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The Syracuse Orange are going with what will be a very popular choice as their new head coach. The Orange are hiring former star player Gerry McNamara as their new head coach, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. McNamara had previously been head coach at Siena. Syracuse is expected to hire Siena head … The post Syracuse is hiring a school legend as their new head coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A brutal photo of Vanderbilt’s buzzer-beater attempt showed just how close the shot came to going in. The image spread around social media Saturday after the Commodores suffered a heartbreaking 74-72 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner came … The post Brutal photo shows how close Vanderbilt’s 50-foot buzzer beater came to going in appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Seattle Mariners teammates Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh have settled their strange World Baseball Classic beef. Arozarena issued a statement Saturday saying he apologized to Raleigh for comments he made after Raleigh refused to greet him prior to a plate appearance during the WBC. Arozarena said after the game Raleigh could “go to hell” for … The post Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh addressed their weird beef appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Washington Commanders have the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and they may have a clear idea of where they would like to go with it already. The Commanders have no glaring need in the draft, but would love to add a foundational piece. As such, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic suggests … The post Commanders likely to target standout running back in NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Philadelphia Phillies have made an unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. The Phillies signed Sanchez to a new six-year contract worth $107 million, according to multiple reports. This is despite the fact that the Phillies had already signed him through 2030 for a paltry $22.5 million in 2024. The deal essentially adds two … The post Phillies make unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Longtime Nebraska basketball radio announcer Kent Pavelka sounded like he was about to have a heart attack on Saturday as his team survived a scare against Vanderbilt. Pavelka, who has been Nebraska’s radio announcer for 41 years, was electric on the mic in the closing seconds of the 4-seed Cornhuskers’ win against the 5-seed Commodores … The post Legendary Nebraska announcer’s call of wild finish vs. Vanderbilt will give fans chills appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
John Calipari gave fans a glimpse Saturday of why star athletes love to play for him. The Arkansas head coach had a speech prepared in praise of his star players, Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas, after the Razorbacks held on for a 94-88 win over High Point in the second round of the NCAA … The post John Calipari delivered great quote after Arkansas survived scare against High Point appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
