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Aaron Judge had a fairly bold take on the atmosphere at the World Baseball Classic following Sunday night’s game. Judge and Team USA held off the Dominican Republic 2-1 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. on Sunday to advance to the final. The atmosphere of the game was a raucous one, as many Dominican fans … The post Aaron Judge has surprising opinion on the World Baseball Classic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A former six-time Pro Bowl selection officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Cornerback Darius Slay posted on Instagram that he is stepping away from the NFL after 13 seasons. “This game put me in a position to help take care of my family and loved ones and I’m forever grateful,” Slay wrote … The post 6-time Pro Bowl selection officially announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Troy Aikman appears to be fairly committed to his undefined role with the Miami Dolphins. In an appearance on the “Rodeo Time” podcast, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback admitted he was caught off-guard when he was originally asked to help the team with its general manager search in January. He enjoyed the experience enough, however, … The post Troy Aikman reveals he is still working with Dolphins appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
One of the most successful college basketball coaches of his era has announced his retirement. Butler head coach Thad Matta is stepping down after four seasons, the school announced Monday. The 58-year-old will transition into a new role as special assistant to the school president and athletic director. Matta leaves coaching with 502 career wins, … The post Iconic college basketball coach announces his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Quarterback Justin Fields has a new home for 2026. Fields has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to multiple reports. The New York Jets will get a sixth-round pick for him, and will assume $7 million of his $10 million guaranteed salary. The Jets are paying all but $3M of Fields' $10M guaranteed … The post Justin Fields has been traded by the Jets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Baseball isn’t exactly Stephen A. Smith’s cup of tea, but that did not stop the ESPN personality from commenting on Sunday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal game between Team USA and the Dominican Republic at the LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. After Bryce Harper doubled off Dominican Republic pitcher Luis Severino in the third inning, Smith … The post Fans roast Stephen A. Smith for his post about Bryce Harper appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Team USA is moving on to the championship game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after passing a tough test in the semifinal. Against the loaded Dominican Republic side, the Americans leaned on their strong pitching, which did not need a fat run support to get the job done in a 2-1 victory over Juan … The post Gunnar Henderson had words for Aaron Judge after beating the Dominican Republic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The NBA could become a 32-team league as soon as the 2028-29 season. Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday that the league will hold a vote at next week’s board of governors meetings on the possible addition of two franchises, exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. “There is momentum for stakeholders to approve surveying what … The post The NBA could be two years away from a beloved franchise’s return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Sunday was just another day for Jalen Suggs, but he made it one to remember for a couple of Orlando Magic fans. Before the Magic faced the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Suggs had already made his best assist of the night by helping a couple reveal the gender of their baby. … The post Video: Jalen Suggs leaves a couple emotional with a pregame gender reveal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Purdue Boilermakers senior center Oscar Cluff is ready for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, but he still has some catching up to do on his team’s first-round opponent, the Queens University Royals. After helping Purdue beat the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten tournament championship game on Sunday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., Cluff … The post Purdue player has no idea where their NCAA Tournament opponent is from appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
College basketball expert Jay Bilas sounds convinced that Darius Acuff Jr. has what it takes to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to the top of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. On Selection Sunday, Bilas named Acuff as the player he believes can completely take over and will his team to an NCAA championship. “We ask this every … The post Jay Bilas names player who can carry his team to a national title appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fans were quick to remind Karl-Anthony Towns of his roots after he shared his thoughts on the Dominican Republic’s controversial exit from the World Baseball Classic. The Dominican Republic saw its WBC run come to an end on a brutal strike call that was well below the zone. Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo was called out … The post Fans all said the same thing after Karl-Anthony Towns slammed ending of USA-Dominican Republic game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr appeared to take aim at the wrong target on Sunday in the team’s loss to the New York Knicks. Warriors rookie Will Richard deflected a lazy pass from Knicks guard Landry Shamet that triggered a fastbreak opportunity for Golden State late in the first half at Madison Square … The post Steve Kerr screamed at the wrong player after Warriors’ botched play appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Derek Jeter did not hide his displeasure with home plate umpire Cory Blaser’s call to end Sunday’s Team USA-Dominican Republic semifinal in the World Baseball Classic. Team USA punched its ticket to the WBC Final thanks in part to a generous strikeout call from Blaser in the closing moments. Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who made … The post Derek Jeter throws shade at umpire Cory Blaser over rough call to end USA-Dominican Republic WBC game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Team USA benefitted from a generous strike call to end Sunday’s heavyweight clash against the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic trailed 2-1 with a runner on third and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning at loanDepot park in Miami, Fla. Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo worked a full count and was in defense mode … The post Brutal strike call decides Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC semifinal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl did not hide his dissatisfaction with the Tigers being left out of this year’s Big Dance. Auburn was among the first four out of the NCAA tournament this year alongside Oklahoma, San Diego State, and Indiana. Pearl was part of the panel during CBS’s March Madness selection show and … The post Bruce Pearl calls out 1 team that Auburn deserves to replace in NCAA Tournament appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Green Bay Packers may soon sacrifice an iconic part of their history to bow down to the almighty dollar. Packers president and CEO Ed Policy spoke to Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal earlier this week about the team potentially being hurt by its unique ownership structure. The Packers remain the only non-profit, … The post Packers not ruling out major change to raise money appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Chet Holmgren seems to be looking a little different these days. ESPN was airing Sunday’s matinee game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. During the contest, ESPN went into a commercial by airing … a rather strange-looking graphic of the Thunder big man Holmgren. The … The post ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cam Schlittler apparently is not a fan of our eight-legged friends. The New York Yankees pitcher Schlittler had an unfortunate moment with a spider ahead of the team’s spring training game vs. the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. on Sunday. Yankees clubhouse reporter Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reported that … The post Yankees’ Cam Schlittler has a mishap with spider during spring training appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Purdue star Braden Smith had a strange wardrobe change during the Big 10 Championship on Sunday. Purdue faced Michigan for the Big 10 title game at United Center in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, but the Purdue star did not look like himself. Smith typically wears No. 3, but early in the first half, he switched … The post Purdue star Braden Smith had bizarre jersey change during Big 10 final appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Peyton Manning’s son Marshall looks set to keep the family tradition of quarterbacking alive and well based on a new video. Marshall Manning took part in the Music City Mayhem 7-on-7 event in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Saturday, and video has emerged of one of his throws. Prep Redzone Tennessee’s Shayne Pickering, who captured the video, … The post Peyton Manning’s son Marshall absolutely slings it in new video appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
In an unusual twist, the Philadelphia Eagles may find it easier to trade wide receiver AJ Brown thanks to the actions of one of his teammates. The Eagles agreed to a new contract with tight end Dallas Goedert on Sunday. The deal means the Eagles will no longer be on the hook for roughly $20 … The post Dallas Goedert makes move that could help Eagles trade AJ Brown appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed a scorching fourth quarter to keep his historic points streak alive just three days after setting the new record. Gilgeous-Alexander entered Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 127 consecutive games of 20 points or more, having secured the mark by passing Wilt Chamberlain on Thursday. Sunday, however, the streak looked like … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible 4th quarter to keep his streak alive appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Brandon Aiyuk may have played his last game for the San Francisco 49ers, but that does not necessarily mean the team will get rid of him immediately. Broadcaster Guy Haberman said the Niners would gladly hold onto Aiyuk for weeks or months if they felt there was a chance of getting anything of value for … The post 49ers may keep Brandon Aiyuk for 1 reason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.