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Vanderbilt was a lucky bounce away from unreal 50-foot buzzer-beater

Vanderbilt sophomore Tyler Tanner was a friendly bounce away from NCAA Tournament immortality. 5-seed Vanderbilt trailed 4-seed Nebraska 74-72 in the closing seconds of their South Regional matchup at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. With 2.2 left on the clock and no timeouts remaining, Vanderbilt needed a miracle to advance to the next round … The post Vanderbilt was a lucky bounce away from unreal 50-foot buzzer-beater appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luka Doncic claims Goga Bitadze made threats against his family

Luka Doncic claimed Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze had some choice words for his family during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Saturday game at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. Doncic and Bitadze were both hit with technical fouls late in the third quarter of the contest after the two continued to chirp at each other. The … The post Luka Doncic claims Goga Bitadze made threats against his family appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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VCU band director trolls North Carolina during Round of 32 game

VCU was definitely relishing in their upset victory over North Carolina in the previous round. The No. 11 seed Rams faced off on Saturday against No. 3 seed Illinois for their South Region Round of 32 game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. During a timeout in the first half of the contest, … The post VCU band director trolls North Carolina during Round of 32 game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sean Miller was asked absurd boy band question after Texas’ upset of Gonzaga

Texas head coach Sean Miller was clearly not prepared for a question about a former boy band star during his most recent NCAA Tournament postgame press conference. Miller was riding high when he spoke to reporters Saturday after 11-seed Texas’ upset of 3-seed Gonzaga at Moda Center in Portland, Ore. But not every question was … The post Sean Miller was asked absurd boy band question after Texas’ upset of Gonzaga appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal

Luis Arraez has returned to work with the San Francisco Giants after a memorable time with Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Whatever happens to his stint with the Giants, he can always say that he’s a world champion, having helped Venezuela capture a WBC championship. But somebody else now has Arraez’s gold medal. … The post Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mark Few gets the memes after Gonzaga’s latest March Madness disappointment

Mark Few and Gonzaga continue to be the bridesmaids of March Madness. The No. 3 seed Bulldogs suffered another early NCAA Tournament exit on Saturday with a loss in the Round of 32 to the No. 11 seed Texas Longhorns. Gonzaga blew an early eight-point lead in the first half at Moda Center in Portland, … The post Mark Few gets the memes after Gonzaga’s latest March Madness disappointment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bol Bol wanted no part of a wild basketball fight

Former Denver Nuggets power forward Bol Bol just had a rude awakening to what basketball can be like in Asia. Bol, who played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks, is currently serving as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the TNT Tropang 5G. He made his PBA debut on Thursday against the … The post Bol Bol wanted no part of a wild basketball fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luka Doncic to be suspended after trash talking Magic center

Luka Doncic can only blame himself for his looming suspension. The Los Angeles Lakers star was all up in the face of Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze late in the third quarter of their matchup at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla. The dueling Europeans got called for a double technical foul. While the fouls offset … The post Luka Doncic to be suspended after trash talking Magic center appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Cameron Boozer leaves TCU player bloodied after a flagrant foul

The No. 9 seed TCU Horned Frogs were left figuratively bloodied on Saturday by Cameron Boozer and the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils. It was a little bit more literal, however, for Horned Frogs star David Punch. During the first half of the contest, Duke freshman star Boozer put the ball on the floor … The post Video: Cameron Boozer leaves TCU player bloodied after a flagrant foul appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: Rob Gronkowski suffers an injury after connecting with Tom Brady

It’s not a pain-free Saturday for Rob Gronkowski. Gronkowski is among the many football stars participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., but he got injured after making an impact in the game.  Playing alongside Tom Brady, Gronkowski caught a pass from his former New England Patriots and … The post Video: Rob Gronkowski suffers an injury after connecting with Tom Brady appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LeBron James sets another NBA record during Lakers-Magic game

LeBron James is now the king of yet another all-time NBA list. By simply taking the court on Saturday night against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward broke his tie with Boston Celtics legend Robert Parish for most games played ever in NBA history The … The post LeBron James sets another NBA record during Lakers-Magic game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cam Skattebo addresses his controversial comment about CTE

