Italy's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Albania on Friday was doubly special for goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon: not only did he set a new European record by winning his 168th international cap, the Azzurri's 2-0 Group G victory was also the 1,000th competitive match of his career."As far as I am concerned, it will be a huge honour," he had said at the pre-match press conference. "The only thing I can say for sure is that I will not be playing another 1,000 games." So far, the 39-year-old has played 612 games for Juventus in all competitions (winning seven Scudettos, two
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NCAA Tournament 2017 Automatic Bids Tracker: List Of Conference Champions
March Madness almost is here. But first, we must determine a champion in every NCAA Division I basketball conference, and that will unfold through Sunday, March 12 (also Selection Sunday). Here’s an updated list of all the teams who’ve won their conference tournament and will be going dancing in the 2017 NCAA Tournament later this month. The list is organized in the order in which these bids will be won. Ohio Valley: Jacksonville StateAtlantic Sun: Florida Gulf CoastMissouri Valley: Wichita StateBig South: WinthropCAA: UNC-Wilmington
Isaiah Thomas Is Second-Best Player In Eastern Conference? One TNT Analyst Think So
The Boston Celtics have the second-best record in the NBA’s Eastern Conference at 41-24. In fact, the C’s are just two games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the East. Record isn’t always an indication of actual standing in the league, though. Even Celtics coach Brad Stevens recently admitted his team isn’t as good as its record. One former player disagrees with Stevens. TNT analyst Kenny Smith — a two-time NBA champion — had plenty of praise for the Celtics and their best player, point guard Isaiah Thomas, during the network’s Thursday broadcast of NBA basketball. Calling the Celtics the No. 2 team in th... NESN.com
Super Bowl LI Payouts: Bonus Money For Patriots, Falcons Revealed
Share this: The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are set to do battle in Super Bowl LI in Houston on Feb. 5. The Falcons will be looking for their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history, while the Pats are looking to collect their fifth Lombardi Trophy. However, players on both teams already have done a bit of collecting by reaching the final game. According to the Boston Globe, players on both sides are guaranteed a substantial bonus for winning their conference. Players on every team earn a bonus for making it to each level of the postseason, and the Super Bowl-winning players will be going home with an added bonus of $107,000 each. The losing team will go home with $53,000 per player. Not a bad chunk
Watch Bills Vs. Seahawks ‘Monday Night Football’ Game Online (Live Stream)
Share this: Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat or couldn’t give two hoots about politics, one thing everyone can agree on is finally having a (somewhat) exciting “Monday Night Football” matchup thanks to the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills. Yes, the Seahawks’ offense has been pretty abysmal this season, but Seattle still is in first place in the NFC West and has to be considered a playoff — and potential Super Bowl — contender. The Bills, meanwhile, face a steep road to the playoffs with the New England Patriots most likely winning the AFC East, but they are among a handful of 4-4 teams in the conference and could make a serious push for a wild-card spot. Here’s how you can watch Bills vs. Seahawks online: When: Monday, Nov. 7, at 8:30 p.m.
Eddie Alvarez Mocks ‘Desperate’ Conor McGregor Over Family Comments
Conor McGregor’s extremely violent threat could have turned Eddie Alvarez’s world upside down, sending the UFC lightweight champion into a fit of rage ahead of the fighters’ upcoming showdown at UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden. Instead, Alvarez is staying on an even keel, suggesting McGregor’s disparaging remarks actually bode well for his upcoming title defense. McGregor said during a conference call last week that he’s going to “retire” Alvarez this Saturday and that his wife and kids “won’t ever recognize him again” following the fight. Alvarez didn’t respond at the time, and he brushed off the comments on a new episode of “U... NESN.com
Conor McGregor Fined $150K For Role In UFC 202 Press Conference Fiasco
Share this: Once Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz stepped into the octagon at August’s UFC 202, the two bitter rivals had a fight for the ages. But that’s not what we’re talking about roughly two months later. Instead, the big news Monday regarded the fighters’ chaotic UFC 202 press conference and the consequences that came from their bottle-throwing fiasco. While Diaz’s punishment still hasn’t been determined, McGregor was fined $150,000 and ordered to serve 50 hours of community service within six months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday. The press conference was quite the spectacle, as McGregor showed up late and Diaz ended up leaving early, but not before the two started shouting swears at each other and hurling water bottles. The good news for McGregor is