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Don Kelly got to live out every MLB manager’s dream this week — cursing out Laz Diaz. The Pittsburgh Pirates played Wednesday against the division rival St. Louis Cardinals. In the seventh inning at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa., Pirates outfielder Ryan O’Hearn was called out on strikes off a checked swing. Diaz was the … The post Pirates manager Don Kelly cusses out umpire Laz Diaz during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former NFL All-Pro is ready to start working on that bucket list. Veteran safety Justin Simmons announced in a post to social media on Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL. Simmons is signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Denver Broncos, who drafted him exactly 10 years to … The post 4-time All-Pro defender announces his retirement from NFL appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama is not afraid to wear his emotions on his sleeve. The San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama was interviewed this week by Maxime Aubin of leading French outlet L’Equipe. The interview came with Wembanyama having just won the first playoff series of his NBA career by helping the Spurs defeat the Portland Trail Blazers … The post Victor Wembanyama responds to those criticizing him for crying appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Miami Heat may finally be ending the Boy Wonder era this offseason. Miami appears to be headed towards a divorce with veteran guard Tyler Herro, Heat writer Greg Sylvander reported this week in a local Discord server. Sylvander noted that the way sides will likely be parting ways “one way or another.” Herro, 26, … The post Miami Heat are expected to part ways with 1 All-Star player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nick Saban offered an intriguing answer on Wednesday regarding whether he misses coaching since his retirement. Saban was a guest on “The Paul Finebaum Show” Wednesday and was asked if he ever misses his old job. The answer is yes, but he described it as a “trade-off.” “I miss coaching a little bit, I miss … The post Nick Saban has intriguing answer about whether he misses coaching appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Rams surprised many by drafting quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft. A new report suggests, however, the team had been planning something like this for over a year. The Rams’ plans to draft a quarterback were months in the making, according to Nate Atkins of The … The post Rams had surprising long-term plan to draft Ty Simpson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing does not appear to be making a lot of friends across Major League Baseball this season. Eagle-eyed fans argued that Rushing could be seen calling Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya a “fat f–k” after Amaya successfully stole second base during Saturday’s 12-4 Dodgers win at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, … The post Cubs player seemingly confirms profane insult from Dalton Rushing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr may be putting off a decision on his future until one key offseason event. Kerr met with Warriors brass on Monday, but no decision has yet been made on whether he will return next season, according to Shams Charania, Ramona Shelburne, and Anthony Slater of ESPN. Neither side is … The post Steve Kerr may be waiting on key date to decide his Warriors future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fernando Mendoza will continue to wear his preferred No. 15 in the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders, but only after obtaining permission from a franchise legend. Mendoza wanted the blessing of former Raiders quarterback Tom Flores before wearing the number. Flores quarterbacked the Raiders to a win in Super Bowl IV while wearing the … The post Fernando Mendoza got approval from Raiders legend to wear No. 15 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Shaquille O’Neal is notoriously tough on NBA big men, but he had the highest possible praise for Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday. O’Neal said on “Inside the NBA” Tuesday that Wembanyama is “the first perfect big man,” citing his ability to do virtually anything on the court. “I think Wemby is the first perfect big man … The post Shaq had the highest praise possible for Victor Wembanyama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Deshaun Watson may be poised to beat out Shedeur Sanders for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback position. Watson has the “inside track” to win the starting job following the team’s voluntary minicamp, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. She added that Watson demonstrated “quicker decision-making, better performance in the pre-snap process, and more efficiency … The post Deshaun Watson is growing favorite for Browns QB job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Diego Pavia and Lamar Jackson will be teammates on the Baltimore Ravens, at least for a period of time. That might prove awkward for Pavia in light of some of the things he has said in the past. Video resurfaced Tuesday in which Pavia was asked whether Jackson or Johnny Manziel was the best college … The post Diego Pavia’s old Lamar Jackson take resurfaces appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Karl-Anthony Towns is not hard to spot on the street. At his size, he will always draw attention even if he’s not donning his New York Knicks uniform. In a social media video shared by Towns’ fiancée, Jordyn Woods, he was seen running into a couple of adorable Knicks fans while strolling outside. As Towns … The post Jordyn Woods captures Karl-Anthony Towns’ unexpected interaction with Knicks fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Magic Johnson counted out the Philadelphia 76ers too soon. The Los Angeles Lakers great thought the 76ers were on their way to getting dumped by the Boston Celtics in five games after Joel Embiid and company lost in Game 4 of the all-Atlantic Division first-round series. But the 76ers responded in Game 5 on Tuesday … The post NBA legend penned an apology after the 76ers’ Game 5 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One of the many surprises in the 2026 NFL Draft was the Los Angeles Rams taking Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. The surprise later turned into drama after Simpson said he had yet to meet Rams head coach Sean McVay following the draft. As it turned out, Simpson simply … The post Rams GM calls Ty Simpson ‘poor guy’ for staying on script after NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joel Embiid came to the rescue for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Facing elimination in Game 5 of their first-round series against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid dominated the Celtics and scored 33 points on 12/23 shooting with 8 assists and 4 rebounds. The former NBA Most … The post Jayson Tatum had an honest reaction to Joel Embiid’s form in Game 5 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Even Victor Wembanyama’s father, Felix Wembanyama, seemingly felt sorry for what his son did to a shot from Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija. In what looked like a coup de grâce to Portland’s season, Wembanyama viciously swatted away a shot attempt by Avdija with 3:25 left in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Game 5 … The post Victor Wembanyama’s dad was in utter disbelief after his son’s emphatic block appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Months after he said he had no desire to be a manager in the big leagues again, Don Mattingly is back in that very role. The Philadelphia Phillies made him the club’s interim manager on Tuesday after they fired Rob Thomson following a brutal 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season. It wasn’t a job … The post Don Mattingly clears the air after sudden change of heart on managing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Draymond Green is looking to add to his lengthy list of enemies. The Golden State Warriors veteran Green made some waves this week with his comments about the Cleveland Cavaliers on the latest episode of his self-titled podcast. In particular, Green targeted Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen for being “soft.” “Jarrett Allen seems to get … The post Draymond Green calls out 1 NBA All-Star as ‘soft’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Me’Arah O’Neal is officially headed to Big Blue Nation. The 19-year-old Me’Arah announced to her Instagram page this week that she is transferring to the University of Kentucky. Me’Arah entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month and is now set to play the 2026-27 season with the Wildcats. View this post on Instagram A … The post Shaq’s daughter Me’Arah O’Neal announces her transfer decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Javy Baez cost himself with a lapse in judgment during Tuesday’s game. The Detroit Tigers infielder Baez was up to bat in the fifth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. with a runner on second and nobody out. Baez bounced a routine groundball to Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubon, but Dubon’s throw sailed a bit … The post Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
It is Groundhog Day all over again for Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid had to leave Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to an apparent knee injury. In the third quarter at TD Garden in Boston, Mass., Embiid rotated over to defend a drive by Boston’s Jaylen Brown. The … The post Joel Embiid exits Game 5 with a concerning knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Tennessee Titans are getting thrown a curveball this week. Tennessee president of football operations Chad Brinker announced in a statement on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position. Brinker noted that “as I’ve spent less time in personnel, I have a renewed conviction that it is time to return to what I … The post Titans have a major shakeup in their front office appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
You at least cannot accuse Jabari Smith Jr. of frontrunning. The Houston Rockets forward Smith spoke with reporters on Tuesday before Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Houston is currently facing elimination in the first-round series as they trail the Lakers 3-1. During his remarks, Smith … The post Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. takes a shot at Lakers in middle of playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
