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Leon Draisaitl had strong words on Connor McDavid after early playoff exit

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Another season without a Stanley Cup title is another wasted year of having Connor McDavid for the Edmonton Oilers, and Leon Draisaitl is very much aware of that. Draisaitl made that clear when he assessed Edmonton’s outlook following the team’s early exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. “In what world do you have the … The post Leon Draisaitl had strong words on Connor McDavid after early playoff exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-Pro Bowl TE David Njoku set to visit with AFC team

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Former Pro Bowl tight end David Njoku has a visit set up on Monday with an AFC contender. Njoku will visit with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The former Cleveland Brown remains unsigned after a down year last year. Former #Browns FA TE David Njoku is visiting #Chargers on … The post Ex-Pro Bowl TE David Njoku set to visit with AFC team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors

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The New York Yankees may be preparing to ship a regular starter of theirs back to the minor leagues. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports revealed Saturday that there is a chance the Yankees will not activate shortstop Anthony Volpe when his rehab assignment expires on Sunday. The team will have to choose between bringing him … The post Yankees could send former Gold Glove winner to minors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fernando Mendoza reveals why he is skipping Indiana’s White House visit

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The Indiana Hoosiers football team has set a date for their traditional visit to the White House, but quarterback Fernando Mendoza will not be joining them. The Hoosiers are set to visit the White House on May 11 to be honored for winning the College Football Playoff. Mendoza, however, will not be making the trip … The post Fernando Mendoza reveals why he is skipping Indiana’s White House visit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans said the same thing about Jayson Tatum’s concerning injury update

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The Boston Celtics will not have Jayson Tatum for Saturday’s decisive Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, and a number of fans are not that upset about it. The Celtics ruled Tatum out for Saturday’s game due to left knee stiffness. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla told reporters that Tatum came in with knee discomfort and … The post Fans said the same thing about Jayson Tatum’s concerning injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Reds pitchers tie 50-year-old record for consecutive walks

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The Cincinnati Reds tied an unwanted MLB record on Saturday by being unable to find the strike zone against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Reds issued seven consecutive walks during the second inning of Saturday’s game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Starting pitcher Rhett Lowder started the streak by issuing walks to Brandon Lowe, Bryan … The post Reds pitchers tie 50-year-old record for consecutive walks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rudy Gobert reveals when he realized how driven Victor Wembanyama is

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Rudy Gobert will go up against his fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama in the Western Conference Semifinals. The two have a strong relationship, and Gobert is more aware than most just how dedicated Wembanyama is to his craft. Gobert was asked Saturday what surprised him about Wembanyama when the two were Olympic teammates in 2024. Gobert … The post Rudy Gobert reveals when he realized how driven Victor Wembanyama is appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with his former co-star

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Giannis Antetokounmpo could be getting a chance to run it back … in the Pacific Northwest. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to emerge as a “prime trade suitor” for the unhappy Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo this summer, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Saturday. Fischer notes that this will be the … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with his former co-star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans mock Diego Pavia for his appearance at Ravens camp

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Diego Pavia is getting his chance at Baltimore Ravens camp this weekend, but the first glimpse fans got of him left them laughing more than anything else. Video emerged showing the former Vanderbilt quarterback taking snaps during a minicamp drill on Saturday. The only thing most people noticed, however, was how short Pavia looked. Diego … The post Fans mock Diego Pavia for his appearance at Ravens camp appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Major update emerges about Nuggets coach David Adelman’s future

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David Adelman apparently still has some wiggle room in Denver. The “early sense” is that the Denver Nuggets head coach Adelman will be returning for another season in charge, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reported on Saturday. This news comes after Denver just lost in the first round to an injury-depleted Minnesota Timberwolves team. … The post Major update emerges about Nuggets coach David Adelman’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tyrese Haliburton had the most legendary post about RJ Barrett’s game-winner

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Tyrese Haliburton was definitely feeling some déjà vu on Friday night. Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett had the shot of the playoffs thus far in Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In overtime at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont., Barrett hit a game-winning three-pointer that bounced high off the back of the rim before dramatically … The post Tyrese Haliburton had the most legendary post about RJ Barrett’s game-winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Will Anderson shared a great moment with LeBron James

