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Chiney Ogwumike calls out LeBron James’ teammates after Game 1 loss to the Thunder

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LeBron James needed help that didn’t arrive in Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Facing the reigning NBA champions and still without their highest-scoring weapon, the Lakers needed to rely heavily again on James in a series-opener in the second … The post Chiney Ogwumike calls out LeBron James’ teammates after Game 1 loss to the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate

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Minnesota Wild Kirill Kaprizov nearly had a nightmarish injury on Tuesday. During Game 2 of the second-round series between the Wild and the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., Kaprizov was accidentally hit in the groin by Avs veteran blueliner Brent Burns’ skate.  The two were battling it out for the puck along … The post Video: Brent Burns accidentally strikes Kirill Kaprizov in the groin with his skate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chet Holmgren’s joke says everything about LeBron James’ longevity

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Chet Holmgren had a different vision of facing LeBron James in the NBA Playoffs. After Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business in Game 1 of their series against the Lakers on Tuesday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., the former Gonzaga Bulldogs star candidly answered a question about taking on … The post Chet Holmgren’s joke says everything about LeBron James’ longevity appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Thunder players were disturbed by Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury

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Los Angeles Laker forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s finger injury left Oklahoma City Thunder players repulsed. The Lakers dealt with a bad hand on Monday, not just because of their 108-90 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 of their second-round series at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., but also because of Vanderbilt’s gruesome injury. Vanderbilt … The post Thunder players were disturbed by Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Trevor Story responds to Framber Valdez plunking

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Boston Red Sox Trevor Story is not buying any other narrative about Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez’s intention during a controversial moment on Tuesday. In the fourth inning of the game at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich., Valdez hit Story with a fastball. That led to both benches clearing and Valdez’s ejection from the game. … The post Trevor Story responds to Framber Valdez plunking appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fever rookie had an interesting comment about her head coach’s partner

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Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson’s education in the pros is just beginning, but she’s already picking things up fast, even non-basketball-related ones. The former South Carolina Gamecocks star was recently asked what she’s learned so far from Fever head coach Stephanie White, and her answer caught many off guard. “Oh, she’s funny,” Johnson responded, via … The post Fever rookie had an interesting comment about her head coach’s partner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jose Altuve had the worst whiff of the season against Shohei Ohtani

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Jose Altuve may want to avoid social media for the next day or so. The Houston Astros icon got clowned on Tuesday for one of the worst swings and misses of his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. To make matters worse for the Astros star, his miserable strikeout … The post Jose Altuve had the worst whiff of the season against Shohei Ohtani appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Astros star Carlos Correa suffers ‘serious’ injury

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The Houston Astros may have to soldier on without Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future. Correa was a late scratch for Tuesday’s contest, which the Astros won 2-1 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. He reportedly suffered a “serious” left ankle injury before the Astros’ game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to The … The post Astros star Carlos Correa suffers ‘serious’ injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Finch calls out referees for giving Victor Wembanyama an unfair advantage

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Chris Finch wants every official and the entire NBA world to be more discerning when it comes to Victor Wembanyama’s blocks. The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach was critical of the officiating during his team’s 104-102 Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals matchup. Wembanyama blocked an … The post Chris Finch calls out referees for giving Victor Wembanyama an unfair advantage appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans furious over NBC’s ’embarrassing’ decision on NBA playoff broadcast

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NBC is taking some serious flak for its questionable scheduling decision for the start of the NBA conference semifinals. The broadcasting giant got the assignment on a pair of series openers on Tuesday for the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles Lakers series. With only eight teams remaining in the NBA postseason … The post Fans furious over NBC’s ’embarrassing’ decision on NBA playoff broadcast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve

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Jose Altuve haters were eating good on Tuesday night. Altuve and the Houston Astros played Tuesday at home against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the fifth inning at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Altuve ended up producing one of the most humiliating moments of his entire career. Batting against the Dodgers superstar … The post Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade

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Masai Ujiri knows what he’s getting into as the next team president of the Dallas Mavericks. News broke on Monday that the Mavs were hiring Ujiri to replace disgraced executive Nico Harrison, who remains public enemy No. 1 in Dallas for orchestrating the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. During his … The post Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt suffers gruesome finger injury in Game 1 vs. Thunder

