UPDATE (7:45 p.m.): The Celtics have dominated Robert Williams out with a again contusion. ORIGINAL STORY: The very last thing the Boston Celtics might have afforded getting into Saturday was one other damage to the frontcourt. The C’s had been with out Aaron Baynes and Al Horford (with Gordon Hayward additionally sitting out whereas in NBA concussion protocol) in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets, which means Robert Williams III received his first profession begin. But the 21-year-old large man wouldn't end the primary half. Williams appeared to injure his again after lacking a putback dunk and falling laborious. The middle remained down on the ground for fairly some time whereas medical personnel attended to him. Williams finally was assisted off the ground, and
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Celtics’ Kyrie Irving Excited To Have ‘Consistent Lob Threat’ In Robert Williams
BOSTON — Kyrie Irving has been a big fan of playing with Robert Williams when given the chance this season. And Irving, for one, is pretty excited to share the court more with the 21-year-old. “I’ve played with quite a few bigs. I had Timofey Mozgov, I had Tristan (Thompson) in Cleveland. When I was in college I had Mason and Miles Plumlee,” Irving said. “So, you know, having a consistent lob threat at the rim, where you can throw it around the rim and he can go get it, you can see how easy it is for me and Rob. You know going in and people are stepping up on me and he’s always a threat at the
Where Is Robert Williams? Celtics Postpone Draft Pick’s Conference Call
Did Robert Williams have too much fun at Buffalo Wild Wings on Thursday night? The Celtics had a conference call scheduled 11 a.m. ET on Friday to introduce the Texas A&M big man to the media after Boston took him No. 27 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. Minutes before that call, however, the team announced it was postponing the call — because it couldn’t get a hold of Williams. The C’s didn’t provide any further details, but Williams’ last known whereabouts were a B-Dubs in Shreveport, L.A. So, NBA Twitter used its imagination. The team is insisting Williams’ conference call no-show was just a simple mi... NESN.com
Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian Reportedly To Marry In New Orleans Imminently
The family bonds are tightening in Serena Williams’ house. The tennis superstar will marry her fiancé, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, this week at New Orleans’ Contemporary Arts Center, PEOPLE’s Alexia Fernandez reported Wednesday, citing a source. The Williams-Ohanian wedding will be an intimate affair, but celebrities Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kris Jenner and Meghan Markle are among the rumored guests, some of whom began arriving in the Big Easy as early as Wednesday. Williams and Ohanian have been dating since 2015 and engaged since December 2016. The couple’s first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was born Sept. 1. If the Williams-Ohanian wedd... NESN.com
John McEnroe Isn’t Apologizing For His Controversial Serena Williams Comments
John McEnroe had a chance to apologize for his controversial remarks about Serena Williams, but he chose a different path. The legendary men’s tennis player has caused quite the stir over the past few days after he said Williams would be ranked No. 700 if she played on the men’s tour. Williams later responded to McEnroe’s comments on Twitter, and McEnroe further addressed the controversy during an appearance Tuesday on “CBS This Morning.” He started out with a complement, saying she’s the greatest women’s tennis player of all time. But when asked if he would apologize, his answer was a resounding, “No.” But while McEn... NESN.com
NFL Week 2 Injury Update: Bills’ Aaron Williams Exits Field In Ambulance
5:39 p.m.: Drew Brees had a shaky day in the New Orleans Saints’ 26-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, prompting questions about his health after the game. This doesn’t mean Brees will miss New Orleans’ next game or anything like that, but it’s definitely noteworthy given the Pro Bowl quarterback’s importance to the Saints. 5:34 p.m.: Ndamukong Suh briefly left the Miami Dolphins’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with an apparent knee injury. The controversial defensive lineman returned a short time later, though. Go ahead, Fins fans. Breathe a sigh of relief. 4:24 p.m.:
Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Novak Djokovic All Win At U.S. Open
NEW YORK — No reason for any extra practice after this performance by Serena Williams. Playing the best she has during this U.S. Open as she chases a calendar-year Grand Slam, Williams set up a quarterfinal against older sister Venus by making only six unforced errors in a 6-3, 6-3 victory over 19th-seeded Madison Keys on Sunday. Serena took only 68 minutes to dismiss Keys, a 20-year-old American with formidable serves and forehands who simply was outplayed. Already a winner of the past four major tournaments, including last year’s U.S. Open, Serena is trying to become the first tennis player to win all four in the same season since Steffi Gr...