Kyrie Irving acquired precisely what he requested for, and he didn’t rise to the event. Irving requested out of Cleveland to interrupt free from LeBron James’ shadow and develop into the clear-cut chief of a staff. Not solely was that want granted, the star level guard landed with a franchise with reliable NBA Finals aspirations. But regardless of having all of the sources conceivable to make a championship run this season, Irving and the Boston Celtics started their summer time trip far sooner than anybody anticipated. The Celtics’ marketing campaign got here to an finish Wednesday evening when the Milwaukee Bucks put the ending touches on their second-round sequence victory. Irving simp... NESN.com
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Bears’ Cody Parkey’s Missed Kick Made Eagles’ Nick Foles Some Extra Money
Nick Foles came just four plays short of earning himself a million dollars in last Sunday’s matchup after he injured his ribs, but he didn’t miss out in the NFC Wild Card game. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback had many reasons to celebrate Sunday after his team defeated the Chicago Bears in dramatic fashion (and heartbreaking fashion for Bears’ fans) to earn a spot in the NFC Divisional Round, where they will take on Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. But aside from the win, Foles earned himself that extra million he missed out on just seven days ago, thanks in part to Chicago kicker Cody Parkey missing what would have been a
Could Tom Brady’s Decline Mimic Peyton Manning’s? Nick Wright Explains
Tom Brady hasn’t fallen off “the cliff” this season. Nor should the Patriots be concerned about his plans to return in 2019. But there has been a noticeable drop-off in the 41-year-old’s performance, for one reason or another, creating questions as to what’s next for the New England quarterback. Will Brady return to playing at an MVP level? Is this the new normal for Brady as he works toward his mid-40s? Will things get worse? It’s nearly impossible to predict, especially since Brady has been written off before only to rebound better than ever. But Nick Wright wondered Thursday on FS1’s “First Things First” whether Brady could follow i... NESN.com
Nick Wright Fires Off Two Hot Takes About Celtics, 76ers Ahead Of Opener
The 2018-19 NBA season has arrived, and the basketball world already is heating up with hot takes. Two scorchers came Tuesday morning courtesy of Nick Wright, who offered his opinion on the state of the Eastern Conference during the latest edition of “First Things First” on FOX Sports 1. Ahead of the Opening Night tilt between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, Wright identified the two East powerhouses as the two best teams in the conference. While no one would bat an eye at this take, two others uncorked in Wright’s deliverance were questionable, to say the least. “What you have is what I think is the best starting lineup in the... NESN.com
Nick Wright Wouldn’t Take Jayson Tatum No. 1 In Re-Draft Of 2017 Class
There’s little doubt that if teams could re-do the 2017 NBA Draft, the final product would look much different. In all likelihood, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz would not be taken first overall given, you know, he can’t shoot a basketball. So, the question then becomes: Who would be the first player drafted? Many point to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who emerged as a superstar in his team’s run to the Eastern Conference finals last season. “First Things First” co-host Nick Wright, however, has a different player in mind. Here’s his top three: That’s right: Nicky Dubs has Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell goi... NESN.com
Nick Saban Smiling? Alabama Coach ‘Happiest’ He’s Ever Been After Winning Title
Nick Saban won his sixth national championship Monday when his No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs 26-23 in overtime in an epic College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Saban, who normally is about as warm as a desert cactus, was downright jubilant when freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit DeVonta Smith for a 41-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime. And it honestly was kind of weird to see Saban so happy. Saban admitted this was the “happiest” he’s ever been in his life during an ecstatic postgame interview with ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi. Look at that smile, you don’t see that every day. Actually, you probably won... NESN.com
NFL Rumors: Texans Expected To Pursue Nick Caserio, Monti Ossenfort For GM Job
Add two New England Patriots executives to the growing list of team staffers drawing interest for job openings around the league. The Houston Texans have hired a search firm to replace departed general manager Rick Smith, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. According to Rapoport, Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio and New England director of college scouting Monti Ossenfort both are “expected to receive interest” from Houston in its search. Buffalo Bills vice president of player personnel Brian Gaine and Green Bay Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst also are on the Texans’ short list, per Rapoport. Smit... NESN.com