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Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

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The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from former MLB star Harold Reynolds. On Tuesday, former two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds praised Tatis for being such a versatile and talented weapon for the Padres. Reynolds even went as far as to … The post Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss

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The New York Mets are in a rut, but owner Steve Cohen is far from losing confidence in his team. The Mets have been in a miserable state since last week, and their struggles continued on Tuesday, when they absorbed a 2-1 loss to the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium … The post Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win

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The Charlotte Hornets punched their ticket to the next phase of the 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament.  Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball literally landed punches after the Hornets’ thrilling 127-126 win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday. Amid the pandemonium on the court following Charlotte’s incredible win, Ball dapped up Hugo, the … The post Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game

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All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday, as the Washington Capitals played their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. More than that, it might be the last time ever that Ovechkin has skated in an NHL game. The league’s all-time leader in … The post Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game

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LaMelo Ball is apparently a repeat offender when it comes to tripping Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets guard made negative headlines Tuesday for injuring the Miami Heat center during their play-in tournament game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo was falling toward the baseline when Ball swiped at his legs, resulting in Bam crashing … The post Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime

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Prime Video would probably take a redo of Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament broadcast between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat. The Heat and Hornets kicked off the postseason with an absolute thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Unfortunately for fans watching from home, the Prime … The post NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo. The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline during their play-in tournament matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo fell and injured his … The post Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Bills GM Brandon Beane has message for Keon Coleman

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The Buffalo Bills are not selling their Keon Coleman stock just yet. Coleman has largely underperformed since the Bills drafted him 33rd overall in 2024. Buffalo was expecting Coleman to blossom into a first-option wide receiver last season, but his production took a step back in Year 2. Bills GM Brandon Beane still believes Coleman … The post Bills GM Brandon Beane has message for Keon Coleman appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jarren Duran gets caught flipping off a fan during game

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Jarren Duran had yet another incident with an opposing fan during Tuesday’s game. The Boston Red Sox outfielder Duran was caught on camera flipping off a fan on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Duran was up to bat in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. With Boston already trailing 5-0, Duran rolled … The post Jarren Duran gets caught flipping off a fan during game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game

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Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat. Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t … The post Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations

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Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him. The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.” “I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija. “I don’t do … The post Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game

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Several fans felt like a key ingredient was missing from Tuesday’s Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat postseason clash. The Hornets hosted the Heat to kick off this year’s NBA play-in tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The visitors began to pick up some momentum late in the third quarter, taking a 79-74 lead in what had … The post Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered brutal injuries from foul ball to face

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Craig Alberanz is facing a challenging recovery after Monday night’s mishap with a foul ball. The Baltimore Orioles manager Albernaz spoke with reporters on Tuesday and revealed that he suffered a number of brutal-sounding injuries after being struck by a foul ball the night before. Albernaz said that he sustained a broken jaw and at … The post Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered brutal injuries from foul ball to face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets announcer Gary Cohen made a bad Yoshinobu Yamamoto mistake

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Gary Cohen got a little bit tripped up during Tuesday’s game. The longtime New York Mets TV announcer Cohen was on the call Monday for the Mets-Los Angeles Dodgers game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. In the bottom of the seventh inning, the broadcast cut to Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim … The post Mets announcer Gary Cohen made a bad Yoshinobu Yamamoto mistake appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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LaMelo Ball pulls a dirty move on Bam Adebayo during play-in game

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LaMelo Ball sparked backlash during Tuesday’s play-in tournament game with a dirty move that he pulled. Ball and the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference’s 9/10 play-in game. In the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was driving to the basket when he had … The post LaMelo Ball pulls a dirty move on Bam Adebayo during play-in game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kyle Whittingham lands first major commitment since becoming Michigan coach

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The Michigan Wolverines are kicking off a new chapter with Kyle Whittingham as the head football coach. Although Bryce Underwood is still in Ann Arbor as the QB1, Whittingham is working on adding QBs for the future. On Tuesday, he did just that, with four-star QB Kamden Lopati committing to Michigan, making this the first … The post Kyle Whittingham lands first major commitment since becoming Michigan coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Panthers, Falcons showing interest in 126-TD QB ahead of NFL Draft

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The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons have their starting quarterbacks on the roster, but they are still exploring the group ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bryce Young is the QB1 in Carolina, and either Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa will start in Atlanta. However, both NFC South teams hosted Minnesota-Moorhead QB Jack Strand … The post Panthers, Falcons showing interest in 126-TD QB ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Florida State QB drawing NFL Draft interest at surprising new position

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Tommy Castellanos played quarterback at each of UCF, Boston College and Florida State, and he is now hoping to make an NFL roster. Castellanos spent the 2025 season as the Florida State starter, throwing for 2,760 yards in 12 games. However, Castellanos isn’t just drawing interest as a quarterback. He is also garnering buzz as … The post Florida State QB drawing NFL Draft interest at surprising new position appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lucas Giolito drawing interest from 2 NL teams

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Lucas Giolito pitched well in the 2025 MLB season with the Boston Red Sox, but he began the 2026 season without a contract. Suddenly, Giolito’s market is picking up with two prominent National League teams showing interest: The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. The Cubs and Padres’ interest was reported by The Athletic, via … The post Lucas Giolito drawing interest from 2 NL teams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cowboys could try to trade in front of NFC East rival at NFL Draft

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Jerry Jones might be planning something big for the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. NFL reporter Jordan Schultz said Tuesday that the Cowboys are a “team to watch” regarding a potential trade up. The Cowboys have the 12th and 20th picks, and are thought to be coveting a player the New York Giants … The post Cowboys could try to trade in front of NFC East rival at NFL Draft appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Boone reveals which rival player reminds him of Deion Sanders

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had some high praise for one rival player. In an appearance on the “Talkin’ Yanks” podcast, Boone was full of praise for Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson, who is regarded as potentially the fastest player in baseball. Boone even invoked Deion Sanders’ name, having played with him on … The post Aaron Boone reveals which rival player reminds him of Deion Sanders appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Sherrone Moore sentenced for incident with his staffer

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Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has been sentenced for an incident with a staff member following his firing as head coach. Moore was sentenced to 18 months of probation and fined for two misdemeanors, via Dan Wetzel of ESPN. He could have faced up to a year in prison for trespassing and malicious use of … The post Sherrone Moore sentenced for incident with his staffer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dianna Russini makes decision about her future amid Mike Vrabel photos

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Dianna Russini has decided to resign from The Athletic amid controversy over photos of herself with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Russini submitted her resignation letter on Tuesday, via Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press. While she maintained that there was nothing inappropriate about her relationship with Vrabel, she cited the media firestorm as … The post Dianna Russini makes decision about her future amid Mike Vrabel photos appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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