Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving’s candidacy for NBA MVP was bolstered during Thursday night’s ugly offensive performance by the C’s in an 89-80 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Without Irving, who sat out because of a shoulder injury, the C’s shot just 41.1 percent from the floor, hit only seven of 29 3-point shots, generated 13 points in the second quarter and scored a season-low 53 points through three quarters. In addition to poor shooting, the C’s also were sloppy with the basketball. They committed 19 turnovers and had just 13 assists on 30 made shots. Irving is the team’s leading scorer with 23.6 points per game,... NESN.com
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Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons Have Hilarious Twitter Exchange During Debate
We’re not sure if Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid can make the Philadelphia 76ers great again, but they at least won Twitter on Wednesday night. Like many of you, the 76ers teammates were following the third and final presidential debate Wednesday. At some point, Simmons apparently had enough of what he was hearing from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and he took to Twitter to voice his displeasure. But that tweet became an afterthought after Embiid’s response. It turns out Simmons, who is from Australia, doesn’t have to worry about that, though. So breathe, America. If you’re struggling with this election, all y... NESN.com
UEFA.com’s weekly wonderkid: Joel Asoro
This week's wonderkid is a 17-year-old forward who has made his club and Sweden Under-21 debuts in the last three weeks.Name: Joel AsoroClub: SunderlandDebut: 21 August 2016 v MiddlesbroughPosition: forwardNationality: SwedishBorn: 27 April 1999Preferred foot: rightThey say ..."I'd say for a 17-year-old – if it was me watching him for the first time – this boy has got something."Sunderland manager David Moyes"You can all now see why I selected him. The way he finds space and the ... UEFA.com - News
Arsenal sign Joel Campbell
Arsenal have completed the signing of Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell.GettyImagesJoel Campbell is now an Arsenal player• Wenger: I won't walk away• Dein: Wenger could consider future• UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings• Nasri included in Arsenal squad• Mancini: Nasri deal closeCampbell, 19, joins from Costa Rican side Saprissa after some impressive performances for his country at Under-20 and senior level.A statement on Arsenal's official website read: "Joel Campbell has been confirmed as an Arsenal player, with all formal agreements and processes relating to his transfer now complete."Everyone at Arsenal Football Club would like to welcome the young striker to the club and look forward to his contributions to the team."Arsene Wenger had this week said of the youngster: "Joel is a young prospect, he has talent
‘Nothing official’ on Joel Campbell
Joel Campbell's agent has told ESPNsoccernet there is "nothing official" regarding reports the Saprissa striker has joined Arsenal. GettyImagesJoel Campbell has been making a big impact on the international stage for Costa Rica • Gunners to miss out on Campbell Reports on Thursday night suggested an agreement between Campbell and Arsenal is now in place, with the player set to join the Gunners once he has finished his participation for Costa Rica at the Under-20 World Cup. However, Campbell's representative, Joaquim Batica, has insisted the speculation is premature. Batica has now headed for Colombia, where Campbell is representing Costa Rica. The Gunners were recently thought to be on the brink of signing 19-year-old Campbell for around £900,000, only for Saprissa president Juan Carlos Rojas to claim