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Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers

Max Scherzer had a quick outing on the mound Monday in the series opener of a 2025 World Series rematch between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. He exited the game after just two innings, and while the reason for his early departure was initially unclear, … The post Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Orlovsky facing hilarious punishment for losing bet backing UConn

Dan Orlovsky was unexpectedly one of the biggest losers of how this year’s NCAA Tournament ended. Orlovsky, a former UConn quarterback, made an unwise wager with Michigan alum Taylor Lewan. The two backing their respective alma maters in their very public bet ahead of Monday’s UConn-Michigan national championship clash. Lewan shared the details of … The post Dan Orlovsky facing hilarious punishment for losing bet backing UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UConn made classy move after losing to Michigan

UConn was classy in defeat Monday after losing to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament championship game. The underdog Huskies scratched and clawed to stay in the game against the Wolverines, but could not complete a last-minute comeback in a game they trailed by double digits in the second half. UConn made it interesting down the … The post UConn made classy move after losing to Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn

Aday Mara had one of the greatest days in recorded human history on Monday as Michigan won the national championship game over UConn. Mara did not have a huge stat line in Michigan’s 69-63 victory in the title game, finishing with just 8 points and 4 rebounds on 4/7 shooting at Lucas Oil Stadium in … The post Everyone said the same thing about Aday Mara after Michigan beat UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to lead their front office

A notable reunion may be on the table for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls made the major decision on Monday to fire their lead executives Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. Karnisovas (vice president of basketball operations) and Eversley (general manager) are now out in Chicago amid a fourth straight losing season by the team (this … The post Bulls could hire 1 former NBA All-Star to lead their front office appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant

Michael Wilbon did not mince words in his public callout of Geno Auriemma. The UConn women’s basketball head coach received negative backlash last week for confronting Dawn Staley after his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four. Auriemma was fuming over the officiating in the contest and specifically peeved at Staley for supposedly … The post Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

CJ McCollum was mere milliseconds away Monday from highlight reel immortality. The Atlanta Hawks trailed the New York Knicks 108-105 with 1.2 seconds left on the clock at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. With no timeouts remaining following a pair of Jalen Brunson free throws, the Hawks had to create some magic 94 feet … The post CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game

Yaxel Lendeborg was giving it straight during Monday’s national title game. The Michigan star forward Lendeborg battled through multiple ailments to suit up on Monday against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. He did not look like himself at all though, finishing the first half with four points on 1/5 shooting and no … The post Yaxel Lendeborg gives the saddest interview at halftime of national title game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Willson Contreras rages at the Brewers after getting hit by a pitch

It has happened again with Willson Contreras. The Boston Red Sox first baseman Contreras was involved in a heated incident during Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In the bottom of the third inning at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., Contreras was clipped by an inside pitch from Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff and proceeded to rage. … The post Willson Contreras rages at the Brewers after getting hit by a pitch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kyle Tucker gets a very harsh reception from Blue Jays fans during game

Some of the loudest boos during Monday night’s Los Angeles Dodgers-Toronto Blue Jays game were reserved for a guy who wasn’t even around the last time that the two teams met. The Dodgers and Blue Jays met at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ont. for the first time since their seven-game World Series thriller last year. … The post Kyle Tucker gets a very harsh reception from Blue Jays fans during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Red Sox fans rain down 3-word chant amid league-worst start

Boston Red Sox fans let their feelings be known Monday as the team began to struggle once again at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass. The Red Sox entered Monday’s contest against the Milwaukee Brewers as the lone MLB team that had yet to notch three wins this season. That looked like it was going to … The post Red Sox fans rain down 3-word chant amid league-worst start appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA

Dan Hurley appears to be keeping his options open when it comes to the pros. The UConn head coach Hurley was interviewed this week by Adam Zagoria of Forbes. During the interview, Hurley suggested that he could still make the leap to the NBA at some point. “I’m the UConn coach until the end, and … The post Dan Hurley speaks out on the possibility of leaving for the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment

