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Twins manager’s profane argument with umpire gets caught on hot mic

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Every so often, an on-field microphone catches what actually goes on when a manager argues with an umpire. That happened to Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton on Saturday. Shelton was ejected from Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds after Reds infielder Elly de la Cruz was ruled to have checked his swing one pitch before … The post Twins manager’s profane argument with umpire gets caught on hot mic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury

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Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has shed light on Kevin Durant’s surprising injury diagnosis to begin the playoffs. Durant was sidelined on Saturday for the Rockets’ series-opening loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The 16-time All-Star was questionable coming into the contest due to a knee contusion … The post Details emerge on Kevin Durant’s sudden knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans were all calling 1 player a bust after his NBA playoff debut

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Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher did nothing to quiet his doubters on Saturday against the New York Knicks. The Atlanta Hawks’ second-year forward got just 2:29 worth of playing time in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. But those couple of minutes were enough for … The post Fans were all calling 1 player a bust after his NBA playoff debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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WrestleMania 42 Night 2 predictions

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Without further ado, here are my Night 2 predictions for WrestleMania 42, scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar The highly anticipated match on Sunday is set to kick off the show with a bang. Rising star Oba Femi takes on the Beast Incarnate, … The post WrestleMania 42 Night 2 predictions appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin

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A scary scene happened Saturday as San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth got rocked by a pitch in the face during an at-bat against the Los Angeles Angels. Cronenworth had a runner in scoring position opposite Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi with two outs in the top of the 5th inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, … The post Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1

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CJ McCollum feels Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 performance was better suited for Broadway rather than a basketball court. The Atlanta Hawks guard was assessed a controversial technical foul in Game 1 of his team’s first-round series against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. McCollum took a jump shot while being … The post CJ McCollum claims Jalen Brunson faked being hurt by nut shot in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event

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Stephen A. Smith was spotted at a marquee event on Saturday, but it wasn’t the New York Knicks’ postseason opener. The ESPN personality was seen at Day 1 of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. Smith got booed heavily by the tens of thousands of WWE fans in attendance. They really booed … The post Stephen A. Smith branded as ‘fake’ Knicks fan after he ditched Game 1 for different event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching

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Salvador Perez made his thoughts very clear about Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro’s reasoning for giving the veteran catcher a day off on Saturday. Perez was not in the Royals’ lineup for Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, N.Y., with Quatraro acknowledging the backstop’s struggles. “Just looking … The post Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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College baseball game had the most anti-climactic ending after 21 innings

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Imagine playing an intense 21 innings of college baseball only for it to end with a whimper. That’s what happened on Saturday in a Division I college baseball game between Northern Colorado and St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Northern Colorado beat St. Thomas on a bases-loaded, walk-off balk with two outs in the bottom … The post College baseball game had the most anti-climactic ending after 21 innings appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Knicks fans disrespect Trae Young with vulgar chants during playoff game

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Trae Young is still a hated man in Gotham.  New York Knicks fans made sure to let Young know how they feel about him during a game he wasn’t even a part of, as vulgar chants targeted at the Washington Wizards guard reverberated late in Saturday’s game between New York and the Atlanta Hawks at … The post Knicks fans disrespect Trae Young with vulgar chants during playoff game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giants send Dexter Lawrence to AFC team in blockbuster trade

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Dexter Lawrence’s time with the New York Giants is over. In a bombshell move less than a week before the 2026 NFL Draft, the Giants decided to send the veteran defensive tackle to the Cincinnati Bengals. In return, the Giants are getting a high pick in the upcoming draft, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL … The post Giants send Dexter Lawrence to AFC team in blockbuster trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: CJ McCollum hit with a technical foul after a painful shot at Jalen Brunson

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The intensity always shoots up whenever it’s the playoffs, and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson felt that in one of the most painful ways. While challenging a jumper by Hawks guard CJ McCollum in the second half of Saturday’s playoff series opener between the Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden in … The post Video: CJ McCollum hit with a technical foul after a painful shot at Jalen Brunson appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff

