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
When Tim Beckman Unveiled the 2015 Illini Football Version of “W.I.N.T.”
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. On Thursday, Illini football coach Tim Beckman spoke publicly for the first time since allegations of abuse were made public. He had the perfect platform to get his side of the story out there (or at … [Read more...] about When Tim Beckman Unveiled the 2015 Illini Football Version of “W.I.N.T.”
How an AI model is trained on tennis data — from raw stats to real-time prediction
Training an AI model for tennis prediction sounds simple from the outside. Collect match results, feed them into a machine learning system, and let the model learn who is likely to win. But real tennis prediction is much more complicated than that. A final score tells only the last page of the story. It does not explain why one player won, whether the match was closer than … [Read more...] about How an AI model is trained on tennis data — from raw stats to real-time prediction
Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Chelsea FC have played behind closed doors this summer already, twice, but now it's time to put on a show in front of a crowd. It will happen down under, as the Blues get their 2026-27 preseason underway at Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. It's the Chelsea debut, from an exhibition standpoint (i.e. performing in front of fans), for new manager Xabi Alonso and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
You can say that the 2026 Chelsea FC summer transfer window was a bit of a "late bloomer." Stamford Bridge started slow in the transfer market, certainly so by their standards, but they are absolutely cooking now. Crystal Palace central defender Maxence Lacroix has now completed his medical, which will soon make him a new Chelsea player. All we're waiting on now is the signing … [Read more...] about Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Auckland FC (Preseason Friendly)
Tottenham Hotspur begin their overseas summer tour with a trip to the largest city in New Zealand; Auckland. This weekend will see Spurs take on Auckland FC, not the strongest team on the planet by any means, but they are among the top clubs in New Zealand. Tottenham are currently dealing with a few injury absences (haven't they always been the past two seasons?) and some … [Read more...] about Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Auckland FC (Preseason Friendly)