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Scottie Pippen takes a shot at Michael Jordan in new commercial

Scottie Pippen is continuing his blood feud with his former co-star. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Pippen appeared in an ad for Mr. Pibb that was released last week. In the commercial, Pippen took a notable shot at his estranged ex-Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan, whom he famously won six championships with in the … The post Scottie Pippen takes a shot at Michael Jordan in new commercial appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodgers reveal their starting rotation for the 2026 season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided on their five best (available) pitchers. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed to reporters this week what the team’s starting rotation will look like to begin the 2026 campaign. The Dodgers are set to trot out Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan, and Shohei Ohtani as their starting … The post Dodgers reveal their starting rotation for the 2026 season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James posts ugly halftime stat line not seen since 2010

4-time MVP LeBron James looked mortal on Monday in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons. Despite consistently outpacing Father Time through the years, the 41-year-old James finally looked his age before halftime at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The Lakers star went scoreless in the first half … The post LeBron James posts ugly halftime stat line not seen since 2010 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Victor Wembanyama has an unusual new celebration

Victor Wembanyama is giving off some real Giannis Antetokounmpo energy these days. The San Antonio Spurs star Wembanyama drew attention during Monday’s game against the Miami Heat for his unusual new celebration. In the second quarter at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Wembanyama caught the ball in transition and threw down a one-handed dunk through … The post Victor Wembanyama has an unusual new celebration appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bucks curiously part ways with Cam Thomas after just 1 month

The Milwaukee Bucks are abruptly pulling the plug on the Cam Thomas experiment. Milwaukee is waiving their shooting guard Thomas, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday. The move ends Thomas’ run with the Bucks just over one month after they signed him as a free agent in February. Thomas, the 24-year-old former first-round pick, … The post Bucks curiously part ways with Cam Thomas after just 1 month appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees’ Ben Rice lands MLB’s greatest endorsement deal

Ben Rice is taking full advantage of his government name. The New York Yankees first baseman announced in a post to Instagram on Monday that he has partnered with Ben’s Original to promote their brand of rice (Ben’s Original Rice). Rice shared a 15-second commercial for the brand in which he snacked on some Ben’s … The post Yankees’ Ben Rice lands MLB’s greatest endorsement deal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kentucky coach addresses Yaxel Lendeborg’s $7-$9 million NIL claim

Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope is facing a long offseason after another early exit in the NCAA Tournament. No. 7 seed Kentucky lost to No. 2 seed Iowa State 82-63 in the Round of 32 on Sunday at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. A day later, Pope spoke to reporters, … The post Kentucky coach addresses Yaxel Lendeborg’s $7-$9 million NIL claim appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anonymous NFL GM predicts Anthony Richardson’s next team

The NFL free agency period and trade market have slowed down after a flurry of moves at the start of the new league year. One name still floating around is Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Colts allowed Richardson to seek a trade, and as of now, nothing has materialized for the former No. 4 … The post Anonymous NFL GM predicts Anthony Richardson’s next team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Virginia women’s team makes NCAA Tournament history

The men’s NCAA Tournament has a few surprises in the Sweet 16 with No. 9 seed Iowa and No. 11 seed Texas. On Monday, the women’s Sweet 16 saw a giant upset with No. 10 seed Virginia knocking off No. 2 seed Iowa 83-75 in double overtime at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Virginia … The post Virginia women’s team makes NCAA Tournament history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Arizona State has decided on Bobby Hurley’s replacement

The college basketball coaching carousel is quickly spinning as the NCAA Tournament gears up for the Sweet 16. Arizona State decided not to bring back head coach Bobby Hurley after missing out on the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season. Now, the Sun Devils have agreed to hire former Saint Mary’s coach Randy Bennett, … The post Arizona State has decided on Bobby Hurley’s replacement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Teddy Bridgewater cracks joke about his high school coaching scandal

Teddy Bridgewater has a sense of humor about the bizarre scandal that led to a suspension from his high school coaching job. Bridgewater is joining the Detroit Lions for a third stint as their backup quarterback, and the deal was finalized and announced on Monday. When he met with the media, Bridgewater was asked if … The post Teddy Bridgewater cracks joke about his high school coaching scandal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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MLB player was denied a challenge thanks to weird rule

MLB players who want to make use of the new challenge system for balls and strikes are going to have to make up their minds quickly if they want those challenges to be recognized. Houston Astros infielder Cavan Biggio found out the hard way that the new ABS challenge rules contain a strange caveat that … The post MLB player was denied a challenge thanks to weird rule appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Notable QB has established himself as a likely 1st round pick

