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NBA decides on punishments for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 4 fight

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The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves will officially have every (healthy) player available for Monday’s Game 5. The NBA announced on Sunday that they are handing down fines only for Saturday night’s Game 4 incident between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves. Denver star Nikola Jokic is being fined $50,000 and Minnesota counterpart Julius Randle … The post NBA decides on punishments for Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 4 fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rams may still add another quarterback

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The Los Angeles Rams might be committed to loading up on quarterbacks this offseason. The Rams drafted Ty Simpson at No. 13 overall as their quarterback of the future on Thursday in the NFL Draft, but they may not be done. Coach Sean McVay refused to completely shut the door on the potential return of … The post Rams may still add another quarterback appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report reveals how severe Kevin Durant’s injury really is

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Kevin Durant will not play in Game 4 of the Houston Rockets’ first round playoff series, and under normal circumstances, he would be out for a while after that, too. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that Durant has not been cleared by doctors to play in Sunday’s do-or-die game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant … The post Report reveals how severe Kevin Durant’s injury really is appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win

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The Toronto Raptors evened their Eastern Conference first round series on Sunday despite a performance that went into the record books for the wrong reasons. The Raptors pulled out a 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, On. in what was a defensive struggle for most of the game. The two … The post Raptors set an incredibly ugly record in their playoff win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brett Baty got yelled at by umpire Ryan Blakney for ridiculous reason

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New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty got in hot water with home plate umpire Ryan Blakney for a ridiculous reason. Baty was called out on strikes on a pitch at the bottom of the zone to end the fourth inning of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field in New York, N.Y. … The post Brett Baty got yelled at by umpire Ryan Blakney for ridiculous reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Son of WWE legend lands an NFL contract

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The son of a WWE Hall of Famer is embarking on an NFL career after landing a contract following the NFL Draft. Former Jacksonville State wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner is signing with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent, the team announced Sunday. Rechsteiner is the son of WWE legend Scott Steiner, who promptly … The post Son of WWE legend lands an NFL contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jason Varitek had a priceless reaction to the Red Sox firings

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Jason Varitek is doing is best right now to grin and bear it. The Boston Red Sox decided on the nuclear option on Saturday, firing manager Alex Cora and several other top coaches. The drastic move came with the Red Sox having gotten off to a lousy 10-17 start to the 2026 MLB season. Varitek, … The post Jason Varitek had a priceless reaction to the Red Sox firings appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Deion Sanders sends encouraging message to Diego Pavia

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Former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is still waiting for an NFL opportunity, but he has at least one believer in Colorado coach Deion Sanders. Sanders had a message for Pavia on Saturday after the Heisman Trophy finalist went undrafted in the NFL Draft. On X, Sanders said he was a believer in Pavia and urged … The post Deion Sanders sends encouraging message to Diego Pavia appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kevin Durant appears to be leaving his Rockets teammates in the dark

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Kevin Durant may already be torching his goodwill with yet another franchise. The Houston Rockets star Durant missed Game 3 of his team’s first-round series against the Lakers on Friday with an ankle sprain. The absence came after he also missed Game 1 of the series due to a knee injury. Prior to Sunday’s Game … The post Kevin Durant appears to be leaving his Rockets teammates in the dark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Red Sox players are not happy with Alex Cora’s firing

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Boston Red Sox players do not appear happy with the team’s decision to fire manager Alex Cora, or the way they went about it. The Red Sox fired Cora on Saturday with the team off to a 10-17 start, prompting a great deal of surprise around the baseball world. That apparently extended to the players, … The post Red Sox players are not happy with Alex Cora’s firing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs

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The jokes are writing themselves now that Jared McCain is on the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain, the Thunder guard, went viral during Saturday’s Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns for his pathetic flop attempt. In the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., McCain was driving up the floor after a made free … The post Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Billy Donovan wants 1 NBA head coaching job

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Billy Donovan and Al Horford might just end up being reunited. The former Chicago Bulls head coach Donovan is waiting for the Golden State Warriors head coaching job to potentially open up, Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reported this week. Mannix notes that the Warriors’ status as a veteran, win-now team may be appealing to … The post Report: Billy Donovan wants 1 NBA head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Malik Nabers publicly questions Giants’ draft pick

