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has publicly addressed her incident with Geno Auriemma after last week’s Final Four game. Staley released a statement urging everyone to “turn the page” on the incident in which Auriemma berated Staley after the Gamecocks’ 62-48 win over UConn. She ended by urging everyone to focus on growing the sport … The post Dawn Staley issues statement about incident with Geno Auriemma appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has made a significant decision regarding the NFL Draft. Mendoza has informed the NFL that he does not intend to attend the draft in person. Instead of traveling to Pittsburgh, he plans to watch the draft with family and friends in Miami. Projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando … The post Fernando Mendoza makes significant decision about the NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Milwaukee Bucks’ relationship with Giannis Antetokounmpo has fallen apart, and a new story reveals just how bad it has gotten. The Bucks receive a big share of the blame for the relationship going sour in the new story by Shams Charania of ESPN. He reports that Antetokounmpo had serious doubts about the Bucks’ ability … The post Bucks accused of blowing off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade requests appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NFC South got a little spicier when the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski in January to be their new head coach. That means Stefanski will be facing his former Cleveland Browns quarterback and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller Baker Mayfield twice a season. The two don’t seem to have each other’s number on speed … The post Todd Bowles speaks out on the tension between Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings have yet to find a permanent replacement for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the general manager the team fired in January. At the moment, Minnesota has longtime executive vice president Rob Brzezinski serving the GM role on an interim basis. According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN, Vikings owner Mark Wilf and his family will be … The post New details emerge on the Vikings’ search for a new GM appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ja Morant may have just said goodbye to Memphis Grizzlies fans without actually saying it. The Grizzlies played their final home game of the 2025–26 NBA season on Monday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Morant not in uniform. The Memphis guard was ruled out for the remainder of the season … The post Video: Ja Morant fuels exit rumors with gesture in final Grizzlies home game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Aday Mara had a night to remember on Monday, as he helped the Michigan Wolverines topple the UConn Huskies in the national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., 69-63. On top of that, he celebrated his 21st birthday shortly after the Wolverines took down UConn and while he and his teammates were … The post Pau Gasol sends a huge message to Aday Mara after Michigan’s win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Desmond Bane didn’t seem to have the talent to recognize a celebrity who unexpectedly made a cameo during the Orlando Magic star’s postgame interview on Monday. While Bane was being interviewed by FanDuel Sports Network’s Dante Marchitelli after the Magic’s 123-107 win over the Detroit Pistons at Kia Center, Orlando, Fla., “America’s Got Talent” judge … The post Desmond Bane doesn’t seem to recognize the celebrity who crashed his interview appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
