Chelsea FC hosts Manchester United on Saturday in a Halloween match-up of two clubs that spend very big, but also spend very inefficiently. Both Chelsea and United are known to splash the cash, but also not see a great return on their investment. When you have priced rosters like these, they really should be winning more trophies than they typically do. Another commonality … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI vs Manchester United: Welbeck, Rogers, Palmer Could Comprise the Final Third
Chelsea Team News vs Man United: Moises Caicedo, Maxence Lacroix, Malo Gusto, Jorrel Hato
Chelsea FC lost more than a penalty shootout to Liverpool last night. In the process of getting knocked out of the EFL Cup, they also suffered some fresh injuries. Given that the injury list was already growing to begin with, this is the very last thing the Blues needed. Let's get you up to speed on Moises Caicedo, Maxence Lacroix, Malo Gusto and Jorrel Hato. Will any of them … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Man United: Moises Caicedo, Maxence Lacroix, Malo Gusto, Jorrel Hato
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
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
The Stadiums that Built Chicago Sports: How Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, Soldier Field and Chicago Stadium Shaped a City’s Identity
Chicago has never needed much encouragement to argue about sports. Cubs or White Sox, Bears or Packers, Jordan's Bulls or the teams that followed, there is always another championship to remember, another collapse to explain, or another generation convinced it witnessed the city's greatest era. Yet some of Chicago's most enduring sports memories have less to do with the … [Read more...] about The Stadiums that Built Chicago Sports: How Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, Soldier Field and Chicago Stadium Shaped a City’s Identity
Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: Jules Kounde, Xavi Espart
FC Barcelona are now facing a major injury crisis, in both defense and the middle of the park. This week brought news that key defender Xavi Espart is set for significant spell on the sidelines. Meanwhile there is some good news, with Frenchman Jules Koundé closing in on a return for Saturday's home clash against Alavés. Let's get you up to speed, in the wake of the crushing … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: Jules Kounde, Xavi Espart
Tottenham Team News vs Crystal Palace: James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mykhailo Mudryk
Halloween Saturday brings a slate of spooktacular Premier League fixtures, including a London derby between two sides consigned to the more grim page of the standings. Tottenham Hotspur hosts Crystal Palace in a matchup of the 17th at 14th places sides. Spurs come into this one with a new injury concern, James Maddison, who suffered a groin injury in the win over Chelsea last … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Crystal Palace: James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mykhailo Mudryk
Man United Team News at Chelsea: Bruno Fernandes, Michael Carrick, Marcus Rashford
Yes, the saga continues, and our time within the current cycle extends- sacking watch for the current Manchester United manager. Everyone just assumed that Michael Carrick would be gone after Sunday's 3-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth, but here he is, still in charge. Carrick will lead United into the Halloween fixture at Chelsea, another big money club with some major problems right … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Chelsea: Bruno Fernandes, Michael Carrick, Marcus Rashford
David Braun Loved the Northwestern Shout-out During the Chicago Bears Broadcast
If you watched the Chicago Bears 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, you might remember the broadcast showing some solid drone footage over the new Ryan Field. The Amazon Prime broadcast also shouted out the Northwestern University Marching Band, while they were performing at halftime, at Soldier Field. Overall, it was a great de facto … [Read more...] about David Braun Loved the Northwestern Shout-out During the Chicago Bears Broadcast