Most appearances by a South American** participant within the European Champion Clubs' Cup/UEFA Champions League (together with qualifying)135: Lionel Messi (ARG – Barcelona)128: Roberto Carlos (BRA – Real Madrid, Fenerbahçe)114: Dani Alves (BRA – Sevilla, Barcelona, Paris)105: Javier Zanetti (ARG – Inter Milan)98: Javier Mascherano (ARG – Liverpool, Barcelona)97: Maxwell (BRA – Ajax, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris)93: Fernandinho (BRA – Shakhtar Donetsk, Manchester City)93: Marce... UEFA.com - News
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Syahrin: the 'Pescao' moves into MotoGP™
After a first foray onto the world stage at Sepang in 2011, the following year the ‘Pescao’ arrived with a splash as he took a stunning third at his home track on only his second ever wildcard appearance. Not actually taking to the podium that day as a disqualification later confirmed Syahrin was the man in P3, it was nevertheless his first ever podium placement. In 2012, that same season, he also competed in the Moto2™ European Championship in the FIM CEV Repsol, coming sixth overall. Source link
MLB Rumors: Yankees Still Eyeing Manny Machado, Recently Contacted Orioles
The New York Yankees already made the offseason’s biggest splash, and they’re reportedly considering another move that might blow the competition out of the water. Fanrag Sports’ Jon Heyman reported Friday, citing sources, that the Yankees again contacted the Baltimore Orioles about third baseman Manny Machado. Heyman did indicate a deal — at least at this time — “seems less than great,” but he also pointed out the Yankees might have the best chance to land the superstar third baseman from the O’s. As Heyman points out, the Yankees have been able to shed some burdensome payroll in the last year or so — despite acquiring Gianca... NESN.com
Celtics Save $8 Million In Cap Space By Waiving Center Tyler Zeller
The Boston Celtics needed to clear cap space as they try to make a big splash in free agency, and Tyler Zeller became a cap casualty Sunday. The Celtics announced they had waived the veteran center on Twitter. Zeller, who saw his role reduced with the addition of Al Horford, was set to be paid $ 8 million if he was not waived by Sunday. Zeller spent the past three seasons with the Celtics after coming over from the Clevland Cavaliers in a three-team trade with the Brooklyn Nets in July of 2014. The 27-year-old center averaged 3.5 points and 2.4 rebounds for the Celtics during the 2016-17 NBA season. Thumbnail photo via Jeremy
Everton to splash out to sign Bradford teen
Everton have agreed to sign 15-year-old Bradford City midfielder George Green in a deal that could eventually rise to £2 million. PA PhotosDavid Moyes looks to have won the race to sign George Green • Everton to appeal Rodwell red card Talks took place on Saturday, according to the Telegraph and Argus newspaper in Bradford, and a deal has been agreed that will see Everton pay almost £300,000 upfront plus bonuses based on appearances, new contracts and international appearances. A sell-on clause will also be included. Bradford head of football development Archie Christie said Green, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers, has the potential to be a leading star. "This is one of the highest deals ever for a 15-year-old from a