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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown took up an unlikely yet comical role off the court.

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Ahead of the Celtics’ season opener Wednesday, Brown served as a pre-audition guest judge as part of comedian Druski’s “Coulda Been Records” Boston auditions.

Brown particpated in a role similar to that of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson — who made an appearance in May — as the decision-maker to determine if contestants should advance to the next round of their audition for the record label: to get in front of Druski, the fictional label’s CEO.

Brown made four appearances in the auditions. The first was as an aspiring rapper named “Blicky,” who donned a Jayson Tatum jersey. He also joked with a contestant who said she was there to support her brother, implying the contestant would be a perfect fit for the comedian’s reality dating show.

“She needs to be on ‘Coulda Been Love,’ that’s a keeper right there for Druski,” Brown quipped.

The Celtics guard also hilariously asked a contestant, “BStar,” what WNBA team she played for before she broke out dance moves, prompting Brown to send her to the official audition.

His final approval came for “Smeet,” who did a motivational speech from the Sylvester Stallone film “Rocky.”

Brown scored 25 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 4 assists in the Celtics’ 117-116 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

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Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t fully know what his role will be in new head coach Mike Brown’s offense even if he believes he eventually will.

“Honestly, I don’t know—but we’re figuring it out,” he told reporters Monday.

That’s surely not exactly what Knicks fans want to hear since the regular season starts Wednesday with a highly anticipated matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland and New York may be the best two teams in the Eastern Conference, so the head-to-head matchups could go a long way toward determining seeding and eventual home-court advantage.

The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals under head coach Tom Thibodeau last season but decided to fire him. They hired Brown as his replacement with the hope they can take the next step.

Brown led the 2006-07 Cavaliers to the NBA Finals with LeBron James on the roster, although they fell short against the San Antonio Spurs.

He has a track record of success, although there will be plenty of pressure in New York given how impressive the team was under Thibodeau just last season. The fanbase will not be pleased if he doesn’t quickly establish a culture of winning, especially in an Eastern Conference that is so wide open.

Towns is a major part of what the Knicks do on the offensive end, so figuring out what his role is and maximizing his chances of success will be key if the team is going to live up to elevated expectations.Â

That means the big man and head coach better figure out what that role is sooner rather than later.

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Even though the vibes around the Philadelphia Eagles are odd right now as they search for answers amid their two-game losing skid, the defending Super Bowl champs aren’t looking to trade A.J. Brown.

Per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles have told teams asking about Brown they “aren’t moving him now.”

Brown’s future in Philadelphia has been a hot topic of discussion ever since his social media post quoting a Bible verse following the Eagles’ 31-25 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4.

Addressing the post on Oct. 1, Brown said it wasn’t directed at Jalen Hurts or any of the Eagles coaches and he just “let my frustrations boil over.”

The Eagles were 4-0 after that victory over the Bucs, but they have since lost back-to-back games to the Denver Broncos and New York Giants. The offense has scored a total of 34 points in those games.

In the aftermath of the Giants’ loss, Albert Breer of SI.com reported the Eagles view Brown’s actions “as part of the deal with their mercurial receiver” even as teams have tried calling to gauge their interest in trading him.

Philadelphia’s offense under first-year coordinator Kevin Patullo has received a lot of criticism so far this season. Even when the team was winning games, the offense has failed to impress both in terms of scheme and performance.

There are plenty of reasons for the issues, including injuries on the offensive line, Saquon Barkley not being as explosive as he was in 2024 and no juice in the passing game.

Trading Brown would seem like an extreme move for the Eagles, especially since he received a three-year, $96 million extension in April 2024 that runs through the 2029 season.

Brown is only 28 and has been named to the All-Pro second team in each of the past three seasons. He’s averaging a career-low 11.0 yards per reception so far this season, but history suggests his output will improve over the course of the season.

For all of their recent struggles, the Eagles still lead the NFC East with a 4-2 record. They are the only team in the division that is currently over .500.

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Manchester United and Crystal Palace monitoring Jobe Bellingham, Arsenal and Manchester City among clubs interested in Nathaniel Brown, Chelsea’s pursuit of Adam Wharton intensifies.

