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The Cleveland Browns sound ready to risk things again with Deshaun Watson, at least based on comments from owner Jimmy Haslam on Monday. Haslam expressed optimism that Watson can still contribute to the Browns in 2026. The owner infamously called his trade for Watson “a big swing and a miss” a year ago, but updated … The post Browns owner walks back his infamous quote about Deshaun Watson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy revealed how often he has been in contact with Aaron Rodgers as the quarterback makes a decision on playing in 2026. McCarthy said on Monday’s “The Pat McAfee Show” that he and Rodgers have been speaking weekly since he landed the Pittsburgh job. The coach said the conversations have been … The post Mike McCarthy reveals how often he has been speaking to Aaron Rodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Shedeur Sanders will have a new jersey number during his second year with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns announced Monday that Sanders will switch from No. 12 to No. 2 in 2026. That is the same number he wore in college at both Jackson State and Colorado. S2 ⌚ Shedeur Sanders will wear number 2 … The post Shedeur Sanders is changing his jersey number appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Will Wade left NC State to return to LSU after just one year, and he took a parting shot at some of the team’s fans on his way out the door. LSU introduced Wade for his second stint as head basketball coach on Monday, and he inevitably discussed the circumstances that led to him leaving … The post Will Wade takes parting shot at NC State fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley had a bizarre moment with a referee in the aftermath of Braylon Mullins’ game-winning shot against Duke on Sunday. In the chaos following Mullins’ make in the Huskies 73-72 win over Duke at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., officials stopped to make sure the clock was correct and went … The post Dan Hurley had bizarre moment with ref after UConn’s game-winning shot appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Rams still have an opening on their roster for a No. 2 quarterback, and Sean McVay has some names in mind to fill it. McVay made clear Monday that his preference would still be to bring back Jimmy Garoppolo to continue in his role as Matthew Stafford’s backup. If that does not … The post Sean McVay interested in bringing 1 veteran QB to Rams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
No. 2 seed UConn Huskies’ newest March Madness hero, Braylon Mullins, didn’t hesitate with his clutch shot against the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils, and he seemingly carried that mentality into the postgame interview. Mullins, who hit the game-winning shot for the Huskies against Duke on Sunday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., was … The post UConn’s Braylon Mullins had a vulgar slip-up after win over Duke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One of the greatest mysteries of the NFL offseason is Aaron Rodgers’ future. There is still the belief that the 42-year-old quarterback will be running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who appear to be keeping their doors open for another season with Rodgers. But until something conclusive is reached on that front, Rodgers’ future … The post Insider names a Steelers QB option amid uncertainty on Aaron Rodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Freddie Freeman was free for a hug while in the middle of a game between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday. In what has become a viral moment, Freeman got an unexpected hug from Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte during the second inning of … The post Freddie Freeman reacts to Ketel Marte’s unexpected gesture appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Alex Karaban is going back to a familiar territory in the NCAA Tournament. For the third time in four seasons, Karaban and the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies are headed to the Final Four after a miraculous 73-72 come-from-behind win over the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils on Sunday at Capital One Arena in … The post UConn’s Alex Karaban turns heads with his post after another Final Four berth appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Just like most basketball fans, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark thinks highly of Denver Nuggets franchise player Nikola Jokic. During her guest appearance on NBC’s Basketball Night in America on Sunday, Clark expressed her admiration for Jokic before the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New York Knicks at Paycom Center in Oklahoma … The post Nikola Jokic downplays Caitlin Clark’s message appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It once looked improbable, but Gary Woodland pulled off a win at the 2026 Houston Open on Sunday, his first victory since undergoing brain surgery in 2023. The 41-year-old Woodland was understandably emotional following his success at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, as he held on to his lead and finished strong to … The post Gary Woodland shares an incredible message after his Houston Open win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bill Raftery