The Enzo Maresca era begins on Saturday! Sort of. Kind of. Maresca will manage the Manchester City side for the first time ever this weekend against Inter Milan, in a preseason friendly. The first competitive match, of the Maresca era, will come on August 16 against Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. However, this will be Maresca's first match in charge that comes in view … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Inter Milan: Maresca, Monga, Grealish, Phillips
Manchester City News: Rodri, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones
It was an incredibly news-worthy Tuesday at Manchester City Football Club. The club announced that defender Josko Gvardiol has signed a contract extension and also that midfielder Rodri underwent back surgery. Meanwhile John Stones is no longer with the club, as his contract has expired, but the club currently leading the race to sign him is Inter Milan, who City faces in a … [Read more...] about Manchester City News: Rodri, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones
Preseason Expectations for 2026 Illini Football are Rather Mid
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
How Did Illini Legend Keaton Wagler Rise So Rapidly? His Trainer Explains
Keaton Wagler is an Illinois Fighting Illini basketball legend. Yes, after just the one season, he's a legend. We said what we said. Wagler led the Fighting Illini to their first Final Four appearance in over 20 years by averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. The winner of the Jerry West Award (nation's best shooting guard) shot close to 40% from three … [Read more...] about How Did Illini Legend Keaton Wagler Rise So Rapidly? His Trainer Explains
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
Football Fans Don’t Stop When the Whistle Blows
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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)