Story so far: BayernThe German champions never really got out of second gear in the group stage, advancing with two games to spare despite a 1-0 loss at Atlético. A shock 3-2 defeat by Rostov had fans of bigger rivals sensing weakness, but a thumping 10-2 aggregate victory against Arsenal in the last 16 summarily banished such thoughts. Next up: Real Madrid.Record this season: P8 W6 D0 L2 F24 A8 How Bayern cruised into last eightPivotal momentFor all their success in recent years,... UEFA.com - News
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Barcelona: story so far, key players, why they can win
Story so far: BarcelonaSupporting Barça hasn't been for the faint-hearted this term. Witness that incredible last-16 comeback, when they became the first team in UEFA Champions League history to overturn a four-goal first-leg defeat. Indeed, they have been sublime at home, scoring 21 goals and conceding one in four mesmerising victories. Away they have won two, lost two. Next up: Juventus.Record this season: P8 W6 D0 L2 F26 A9 Barcelona's historic comeback
Leicester: story so far, key players, why they can win
Story so far: LeicesterIf last season's Premier League taught us anything, it's that you can never rule out Leicester. Their English title defence hasn't exactly gone to plan but progress in Europe has been serene for the UEFA Champions League debutants. They booked their place in the last 16 with a game to spare and then stunned Sevilla with a rousing comeback to reach the quarters. Next up: Atlético.Record this season: P8 W5 D1 L2 F10 A8 Leicester keep dream alivePivotal momentT... UEFA.com - News
European Qualifiers: the story so far
• Nine group winners advance directly to join Russia at the 32-team 2018 FIFA World Cup.• Eight runners-up with the best record against the teams first, third, fourth and fifth in their groups proceed to play-offs to decide the remaining four European berths. Highlights: France 2-0 SwedenGroup ALeaders: France (10 points)Second: Netherlands (7)Story so farFrance won 1-0... UEFA.com - News
Darrelle Revis Reportedly Charged With Four Felonies After Altercation
Share this: UPDATE (Thursday, Feb. 16 at 10:40 p.m. ET): Those charges reportedly no longer are pending against Darrelle Revis. The New York Jets cornerback was charged with “two counts of aggravated assault, one count of robbery and one count of conspiracy: aggravated assault,” according to NFL.com, citing Allegheny County Court officials, for his role in an altercation in Pittsburgh on Sunday. In addition to those four felony charges, he also faces a misdemeanor for making terrorist threats, according to NFL.com. NFL.com also reported Revis has yet to turn himself into police in a story published at 10:37 p.m. UPDATE (Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m.): Darrelle Revis is facing some pretty serious charges for his involvement in an incident in Pittsburgh over the weekend. The New
Super Bowl XLIX Hero Malcolm Butler’s Life To Be Subject Of A Biopic
Share this: Just three years ago, Malcolm Butler was running a fryolator at a fast-food restaurant. Now, his story is in line to hit the big screen. After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft out of West Alabama, Butler worked at a Popeyes chicken before landing a tryout with the New England Patriots in May of that year. Not even nine months later, he found himself at the goal line in Super Bowl XLIX, making one of the most iconic plays in NFL history. The Patriots cornerback’s rags-to-riches tale is one of perseverance and inspiration, one that film producer Daniel Levin was itching to get his hands on. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Levin, whose film “Lion” is nominated for Best Picture at this
Tom Brady’s ESPN The Magazine Super Bowl Preview Cover Is A Little Bit Ironic
Share this: Love ’em or hate ’em, ESPN really knows how to get the most out of a story. New England Patriots fans have spent the last two years lambasting the Worldwide Leader in Sports for its coverage of the “Deflategate” saga. Patriots fans not only blame ESPN for (incorrectly) giving the story legs but also for prolonging the story with either sketchy reporting (alternative facts, at best?) or loud opinions. So Patriots fans likely will get a kick out of the upcoming cover of ESPN the Magazine’s Super Bowl LI preview which features Brady with the headline “Brady’s Revenge.” One would assume the “revenge” is in reference to Brady and the Patriots looking for retribution on the NFL and especially Roger Goodell for