Share this: It’s no secret New England Patriots fans are pretty obsessed with their team, but Fanatics has the numbers to prove it. The Patriots’ recent Super Bowl LI win over the Atlanta Falcons was special for a few reasons. For starters, New England pulled off the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history after the game went into overtime for the first time ever. It also was the Patriots’ fifth Super Bowl win, tying the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers for second-most. That likely is a big reason why Fanatics, which sells licensed sports merchandise and clothing, is seeing Super Bowl LI merch flying off the shelves much quicker than products for the Patriots’ last win in Super Bowl XLIX. Here’s what Fanatics reported
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Patriots’ Defense Knew They Wouldn’t Play In Overtime Because Of Tom Brady
Share this: HOUSTON — Some things in life are just certain: Death, taxes, Roger Goodell filibustering during a news conference and Tom Brady leading his team to a touchdown in the first overtime in Super Bowl history. Needless to say, the Patriots’ defense had confidence Brady would lead their team to victory in overtime of Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons when New England won the coin toss. “We sat back and (defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s) going over defense, and we’re like, Matty P, we’re not going out there,” Harmon said. There’s no way we’re going out there. Tom Brady’s in the groove. He’s doing everything we need him to do to win this game. And that’s what happens. He led that team
Celtics Wrap: Boston Survives Bucks’ Comeback Bid In Thrilling Overtime Win
Share this: It appeared as though the Boston Celtics were going to coast to their second straight blowout win with the way things started Saturday night against the Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. But Milwaukee made them earn the win in the end. The Celtics eventually hung on for a 112-108 overtime victory over the Bucks despite blowing a double-digit lead. Isaiah Thomas led the way with 37 points and eight assists. Jae Crowder (20 points), Kelly Olynyk (17 points) and Amir Johnson (11 points) also reached double-figures, while Jaylen Brown added eight rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and was one of six Bucks players in double-figures. With the win, Boston improved to 29-18, while Milwaukee dropped to 21-26. The win was the C’s third in a row and
Athletic Club v APOEL background
Athletic Club have won all three of their UEFA home games this season as they welcome APOEL, who are still looking for a first victory in what is their 15th fixture against Spanish opponents.Previous meetings• The clubs are meeting for the first time. • In their only previous tie against a Cypriot side, Athletic (featuring current coach Ernesto Valverde as a player) lost 2-0 away to Anorthosis Famagusta in the 1994/95 UEFA Cup first round but rallied to win the return leg 3-0 as their visitors
Roma edge win, Rooney equals United record
Sunday's trip to face Genoa was Roma's first game of 2017, and the Giallorossi ensured a positive start to the year by clinching a 1-0 victory courtesy of Armando Izzo's own goal. That kept the capital side within four points of leaders Juventus, though they have played one game more. There was a little more flair to Manchester United's performance against Reading as José Mourinho's men progressed to the FA Cup fourth round via a 4-0 win. Rooney opened the scoring with his 249th goal for
Brad Stevens: Celtics Played With Pep In Their Step In Win Vs. Jazz
Share this: The Boston Celtics have gone on a pretty nice run over their past 10 games. The C’s are 8-2 since their three-game losing streak in the middle of December, with their latest victory coming Tuesday night in a 115-104 home win over the Utah Jazz. So, as you can imagine, Celtics coach Brad Stevens had some pretty nice things to say about the way his team played after the win. “We just looked like we had a little pep in our step tonight and that was a good thing,” Stevens said on “NESN Sports Today.” Hear more from Stevens in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
Patriots Vs. Dolphins Live: Score, Highlights, Analysis Of Preseason Game In Miami
10:40 a.m. ET: The New England Patriots’ regular season finale is upon us. The Patriots can clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs with a win over the Miami Dolphins this afternoon. If the Patriots lose, they would need the Oakland Raiders to lose to or tie the Denver Broncos during the late afternoon games to get the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. The Dolphins can move up from the No. 6 seed to No. 5 with a win and Kansas City Chiefs loss to the San Diego Chargers. The Raiders and Chiefs still are competing for the AFC West title. The Patriots have ruled out