One NFL Draft hopeful at quarterback seems to have firmly cemented himself as a first round pick in next month’s NFL Draft. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter addressed rumors that some NFL teams have Alabama’s Ty Simpson as the top quarterback on their draft boards. While Schefter was … The post Notable QB has established himself as a likely 1st round pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Buccaneers make big addition to their defense

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made a big addition to their defense. Tampa Bay is signing linebacker Christian Rozeboom in a move that will keep him within the division. Rozeboom had 122 tackles and two sacks last season with the Carolina Panthers. Rozeboom, who was undrafted out of South Dakota State in 2020, will be … The post Buccaneers make big addition to their defense appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith got roasted for his North Carolina coach suggestion

The North Carolina Tar Heels appear increasingly likely to part ways with head coach Hubert Davis, opening the door for suggestions on who might succeed him. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith weighed in with a suggestion of his own, albeit one most people scoffed at. Smith suggested on Monday’s “First Take” that longtime NBA analyst Kenny … The post Stephen A. Smith got roasted for his North Carolina coach suggestion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former No. 1 overall pick is returning to the NBA

A former No. 1 overall pick is getting the chance to return to the NBA, at least for a brief stint. The Toronto Raptors are signing guard Markelle Fultz from their G League team. Fultz is getting a 10-day contract with Toronto. Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the … The post Former No. 1 overall pick is returning to the NBA appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kimi Antonelli makes surprising comments about Lewis Hamilton after Chinese Grand Prix win

Kimi Antonelli became the second-youngest driver to win a F1 race after winning the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend. He finished ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who rounded out the podium. Even though Hamilton finished behind Antonelli, Hamilton apparently was quite gracious. Antonelli gave an interview in Italian where he talked about his … The post Kimi Antonelli makes surprising comments about Lewis Hamilton after Chinese Grand Prix win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James’ chances of staying with the Lakers may be increasing

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers is experiencing something of a renaissance that could be reducing the chances of him leaving this summer. James’ acceptance of a lesser role has helped spark a 9-game winning streak and reasserted them as a serious playoff contender. Sam Amick of The Athletic suggested the recent success … The post LeBron James’ chances of staying with the Lakers may be increasing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rick Pitino still wants revenge for the Christian Laettner shot

Rick Pitino will get a shot at playing Duke in the Sweet 16, and the St. John’s coach seems to already be looking forward to it. Pitino opened up about being on the wrong side of buzzer beaters after his Red Storm essentially walked off Kansas on Sunday. Most famously, he was Kentucky coach in … The post Rick Pitino still wants revenge for the Christian Laettner shot appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action

Jayson Tatum is back in action after returning from a torn Achilles, but that does not necessarily mean he is feeling like himself. Tatum admitted that he is trying to give himself grace as he gets himself back to full strength, but is clearly experiencing some frustration at not quite being at that level. He … The post Jayson Tatum makes honest admission about his return to action appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Marlins get unfortunate news on Kyle Stowers days before Opening Day

The Miami Marlins will not have their best hitter in the early goings of the 2026 MLB season. On Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported that the Marlins will be missing the services of star outfielder Kyle Stowers because of a grade 1 hamstring strain. The injury will keep him out for three to … The post Marlins get unfortunate news on Kyle Stowers days before Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Seahawks make Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid WR in NFL history

The Seattle Seahawks showed wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba the money. Smith-Njigba, fresh off winning a Super Bowl with the Seahawks, has agreed to a staggering 4-year, $168.6 million contract extension with Seattle, according to multiple reports on Monday. With that new deal, the former Ohio State Buckeyes star is now the highest-paid wide receiver in … The post Seahawks make Jaxon Smith-Njigba the highest-paid WR in NFL history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Miami player storms the concession stand in full uniform after loss to Purdue

A Miami Hurricanes player has as big an appetite for winning–and postgame grub. Following his team’s 79-69 loss to the No. 2 seed Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo., Hurricanes star senior Malik Reneau hit the concession stand. He didn’t make himself hard to miss, with the 6-foot-9 forward still … The post Miami player storms the concession stand in full uniform after loss to Purdue appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bill Self turned heads with what he did immediately after St John’s game-winner

Bill Self and the No. 4 seed Kansas Jayhawks can only kick themselves for how their 2026 NCAA Tournament journey ended.  They exited the Big Dance following a painful 67-65 loss to the No. 5 seed St. John’s Red Storm on Sunday at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. The decisive blow to Kansas’ season … The post Bill Self turned heads with what he did immediately after St John’s game-winner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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