2008 Woodie Awards
What to watch for this week in sports
Max Wise
Issue date: 4/25/06 Section: Sports
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The sports world enters one of its most exciting parts of the year this week as several sports showcase their athletes in interesting parts of their respective seasons. European soccer, the NHL and the NBA all enter electric postseasons as Major League Baseball chugs along at its not-so-electric pace. As Tony Kornheiser tells his Pardon The Interruption partner-in-crime Mike Wilbon, allow me to "give the people something to watch".
European Soccer
With a global audience over 1 billion people, and the best soccer clubs in Europe competing, the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League is one of the world's most prestigious tournaments.
One game that is sure to be exciting is the second-leg match-up between two of Europe's powerhouses, AC Milan and FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona won the first leg 1-0, putting AC Milan in a one-goal hole starting the final game. AC Milan has a lot to show this year after giving up a three-goal lead in the final game of last year's tournament.
As for FC Barcelona, they boast having Ronaldinho on their roster, last year's European Footballer of the Year and the last two year's FIFA World Player of the Year. Generally considered the best offensive player in the world, Ronaldinho will be challenged by AC Milan's Paolo Maldini, one of the world's best defenders.
The game has everything a sports fan could want; high stakes, a fabled rivalry and mega-superstars. Tune in to ESPN2 at 2:30 on 4/26 to catch all the action.
Baseball
At 7:05 on 4/27, New England's favorite team, the Boston Red Sox will finish up a three-game series at AL Central division contenders, the Cleveland Indians. Both teams have started very fast, showing a lot of promise for their 2006 campaigns.
The Indians have been forced to win games with offense because four of their pitchers have been sent to the DL, including their ace C.C. Sabathia. But Cleveland's offense has responded, with 6 of their everyday players hitting .300 or above, diminishing the numerous pitching concerns.
European Soccer
With a global audience over 1 billion people, and the best soccer clubs in Europe competing, the UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League is one of the world's most prestigious tournaments.
One game that is sure to be exciting is the second-leg match-up between two of Europe's powerhouses, AC Milan and FC Barcelona. FC Barcelona won the first leg 1-0, putting AC Milan in a one-goal hole starting the final game. AC Milan has a lot to show this year after giving up a three-goal lead in the final game of last year's tournament.
As for FC Barcelona, they boast having Ronaldinho on their roster, last year's European Footballer of the Year and the last two year's FIFA World Player of the Year. Generally considered the best offensive player in the world, Ronaldinho will be challenged by AC Milan's Paolo Maldini, one of the world's best defenders.
The game has everything a sports fan could want; high stakes, a fabled rivalry and mega-superstars. Tune in to ESPN2 at 2:30 on 4/26 to catch all the action.
Baseball
At 7:05 on 4/27, New England's favorite team, the Boston Red Sox will finish up a three-game series at AL Central division contenders, the Cleveland Indians. Both teams have started very fast, showing a lot of promise for their 2006 campaigns.
The Indians have been forced to win games with offense because four of their pitchers have been sent to the DL, including their ace C.C. Sabathia. But Cleveland's offense has responded, with 6 of their everyday players hitting .300 or above, diminishing the numerous pitching concerns.
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