FC Barcelona are in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for a record 11th season in a row, and last-eight opponents AS Roma are familiar foes – although the Italian side are at this stage for the first time in a decade.• Barça went on to the semi-finals for six years running between 2008 and 2013, although their last two campaigns – and three of the last four – have been ended at this stage. • Roma, meanwhile, have lost both their previous UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, the most recent of which came a decade ago. The Giallorossi's only other last-eight
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Why Stephen A. Smith Believes Patriots Made Mistake With Tom Brady’s Trainer
There’s seemingly a rift between New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady’s personal trainer/business partner Alex Guerrero. According to The Boston Globe’s Bob Hohler, several people familiar with the Patriots’ internal operations have indicated that Belichick banned Guerrero from the team plane and sideline. So, what exactly should we make of this? Well, perhaps it’s a minor issue, especially if Brady and the Patriots continue to play well as they seek their sixth Super Bowl title. But Stephen A. Smith can’t help but wonder whether the organization is making a big mistake, which he explained Wednesday on ... NESN.com
Take two: Mir looks to take the throne in Australia
Lining up to complicate the situation for the Championship leader is a cast of quality and ambition: Fenati, Canet – a podium finisher in Australia last season, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Jorge Martin (Del Conca Gresini Moto3), John McPhee (British Talent Team), Marcos Ramirez (Platinum Bay Real Estate)…the fight in the upper echelons of the standings is intense, as it always is on track for the lightweight class. There will also be one home talent looking to make an impression, with wildcard Tom Toparis (Cube Racing) back on track after getting to the finish line despite difficult conditions in Japan – and a familiar face lining up once again: Maria Herrera. The Spaniard fills in for Albert Arenas at Mahindra
Tigers First Baseman Miguel Cabrera Has Impressive Numbers Vs. Red Sox
Share this: The Boston Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Friday with first pitch at 1:10 p.m., and the Red Sox will see a familiar face in Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Cabrera has been with the Tigers since 2008 and has put together impressive numbers against the Red Sox in his career. The Tigers have tried to build a championship team around Cabrera for years, but have recently looked like a team trying to rebuild. The future for Cabrera in Detroit may be uncertain, but he will always compete when he plays the Red Sox. To see Cabrera’s numbers against the Red Sox, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU. Thumbnail photo from Rick Osentoski/USA
Celtics, Knicks To Wear These NBA Christmas Day Uniforms Sunday At MSG
Share this: The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will look the part Sunday when they kick off a special slate of NBA Christmas Day games. The teams will face off at Madison Square Garden, wearing special uniforms. The chest lettering features the type of script one sees on holiday cards. Designers also didn’t spare the use of Celtics’ and Knicks’ signature colors. If the uniform design looks familiar, you’re on to something. Adidas used the same template for last year’s Christmas Day games. Click here to see more NBA Christmas jerseys on Uni Watch>> Read more at: http://nesn.com/2015/05/nba-christmas-day-jerseys-leak-actually-are-awesome-photos/ Celtics uniform photos via uniwatch Thumbnail photo via Jeremy Brevard/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Patriots, Ravens Have A Deeply Rooted And Interesting NFL Rivalry
Monday night is going to be a good one. The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens meet again, both currently atop their respective divisions. As fans know, the Pats and Ravens are very familiar with each other. From playoff games, to bizarre plays, to lobbying for rule changes, the two teams go way back. To hear everything you need to know about this rivalry, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Snap shot: Clásico win kick-starts Barcelona’s reign
As Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare for the 265th instalment of "football's greatest rivalry" on Saturday we turn the clock back eight years to a 'Clásico' image from the Camp Nou that seems to resonate with fans. It features a couple of familiar faces and came after late goals from Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi earned a 2-0 win that just about put the final nail in the coffin that was Madrid's title defence. Barcelona went on to win the Liga at a canter.This image was selected by our Facebook followers in a poll on Tuesday that received 100,000 votes