We are just hours away from 2026 Big Ten Media Days commencing, and Illini football coach Bret Bielema will be the very first head coach on dais, of the event's first day. Talking season is all about optimism. Everybody, right now, has a sunny summertime outlook on the upcoming season. Everyone is "excited to be here" and "excited to get started." For every team, it's "the … [Read more...] about Preseason Expectations for 2026 Illini Football are Rather Mid
Liverpool Predicted Starting XI vs Wrexham (Preseason Friendly)
In terms of a preseason friendly, this might be as high profile as it gets for Liverpool FC. They're playing in New York City, "the capital of the world," at the home of the "Bronx Bombers," the New York Yankees, one of the biggest and best brands in all of sports. The Reds are also taking on Wrexham AFC, a club literally owned by Hollywood movie stars, with their own … [Read more...] about Liverpool Predicted Starting XI vs Wrexham (Preseason Friendly)
Liverpool Team News vs Wrexham: Gomez, Jacquet, Isak, Wirtz, Gravenberch
Liverpool got their preseason off to a fine start, with an entertaining 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday night. The match was of course overshadowed, however, with the loss of defender Joe Gomez to injury. Reportedly, it's a minor Achilles injury, but it's substantial enough to end his preseason tour of the United States, as the English international was sent … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Wrexham: Gomez, Jacquet, Isak, Wirtz, Gravenberch
Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Sydney FC (Preseason Friendly)
Tottenham Hotspur have made the trip to the land of vegemite sandwiches, koala bears and Kylie Minogue. Yes, fresh off a 2-0 win over Auckland FC, Spurs will now take on Sydney FC in Australia's largest and most famous city. In the win over Auckland, Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi fielded a very weakened side. His first XI was filled with very obscure names- kids and … [Read more...] about Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Sydney FC (Preseason Friendly)
Tottenham Team News vs Sydney FC: Sandro Tonali, James Maddison, Destiny Udogie
Tottenham Hotspur have made the approximately four hour flight from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. They've gone from one island nation's biggest metropolis to the other. Several players who didn't feature in the 2-0 win at Auckland FC on Saturday are doubtful here for the clash at Sydney FC on Wednesday night. Will we see the likes of James Maddison, Sandro Tonali … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Sydney FC: Sandro Tonali, James Maddison, Destiny Udogie
Newcastle United Team News at Bristol City: Botman, Osula, Joelinton, Livramento, Miley
Newcastle United were held to a score draw yesterday against National League side Gateshead. Yes, it's only preseason, and the Geordies were missing 13 players, but a stalemate with a fifth tier club is still somewhat alarming. After the disappointing draw, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe provided updates on the five players who missed out on Saturday, due to injury: Sven Botman, … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News at Bristol City: Botman, Osula, Joelinton, Livramento, Miley
Everton Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Stoke City
We're still awaiting the Everton debut of summer transfer window signing Hayden Hackney. Ahead of the 4-0 win over Dundee and the goalless draw with Bolton Wanderers, Hackney had been focused on building up his match fitness, so he wasn't ready to be in the squad. That could change on Tuesday night, when the Toffees visit Stoke City for another preseason friendly. According … [Read more...] about Everton Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Stoke City
Aston Villa Team News vs Real Sociedad: Kamara, Garnacho, Abraham
Aston Villa fell 2-1 yesterday, to an FC Porto side that was playing their final preseason friendly. The Portuguese champions are gearing up for the Portugese Super Cup next weekend, and their domestic season title defense will begin in two weeks time. Aston Villa are in a very different place right now, as Saturday marked just their second preseason practice game. Villa was … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Real Sociedad: Kamara, Garnacho, Abraham
When Bo Pelini Brought His Cat to Chicago for Big Ten Media Days
With Big Ten Media Days this week, we flashback and re-up some of the most memorable moments from past talking seasons. This Bo Pelini post originally ran on July 28, 2014. We learned today that Kitty Pelini is enjoying a nice slumber at a fine luxury hotel in Chicago during Big Ten Media Days. … [Read more...] about When Bo Pelini Brought His Cat to Chicago for Big Ten Media Days
When Mel Tucker Did the Greatest Unintentional Comedy Bit in B1G Media Day History
With Big Ten Media Days this week, we flashback and re-up some of the most memorable moments from past talking seasons. This Bo Pelini post originally ran on July 28, 2014. Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is currently at the podium for his third Big Ten Media Day. Once again, he is doing what all football coaches do at all Media Days- speaking for prolonged periods of time … [Read more...] about When Mel Tucker Did the Greatest Unintentional Comedy Bit in B1G Media Day History