Share this: Will Romelu Lukaku prove to be worth the money Manchester United paid Everton for him? The answer depends on how you arrive Lukaku’s reported £75 million ($96.6 million) transfer fee. If he improves on his Everton goal-scoring record and fires Manchester United to Premier League, and perhaps UEFA Champions League, glory this season and beyond, then he will have been worth the money. However, if Lukaku fails to meet expectations, he’ll go down as the biggest transfer flop of the summer 2017 window. Watch the video above to see NESN.com’s Marc DiBenedetto and Marcus O’Mard discuss two ways analyze Lukaku’s potential value to Manchester United on this week’s episode of the “NESN Soccer Show.” Watch the full episode here. Thumbnail photo via YouTube/NBC
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The Five Best One-Liners From Mayweather-McGregor World Tour
Share this: Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will square off in a highly anticipated super fight in Las Vegas later this summer, but fans didn’t have to wait until Aug. 26 to see the two men meet face to face. McGregor and Mayweather teamed up for a four-day world promotional tour, which kicked off Tuesday in Los Angeles, and made stops in Toronto and Brooklyn before concluding in London on Friday. And while “The Notorious” and “Money” Mayweather are two of the best fighters in combat sports, they also are two of the most entertaining athletes in recent memory. As expected, neither disappointed when they had the microphone during the press junket, but these five one-liners were our favorites of the tour. “Why
Here’s Why Gordon Hayward Believes Celtics Can Be Championship Contenders
Share this: The worst kept secret in Boston was made official Friday. The Boston Celtics finally announced the signing of swingman Gordon Hayward, who revealed his decision to join the C’s on a wild Fourth of July. The official announcement didn’t come until Friday, though, as Boston worked to trade Avery Bradley and clear salary cap space for its new star. Without Hayward, the Celtics already were one of the best teams in the NBA, as they made it to the Eastern Conference finals before falling to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. And Hayward made it clear that the C’s are capable of going even further than that in the 2017-18 season. “That’s our goal,” Hayward said of Boston being championship contenders this upcoming
Celtics’ Gordon Hayward Shuts Down Rumors About Delayed Signing Announcement
Share this: Celtics fans initially had to table their excitement when news broke that Gordon Hayward was heading to Boston. ESPN’s Chris Haynes first broke the news of Hayward signing with the C’s early afternoon on the Fourth of July. But his report quickly was refuted, as Hayward’s agent and Utah Jazz brass revealed that Hayward had yet to make a decision. Ultimately, Hayward announced his intent to join the Celtics later that evening via an article with The Players’ Tribune. And given the platform of the announcement, many believed the delay was due to Hayward needing time to craft his essay. But during his introductory press conference with the Celtics on Friday, Hayward put these rumors to rest, and explained how things actually went
NBA Free Agency Winners, Losers: Analyzing Best, Worst Moves Of Wild Summer
Share this: The NBA nearly has become a 12-month league, and it certainly has the most compelling offseason of any North American sports league. Free agency is a major reason for that, as the abundance of rumors, trades and surprising contracts create a wealth of discussion and debate. The 2017 offseason has been particularly crazy to this point, so let’s recap the most notable winners and losers of free agency so far. WINNERSLos Angeles LakersAfter having a horrible free agency last summer by spending more than $100 million combined on Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov, the Lakers made much better moves this offseason under the new leadership of general manager Rob Pelinka and president Magic Johnson. The addition of guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (one year, $18
Mayweather Vs. McGregor Live Stream: Watch London Press Conference Online
Share this: The press tour for Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor’s Aug. 26 boxing match has been wild, but it’s coming to an end. The undefeated boxer and the UFC lightweight champion meet in London on Friday for the final stop of the tour, where there’s sure to be more antics from the pair. We’ve already seen McGregor decked out in outrageous outfits, plenty of trash talk and even an appearance from Mayweather’s dad, Floyd Mayweather Sr. So what will go down in London? Watch and find out in the live stream below, which begins Friday at 2 p.m. ET. [embedded content] Thumbnail photo via Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link
While You Were Sleeping: Lonzo Ball Posts Another Triple-Double, This Time Weari…
Share this: Lonzo Ball posted his second consecutive triple-double in Summer League, but his footwear once again stole the show. Ball had a breakout performance Wednesday night, going for 36 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. But the focus shifted to his shoes — Ball ditched his ZO2s for a pair of purple Nikes. Flash-forward to Thursday night, and its another triple-double for Ball. This time, he opted for Adidas. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt has more on what happened in the world of sports while you were sleeping, presented by Bedgear. Thumbnail photo via Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA TODAY Sports Related NESN.com Stories Source link