Manchester United and Crystal Palace are monitoring Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham. (Bild – in German, subscription required), external

Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in signing 22-year-old Germany defender Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt, but the Bundesliga club will not listen to offers until next summer. (Bild – in German), external

If Eintracht Frankfurt do allow Brown – who does not have a release clause in his contract – to move, the German club will demand £52m. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Chelsea’s pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton has intensified but they face competition from Manchester United for the 21-year-old England midfielder. (Teamtalk), external

Turkey forward Kenan Yildiz, 21, is set to reject interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in favour of signing a new long-term contract Juventus. (Tuttosport – in Italian), external

Manchester United are monitoring Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, 21. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid are seriously considering selling Brazil winger Vinicius Junior, 25, next summer to a club in Saudi Arabia. (Sky Sports – in French), external

Watford are exploring a deal for striker Emmanuel Dennis following his release by Nottingham Forest in August, with West Ham also tentatively interested in the 27-year-old Nigerian. (Mail), external

Paris St-Germain have been told they will have to pay £52m for Roma’s 24-year-old France midfielder Manu Kone. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian), external

The agent of Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has cast doubt over the 37-year-old former Poland international’s future at the club, with his contract set to expire next summer and no offer of a new one forthcoming. (Sport – in Spanish), external

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After recovering from a different first hour or so to come back and beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday, Scotland will make changes for what will be a different kind of test.

Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie are suspended and Aaron Hickey injured, meaning Billy Gilmour, Lyndon Dykes and Tony Ralston could be in line to start.

Clarke expects Belarus to sit deep at Hampden and make it difficult for Scotland, but said the onus was on his side.

“In my time here, we’ve done well against the so-called lesser teams and it’s very important you get the points off them,” he said.

“They’ll come here and be organised, they’ll be difficult to break down and until you break them down, it’ll be a long night.

“It’s up to us to approach the game properly, which we will. It’s up to us to create enough chances to get the crowd excited, which we hopefully will.”

Clarke also insisted he was not thinking beyond Sunday’s match, with a trip to Greece and a home match against the Danes following next month.

“All I ever try to emphasise is that if you want to qualify, these are the games you have to win,” he said. “If you drop points to the teams ranked below you, it makes qualification difficult.

“No room for complacency. At no point am I looking too far ahead.

“I’ve been in the game a long time and if you look too far ahead, sometimes you trip up – a little bit like [assistant coach] Steven Naismith did in training today when he joined in.”

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Head coach Mike Brownwon his Knicks preseason debut at the NBA’s Abu Dhabi Games, 99-84, against the Philadelphia 76ers. Miles McBrideled the effort with 12 points off the bench, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 11 points in 17 minutes.

Mitchell Robinson was in postseason form, scoring seven points and grabbing 16 boards in 18 minutes. Mikal Bridges added 10 while the captain Jalen Brunson had a quiet six points and four assists.

The Knicks were without OG Anunoby due to a sprained left hand; starting in his place was Pacome Dadiet. Robinson was the fifth starter after much training camp mystery.

Here are the key takeaways…

— It sure looked like an overseas preseason opener out of the gates with some ugly turnovers and sloppy play early. A Dadiet offensive rebound and reverse and-one putback was the first bucket for the Knicks this season.

Tyrese Maxey looked in midseason form early with 10 first-quarter points on some quick takes inside. It took some time for New York to find their flow, but eventually Towns got some looks in transition and at the free throw line, scoring seven points in the first frame.

— It was McBride who exploded late in the period, hitting a couple threes and a fading two in a confident stint. He played alongside newcomer Jordan Clarksonand Brunson in a sneak peek at a new three-guard set as the teams went into the second tied at 25.

— As the first ended, Maxey tried to intercept Josh Hart’s dribble, and the Knick wing fell and hurt his lower back, flinging the ball into the stands in the process. The officials ejected Hart, ending his afternoon as he was helped back to the locker room area. After the game, the Knicks confirmed that Hart is dealing with a sore lower back, and the team will wait to see how he feels on Friday before deciding next steps.

— Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe ignited in the second quarter, going viral for a ludicrous attempted poster over Robinson, and finishing the half with nine points. Both teams kept it tight for most of the half, until the starters returned and got to work.

Brunson slipped inside for a couple floaters while Bridges hit a couple as the Knicks used a 15-6 run to close the half up 53-43 as the Sixers shot 1-20 from three as a team.

— New York pulled the starters at halftime, letting the second and third units get some real burn after taking the long flight. The three guards fighting for one roster spot – Landry Shamet, Malcolm Brogdon and Garrison Mathews – got in early in the third and shared the court for a strong stretch to extend the league.

Brogdon hit a three, got a couple paint touches that led to corner threes, and recorded a steal and assist in his first six minutes. Mathews splashed three threes as part of a 22-5 run to give the Knicks an 81-55 advantage after three.

— Ariel Hukportiplayed his only six minutes in the third quarter, scoring six points and grabbing six rebounds in a team-high +13 stint.

The Knicks coasted from there, playing every member of their extended training camp roster.

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The Knicks take on the Sixers once again in Abu Dhabi on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was in Los Angeles on Monday — but not for basketball.

He was there to help honor Bill Nye at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On Monday, Nye’s star was added to the iconic Los Angeles attraction, a tribute to his many years as a science educator in pop culture. Nye rose to fame for his role presenting the 1990s show “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” which came off the air in syndication form at the end of the decade but lived on in classrooms around the country for many years after.

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One of the many students that Nye helped develop a passion for science? The now-Celtics star.

Brown spoke about Nye’s influence on his and other students’ interest in science at Monday’s ceremony.

“My love for science runs deep, and I have Bill to thank for that,” Brown said. “But not just for myself, [but] for a generation of students who grew up in the public school system possibly thinking that school was not for them.”

Nye’s shows were built on making science education captivating to young students, a feature Brown also touched on in his speech.

“When they rolled that TV out with the trolley,” Brown said, “we knew what time it was.”

Brown and Nye teaming up isn’t a new sight. In November, Brown expressed his interest on social media in meeting the legendary television show host. Less than a month later, the two connected in the tunnel after a Celtics-Washington Wizards game. A short while later, Nye was a part of the launch event in Boston for Brown’s “White Noise” sneakers in February.

The guard’s science-related ventures have long gone hand-in-hand with his basketball career. In 2019, he became a Media Lab Director’s Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, among other academic pursuits.

Brown and Celtics will tip off the 2025 regular season on Oct. 22 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The Philadelphia Eagles survived a scare against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday to remain undefeated.

The Rams had a shot at a game-winning field goal, but Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis blocked the kick and returned it for a touchdown to seal a 33-26 comeback victory.

A four-yard touchdown pass from Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts to DeVonta Smith with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter paved the way for the team’s comeback win over the Rams. Philadelphia had trailed for the entire second half before Hurts’ third touchdown pass of the game.

In all, Hurts was 21-of-32 for 226 yards, three scores and no interceptions. He also had 40 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground. Star receiver A.J. Brown led the way with six catches for 109 yards and a touchdown, while Smith notched eight receptions for 60 yards and the game-winning score.

Fans on social media were blown away by the resiliency shown by the reigning Super Bowl champs in Sunday’s win over the Rams:

The Eagles overcame a tough day for star running back Saquon Barkley, who was limited to 46 yards on 18 carries. It was his third straight game with less than 100 rushing yards to start the season.

And of course, the Eagles also had another Tush Push moment that drew some attention:

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 196 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the loss. Running back Kyren Williams had 94 rushing yards and two catches for 18 yards and a score.

The Eagles will look to stay undefeated when they return to action next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Rams will try to bounce back against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Shortly after the Boston Celtics†season ended with a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the New York Knicks, Jaylen Brown sat at a podium inside Madison Square Garden trying to process what went wrong and what comes next.

But even in the face of a very murky future for his Celtics squad, Brown projected optimism.

