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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.

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Chad Johnson broke down crying over Antonio Brown’s arrest

Former NFL star Chad Johnson had an emotional reaction to Antonio Brown’s arrest on Friday. Johnson spoke about Brown’s arrest on his “Nightcap” show alongside Shannon Sharpe. The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver has …

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon wearing a headset

Colts owner had bold quote about trading for Sauce Gardner

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon was full speed ahead on the team’s proposed trade for Sauce Gardner before it was officially completed. The Colts acquired Gardner from the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for two first-round …

Alex Vesia screams

Alex Vesia announces death of his baby daughter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia is mourning the death of his baby daughter after missing the team’s World Series victory. Vesia announced on Instagram Friday that he and his wife Kayla lost their daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia, on Oct. 26. …

Darryl Strawberry on a TV set

Darryl Strawberry has been pardoned by President Trump

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry has been pardoned by President Donald Trump. Strawberry said on Facebook that he received a personal phone call from Trump on Friday. Strawberry was convicted of tax evasion three decades ago, and said the …

Rome Odunze working out with the Bears

Bears WR addresses his father’s constant criticism of the team

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is being forced to address his father’s social media criticism of the team. Odunze’s father James regularly posts and reposts critical comments about the Bears on X. James Odunze frequently reposts …

Lincoln Riley in a headset

Lincoln Riley could be fired by USC

A new report is increasing speculation that USC coach Lincoln Riley could be on the hot seat. ESPN college football analyst Josh Pate suggested that Riley could be fired at the end of the season. He was asked in an appearance on “Bussin’ …

Drake in a suit

Drake hurt Blue Jays’ chances in World Series

The infamous Drake Curse may have hit the Toronto Blue Jays in a new way. Drake, a Toronto native and Blue Jays fan, had plenty of trash talk for the Dodgers during the World Series, particularly when his team took a 3-2 lead with a 6-1 win in Game …

Marshawn Kneeland at a press conference

Marshawn Kneeland’s family releases statement about his death

Marshawn Kneeland’s family has released a statement about the Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman’s death. Nicole Kneeland-Woods shared a Facebook post on behalf of the Kneeland family on Nov. 6. The statement said the family is …

Deion Sanders with a headset on

Deion Sanders demotes former NFL head coach on Colorado’s staff

Deion Sanders is trying to spark the struggling Colorado Buffaloes by shuffling his coaching staff and demoting a former NFL head coach. Sanders stripped offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur of playcalling duties and demoted him to quarterbacks coach …

Kyle Tucker watching a home run

Report: Cubs OF wants $300 million in free agency

The Chicago Cubs’ marriage with outfielder Kyle Tucker appears likely to be short-lived. Tucker is thought to be seeking at least $300 million in free agency, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. That asking price will somewhat impact his …

An Atlanta Braves hat on top of a glove

Braves hire 2 coaches away from division rival

The Atlanta Braves are shaking up their coaching staff by poaching from a division rival. The Braves are hiring Jeremy Hefner as their new pitching coach and Antoan Richardson as their new first base coach. Both Hefner and Richardson were with the …

Tarik Skubal walking off the field

Report: Tigers willing to trade Tarik Skubal

One of the best pitchers in baseball could be on the trade market this offseason. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that rival teams believe the Detroit Tigers would be open to trading Tarik Skubal for a big enough return. The Seattle Mariners, New …

Quincy Williams smiling

Jets have benched a former All-Pro defender

The trade deadline may have passed, but the New York Jets are not done shaking up their defense. Jets linebacker Quincy Williams revealed Wednesday that he has been benched by the coaching staff moving forward. He said he had been told he was …

LeBron James looks on

Charles Barkley reveals why he thinks LeBron James should retire

LeBron James has committed to playing at least one more season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but Charles Barkley thinks he should consider calling it quits. In a recent appearance on “The Jim Rome Show,” Barkley suggested that James should …

Dabo Swinney on the sidelines

Dabo Swinney goes off on college football officiating

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is still fuming over the officiating in Saturday’s loss to Duke, and he went on an extended rant about the state of college football officiating on Tuesday. Swinney fumed at the lack of accountability among college …

Kevin Durant during warmups

Kevin Durant takes a shot at Draymond Green

Former Golden State Warriors teammates Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are once again at odds over who deserves credit for the team’s run of titles. In an interview for Netflix’s “Starting 5” series, Durant argued that …

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