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The Chicago Cubs have interest in improving their pitching this season, and they reportedly have interest in one New York Mets pitcher. Veteran Chicago baseball reporter Bruce Levine reported on Friday that the Cubs have talked with the Mets about Freddy Peralta. Peralta, 29, is in his first season with the Mets. He is 2-3 … The post Cubs showing trade interest in Mets pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan addressed the latest rumor about the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday. Reports Thursday indicated that Rodgers will be in Pittsburgh over the weekend, though there were conflicting claims about whether he and the Steelers had a deal or not. Khan himself was not even willing to go … The post Steelers GM addresses the latest Aaron Rodgers rumor appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Green Bay Packers made the somewhat bold decision to release veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Friday, prompting some surprise from around the league. The Packers released McManus on Friday roughly two months after giving him a $1 million roster bonus in March. The move comes after the Packers traded up in the sixth round … The post Everyone said the same thing about Packers’ decision to release their kicker appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NFL has avoided a worst-case scenario with its referees after a new collective bargaining agreement was approved Friday. The NFL Referees Association approved an agreement with the NFL on Friday on a new seven-year labor deal. The agreement means there will be no replacement officials when the NFL kicks off this fall. League officials … The post NFL avoids worst-case scenario with its referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Seattle Seahawks are not garnering the amount of interest the NFL hoped for after they were put up for sale. Interest in the Seahawks has been “soft,” according to Seth Wickersham of ESPN. The recent sales of the Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders both attracted more interest than the Seahawks have, according to one … The post Seahawks not receiving as much sale interest as expected appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
During a recent Guardians three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, one Cleveland fan tried to snag a foul ball with one hand while gripping a beer in the other. Big mistake. The souvenir sailed right through his fingers, but the beer didn’t. It erupted straight onto the woman beside him, drenching her … The post Guardians fan’s foul ball fiasco ends in date’s beer bath appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
In the middle of Wednesday night’s broadcast from Coors Field, New York Mets play-by-play man Gary Cohen watched in amused horror as analysts Keith Hernandez and Steve Gelbs turned a $45 monstrosity into must-see television. The Glizzilla—a two-foot-long, one-pound frankfurter sprawled across a 19-inch bun—landed in the booth like a meaty missile during the Mets’ … The post Mets announcers ‘Lady and the Tramp’ a $45 Glizzilla appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The retrial of Rashaun Jones in the 2006 murder of University of Miami defensive lineman Bryan Pata was postponed on Wednesday after defense attorneys raised last-minute allegations of misconduct by investigators and prosecutors. Pata, 22, was shot in the back of the head outside his Kendall apartment on November 7, 2006, after returning from football … The post Judge postpones ex-Miami player’s murder retrial amid bias claims appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tensions erupted at the UFC 328 press conference on Thursday when middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev kicked challenger Sean Strickland in the shin during their first faceoff. The incident occurred moments after UFC CEO Dana White positioned himself between the fighters and instructed them to remain calm. The pair had traded vulgar insults for roughly 30 … The post Khamzat Chimaev kicks Sean Strickland at wild UFC 328 press conference appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s 125-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. Redick, who received a technical foul in the first quarter for arguing with referee Ben Taylor, expressed frustration over what he viewed as inconsistent foul … The post Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Redick got irate after the Thunder supposedly … The post JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA playoffs continue to be James Harden’s mortal enemy. Harden was atrocious in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The Cavs star went 3/13 from the field for just 10 points as Cleveland fell to Detroit by a final score of 107-97. The former MVP Harden also had … The post James Harden gets the memes for his Game 2 stinker vs. Pistons appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Minnesota Vikings are doing their best to put Kyler Murray in a position to succeed. Minnesota announced on Thursday that they have agree to sign wide receiver Jauan Jennings in free agency. Adam Schefter of ESPN adds that Jennings is getting a one-year deal from the Vikings that can be worth up to $13 … The post Vikings add an exciting new weapon for Kyler Murray appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tyler Stephenson left his fundamentals at home on Thursday. The Cincinnati Reds catcher Stephenson committed the dumbest blunder of the season during his team’s game against the Chicago Cubs. In the fourth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., the Cubs had the bases loaded with nobody out. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson then bounced a … The post Reds’ Tyler Stephenson commits the dumbest blunder of season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Donovan Mitchell was out there committing acts of violence on Thursday. Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers played Thursday against Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons for Game 2 of their second-round playoff series. In the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., the Cavaliers star Mitchell got the Pistons forward Harris isolated on … The post Donovan Mitchell injures Tobias Harris with a wicked crossover in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former cult hero has dropped back to pass for the final time. Ex-Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced on Thursday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 total seasons. Heinicke took to his Instagram page to issue messages of gratitude and added that he was “excited for this next chapter” of his … The post Former cult hero NFL quarterback announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Cubs just continue to win baseball games. On Thursday, the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field, finishing a four-game sweep and winning their ninth straight game. The Cubs now have two nine-game win streaks this season, making them the first team since the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers to have multiple nine-game … The post Cubs accomplish rare feat not seen since 1955 Dodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers on Thursday, 9-2, in the Bronx, but they saw Jasson Dominguez leave the game in the first inning after crashing into a wall while making a catch. Dominguez was carted off, and after the game, manager Aaron Boone announced the outfielder tested negative for a concussion, but … The post Cody Bellinger had a perfect description of Spencer Jones after Yankees’ promotion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Golden State Warriors have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, and one is regarding veteran forward Draymond Green. Green has a $27.7 million player option for next season, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for him. On Thursday, ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel gave an update, saying Green’s … The post Draymond Green’s future with the Warriors gets a new update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and TY personality Stephen A. Smith have been going back and forth on social media lately. It began with Smith saying Brown needs to “be quiet,” and Brown responded. “I’ll “be quiet” / stop streaming if you “be quiet” and retire let’s give the people what they want,” Brown wrote … The post Stephen A. Smith responds to Jaylen Brown’s retirement comment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jose Altuve is a nine-time All-Star and a member of two World Series-winning teams with the Houston Astros. Altuve has become a popular name in the city of Houston, and the Houston Zoo is now paying tribute to Altuve in a unique way. The zoo announced that it named a new baby monkey Tuve in … The post Jose Altuve received an unusual tribute from Houston Zoo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Charlotte Hornets went 19-63 in Charles Lee’s first season as head coach, but they went 44-38 in Year 2 with a loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Lee has this team trending in the right direction, and the Hornets announced they are giving the head coach a new contract extension. we’re honored to continue … The post Hornets announce big news about coach Charles Lee appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The 68-team NCAA Tournament field has now come to an end. Talks of a new 76-team format have circulated, and on Thursday, those conversations took another step closer to becoming a reality. The NCAA men’s and women’s selection committees approved the decision. The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball selection committees have approved the expansion of … The post NCAA Tournament expansion gets another major update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Knicks took a 2-0 series lead with a 108-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York. However, the Knicks faced uncertain news on star OG Anunoby, who appeared to suffer an injury late in the game. On Thursday, the Knicks got some encouraging news on … The post Knicks receive OG Anunoby injury update ahead of Game 3 vs. 76ers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
