Why do Roma fans love Francesco Totti?

Why do Roma fans love Francesco Totti?

Francesco Totti brings down the curtain on his Roma career on Sunday, with the Serie A home game against Genoa his final appearance. First fielded by his beloved Giallorossi in 1993, and having gone on to feature in 25 successive Serie A seasons, the 40-year-old forward has long since assumed legendary status for the club. UEFA.com explains why half of the Italian capital choose him as their king. He never deserted the clubA debutant under Vujadin Boškov in 1993, Totti has only had eyes for the Giallorossi. "Roma is everything to me, everything a person can want: passion, love, joy – the team

Manny Ramirez’s Japan Baseball Contract Includes Infinite Sushi, Optional Practi…

Share this: Manny Ramirez apparently has earned the right to live the high life in Japanese baseball. The former Boston Red Sox slugger and 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame nominee last Thursday signed a contract with the Kochi Island Fighting Dogs of Japan’s independent league. His deal includes some eye-popping details, which The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported Monday, citing Yakyudb.com, that should warm the hearts of his fans. They include: A Mercedes car and a driver Optional practices his own hotel suite during road trips unlimited sushi all season long Ramirez, 44, last played professional baseball in 2014 as a player-coach for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. His last major-league at bat was in 2011. We thought he had hung up his bat and glove for good, but he apparently

Brian Scalabrine Wears Ridiculous Neon-Green Jacket At Celtics-Magic

Share this: Brian Scalabrine didn’t see the court much during his time with the Boston Celtics, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a fan favorite. Scalabrine, who now works as an NBA analyst for CSNNE, decided to spice up his sideline reporting by donning a hilarious neon-green jacket. This wasn’t just any neon-green jacket, though, as it was custom-made to honor Scalabrine and covered with pictures of his face. Despite the jacket being made in Scalabrine’s honor, it’s hilariously ironic that the fan misspelled the 11-year NBA veteran’s last name. If you’re Scalabrine, you have to appreciate the love from the fans, even when they misprint your surname. Click for recap of Celtics’ blowout win vs. Magic >> Thumbnail photo via Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source

Isaiah Thomas Has Beef With NBA 2K Video Game, Wants It To Be More Realistic

Share this: Isaiah Thomas is having a monster season for the Boston Celtics. At just 5-foot-9, Thomas is currently fourth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 28.7 points per game. On Thursday, the NBA 2K17 video game tweeted at Thomas, showing appreciation towards his unexpected rise to stardom. Thomas appreciated the love, but expressed an issue he had with the game. @NBA2K appreciate the love but damn Can you make me more realistic in the game? Like be able to get a shot off in the paint lol. — Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) January 19, 2017 Thomas does have a legitimate gripe. Aside from being a terrific 3-point shooter, he has shown on countless occasions his ability to drive to the basket and score in the paint. IT

Texans’ Vince Wilfork Considering Retirement After 13 NFL Seasons

Share this: Vince Wilfork potentially could play his final NFL game when the Oakland Raiders come to Houston for their AFC Wild Card Game against the Texans. The nose tackle, who’s spent the last two seasons with the Texans after 11 years with the New England Patriots, is considering retirement, which could potentially come Saturday should Houston lose. Wilfork told reporters Tuesday that he’d rather go out on his own terms. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about,” Wilfork said, per the Houston Chronicle. “It is a possibility. I’ve been playing for a while. I love this game. One of the hardest pills to swallow is when you leave something you love. I still love the game. My body feels good, but do I

Steelers Vs. Ravens Live Stream: Watch NFL Week 16 Game Online

Share this: The holiday season is a time for warmth and compassion, but there will be no love lost at Heinz Field on Christmas Day. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens meet Sunday afternoon in an AFC North matchup with serious playoff implications. The 9-5 Steelers can clinch a division title with a victory, but the 8-6 Ravens can take over first place with a road upset. Baltimore beat Pittsburgh earlier this season and would own the tiebreaker with another win. Here’s how to watch Steelers vs. Ravens online. When: Sunday, Dec. 25, at 4:30 p.m. ETLive Stream: NFL Online Click for a look at the NFL playoff picture >> Thumbnail photo via Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Carter Mock Gets To Just Be A Kid Thanks To Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Doctors

Share this: Carter Mock is your typical 8-year-old boy: active, energetic, and in love with exploring the world around him. But when he developed a limp, doctors took a closer look and discovered a tumor in his leg. After almost a year of battling osteosarcoma and fibroblastic sarcoma that included surgery on his leg, Carter is back to being that adventurous boy full time, and he’s got a new mentor to help him explore. None of it would have been possible without The Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, though. The 2016 WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon will take place Aug. 29 through 30. You can donate and learn more here. Hear Carter’s story, as seen on NESN’s “Red Sox First Pitch,” in the video