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Brooklyn Nets acknowledge toll of off-court issues as season ends with first-round sweep by Boston Celtics

NEW YORK — In the wake of their season-ending sweep by the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets formally acknowledged on Monday night what was apparent throughout their season: All the issues they dealt with off the floor had a big impact on how they played on it.

Tatum shines as Celtics sweep Nets; Raptors, Mavs blow away rivals

NEW YORK: Jayson Tatum scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics completed a 4-0 series sweep to eliminate the Brooklyn Nets from the NBA playoffs on Monday.

The iconic Madison Square Garden and the Fighting Irish

The Irish have been filling New York venues for over 100 years, with notables like Jimmy McLarnin – still considered a top-five welterweight of all time – and the Bould Mike McTigue, as well as Irish Americans Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney boxing regularly at Madison Square Garden.

Premier League: Crystal Palace Stalemate Keeps Leeds United In Relegation Danger

Leeds held on for a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace that did little to ease their fears of being dragged deeper into the Premier League relegation battle on Monday. Jesse Marsch's side survived a second half barrage from a Palace team inspired by Wilfried Zaha after he was accused of diving by the visitors. Leeds are five points clear of the relegation zone, but third bottom Everton have a game in hand to close the gap to two points.