looked like he was about to have a panic attack as he sat courtside for the drama-filled ending to Sunday’s Duke-UConn NCAA Tournament game. 1-seed Duke was just 10 seconds away from making the Final Four over 2-seed UConn when disaster struck the Blue Devils inside Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. With … The post Bill Raftery was in a state of shock while calling UConn game-winner over Duke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Gary Payton II got petty Sunday as his Golden State Warriors started beefing with the Denver Nuggets. Tempers flared after Payton got fouled by Zeke Nnaji early in the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. Payton’s teammate, LJ Cryer, started getting chippy with the Nuggets guards during the stoppage in play. The Warriors … The post Gary Payton II exposes Nuggets player’s hairline in petty move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Orlando Magic on Sunday submitted their official entry into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Infamy with their atrocious stretch against the Toronto Raptors. The Magic took a 20-16 lead over the Raptors midway through the first quarter at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. A pair of free throws with 5:17 left in the period … The post Magic had one of the worst stretches of NBA basketball ever appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Another year, another heartbreak for Jon Scheyer and his Duke Blue Devils. Last season, Duke fell short of the NCAA Tournament title game after a monumental collapse in the closing moments against Houston. Scheyer must have been having flashbacks as he witnessed a similar unraveling happen Sunday against UConn. The 1-seed Blue Devils committed a … The post Jon Scheyer was in hell during his live reaction to Duke’s last-second choke job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A tipped pass from Cayden Boozer proved to be the difference on Sunday for Duke in their heavyweight NCAA Tournament matchup against UConn. The younger Boozer twin could have virtually sealed a win for the top-seeded Blue Devils with an outlet pass past a desperate Huskies press, as Duke led 72-70 with just seconds left … The post Cayden Boozer had the most heartbreaking reaction to his mistake that ended Duke’s season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fans could not help but chuckle at the Duke radio call of the Blue Devils’ stunning choke job Sunday against the UConn Huskies in an NCAA Tournament game for the ages. 1-seed Duke looked like they had a win in hand over 2-seed UConn, holding a 72-70 lead and possession with 10 seconds left at … The post Fans roast Duke radio announcer for his bitter call of UConn’s game-winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LSU’s Seth Dardar launched his bat to Neptune during Sunday’s game. Dardar came up to bat in the sixth inning of his team’s game against Kentucky at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field in Baton Rouge, La. LSU was down 10-8 at the time but had two runners on with two outs as Dardar faced … The post LSU player delivers one of the highest bat flips ever appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rick Pitino was not quite able to get back into the Elite Eight this season, but he will still end up doing quite well for himself. The St. John’s men’s basketball head coach Pitino has signed a new deal with the university, Pete Thamel of ESPN reported on Sunday. Thamel adds that Pitino’s new contract … The post Major news emerges about Rick Pitino’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bo Bichette is getting his first real taste of life in New York. The New York Mets third baseman Bichette had another rough showing on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bichette went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts as the Mets went on to lose in extra innings by a final score of 4-3. After one particular … The post Bo Bichette reacts to getting loudly booed by Mets fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Charles Barkley had a very on-brand moment with an autograph-seeker this week. Video went viral this week of the retired Basketball Hall of Famer Barkley getting into his vehicle in what appeared to be the Manhattan area of New York. A number of autograph-seekers were waiting to hound Barkley as soon as he entered the … The post Video shows Charles Barkley cursing at autograph-seeker appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Juan Soto was out there looking like a fool during Game 3 of the season. The New York Mets star Soto had a real lowlight during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the bottom of the seventh inning at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., Soto was up to bat against Pirates reliever Mason Montgomery … The post Juan Soto has the most embarrassing strikeout of MLB season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Michigan Wolverines romped past the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday for a trip to the Final Four, but one of the loudest cheers of the day came for a shot in garbage time. The Wolverines got the chance to empty their bench during the late stages of their 95-62 victory over Tennessee on Sunday at … The post Michigan players went nuts for Dusty May’s son’s epic moment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
