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Lionel Messi – The 91 Goals Infographic
This will be the last time we mention Lionel Messi scoring 91 goals until he wins the Ballon d’Or, which will leave most of us flabbergasted if it doesn’t happen. The numbers have been talked about to death. The comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo is useless, at least until the two meet on the pitch again. An infographic of where all his goals where scored from? That’s interesting.
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Liverpool FC – Too Much Luis Suarez, Not Enough Steven Gerrard
While the problems Liverpool showcase each time they lose under Brendan Rodgers can’t be summed down by pointing a finger at one single player, there is a certain approach that is easy to pick out. Too much focus and reliance on Luis Suarez, while forgetting how much Steven Gerrard still means to this team.
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Chelsea FC – The Ongoing Brilliance of Juan Mata
Everything is suddenly getting back to normal. Rafa Benitez is adjusting to life as manager of Chelsea, and the club is adjusting to his organized, less exciting ways. They’ve even re-entered the title race club, mostly thanks to the continued brilliance of Juan Mata, the real star and best player this season for a team that probably expected to be a bit higher at this stage.
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Manchester United – Robin van Persie Hides Everything That’s Wrong
Alex Ferguson still doesn’t have a single defensive player he can trust, or a goalkeeper he knows won’t be a culprit in one of the goals Manchester United concede in a match. So what? Comebacks have nothing to do with them. They have everything to do with Javier Hernandez and Robin van Persie, brilliant and clutch despite everything that goes on.
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Manny Pacquiao – At Least He Did Ok With the PPV
Despite whatever Manny Pacquiao said after getting knocked out by Juan Manuel Marquez, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this was the end of a very glorious chapter in his career, and in boxing. No fight with Floyd Mayweather on the horizon, and everything won’t be the same again from this moment on. At least his PPV numbers didn’t disappoint.
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Los Angeles Clippers – A Winning Streak No One Can Stop
Another game, another win added to the longest in the history of the franchise. The Los Angeles Clippers have now won 14 consecutive games, making it look different by showing a new way to finish off opponents each time, allowing Chris Paul and Blake Griffin to take long rests in the fourth quarter, unlike other busy NBA superstars.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden & Jeremy Lin Love Playing Together
Questions have a tendency to get a definitive answer if you wait long enough to find out what it is. Apparently great offense, like the Houston Rockets have going on with James Harden and Jeremy Lin, the highest scoring backcourt in the NBA, beats great defense. And can the two co-exist and thrive next to each other? Last couple of weeks suggest they can.
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Miami Heat – Christmas Feels Like NBA Finals for LeBron James
Nothing really changed, despite the months that separate Christmas and the NBA finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James may have been outscored by Kevin Durant, but the MVP got the last laugh with a big defensive play and yet another win on his favorite day of the year.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe Bryant is the Happiest Steve Nash is Back
Believe it or not, the Los Angeles Lakers are finally at .500 again after winning five consecutive games. For once, no one has any complaints about Kobe Bryant scoring more than 30 points or taking more than 20 shots. When the wins come the right way, every one is happy.
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Boston Celtics – Rajon Rondo Gets His Revenge
Two teams struggling before the day began, but the Boston Celtics left feeling their on the right path while the Brooklyn Nets continue to seek for answers on where it went wrong. Rajon Rondo, who got ejected in the previous game between the two, got his revenge with more than a win, but also leading his team to the victory.