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Grey Papke

Papke has more than 10 years of writing experience for Larry Brown Sports and has published over 23,000 stories. A diehard Detroit sports fan, Papke previously served as managing editor and writer at the Detroit Tigers-centric site, Walkoff Woodward. His range of knowledge is vast, and he covers multiple sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, college football and college basketball.

John Mateer holds a ball

John Mateer spent the offseason working with a Heisman Trophy winner

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer turned to a former Heisman Trophy winner this offseason to help him improve. Mateer spent part of the offseason working with former Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford. The two broke down film, and Bradford was the one …

Terrion Arnold looking on

Terrion Arnold expected to visit interested NFL teams

Terrion Arnold’s attorney apparently was serious when he revealed that his client was drawing NFL interest despite the serious charges against the cornerback. Arnold officially passed through waivers on Monday and is eligible to sign with any …

Brad Stevens speaking with reporters

Brad Stevens reveals the biggest reason for the Jaylen Brown trade

Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens offered up a big hint regarding why he controversially chose to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Stevens admitted that the Celtics were concerned about having most of their salary cap tied up in …

LeBron James in a jersey

Interested teams have heard nothing back from LeBron James

LeBron James is keeping everyone in the dark regarding his free agency, including the teams that are chasing him. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on his “The Hoop Collective” podcast that James’ suitors have heard nothing from …

DeMar DeRozan in warmups

A 6-time NBA All-Star has been released

The NBA free agent market now includes a six-time All-Star. The Sacramento Kings are releasing DeMar DeRozan, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. They will save $15.7 million in doing so, as only $10 million of his $25.7 million salary for …

Jaylen Brown in his Celtics uniform

Everyone said the same thing about the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown statement

Boston Celtics fans were not buying the team’s statement on Monday regarding the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics confirmed the Brown trade on Monday and included the standard set of statements from those at the top …

Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court

Giannis Antetokounmpo thanks Milwaukee in farewell video

Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially been traded to the Miami Heat, but he narrated his own farewell video to Milwaukee on the way out. Antetokounmpo posted the emotional two-minute video to his social media profiles on Monday after the deal became …

Rui Hachimura waits for the ball

Rui Hachimura decides to leave Lakers

Rui Hachimura is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is not going far. Hachimura is signing a two-year, $28 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania added that Hachimura had been …

President Donald Trump speaks

President Trump called FIFA over Folarin Balogun suspension

The perception surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card was such that the highest levels of the United States government got involved in trying to get it tossed out. President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask him to …

Jonathan Kuminga taking a shot

Jonathan Kuminga draws free agent interest from 3 teams

Jonathan Kuminga appears to have plenty of options in free agency. Kuminga is thought to be a priority for the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers are also …

Willson Contreras in a Red Sox uniform

Willson Contreras offers explanation for his recent behavior

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras offered an apology and an explanation for some of his recent behavior on Saturday. Contreras on Saturday offered a tearful apology for his recent involvement in a bench-clearing fight with Washington …

LeBron James in a Lakers jersey

New photo of LeBron James sparks speculation about his next team

Those looking for clues regarding LeBron James’ next destination think they found a big one on Saturday. James recently spent time with his St. Vincent St. Mary high school basketball teammates in Akron, via photos posted by ESPN Cleveland. …

Brandon Aiyuk wearing headphones and a 49ers sweatshirt

Fans think Commanders will target 1 veteran WR amid Brandon Aiyuk drama

NFL fans think the Washington Commanders might be about to pivot to another wide receiver as the drama surrounding Brandon Aiyuk continues. Aiyuk has long been linked to the Commanders and has been open about wanting to sign there once the San …

Aryna Sabalenka in a yellow outfit

Aryna Sabalenka wants to get ‘completely drunk’ after losing at Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka delivered a moment of blunt honesty Sunday after being knocked out of Wimbledon in the Round of 16. Sabalenka fell in straight sets to Naomi Osaka, the latest in a series of disappointing major performances for the world No. 1 in …

Mitchell Robinson warming up

Mitchell Robinson explains his mysterious playoff injury

Former New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson finally offered a public explanation for the unexplained hand injury that he suffered during the NBA Playoffs. In a Facebook post Sunday morning, Robinson revealed that his youngest brother had been …

Folarin Balogun at a press conference

Team USA gets great news ahead of World Cup game

Team USA got some unexpectedly good news Sunday morning ahead of Monday’s World Cup knockout round game against Belgium. USA forward Folarin Balogun will be available to play against Belgium after his one-match ban was suspended, according to …

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