Jay-Z is heading to the Super Bowl halftime stage for the first time, but Kyle Van Noy is already looking back at the show that made 50 Cent a surprise hit in Los Angeles. The former Patriots outside linebacker has made it clear he is not thrilled with the NFL’s choice for 2027, and his […]
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The Brooklyn Nets fell just short of their season‑opening win, losing to the Boston Celtics 125‑124 in overtime on Oct. 27, 2026. Rookie Nolan Traoré earned his first start, scoring 15 points on 6‑9 shooting and briefly leading a strong first half, but cramping forced his exit early in the fourth. The Nets’ early defense, bolstered by Day’Ron Sharpe, held Boston’s normally lethal 3‑point shooting at 2‑15, yet the Celtics rallied in the third, shooting 8‑14 from deep to regain the lead. A late surge from Michael Porter Jr. and Mikel Brown Jr., who combined for 25 points, wasn’t enough as Boston clinched the win in OT.
Jayson Tatum speaks up after leading Celtics to 125-124 win over Nets.
Brooklyn passed on a potential trade for All‑Star forward Jaylen Brown, fearing the distraction his close friendship with Kyrie Irving could cause, despite the Celtics' interest and rumored offers involving Michael Porter Jr., Day’Ron Sharpe and draft picks. Meanwhile, Nets guard Egor Demin exits early with a leg contusion after logging two points and two assists in a loss to Boston. Knicks assistant/associate head coach Chris Jent is out for personal reasons, with T.J. Saint stepping in, and the Knicks have been spun off into a separate publicly traded entity (MSG Knickerbockers Corp.) with shares near $300, while the Rangers form a distinct MSG Rangers Corp.
Jackson Chourio, the Milwaukee Brewers’ 22-year-old left fielder, went 4-for-5 in a 10-1 Game 3 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays, putting Milwaukee up 3-0 and one win from its first title. One Hall of Famer has a theory. In an appearance on MLB on FOX, former Boston Red Sox slugger and three-time World Series […]
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The Carolina Hurricanes edge the Boston Bruins 2-1 in a high‑intensity Eastern Conference showdown on Oct. 27, 2026. Boston jumps ahead early when Pavel Zacha scores 1:30 in, but the Canes rally late in the first as Logan Stankoven’s line creates a breakaway for Jackson Blake, who ties it with under a minute left. After a dead‑locked second period, Sebastian Aho nets the winner midway through the third after a slick sequence involving William Carrier and Andrei Svechnikov. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov makes 14 saves, including key late stops, while the teams exchange penalties and a lengthy fight between Nicolas Deslauriers and Tanner Jeannot. Despite missing Jordan Staal and learning of Taylor Hall’s injury, Rod Brind’Amour’s squad holds firm for the 2‑1 win.
It may have taken until the very last millisecond of overtime, but it counts as a win all the same for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics were pushed to the brink by the winless Brooklyn Nets, but Jayson Tatum put his foot down and decided that Boston wasn’t about to suffer a crushing loss at […]
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A $25,000 bonus once kept George Thomas, a versatile utility player, stuck on a big-league bench as a teenager, yet he turned that odd start into 685 games and 46 home runs across 13 seasons, playing everywhere but the mound. That journey ended Friday when Minneapolis Star-Tribune sports columnist Patrick Reusse reported that Thomas passed […]
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Another Boston Celtics game, another outstanding performance from Jayson Tatum. The Celtics superstar knocked down a game-winning jumper to defeat the Brooklyn Nets in a thrilling overtime finish on Tuesday, securing a narrow 125-124 victory. Boston’s third win of the season also marked a significant career milestone for Tatum. Despite entering the matchup as favorites, […]
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The Boston Celtics were able to escape Tuesday night’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets, but needed overtime to do so. Jayson Tatum saved the day when it came down to it, looking like the superstar New England has come to know and love. Tatum finished Tuesday’s game with 40 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and […]
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Even on the second night of a back-to-back, one would think that the Boston Celtics shouldn’t have too much trouble defeating the Brooklyn Nets at home. This is especially the case when they were able to rest most of their key players the previous night after blowing out the Chicago Bulls, 134-99. But in the […]
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Mikel Brown Jr. has had a bit of a challenging start to his NBA career. The Brooklyn Nets are handling the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft with kid gloves due to ankle troubles, and as a result, Brown is coming off the bench and with minutes restrictions to boot. But on Tuesday […]
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The Boston Bruins’ 9‑3‑1 point streak ends with a 2‑1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes (10‑2‑2) at the Lenovo Center on Oct. 28, 2026. Pavel Zacha scores the lone Bruins goal while Jeremy Swayman makes 28 saves. Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho breaks the tie early in the third on a 3‑on‑2 play, and Carolina holds on despite two Bruins power‑play chances. The game features a fight between Tanner Jeannot and Nic Deslauriers and several penalties that limit Boston’s offense. The Bruins have a day off before finishing their road trip against the St. Louis Blues Thursday night.