“I know Boston looks gloomy right now,†Brown said while pointing to Jayson Tatumâ€s Achilles injury and the disappointing finish to a championship-or-bust campaign. “But thereâ€s a lot to look forward to. I want the city to feel excited about that. This is not the end, and Iâ€m looking forward to whatâ€s next.â€

So, what isnext for Brown and the Celtics?

For Week 3 of our Ramp to Camp series, we asked our panel to pick one thing they want to see from key members of the 2025-26 Celtics squad. And, for Day 11, that spotlight lands on Brown.

Our question was intentionally vague. Panelists could pick any sort of benchmark for what would constitute progress from Brown during the new campaign.

For us, itâ€s simple: Consistency as the undisputed top option while Tatum is rehabbing. The Celtics need Brown to bring high-level, two-way impact on a night-to-night basis if they want to truly compete with a roster that has felt the talent squeeze of the second apron.

Brown produced two of his best playoff games on nights when the Celtics were without Tatum. Game 2 against Orlando (36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists) and Game 5 against New York (26 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists) against New York were proof that Brown can shoulder the 1A load when asked.

But now heâ€s going to be tasked with that indefinitely. He has to bring it every single night without having the safety net of an All-Star sidekick. But Brown sounds invigorated by the challenge.

Can he summon the energy to be as impactful defensively, all while shouldering the brunt of the scoring burden on the opposite end? Can he tighten up his ball-handling as his usage rate rises and the Celtics run even more offense through him? Can Brown make his 3-point shot a more consistent weapon for a team that relies so heavily on that part of their offense?

Ultimately, the stat line doesnâ€t matter much to us. We feel pretty confident suggesting Brown will be somewhere in that 24-point, seven-rebound, five-assist output on a nightly basis. A return to the All-NBA squad is waiting if he does that over 65-plus games, and a lofty slot on that 15-man team is there if Brown’s rebound and assist numbers tick even higher while filling all the voids of the departed.

There simply can’t be pronounced dips in his production. Brown would be the first to note that his seven turnovers as Game 6 slipped away early against New York was far too many. Brown pulled his turnover rate down during the title season and must maximize possessions this season without Tatum on the court.

The opportunity for Brown to assert himself as one of the NBAâ€s elite is here for him. Itâ€s a daunting challenge given the changes but one that he seemed ready to embrace from the very moment last season ended.

If Brown plays with consistent energy and impact, the Celtics are going to exceed most expectations for the 2025-26 season.

Letâ€s see what our panel came up with:

Darren Hartwell, Managing Editor

Improved playmaking. Brown averaged a career-high 4.5 assists per game last season, up nearly a full assist from 3.6 per game in 2023-24. But he’ll likely get the Tatum treatment this season with double-teams galore as Boston’s clear top offensive option.

How well Brown handles those double-teams — can he find the open man while limiting turnovers? — will go a long way toward the Celtics’ success this season.

Michael Hurley, Web Producer

I think he has to make an All-NBA Team. I’m sure people would love to see him make First Team, but considering he made the Second Team a couple of years ago, just being considered among the top 15 players in the league is a fair bar to a player of Brown’s stature to clear in a season when he’s going to have to be the man for his team.

Sean McGuire, Web Producer

I want to see Brown emerge as a 1A. We’re talking All-NBA, not just NBA All-Star. Should that occur, it will be a result of improved playmaking for teammates, high-level scoring, lock-down defense and consistently showing up night after night.

Given the injury to Tatum and the offseason exodus, the Celtics need Brown to improve everywhere and lead the way.

Josh Canu, Media Editor

Consistent playmaking. We have seen some big games from Brown as a playmaker in flashes, but without Tatum, there is a lot of opportunity for him to create for his teammates this season.

He will likely see more double teams and different coverages and will need to be able to make the correct reads and rely on open teammates. I think he is up to the task.

Max Lederman, Content Producer

I want to see Brown continue to grow as a playmaker and floor raiser.

JB is coming off a season where he set new career highs in usage rate and assists per game, but the challenge will be much greater without Tatum sharing the load.

Adam Hart, EP, Content Strategy

I’d love for Brown’s desire to play aggressive offense — attacking the hoop and getting to the line consistently — to be infectious for this Celtics team.

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