Luka Doncic is going experimental as he attempts to return to the lineup as soon as humanly possible. The Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic was diagnosed last week with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He suffered the injury during a humiliating loss on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder (see the video here). On Sunday … The post Details surface on Luka Doncic’s unusual injury treatment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jose Ramirez makes Cleveland Guardians history

Cleveland Guardians superstar Jose Ramirez just put his name into the franchise record books. On Monday, the Guardians faced the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. With Ramirez in the lineup again, he became the franchise’s all-time leader for games played. Here is the list: Ramirez, who has spent his entire MLB … The post Jose Ramirez makes Cleveland Guardians history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Billy Donovan’s future with Bulls gets an update after front office firings

The Chicago Bulls are making changes even before the end of the 2025-26 NBA season. On Monday, the Bulls announced that they are firing both executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley after six seasons with the franchise. The next domino is regarding head coach Billy Donovan. His name was linked to … The post Billy Donovan’s future with Bulls gets an update after front office firings appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former North Carolina star reacts to hiring of Michael Malone

The North Carolina Tar Heels’ search for a new head coach is over. North Carolina made a surprising move by hiring former Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. Malone’s name was very unexpected, but he won an NBA title with the Nuggets and he could be a good fit for the program … The post Former North Carolina star reacts to hiring of Michael Malone appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Trevor Plouffe compares 1 Braves player to an orange

The fruit-to-MLB player comparisons are not seen very often, but former MLB player Trevor Plouffe made sure to get into that action. During an episode of “Talkin’ Baseball,” Plouffe discussed his favorite fruits, but then said Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is like a navel orange. “Matt Olson has now played in 792 games … The post Trevor Plouffe compares 1 Braves player to an orange appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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1 key Blue Jays player is set to undergo surgery

The Toronto Blue Jays started off April with four losses on the road against the Chicago White Sox. Now, the Blue Jays are set to be without starting catcher Alejandro Kirk for the foreseeable future. Kirk suffered an injury in Friday’s 5-4 loss to the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Ill. On … The post 1 key Blue Jays player is set to undergo surgery appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks remain at odds over whether he should be shut down for the season, and Antetokounmpo is attempting to lay down the law behind the scenes. ESPN’s Shams Charania appeared on “NBA Today” Monday and revealed that Antetokounmpo is still trying to ramp up in order to play before the … The post Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a clear statement to the Bucks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Coach K has savage response to North Carolina’s coach hire

If Mike Krzyzewski is worried about rival North Carolina’s new head coach, he certainly isn’t showing it. Coach K was a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday when news broke that the Tar Heels were hiring former NBA champion Michael Malone as their new head coach. The former Duke coach wasted no time sharing … The post Coach K has savage response to North Carolina’s coach hire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Orlovsky got hammered for his bad Lamar Jackson take

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky offered up a Lamar Jackson take on Monday that aged terribly almost immediately. Orlovsky appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday to discuss the importance of Jackson attending the Ravens’ first voluntary offseason workout. Orlovsky felt that Jackson needed to be there since the team has a new coaching staff, but was under … The post Dan Orlovsky got hammered for his bad Lamar Jackson take appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bulls make major decision on top executive Arturas Karnisovas

The Chicago Bulls are making sweeping changes to their front office at the end of another disappointing season. The Bulls announced Monday that executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley have been fired after six seasons. In a statement, Bulls president Michael Reinsdorf said the team had “not had the success our … The post Bulls make major decision on top executive Arturas Karnisovas appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Malone’s daughter emerges as key reason for his North Carolina move

Michael Malone’s shocking decision to take the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach job may be partially explained by his daughter. North Carolina caught the basketball world by surprise when they hired Malone on Tuesday as their new head coach. Several people were quick to point out that he has a family connection with the … The post Michael Malone’s daughter emerges as key reason for his North Carolina move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach

The North Carolina Tar Heels have decided on their new head coach, and it is not a choice many saw coming. The Tar Heels plan to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Malone has most recently served as an NBA analyst for ESPN. Sources: … The post North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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