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Brooklyn Nets had the Boston Celtics on the ropes after pulling out a miraculous comeback near the end of regulation. Down by one, 124-123, the Celtics got the ball back with 2.3 seconds remaining in the contest. Everyone in the building knew where the ball was going […]
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Kyrie Irving is reportedly part of the reason why Nets rejected Jaylen Brown trade.
The second nights of back-to-backs are rarely easy, no matter who you play. And the Jordi Fernandez-led Brooklyn Nets have always played the Boston Celtics tough. Tuesday night was no different.
Jayson Tatum delivers a clutch performance as the Boston Celtics edge the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in overtime on Oct. 27, 2026. Tatum finishes with 40 points and eight assists, including the game-winner in the final second. The Nets, who led at halftime and forced OT, saw contributions from Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle, but Boston’s late surge—bolstered by Paul George’s 20 points and Derrick White’s 16—secures the win. Both teams struggled from beyond the arc, with the Celtics shooting just 2-16 in the first half. The victory caps a back‑to‑back night for Boston, preserving their league‑second best net rating.
Rob Gronkowski won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, and he still says leaving them was the best move of his career. Patriots fans may not love the reasoning. The former tight end looked back on his move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an interview on Craig Melvin’s “Glass Half Full” podcast. […]
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Paul Pierce earned more than $195 million during his NBA career, but the Celtics legend is now claiming he is struggling financially amid an ongoing legal battle with his former partner. The 49-year-old says he is “tapped out” after receiving his final paycheck from Fox Sports in August, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. […]
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Celtics former player‑turned‑broadcaster Brian Scalabrine reignites a feud with star guard Jaylen Brown after initially claiming Brown demanded a trade to Milwaukee. Brown’s reps slammed the allegation as a “10,000% lie,” and Scalabrine later backtracked, saying he had no knowledge of any demand. Now Scalabrine accuses Brown of playing the victim, saying the forward uses the controversy and his Twitch platform to dodge accountability. The dispute, sparked on SiriusXM’s The Starting Lineup, appears far from resolved.
Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle drew a flopping technical foul during Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, giving Jayson Tatum a free throw in the second quarter at TD Garden. Officials called the non-unsportsmanlike technical at the 1:18 mark after Randle went down near the paint during a Nolan Traore drive. The call came […]
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Despite starting 0-3, the Brooklyn Nets should show some fight with two-time All-NBA selection Julius Randle and 2023 NBA champion Michael Porter Jr. leading the way. The youth movement is most important, however. This franchise needs its young players to progress this season, but that probably cannot happen unless they are on the court. Egor […]
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The Patriots drop to around the 10th spot in the latest power rankings after a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, ending their three‑game winning streak. Drake Maye threw for 321 yards, two touchdowns and his eighth interception of the season, while the defense couldn’t stop Caleb Williams’ late 4th‑down conversion. Turnovers remain a major issue, with New England tied for the league’s second‑worst differential at –7. Despite the setback, analysts remain optimistic, noting edge rusher Gabe Jacas’ impact and the team’s 4‑3 record. The Pats head to Miami next week, aiming for a decisive win against the 1‑5 Dolphins.
Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson and Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney got into a heated first-half exchange Tuesday night at TD Garden, drawing players and coaches toward the Nets bench during a tense Atlantic Division matchup. Robinson and Clowney traded words near the sideline, but the available footage did not show any punches thrown. Robinson […]
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Chris Cenac Jr. discussed his NBA debut with Hardwood Houdini. The Celtics rookie shared his lessons from his first season and talked about an unforgettable night.