Scout who discovered Cristiano Ronaldo and Figo dies as Portuguese icon sends emotional tribute

Cristiano Ronaldo

Aurelio da Silva Pereira, the legendary scout responsible for identifying Cristiano Ronaldo’s talent in his early years, has sadly passed away. Pereira first spotted Ronaldo while he was playing for Nacional in Madeira. At just 12 years old, Ronaldo was brought to Sporting by Pereira, where he quickly rose through the ranks before earning a … Read more

‘Everything tonight was for her’: Sens rookie Donovan Sebrango pays tribute to mom after NHL debut

'Everything tonight was for her': Sens rookie Donovan Sebrango pays tribute to mom after NHL debut

When Donovan Sebrango hit the ice at Canadian Tire Centre to take a solo “rookie lap” before his NHL debut Thursday, he had three things on his mind: “Don’t fall and don’t miss the puck … and look up and find your mom,” the 23-year-old Ottawa native told the reporters crowded around him after the game. … Read more

Sheldon Keefe receives a tribute video from the Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe receives a tribute video from the Maple Leafs

New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe received a tribute video from the Toronto Maple Leafs during his first game back at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday since being fired last summer. As expected, Sheldon Keefe gets a warm welcome and a brief video tribute in his return to Toronto. pic.twitter.com/tGEZTiJK8Z — Arun Srinivasan (@Arunthings) January 17, … Read more