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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
