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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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Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker against the Suns

The Toronto Raptors couldn’t handle the banged-up Phoenix Suns on Sunday, partly because Brandon Ingram had one of those brutal outings. Ingram is averaging 21.6 points on a 47.2% shooting in the 2025-26 NBA season, but he coughed up just 6 points on a 3/10 shooting in 27 minutes in Toronto’s 120-98 loss to the … The post Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker against the Suns appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Joey Bosa floated as a possible target by a Super Bowl contender

Veteran defensive end Joey Bosa is still looking for a new contract amid the NFL free agency. Bosa, who last suited up for the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 season, is free to sign with any team, especially one that’s looking to shore up its pass rush unit.  For Matt Okada of NFL.com, the idea … The post Joey Bosa floated as a possible target by a Super Bowl contender appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mick Cronin had polarizing quote after UCLA fell short of Sweet 16

Mick Cronin wants UCLA boosters to show him the money. 7-seed UCLA could not keep up with 2-seed UConn as the two blue bloods squared off in the second round of March Madness. The Bruins led for most of the first half before the Huskies took control with a double-digit lead after halftime. UCLA made … The post Mick Cronin had polarizing quote after UCLA fell short of Sweet 16 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rick Pitino has awesome story behind last-second play call to beat Kansas

Rick Pitino let fans and reporters in on what led to his decisive call to stun Kansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The St. John’s head coach surprisingly went to scoreless guard Dylan Darling with the game on the line at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. With 3.9 seconds left in a … The post Rick Pitino has awesome story behind last-second play call to beat Kansas appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida

One Iowa player poured salt in Florida’s open wound Sunday after the thrilling finish to their second-round clash in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 9-seed Iowa upset 1-seed Florida in one of the wildest endings in this year’s March Madness. The Hawkeyes trailed 72-70 and were inbounding from their own baseline with 8.9 seconds left inside … The post Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bill Self speaks out on his future after Kansas’ early March Madness exit

Bill Self is not yet ready to commit to a 24th season as the head coach at the University of Kansas. The Jayhawks were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Sunday with a 67-65 loss to St. John’s in their Round of 32 matchup. The game went down to the final buzzer as the No. … The post Bill Self speaks out on his future after Kansas’ early March Madness exit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Iowa State senior had disrespectful take after throttling Kentucky

Iowa State senior Nate Heise did not endear himself to Big Blue Nation with his message after his team’s win over Kentucky. 2-seed Iowa State left 7-seed Kentucky in the dust in the second half of their NCAA Tournament clash to win an 82-63 affair at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. The Cyclones outscored … The post Iowa State senior had disrespectful take after throttling Kentucky appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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1 big-name coach is now favored to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina

North Carolina may be taking a big (and expensive) swing as they look to potentially replace Hubert Davis. Sportsbook BetOnline.ag released updated odds on Sunday for North Carolina’s next head basketball coach if they ultimately decide to move on from Davis. A notable name now tops the list with 3/1 odds — Florida head coach … The post 1 big-name coach is now favored to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras drops legendary 5-word line after game-winner vs. Florida

Alvaro Folgueiras looks like the early star of this year’s March Madness. The Iowa forward Folgueiras was the hero for his team during Sunday’s Round of 32 matchup against Florida. Folgueiras sank the game-winning three-pointer with 3.9 seconds remaining to give Iowa a 73-72 victory and punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 (see the … The post Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras drops legendary 5-word line after game-winner vs. Florida appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa

The defending champions are officially out of March Madness. No. 1 seed Florida shockingly fell in the Round of 32 on Sunday to No. 9 seed Iowa. The Hawkeyes led for much of the game and raced out to an early 12-point advantage in the first half at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla. But … The post Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rick Pitino had ice-cold reaction to St. John’s beating Kansas at the buzzer

Rick Pitino has been to the Sweet 16 before, and he sure acted like it on Sunday after St. John’s beat Kansas at the buzzer. St. John’s guard Dylan Darling caught the ball in the backcourt with 3.9 seconds left and got all the way to the cup for a layup that sent the crowd … The post Rick Pitino had ice-cold reaction to St. John’s beating Kansas at the buzzer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NHL reporter and her 3 kids died in tragic house fire

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children tragically died in a house fire on Saturday morning, the league announced on Sunday. Firefighters found Pierce, her three young children, and their dog all dead in their home in White Bear Lake, Minn. She was 37. According to ESPN, Pierce’s neighbors called 911 after seeing flames … The post NHL reporter and her 3 kids died in tragic house fire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Incredibly ugly stat summed up Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament performance

The Kentucky Wildcats were blown out during Sunday’s NCAA Tournament game against Iowa State, and one remarkable stat summed everything up. The Cyclones beat Kentucky 82-63 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Sunday. Iowa State outscored the Wildcats 51-33 in the second half, but one stat summed up Kentucky’s problems. The Wildcats simply … The post Incredibly ugly stat summed up Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament performance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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College baseball teams brawl after pitcher smashes into runner

A college baseball fight erupted Sunday for an unusual reason: a pitcher tagging a baserunner. Things got heated during Sunday’s game between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Toledo Rockets at Keilitz Field in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Toledo left fielder Luke Walton hit a slow tapper up the first base line which was fielded by Central … The post College baseball teams brawl after pitcher smashes into runner appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight

The NBA has issued a set of suspensions for Saturday’s brawl between the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie both received a one-game suspension from the league for their actions during Saturday’s fight. Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams received a $50,000 fine, while two other players received … The post NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Maryland coach Brenda Frese got so intense with her player

Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese garnered attention Saturday for her extremely intense coaching of one of her players. Cameras caught Frese delivering a firm, passionate message to star player Oluchi Okananwa during the Terrapins’ second round game against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Frese was right … The post Maryland coach Brenda Frese got so intense with her player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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DeAndre Hopkins is interested in signing with 1 team

DeAndre Hopkins thinks he can still be a big help to an NFL team, and there is one particular franchise he seems to have in mind. The free agent wide receiver sounded extremely interested in playing for the Minnesota Vikings and teaming up with Kyler Murray, who he played with in Arizona. “Kyler … that’s … The post DeAndre Hopkins is interested in signing with 1 team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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