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Houston Texans star Will Anderson should have been rooting for the Rockets in Friday’s Western Conference quarterfinals game, but he could not help it when LeBron James wound up next to him. Anderson helped James up during Friday’s game at one point while sitting courtside during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 98-78 win over Houston at … The post Will Anderson shared a great moment with LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Porter Jr. takes a swipe at Nuggets after their elimination

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Michael Porter Jr. thinks that his former team is feeling some seller’s remorse right now. The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from playoff contention this week with a six-game loss in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It marked the first time that the Nuggets had bowed out in Round 1 since 2022. Meanwhile, the … The post Michael Porter Jr. takes a swipe at Nuggets after their elimination appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves

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Amen Thompson went out sad during Friday’s season-ending loss. Thompson and the Houston Rockets fell at home on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. They lost in front of their home crowd at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas by a final score of 98-78, giving the … The post Amen Thompson under fire for an alleged dirty play on Austin Reaves appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Evan Mobley’s mom took apparent shot at Donovan Mitchell after Game 6 loss

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Evan Mobley’s mom appears to be stirring up some trouble right now. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost a heartbreaker on Friday to the Toronto Raptors, falling in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series by an overtime final score of 112-110 after an absurd shot by Toronto’s RJ Barrett. The loss by Cleveland at Scotiabank Arena … The post Evan Mobley’s mom took apparent shot at Donovan Mitchell after Game 6 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Minnesota QB arrested for underage drinking

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Standout Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested Friday for allegedly using a fake ID to go to a bar and drink while underage. Lindsey, 20, was arrested in his native Fayetteville, Ark. after staff at YeeHawg, a local bar, suspected he was using a fake ID, per ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. Lindsey admitted to … The post Minnesota QB arrested for underage drinking appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets

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Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account activity may have played a large role in derailing the Houston Rockets’ season. The Rockets were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers with a 98-78 loss in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Friday, ending their season without a playoff series win. A postmortem by William Guillory and … The post Kevin Durant burner account caused problems for Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Colts make decision on QB Anthony Richardson’s future

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The Indianapolis Colts will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie contract for the 2027 season, ESPN reports. The move, revealed at the NFL’s deadline for 2023 first-round picks, means the former No. 4 overall selection will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 campaign. The option would have guaranteed more … The post Colts make decision on QB Anthony Richardson’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Malik Willis throws out humiliating first pitch at Marlins game

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis delivered one of the most awkward ceremonial first pitches in recent memory on Friday night at LoanDepot Park before the Marlins’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The former Green Bay Packers backup, who signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami in the offseason, stepped to the mound wearing a … The post Malik Willis throws out humiliating first pitch at Marlins game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals he played through brutal injury

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Nikita Zadorov displayed remarkable resilience during the Boston Bruins’ first-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres, revealing afterward that he competed on a severely injured knee. The 31-year-old defenseman tore his MCL in Game 3, with the ligament fully detached from the bone, yet he suited up and logged significant ice time in the final … The post Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals he played through brutal injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Friend accused of stealing from Greg Biffle after his death

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Police in North Carolina are investigating claims that acquaintances of retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle broke into his family’s empty home and attempted to drain their finances soon after his death. The scheme allegedly unfolded less than a month following the December 18 plane crash that killed Biffle, his wife Cristina, their two children, and … The post Friend accused of stealing from Greg Biffle after his death appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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QB recruit with great name commits to Notre Dame

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Vero Beach, Florida, quarterback Wonderful Monds IV, a four-star prospect and ESPN’s No. 14 pocket passer in the class of 2027, committed to Notre Dame on Thursday. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Monds chose the Fighting Irish over finalists Florida State and Ohio State, making the announcement during a live appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Monds … The post QB recruit with great name commits to Notre Dame appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets

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LeBron James once again proved that he is defying the aging process after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the second round. The Los Angeles Lakers star was right at the center of his team’s dominant Game 6 win to eliminate the Houston Rockets in front of their home fans at Toyota Center in Houston, … The post LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Donovan Mitchell after Cavaliers lost Game 6

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Some fans felt like Donovan Mitchell did not look right on Friday in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ potential closeout game against the Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers were a couple of big shots away from eliminating the Raptors in Game 6 of their first-round series at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada. Mitchell has historically been a provider … The post Everyone said the same thing about Donovan Mitchell after Cavaliers lost Game 6 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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