Manchester United have only two, true out-and-out strikers on their roster. One of them, Benjamin Sesko, has been out injured for awhile, and we just learned a couple days ago that he's going to be sidelined even longer. The other, Joshua Zirkzee, isn't really Premier League level, let alone big six club in the Premier League level, but we think he'll get the start anyway, on … [Read more...] about Manchester United Predicted XI vs Roma: Michael Carrick May Have Joshua Zirkzee Lead the Line
Manchester United Team News vs AS Roma: Ben Sesko, Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford
There is no bedrock with Manchester United this season. Every time you think they've hit the floor; it just drops out again, and they decline further. There was a lot to feel shameful of in yesterday's 2-0 loss at Chelsea, but the poster child of Saturday's disgrace is obviously Lisandro Martinez. He got ejected after two yellow cards, and now faces a ban in domestic play. As … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News vs AS Roma: Ben Sesko, Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford
Aston Villa at Barcelona Predicted XIs: Who Hansi Flick, Unai Emery Could Select
Tuesday night sees FC Barcelona welcoming Aston Villa to the Camp Nou, for a Champions League matchup that looks pretty riveting; at least on paper. Unai Emery's men sit second in the UCL table, and they'll be looking to get back in the win column after yesterday's result, which was uninspiring, to say the least. The Villans played lower table Fulham to a score draw, an end … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Barcelona Predicted XIs: Who Hansi Flick, Unai Emery Could Select
Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves
The Protect College Sports Act is a really hot topic, and almost everybody seems to have an opinion. Its goal is to create a uniform national standard for college athletics, stabilizing rules around Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, transfers, and revenue sharing. The bill passed the U.S. Senate about a month ago, in a 77–22 bipartisan vote, and it awaits action in the … [Read more...] about Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves
Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act
Maryland Terrapins guard Oluchi Okananwa started her career at college basketball's biggest brand name, Duke. The 5'10" slashing guard is an outstanding offensive rebounder and an excellent on-ball defender. Like Philadelphia 76ers superstar Jaylen Brown, she plays with great two-way versatility on the wing. Okananwa is a consensus projection to go top 10, maybe top even 8 … [Read more...] about Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act
Newcastle Team News vs Everton: William Osula, Lewis Miley, Matias Fernandez-Pardo
It is time for the rematch! Last night Everton FC beat Newcastle United 3-1, at their ground, in the League Cup fourth round. Now the scene shifts to Newcastle, for a Monday night league fixture, where the Geordies will try to stop the Toffees from doing the double on them. They'll do so with a cadre of injury concerns, including William Osula, Lewis Miley and Matias … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Everton: William Osula, Lewis Miley, Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Everton Team News at Newcastle United: Jack Grealish, Jarrad Branthwaite
Jack Grealish is in trouble again, off-the-pitch. This seems to be a pattern for the Manchester City winger, who is currently on loan to Everton, for the second consecutive season. Grealish missed out on last night's 3-1 win over Newcastle United, in the EFL Cup, due to what was branded: "a breach of club discipline." Everton have not disclosed the specuiifc reason, but … [Read more...] about Everton Team News at Newcastle United: Jack Grealish, Jarrad Branthwaite
Liverpool Team News vs Arsenal: Victor Munoz, Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has kept it close to the vest, when it comes to injury news this week, ahead of the Reds massive Sunday showdown versus Arsenal. Victor Munoz (knee) and Dominik Szoboszlai (thigh) are both doubts or 50/50 or "must pass a late fitness test in order to make the matchday squad" for the crunch clash at home to the defending champions. "And with … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Arsenal: Victor Munoz, Dominik Szoboszlai
Arsenal Team News at Liverpool: Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman
As you might have heard, Arsenal made a lot of news in midweek, and it wasn't the kid of headlines that they would like to generate. The Gunners suffered what was arguably the greatest single match upset in English football history, falling at fourth tier Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night. And, to make matters worse, they got four new availability concerns for their trouble. Max … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Liverpool: Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman
Illini Basketball Injury Updates: David Mirkovic, Andre Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Lincoln Williams
Tonight brings the final preseason exhibition for the #3 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team. They'll take on the sister school, the UIC Flames, with a very injury-riddled roster. David Mirkovic remains out. Joining him on the sidelines are Zvonimir Ivisic and Andrej Stojakovic. Lincoln Williams is questionable, but there is good news with Tomislav Ivisic. He's good to go, … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Injury Updates: David Mirkovic, Andre Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Lincoln Williams