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Jarred Vanderbilt had quite a painful moment during Tuesday’s series opener. The Los Angeles Lakers met the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. During the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., the Lakers forward Vanderbilt leapt high to try to contest a dunk by Thunder … The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt suffers gruesome finger injury in Game 1 vs. Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges on Joe Mazzulla’s future after playoff choke

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The Boston Celtics still have more screenings of “The Town” in their future. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is expected to remain in his position despite the team’s playoff choke, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported this week. Himmelsbach notes that Mazzulla will likely be named NBA Coach of the Year in the coming … The post Notable update emerges on Joe Mazzulla’s future after playoff choke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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James Harden gets a technical foul for shoving Duncan Robinson in Game 1

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James Harden and Duncan Robinson were two unexpected combatants during Tuesday’s game. Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers played Robinson and the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. In the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., the Pistons sharpshooter Robinson hit a basket off a drive and was fouled … The post James Harden gets a technical foul for shoving Duncan Robinson in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off 1 interested team

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One interested suitor apparently does not want the entire Antetokounmpo clan. The Brooklyn Nets are hesitant to trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo because of his brothers, NBA reporter Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson said this week on “The Big Shot Bob Podcast.” Robinson noted that the Nets do not want to use roster spots … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off 1 interested team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jaylen Brown gets big discipline from the NBA for criticizing referees

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Jaylen Brown has managed to get fined despite his season being over. The NBA announced on Tuesday that they are fining the Boston Celtics star Brown a sum of $50,000. In the league’s release, they said Brown issued a “public criticism of the officiating” during “a livestream on May 3.” Brown and the Celtics just … The post Jaylen Brown gets big discipline from the NBA for criticizing referees appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick had five words about Lakers’ struggles against the Thunder

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder begin their Western Conference playoffs semifinals series on Tuesday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma. The No. 1 seed Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in four games, and the No. 4 seed Lakers got past the No. 5 seed Houston Rockets in six games. Unfortunately, the Lakers … The post JJ Redick had five words about Lakers’ struggles against the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Reds rookie made a surprising change during hitless skid

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Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart just won the National League Rookie of the Month award for March and April after a strong start to 2026. However, Stewart began the month of May hitless in the first three games before snapping a 0-for-19 skid with a single in the first inning of Monday’s game against the … The post Reds rookie made a surprising change during hitless skid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly. Kelley received a one-game suspension, while pitcher Chris Devenski received three, which was later reduced to two, for the actions in Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. Devenski intentionally threw at Sal Stewart after the Pirates pitcher was upset about Stewart’s late timeout … The post Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cardinals coach breaks silence on Aaron Rodgers rumors

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been waiting a long time to see what the future holds for veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. As of now, Rodgers has yet to make a decision, and rumors have swirled that the Arizona Cardinals could be an option for the veteran if he doesn’t return to Pittsburgh. CBS Sports insider John … The post Cardinals coach breaks silence on Aaron Rodgers rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tigers’ Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances

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The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A team, the Toledo Mud Hens, now has a new manager in a surprising turn of events. The Tigers announced on Tuesday that Gabe Alvarez was fired, with the only explanation being for a “violation of club policy.” Mike Hessman has been named the interim manager for Toledo. Statement from Tigers: "We … The post Tigers’ Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rich Paul claims LeBron James has cost him clients

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Rich Paul claimed in a new episode of his podcast that his Klutch Sports agency has lost potential clients because of its association with LeBron James. In the latest episode of Paul’s “Game Over” podcast, James’ longtime agent claimed that many of the Lakers star’s peers are happy to see him lose and root against … The post Rich Paul claims LeBron James has cost him clients appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stefon Diggs found not guilty in battery case

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Stefon Diggs has been found not guilty by a jury on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The jury found Diggs not guilty on all counts in Dedham District Court on Tuesday following a trial. Diggs did not offer much of a reaction as the verdict was read out in court. Free … The post Stefon Diggs found not guilty in battery case appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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