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It didn’t take long before sparks flew in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal providing the fireworks right from the opening game of the NHL postseason. Tkachuk and Staal dropped the gloves just seconds into Game 1 of the first-round matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes on … The post Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Surprising news emerges about Kevin Durant’s injury

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The Houston Rockets are suddenly dealing with an injury to Kevin Durant for the start of the NBA Playoffs. Durant will not play in Saturday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals due to a knee injury, coach Ime Udoka revealed. The team is optimistic that Durant will only have to miss one game due … The post Surprising news emerges about Kevin Durant’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Minor leaguer throws his bat at pitcher after getting hit in head

A Boston Red Sox minor leaguer decided to fight fire with fire after he was drilled in the helmet by an errant pitch during Friday’s game. Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward was struck in the helmet by Nashville Sounds pitcher Tate Kuehner during Friday’s game at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tenn. during the … The post Minor leaguer throws his bat at pitcher after getting hit in head appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fernando Mendoza’s brother appears likely to win QB1 role

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Alberto Mendoza, the younger brother of Fernando, appears to be making quite the impression at his new school. Mendoza appears to be the clear leader for the starting quarterback job at Georgia Tech after the conclusion of spring ball. Mendoza, a transfer from Indiana, earned praise for his development and leadership from coach Brent Key. … The post Fernando Mendoza’s brother appears likely to win QB1 role appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Anthony Edwards had a curious reaction to Timberwolves’ loss

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards was caught reacting in an unusual way to his team’s Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Edwards appeared to be visibly laughing on the bench during a timeout with 52 seconds left in the Nuggets’ 116-105 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Ball Arena in … The post Anthony Edwards had a curious reaction to Timberwolves’ loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing about Jaden McDaniels shoving Nikola Jokic

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels may have made some powerful enemies during his team’s playoff opener on Saturday. McDaniels needlessly shoved Nikola Jokic in the back late in the third quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Ball Arena in Denver, Co. Jokic and the rest of the Denver Nuggets understandably took … The post Everyone said the same thing about Jaden McDaniels shoving Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Zay Flowers blamed John Harbaugh for Ravens’ injuries

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers thinks John Harbaugh’s physical practices had something to do with the team’s injuries. In an appearance on “4th and South,” Flowers said Harbaugh’s full pad practices were too punishing for the Ravens, and they contributed to late-season injuries. “Full pads, all the time,” Flowers said. “However many practices in … The post Zay Flowers blamed John Harbaugh for Ravens’ injuries appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Devin Booker brutally dismissed his confrontation with Draymond Green

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker had the perfect way of dismissing his late-game spat with Draymond Green during Friday’s play-in game. Both Booker and Green were ejected late in the Suns’ 111-96 win over the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Az. Booker seemingly objected to a hard foul by Green, prompting … The post Devin Booker brutally dismissed his confrontation with Draymond Green appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Parachuter gets caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game

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Virginia Tech’s spring game got off to an inauspicious start on Saturday when one of the parachuters taking part in a pregame stunt got caught on the scoreboard. Photos and video quickly emerged from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. showing one of the parachuters, who had flown in carrying an American flag, stuck on the … The post Parachuter gets caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest comments have Heat fans excited

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The Miami Heat will be encouraged by some comments Giannis Antetokounmpo made in a recent podcast appearance. The Milwaukee Bucks star guested on “Gogi’s Garage” and was asked whether he preferred Miami or Los Angeles as a vacation destination. Antetokounmpo did not hesitate, and even threw some shade toward L.A. “Miami. L.A. is superficial. I … The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest comments have Heat fans excited appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series

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Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder. Brooks proceeded to put the Thunder — and perhaps the … The post Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Kerr’s message to Steph Curry, Draymond Green has been revealed

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr huddled with Steph Curry and Draymond Green in the waning moments of the team’s 111-96 play-in loss to the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Az. Now we know the message he delivered to his two longest-tenured players. Kerr was wearing a microphone for the game, … The post Steve Kerr’s message to Steph Curry, Draymond Green has been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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