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers was not necessarily a fan of one of his team’s first-round picks. The Giants nabbed linebacker Arvell Reese of Ohio State when he fell to them at No. 5 overall. Reese was clearly the best player available when the Giants were on the clock, and the team decided … The post Malik Nabers publicly questions Giants’ draft pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alex Cora sent provocative social media messages after his firing

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Alex Cora took to social media after being fired by the Boston Red Sox and seemingly sent a few messages to the organization. Cora was fired on Saturday and quickly fired off a few social media responses. Most provocatively, he reposted a video of former Red Sox star Mookie Betts to his Instagram account. In … The post Alex Cora sent provocative social media messages after his firing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Timberwolves get bad news about Anthony Edwards’ injury

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The Minnesota Timberwolves received rough news on the extent of Anthony Edwards’ injury early Sunday. Edwards suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee during Saturday’s win over the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. While Edwards avoided any ligament damage, he is expected to miss multiple weeks. Just in: Minnesota … The post Timberwolves get bad news about Anthony Edwards’ injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nikola Jokic ejected for starting melee in final seconds of Game 4

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Nikola Jokic was at the center of a huge scuffle to close out Saturday’s postseason game between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic charged at Timberwolves swingman Jaden McDaniels in the final seconds at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The Nuggets center took exception to McDaniels laying in an uncontested layup rather than dribbling … The post Nikola Jokic ejected for starting melee in final seconds of Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Donte DiVincenzo’s torn Achilles continues eerie trend dating back to last playoffs

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn Achilles on Saturday, continuing a wild streak that dates back to last season’s playoffs. DiVincenzo went down with a non-contact injury in the opening minutes of Game 4 in the Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. DiVincenzo missed a long three-pointer and got hurt while trying … The post Donte DiVincenzo’s torn Achilles continues eerie trend dating back to last playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fernando Mendoza’s ringtone caught everyone’s attention

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Fans could see from miles away which team would pick Fernando Mendoza on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, but they had no idea what the call from the Las Vegas Raiders would sound like. With all eyes on the Indiana Hoosiers quarterback right before the Raiders selected him first overall, Mendoza’s … The post Fernando Mendoza’s ringtone caught everyone’s attention appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cade Cunningham addressed Jalen Duren’s alarming situation after Game 3

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The Detroit Pistons are facing serious trouble in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and Jalen  Duren is partly to blame for it. Still, Pistons star guard Cade Cunningham believes that his teammate will get it together sooner rather than later. Following the Pistons’ 113-105 loss in Game 3 against the Orlando Magic … The post Cade Cunningham addressed Jalen Duren’s alarming situation after Game 3 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Edwards exits Game 4 with gruesome leg injury

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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went down with a gruesome leg injury during Saturday’s first-round series Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. Edwards jumped high in the air to contest a layup from Nuggets swingman Cam Johnson with under three minutes remaining at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The All-Star guard appeared to hyperextend his … The post Anthony Edwards exits Game 4 with gruesome leg injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Diego Pavia makes embarrassing history after going undrafted

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Diego Pavia’s post-college football career has not exactly gone according to plan. Pavia had a stellar final season at Vanderbilt, where he led the Commodores to a 10-3 record. He did enough to convince Heisman Trophy voters to have him finish as the runner-up for the award behind Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. However, Pavia’s banner year … The post Diego Pavia makes embarrassing history after going undrafted appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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KC Concepcion reveals little-known connection to Shedeur Sanders

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Shedeur Sanders and rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion had crossed paths before, and not many people probably know about it. Concepcion spent his freshman and sophomore years with the NC State Wolfpack before taking his talents to College Station, Texas, to play his junior season with the Texas A&M Aggies in 2025. But before landing … The post KC Concepcion reveals little-known connection to Shedeur Sanders appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Red Sox send Alex Cora packing after 10-17 start

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The Boston Red Sox have sent Alex Cora to the unemployment line. Cora will have to look for another job somewhere else after the Red Sox fired him, along with other coaches, on Saturday. Also let go by Boston are bench coach Ramon Vazquez, hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, assistant hitting … The post Red Sox send Alex Cora packing after 10-17 start appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks fans furious after Scott Foster ‘humiliated’ himself with botched call in Game 4

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Veteran NBA referee Scott Foster did not endear himself Saturday to the New York Knicks faithful. Foster committed one of the more curious officiating blunders in Game 4 of the Knicks’ first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The mistake happened as the Knicks had possession and a 41-31 lead midway through the second quarter at … The post Knicks fans furious after Scott Foster ‘humiliated’ himself with botched call in Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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