As former Atlético Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea ahead Fernando Torres broadcasts his retirement, we replicate on the seminal aim towards Germany within the UEFA EURO 2008 that ended 44 years of harm for Spain.What made it particular? Torres was arguably the world's finest striker going into the event. He had simply loved an explosive debut season with Liverpool, netting 24 instances within the Premier League, and his electrical tempo, contact and eye for aim have been the stuff of nightmares for defenders. This was a aim that epitomised Spain; ravenous the opposition of possession, a neat via ball from Xavi Herná... UEFA.com -
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Watch Emotional Moment Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki Announces His Retirement
In what’s been the worst saved secret within the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki is retiring. It’s been identified just about all season that the Dallas Mavericks legend would retire on the conclusion of this marketing campaign, nevertheless, he by no means formally introduced it. That modified Tuesday night time when he took the microphone at American Airlines Center after taking part in of their dwelling finale. And in an emotional, teary second, Nowitzki introduced that he had simply performed his final dwelling sport. Take a glance: Though he doesn’t instantly say it as a result of he obtained choked up, it’s understood that Nowitzki was saying his retirement. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle gave
NFL Rumors: TV Special Was Considered For Rob Gronkowski’s Retirement Decision
It seems Rob Gronkowski and his group have been enthusiastic about taking a web page out of LeBron James’ guide. Gronkowski referred to as it a profession Sunday afternoon after 9 accolade-filled seasons with the New England Patriots. The 29-year-old took to Instagram to announce the choice, however a a lot grander stage reportedly was thought-about to ship the information. “The idea was kicked around that Gronk would have some sort of public television, or cable TV, PPV — I don’t know what form it would be,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated Monday on Mut & Callahan, as transcribed by WEEI. “I don’t know the main points, however I might inform you for a
Bruins Legend Rene Rancourt Reveals Most Memorable Moment, Plans For Retirement
BOSTON — Rene Rancourt, like he has done so many times, walked onto the TD Garden ice to sing the Canadian and American national anthems before Wednesday night’s game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. But this night had a different feel. The emotion of the crowd, and Rancourt himself, clearly was heightened. That’s because the legendary national anthem singer will retire at the end of the season, the B’s announced Wednesday. Rancourt has been singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” before Bruins games for more than 40 years, and he’s become a staple of not only the B’s culture, but also the community as well. NESN.com
David Ortiz’s Number Retirement Ceremony Live: Latest Updates From Fenway Park
5:30 p.m. ET: BOSTON — David Ortiz will be the last Boston Red Sox player to ever wear the No. 34. The former Red Sox designated hitter hung up his bat and cleats for good after last season, but he’ll be back at Fenway Park on Friday for what’s sure to be a very special night for the Red Sox, their fans and the man who helped bring three World Series to Boston. The Sox will retire Ortiz’s No. 34 in a pregame ceremony before Boston hosts the Los Angeles Angels at 7:10 p.m. ET. But the stage already is set at Fenway. The ceremony is scheduled to begin around 6:30 p.m., so
David Ortiz Very Proud Of Legacy That He Left Behind With Red Sox
Share this: Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has enjoyed his retirement so far. Ortiz was honored by the CHARMED Foundation on Saturday as the co-recipient of its first Courage Award. NESN’s Tom Caron caught up with Oritz to talk retirement, his Red Sox legacy and the 2017 Red Sox. To hear Caron’s interview, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
David Coulthard Thinks Lewis Hamilton Could Say ‘F—k It,’ Leave F1
Nico Rosberg’s battle with Lewis Hamilton on the way to winning the 2016 Formula One driver championship was so mentally taxing the German retired just weeks after the final race. However, the up-and-down season took its toll on Hamilton too, and David Coulthard reportedly thinks he could make a similarly dramatic exit from the sport. The former F1 driver and commentator for the U.K.’s Channel 4 told Express he thinks the Mercedes-AMG Petronas is becoming disinterested with the series, and could announce his retirement even before the season ends. “It wouldn’t take much for him to say, for want of a better word, ‘F–k it. Thank you, I’m ... NESN.com