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo addressed some controversial comments he made about CTE in a recent podcast appearance. Skattebo was a guest on the “Bring The Juice” podcast and was asked by host Frank Dalena if he thought CTE was real. Skattebo said no and called it an “excuse,” and was similarly dismissive … The post Cam Skattebo addresses his controversial comment about CTE appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Umpire had the most awkward hot mic moment during challenge

Home plate umpire Bill Miller had an embarrassing hot mic moment during Saturday’s spring training game that he probably wishes he could forget. Miller’s ball call was challenged by the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fourth inning of Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Miller said the 0-2 pitch missed the strike … The post Umpire had the most awkward hot mic moment during challenge appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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4 players ejected after huge Thunder-Wizards fight

Four players were ejected Saturday after the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards got into a wild fight during their game. Washington’s Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams started jawing just before halftime during the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell then jumped into the fray, prompting Champagnie … The post 4 players ejected after huge Thunder-Wizards fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joe Burrow had fans terrified with his play in flag football tournament

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had fans very concerned with how hard he was playing in Saturday’s flag football event. Burrow was one of several NFL players taking part in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles on Saturday, and he certainly did not go easy. At one point, Burrow attempted to make a … The post Joe Burrow had fans terrified with his play in flag football tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans are not happy with Pirates’ decision on top prospect Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a decision on Saturday that left a lot of their fans deeply disappointed. The Pirates demoted top prospect Konnor Griffin to minor league camp on Saturday, the team announced. That means he will not make the Opening Day roster. Griffin, a shortstop and center fielder, is regarded as the No. 1 … The post Fans are not happy with Pirates’ decision on top prospect Konnor Griffin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ex-NBA player ruthlessly fries Tracy McGrady over his take on expansion

Tracy McGrady is getting posterized over a decade after his final appearance in the NBA. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer McGrady drew attention this week with his take on the NBA’s impending expansion efforts. McGrady issued a warning, claiming that there was not enough talent in the league to support an increase from 30 … The post Ex-NBA player ruthlessly fries Tracy McGrady over his take on expansion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tom Brady cracks joke about Jayden Daniels’ mom

Tom Brady couldn’t help but have some fun with Jayden Daniels ahead of their flag football competition. Brady and Daniels are both taking part in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on Saturday, which will include a number of top NFL players. It will be the first time the Washington Commanders quarterback plays publicly since he … The post Tom Brady cracks joke about Jayden Daniels’ mom appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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OKC Thunder’s reason for skipping White House visit is revealed

The Oklahoma City Thunder will become the latest reigning sports champion to pass on visiting the White House. Oklahoma City revealed in a statement this week that they will not be visiting President Donald Trump at the White House. A Thunder spokesperson said that conversations were had with the White House about a visit to … The post OKC Thunder’s reason for skipping White House visit is revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michigan player had the perfect description of Yaxel Lendeborg

The Michigan Wolverines became the first team to advance to the Sweet 16 thanks to a dominant performance by Yaxel Lendeborg, and it may have earned him a new nickname. Lendeborg threw down an explosive dunk during the second half of Saturday’s win over Saint Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. He ran the … The post Michigan player had the perfect description of Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Mendoza added that the team’s five starters will be David Peterson, … The post Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Andre Drummond gets disciplined by the NBA over gun gesture

Andre Drummond is being punished for pulling a Ja Morant. The NBA announced on Saturday that they are fining the Philadelphia 76ers big man Drummond a sum of $25,000. In the league’s release, they stated that Drummond made an “objectionable gesture” during Thursday’s win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. … The post Andre Drummond gets disciplined by the NBA over gun gesture appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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66-year-old Hall of Famer is trying out for Olympic flag football

A 66-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer is trying to make the first Team USA Olympic flag football squad in 2028. Legendary defensive back Darrell Green is taking part in national team trials this weekend to try to make the Olympic team. The USA football program confirmed that Green took part in a digital combine … The post 66-year-old Hall of Famer is trying out for Olympic flag football appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steph Curry had intriguing comment about leaving Warriors

Stephen Curry had an intriguing comment about potentially playing for a franchise other than the Golden State Warriors before his NBA career ends. Curry’s father Dell recently had his No. 30 retired by the Charlotte Hornets, but Dell made clear he would allow his son to wear the number if he ever played for the … The post Steph Curry had intriguing comment about leaving Warriors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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