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Curt Cignetti ripped into new Indiana WR before practice

Curt Cignetti apparently gave one of his newest players a real ear-full before Indiana’s practice on Thursday. Cignetti spoke with the media on Thursday after his defending national champion Hoosiers held a spring camp practice. He talked about wide receiver Nick Marsh, who has transferred from Michigan State to Indiana. “I didn’t his love gold … The post Curt Cignetti ripped into new Indiana WR before practice appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all had the same reaction to Giants’ botched Opening Day graphic

The San Francisco Giants began the 2026 MLB season with a 7-0 blowout loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. Yet, the Giants’ social media team is still trying to hype up fans with an odd “Opening Day” graphic. On Thursday afternoon, the Giants posted on … The post Fans all had the same reaction to Giants’ botched Opening Day graphic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Browns’ latest stance on a Myles Garrett trade has been revealed

Rumors swirled that the Cleveland Browns could trade All-Pro edge rusher and Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. Garrett just set the NFL single-season record for sacks with 23, and he has spent his entire career in Cleveland since being selected No. 1 overall in 2017. It is no secret that Garrett would be … The post Browns’ latest stance on a Myles Garrett trade has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Oneil Cruz makes brutal blunders on Opening Day

Paul Skenes was removed early from his Opening Day start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, and the play of Oneil Cruz in center field is a big reason why. Cruz misplayed consecutive balls in center field in the first inning of the Pirates’ game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, … The post Oneil Cruz makes brutal blunders on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on Thursday that the Iowa State coach is not in the mix for the job. “TJ … The post Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chase Meidroth makes White Sox history on Opening Day

There seems to be a small glimmer of hope early on in the 2026 MLB season for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox finished 2025 with a 60-102 record, but it started with a bang against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. White Sox second baseman Chase … The post Chase Meidroth makes White Sox history on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alabama’s Nate Oats responds to North Carolina rumors

Nate Oats and No. 4 seed Alabama are set to face No. 1 seed Michigan in the Sweet 16 on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. At the same time, Oats’ name has been linked to the North Carolina opening after the program moved on from Hubert Davis. Oats was asked about his … The post Alabama’s Nate Oats responds to North Carolina rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day

The first start of the season for Pittsburgh Pirates star and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes was an absolute nightmare. Skenes and the Pirates faced the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., and the Pirates jumped out to a 2-0 lead courtesy of a Brandon Lowe home run. However, … The post Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return

It’s official: North Carolina State coach Will Wade is leaving after one season and going back to LSU. Wade will become the new men’s basketball head coach for the Tigers after spending just one season with the NC State Wolfpack. The news became official on Thursday, and it is a seven-year deal for Wade, according … The post Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after LSU return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brewers star player lands on IL on Opening Day

The Milwaukee Brewers finished the 2025 MLB season as the top seed in the National League, but the Los Angeles Dodgers knocked them off in the NLCS. With MLB Opening Day finally here, the Brewers begin the season against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. Unfortunately, the Brewers placed star … The post Brewers star player lands on IL on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tom Brady considered making a return to the NFL

Even at the age of 48, Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady appeared to be considering a return to the NFL. Brady, who is now a studio analyst for Fox and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, admitted that he asked the NFL about a comeback, but the league said that they did … The post Tom Brady considered making a return to the NFL appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade appears headed back to LSU

The college basketball coaching carousel is spinning out of control, and it continued on Thursday with reports that Will Wade is expected to return to LSU. Pete Nakos and Joe Tipton of On3 reported that Wade is expected to leave North Carolina State and return to LSU in a wild turn of events. After that, … The post Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade appears headed back to LSU appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tua Tagovailoa addresses looming competition with Michael Penix Jr.

