The "Group of Death" is usually one of the most exciting terms when it comes to an international soccer tournament. The term refers to a group filled with at least three top tier sides and the inevitability that one of them will not make it past the first round of the tournament. The World Cup always has a "Group of Death," but this year's tournament seemingly has three. Or does it?
Despite all the positives reaped from the game, there was one major sore spot - Neymar. Barcelona won 2-1 over Manchester City with some terrific display of class.
Five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers this season, according to sources, as he continues to rehab a fractured knee
After drawing tremendous criticism for an embarrassing display this weekend against Real Valladolid, Gerardo Martino's Barcelona put up a solid performance against Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League.
Boxing fans and Timothy Bradley will be seeing a different Manny Pacquiao in their upcoming rematch bout on April 12. The Filipino fighter's trainer, Freddie Roach, said Bradley will be facing off against a more aggressive and unforgiving Pacman in the ring.
Bayern Munich will head to the quarterfinals of the Champions league after taking down Arsenal 3-1 over the course of three legs. Many have anointed this team the favorite to repeat as Champions and it is hard to ignore that possibility. Under Pep Guardiola, the team has found efficiency in its passing and use of speed that has somehow eclipsed even the loftiest form under Jupp Heynckes. But is the success sustainable this year? Or is there another team that can take down the mighty Bavarians.
Arsenal was eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich for a second straight year and for the second straight year, the Gunners manager Arsene Wenger looked out of his depth in guiding his club in this tournament.
New York Knicks fans has decided to rise up against the owner of their favorite team, James Dolan, and the team executives; decisive that they should protest the "systemic and consistently recurring lack of responsible decision-making at Madison Square Garden."
Can the Ivory Coast finally get out of the group stage at the World Cup? Can the Ivory Coast finally get out of the group stage at the World Cup? While the African nation, which is often touted as a potential contender, has struggled in the big competition, they have a huge chance to take a big step thanks to a solid draw this year.
The Champions League returns on Tuesday and Wednesday with the second leg of the round of 16. Four teams will finally find out if they will be destined for a quarterfinals berth while the remaining four will return home with the hopes of returning to the competition in 2014-15. Three of the matchups seem to be finalized while one still has some suspense.
The Netherlands finished in second place in the 2010 World Cup. Four years later, the team is hoping to finish at least second in Group B of the first round.
