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Kawhi Leonard might possibly be going from the LA Clippers to [checks notes] a team that is somehow even older. The Golden State Warriors appear to have been one of the teams that pursued the Clippers star Leonard at the trade deadline, Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard reported Saturday. Kawamaki further suggested that … The post Kawhi Leonard is being linked to 1 new big-name team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tommy Lloyd had someone special on his mind after bringing Arizona back to the final weekend of March Madness. The Arizona head coach led the 1-seed Wildcats to a 79-64 victory over the 2-seed Purdue Boilermakers in their Elite 8 matchup at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Arizona trailed 38-31 at the half before … The post Arizona coach has classy message after beating Purdue to make the Final Four appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fans felt little sympathy for a pair of Twitch streamers who got kicked out of their seats during Saturday’s Iowa-Illinois NCAA Tournament game. Streamers Lacy and Sketch were taken aside by security at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, after they were spotted live-streaming the game on the popular streaming platform Twitch. Lacy argued that they … The post Fans piling on streamers for getting kicked out of $5,000 Iowa-Illinois courtside seats appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation. Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. malfunctioned and would not stop. Play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan begged for a … The post Illinois-Indiana Elite 8 game interrupted by horn malfunction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBC made an inexplicable mistake Saturday when delivering the latest on Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest in Florida. The network opened its coverage of the Texas Children’s Houston Open with an update on Woods, who was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, property damage, and refusing to submit to a lawful test stemming from … The post NBC made an inexplicable mistake covering Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fernando Mendoza is certain to be the No. 1 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, and he is already getting ahead of schedule on learning some things about his new team. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah revealed that Mendoza has been working with former … The post Fernando Mendoza is going above and beyond to learn Raiders’ offense appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma blasted the NCAA for its handling of the logistics of the NCAA Tournament. In his three-minute diatribe, Auriemma blamed the NCAA for the tournament’s recent poor shooting, arguing that the new rims and basketballs at the regional sites are not conducive to player success. He was also furious with the … The post Geno Auriemma went on epic rant about NCAA Tournament scheduling appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis may have already made up his mind on whether he wants to remain with the franchise. Porzingis can become an unrestricted free agent this summer, but has had major praise for the Warriors since being traded there. Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area suggested that Porzingis already appears … The post Kristaps Porzingis may have already decided on his Warriors future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Trey Hendrickson is sticking to the story that the Baltimore Ravens had sought to add both him and Maxx Crosby before the trade for Crosby fell through. In an appearance on Terron Armstead’s “The Set” podcast, Hendrickson suggested that he, too, had been led to believe that he would be playing alongside Crosby when negotiating … The post Trey Hendrickson makes claim about Ravens’ Maxx Crosby move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello appears to be having some early issues managing his clubhouse in his first season as manager. The Giants were shut out for a second straight game on Friday by the New York Yankees and have yet to score a run in 18 innings of the season so far. After … The post Giants manager suggests his team is too ’emotional’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson is discovering that superstars do get a slightly different whistle in the NBA. Jackson had complaints about the way Kevin Durant was officiated during the Grizzlies’ 119-109 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. “I felt as though I was getting downhill and being physical … The post Grizzlies player accused refs of sucking up to Kevin Durant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Texas Rangers have to feel a little bit anxious with the newest development around pitcher Jacob deGrom on Saturday. deGrom will not start on Saturday as scheduled due to neck stiffness. The Rangers are optimistic that the injury is not serious, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Jacob deGrom has been … The post Jacob deGrom is already dealing with a new injury issue appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Alabama head coach Nate Oats offered up a rather lame excuse for the Crimson Tide’s loss to Michigan in the Sweet 16. Oats bemoaned the fact that his team got outrebounded 46-32 by Michigan in Friday’s 90-77 loss at United Center in Chicago, Ill. After the game, he told reporters that the game would have … The post Nate Oats had a lame excuse for Alabama’s loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Robert Griffin III, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, is returning to competitive football in a new format. USA Football has invited the 36-year-old Griffin to participate in Team USA flag football training camps in Chula Vista, California. The sessions are scheduled for April 16-19 and May 21-24, 2026, with a possible … The post Robert Griffin III to make a shocking football return? appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun has been sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million, with plans to relocate the team to Houston beginning in 2027, reports Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The sale, which closed without a relocation fee, marks the latest chapter in the league’s rapid growth and increasing alignment with NBA ownership … The post WNBA’s Connecticut Sun sold for record price appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic received his 16th technical foul of the season on Friday night during a 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, placing him at risk of a one-game suspension. The incident occurred with 5:12 left in the third quarter after an offensive foul was called on Doncic. He and Nets forward … The post Luka Doncic again facing 1-game ban after 16th technical foul appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey firmly dismissed speculation about her retirement following the Tigers’ 87-85 Sweet 16 loss to Duke on a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Ashlon Jackson. “I’m not retiring,” Mulkey declared during her postgame news conference, via USA TODAY. “Do I look that bad? I don’t know where that came from. I am … The post LSU’s Kim Mulkey shuts down retirement rumors: ‘Flat-out lie’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
John Kruk made it weird — in the most entertaining way possible — during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2026 Opening Day broadcast. While calling the bottom of the sixth inning of the Phillies’ 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the beloved color analyst turned to play-by-play man Tom McCarthy with an unexpected gem: He … The post John Kruk turns Phillies broadcast into a beefcake workout fantasy appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tom Izzo is not ready to put away his clipboard just yet. The Michigan State head coach had the spotlight on him after his Spartans fell short in the Sweet 16 against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Izzo candidly addressed questions about his plans for retirement following the 67-63 Michigan State defeat … The post Tom Izzo fires strong message about his retirement after losing to UConn appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The James family once again made its mark on NBA history Friday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Brooklyn Nets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the interesting decision to insert both LeBron James and his son Bronny to start the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The request hilariously … The post LeBron James and his son Bronny combine for NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Houston Mallette was not emotionally ready on Friday to see his Alabama career officially come to an end. A second-half collapse doomed 4-seed Alabama against 1-seed Michigan in their Sweet 16 showdown at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. The Crimson Tide led 49-47 at halftime, but got outscored by 15 after the break in … The post Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The pixie dust wore off on Dylan Darling in the final seconds of St. John’s Sweet 16 game Friday against Duke. The Red Storm trailed the Blue Devils 78-75 with under 10 seconds left at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Darling had the ball in his hands with St. John’s NCAA Tournament survival hanging … The post Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Golden State Warriors aren’t closing the book on Steph Curry’s season just yet. The Warriors this week ruled Curry out for two more games against the Washington Wizards on Friday and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The injury designation means that the 2-time MVP will now miss 25 games due to his lingering knee … The post Warriors’ plan for Steph Curry revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Detailed information is beginning to trickle in about Tiger Woods’ car crash and subsequent arrest. The pro golf icon Woods was involved in a rollover wreck in Jupiter Island, Fla. on Friday afternoon. A photo from the scene showed Woods’ vehicle, a black Land Rover, laying on its side after the crash. We later learned … The post New details emerge about Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
