Somehow, some way, Kyrie Irving was one of the biggest stories to come out of Panama’s 3-0 loss to Belgium on Monday in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Before and during the match, fans noticed that Panama midfielder Gabriel Gomez looks an awful lot like the Boston Celtics point guard. And, to be perfectly honest, we also think the resemblance is somewhat creepy. First, watch this video of Gomez greeting young fans before taking the field: Now, wait until the 20-second mark in this video of Gomez and his teammates singing the Panamanian national anthem: But wait, there’s more. (You can click here to view an up-close shot of Gomez loo... NESN.com
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UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season
Goalkeepers Keylor Navas (Real Madrid)Technical Observers say: Steady campaign and made saves when required to.Alisson Becker (Roma)Technical Observers say: Some excellent performances en route to the semi-finals. Numerous saves away to Shakhtar kept his team in the tie.DefendersJoshua Kimmich (Bayern München)Technical Observers say: Energe... UEFA.com - News
UEFA Europa League Squad of the 2017/18 Season
Goalkeepers Jan Oblak (Atlético)Technical Observers say: The competition's outstanding keeper, he performed when his team needed him most.Rui Patrício (Sporting CP)Technical Observers say: An important player for his team.DefendersLeonardo Bonucci (AC Milan)Technical Observers say: Milan's skipper and talisman is happy defending and comfortable in possession of the ball. UEFA.com - News
NFL Rumors: ‘Highly Unlikely’ Giants Trade Odell Beckham Jr.
Despite all of the chatter, it looks like Odell Beckham Jr. might be staying put after all. Rumors of a Beckham Jr. trade have been swirling the past two weeks, but the New York Giants made it clear that they weren’t actively shopping their star wide receiver. Why most didn’t take the team’s comment very seriously, it’s starting to sound like OBJ will enter the 2018 campaign as a member of the Giants. “It’s hard to imagine they would,” SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano says of a potential Beckham Jr. trade. “And it remains ‘highly unlikely,’ according to a highly placed team source. No one can rule out the possibility that they’d be blow... NESN.com
Griezmann, Ronaldinho, Koeman, Alba, Matthaus: best birthday team?
Happy birthday Lothar Matthaus, Ronald Koeman, Ronaldinho, Jordi Alba and Antoine Griezmann – that would be some five-a-side team (they can take turns in goal). In fact, has any date produced a better quintet of footballers?Can you field a better team? Get in touch on Twitter or Facebook using #MyBirthday5 and let us know yours and any we have missed. Then it's just a case of making our diaries and time machines work. 5 February: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Giovanni van Bronkhorst, Gheorghe Hagi, Carlos Tévez22 February: Branislav Ivanović, Hakan Yakın, Brian Laudrup, Juninho Pau... UEFA.com - News
MLB Rumors: This Team Expected To Sign Jake Arrieta In Coming Days
UPDATE (5:15 p.m. ET): The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly have landed their new ace. ORIGINAL STORY: It’s been an abnormally slow MLB offseason in terms of the open market, but marquee free agents have begun to start finding homes. Yu Darvish served as one of the first chips to fall, signing a hefty free-agent deal with the Chicago Cubs in mid-February. Eric Hosmer and J.D. Martinez relocated not long after, inking long-term contracts with the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox, respectively. There still are a number of big-name free agents out there, but it appears one of them will be off the mark... NESN.com
Warriors’ Kevin Durant Certain To Return To Team Next Season, Despite Contract Option
Kevin Durant has no intention of shaking up the NBA again in the near future. The Golden State Warriors superstar told the Atheltic’s Anthony Slater he won’t opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason. The two-year deal Durant signed last summer allows him to opt out after this season, but he’s enjoying his time with the Warriors so much leaving hasn’t crossed his mind. “I’m not even thinking about that,” Durant said about his potential to leave the team. “I’m here. I’m here. I ain’t even thought about it.” Slater then asked Durant whether that mean’s he’s 100 percent certain to return to the Wa... NESN.com