One of the big disappointments that "Star Wars" fans endured when the cast of "The Force Awakens" was originally announced was the absence of Billy Dee Williams. It essentially made it clear that one fan favorite character Lando Calrissian would not be joining in on the current adventures of the saga.
In the summer of 2013, Real Madrid and Barcelona both went out and made headline-grabbing purchases. The former side splurged over 100 euros on Gareth Bale while the other was involved in the controversial purchase of Neymar.
An era has ended in Barcelona. An era has ended in Barcelona. According to numerous sources, Xavi Hernandez is set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Raheem Sterling wants out of Liverpool. Raheem Sterling wants out of Liverpool. Or, at least that is what the recent reports are indicating. Goal. com states that the Englishman refused to sign a new contract from Liverpool worth around 100,000 pounds per week.
Real Madrid is one of the richest clubs in the world. It owns the reigning Ballon d'Or winner. And every player on the squad is a superstar in some capacity.
For many Barcelona is the runaway favorite to win the Champions League. And it makes sense why some would feel this way. Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, the history, the style, the recent run of play.There can be no doubt that Barcelona is a top notch side.But Juventus is not hobbling into this final or simply lucky to be competing for the top prize in club soccer.The team got here for a number of reasons and those same reasons also justify this team being a potential favorite to win the Champions League. Here are reasons why Juventus should not be overlooked.
The Copa America is fast approaching with less than a month to go before the big event kicks off. Twelve teams will compete for CONMEBOL glory, but only one team will walk away.
A big week loomed for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. A big week loomed for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Heading into the week, both players had make or break games to play in both the Champions League and Spanish League.
A year ago, Real Madrid took home two trophies, including the much vaulted 10th Champions League trophy.One year later, this team is a shadow of itself and will walk away with no trophies on the campaign.Where 2013-14 will remain in history, 2014-15 will be forgotten in ignominy.And it is a shame, especially considering the 22 straight wins the team managed early in the season when it looked completely unstoppable.So what went wrong? Why did Real Madrid tumble into mediocrity and fail at the biggest hurdle?
The Champions League final is set between two extremely talented sides.Barcelona will look to reclaim the title for the first time since 2011 while Juventus will be contesting its first final in over a decade. Which side is the favorite however?In this article, we will make the case for Barcelona's status as the clear-cut favorite, with a latter piece looking at the flipside. So without further ado, here are reasons why Barcelona is the team to beat.
When people think of bagpipers, Scotland enters the consciousness. But don't say that to Cristina Pato, a Galician bagpiper who also has careers as a pianist and composer.
In many ways, "Mad Max: Fury Road" fits the conventional mold of Hollywood's machine. The film has explosions, a thin story, and a relentless pace. But it manages to take all of those tropes and transform it into an organic whole where each and every piece is essential to its overall impact. And more over, where other action blockbusters suffer from predictability of their start-stop structure, this film, with its minimal dialogue, feels like a full-fledged experience that has you immersed from the start to its finish. This is pure action cinema at its very finest in what will undoubtedly be one of the best films of 2015.
Arsenal has been rumored to be looking for a new netminder to take over next season and all indications point to the club having interest in one Petr Cech.
There will be no Undecima as Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League by Juventus in a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu. To call the game a heated affair is an understatement as both sides played with tremendous desperation from the get-go.
When Pep Guaridola arrived at Bayern Munich in the summer of 2013, the club had reached its zenith with a treble of titles and the looks of more heights to be reached.But two seasons into his tenure, the success of the renowned coach has wavered and after two straight Champions League failures of monumental proportions, it might be time for Bayern Munich to reflect on its future. Here are a few things the team must do to move forward.
Barcelona is back in the Champions League final for the first time since 2011 after managing a 5-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich across two legs.Blaugrana wound up losing Game 2 by the score of 3-2, but the 3-0 win at home last week had all but cemented the tie for the Spanish side.The match was an up and down affair with the sides trading leads three times over the course of the game. Here are some major takeaways from Bayern's 3-2 win.
It's one thing for rumors to spread about a player's dissatisfaction with his club. But it is another completely different thing to hear the words of disappointment coming from his mother.
Can Bayern pull off another miracle? Can Bayern pull off another miracle? The German club has entered both previous ties at home in the knockout rounds of the Champions League with unfavorable situations.
This "Rake's Progress" is opera at its finest - a modern retelling of a legend brought to life with glorious artists and a strong production. The production gets two more performances and audiences who really want to experience the wonder of the art form in its full beauty will likely not get any other such opportunities at the Met at the present moment.
The Real Madrid and Juventus battle will feature two of the most impressive attacking sides in all of Europe. Both teams have renowned attacks as well as impressive midfields that will make this battle as close to evenly matched as it gets.But which side has the edge?
Spanish soccer is about to get interesting. Or at least that is the idea.A new deal has been announced that ends the Barcelona-Real Madrid monopoly of Spain's television money.
The NHL Conference semifinals are upon us with a number of interesting rivalries set to take place. Here is a look at each one and how the matchups could wind up.
