Alex Nylander, 21, and William Nylander, 23, grew up competing not simply in hockey, but in addition in golf, tennis, ping pong and extra. Being two years older, William at all times had the higher hand strength-wise, Alex admitted Sunday. But now that they’re each full grown and within the NHL, the desk has evened and the sibling rivalry has entered the nationwide highlight. “It’s crazy how we’re both at this level now,” Alex stated earlier than Sunday’s recreation. “Our goal was to make it to the NHL. It’s just going to be really fun tonight.” “Sometimes we’re friends, sometimes we come out of it not friends, but at the end of the day, we’re brothers,”
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Chelsea and Barcelona renew rivalry
One of European football's most enduring recent rivalries will be rekindled after almost six years as Chelsea FC welcome FC Barcelona for the first leg of their round of 16 tie.• The teams have met 12 times, all in the UEFA Champions League – and all since 2000. Furthermore, five of those contests have been knockout ties, and all have proved compelling. • This is their third round of 16 tie, with Barcelona bidding to reach the quarter-finals for a record-extending 11th year in a row. Chelsea, meanwhile, have progressed beyond the round of 16 only once in the last
Alex Cora, Aaron Boone Excited To Again Be Part Of Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone are in their first years as managers, but they certainly are familiar with the rivalry they now are involved in. Both of their respective teams are hoping to make some major moves during the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings, with the Red Sox looking to add an impact bat, especially after the Yankees’ acquisition of Giancarlo Stanton. To hear more from both skippers, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Renewed Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry Reminds Boston Of Alex Rodriguez’s Top Villain Moments
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
Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry: Will Boston, New York Fans Ever Get Along? (Video)
When the Red Sox broke the Curse of the Bambino back in 2004, a lot of people thought the great rivalry between Boston and New York would fade. But that hasn’t been the case for many loyal supporters. Several fans at Friday night’s Red Sox-Yankees spring training game at JetBlue Park said the rivalry is as strong as ever. NESN.com’s Ashley Allen caught up with those fans for the inside scoop. Thumbnail photo via Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images Next Article >> Pa...