Tua Tagovailoa has found a new home after his release from the Miami Dolphins, but there is no guarantee that he’ll be under center for the Atlanta Falcons by Week 1 of the 2026 season. The biggest obstacle between Tagovailoa and a QB1 role in Atlanta is Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta’s only QB holdover from … The post Tua Tagovailoa addresses looming competition with Michael Penix Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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New report suggests that a Maxx Crosby trade could be imminent

The Maxx Crosby saga isn’t over until it’s over.  After his trade to the Baltimore Ravens broke down controversially, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end remains a big name in the NFL offseason. There is still the lure for other teams to kick the tires on a possible trade for the five-time Pro Bowler. During … The post New report suggests that a Maxx Crosby trade could be imminent appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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George Springer and Ernie Clement had an awkward moment at a Maple Leafs game

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t yet started their 2026 MLB campaign, but George Springer and Ernie Clement have already taken walks. The two were spotted among the crowd watching Wednesday’s game between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. However, they apparently initially sat in the wrong … The post George Springer and Ernie Clement had an awkward moment at a Maple Leafs game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cooper Flagg reacts to what Nikola Jokic did against the Mavericks

Jamal Murray dropped 53 points on Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, but his stat line wasn’t even the best of the night. That belongs to Nikola Jokic, who stuffed the stat sheets with a triple-double. An absurd triple-double. Jokic helped the Nuggets to a 142-135 win over Dallas at Ball Arena in … The post Cooper Flagg reacts to what Nikola Jokic did against the Mavericks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Grizzlies player reveals Ja Morant’s advice on how to posterize Victor Wembanyama

GG Jackson joined an exclusive group on Wednesday, as he became the latest to scale Mt. Victor Wembanyama. The Memphis Grizzlies’ power forward somehow found a way to evade the long arms of the San Antonio Spurs star for a poster throwdown early in the third quarter of the game at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. … The post Grizzlies player reveals Ja Morant’s advice on how to posterize Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Judge makes embarrassing MLB history against the Giants

It might very well have been “Arson Judge” who showed up in the Bay Area on Wednesday, when the New York Yankees faced the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. It was a brutally unproductive night for Judge, as he went 0-for-5 with … The post Aaron Judge makes embarrassing MLB history against the Giants appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodger Stadium gets an unexpected name change

The back-to-back defending World Series champions will be playing at a new home (at least in name). The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Wednesday that their home field of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. is getting a name change. The new name of the stadium will be UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. A new … The post Dodger Stadium gets an unexpected name change appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees player fails on MLB’s first-ever official ABS challenge

First blood has been drawn by … the umpires with MLB’s new automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system. The New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants officially kicked off the 2026 MLB season with a meeting on Wednesday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. One notable moment occurred in the top of the fourth … The post Yankees player fails on MLB’s first-ever official ABS challenge appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Wilbon reveals his unusual vote for NBA MVP

Michael Wilbon wants to zig where everyone else is zagging. The veteran ESPN commentator Wilbon revealed this week on “Pardon The Interruption” that he is currently planning to give Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown his vote for NBA Most Valuable Player this season. Wilbon noted that he does hold a vote for MVP and laid … The post Michael Wilbon reveals his unusual vote for NBA MVP appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable update surfaces on the Brad Stevens-North Carolina links

A potential Brad Stevens return to the college ranks … will not be happening any time soon. The Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Stevens is out of the running for the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported on Wednesday. Norlander notes that Stevens has quickly … The post Notable update surfaces on the Brad Stevens-North Carolina links appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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1 frontrunner is reportedly emerging for Mike Tomlin

One leading suitor has apparently surfaced for Mike Tomlin … one leading television suitor, that is. NBC appears to have moved ahead of FOX in the race for Tomlin’s services, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported this week on his “Everybody Loves Sports Media” podcast. Marchand had previously tabbed FOX as the potential frontunner for … The post 1 frontrunner is reportedly emerging for Mike Tomlin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James pulls a disrespectful move during game against Pacers

LeBron James is getting in his digs while he still can. The Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. During the second quarter of the contest, the Lakers superstar James got loose in transition and converted a layup through three Pacers defenders. … The post LeBron James pulls a disrespectful move during game against Pacers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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