“Yeah, it was tough,” Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela said of the flight delays. “Obviously, wanted to get early in yesterday, get some some rest, and be ready for today, but didn't happen. We went back to the hotel, got some rest, and came in early, and we didn't take off again. But yeah, we’re here and we're ready as a team.”

Here's more from Rafaela talking about the plane issues and making the All-Star Game.

Gregg Sarra sounds off on football quarterfinals, Michael Sicoli has a breakdown of the Long Island soccer playoffs and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off: Football and soccer playoffs, plus plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on football quarterfinals, Michael Sicoli has a breakdown of the Long Island soccer playoffs and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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