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Ryan Gravenberch Could Feature for Liverpool at Crystal Palace on Sunday

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The Liverpool injury/fitness situation, ahead of the match at Crystal Palace on Sunday, remains the same as it was ahead of the loss to Fenerbahce. The only difference concerns Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. He missed out on the Champions League defeat due to a heel injury. He's currently day-to-day, and he could make the matchday squad this weekend. Or, with another … [Read more...] about Ryan Gravenberch Could Feature for Liverpool at Crystal Palace on Sunday

Arsenal Team News vs Hull City: William Saliba, Ezri Konsa, Max Dowman

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William Saliba is back in the mix! The French central defender has fully recovered from surgery, having undergone a corrective procedure to heal up his lower back problem. Last night he was named to his first matchday squad in three-and-a-half months, with the most recent appearance having come with France at the World Cup. Saliba went an unused substitute in the 2-1 win … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Hull City: William Saliba, Ezri Konsa, Max Dowman

Chelsea Team News at Sunderland: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Emiliano Martinez, Jorrel Hato

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Moises Caicedo was not present during the first 15 minutes of Chelsea's training session yesterday, and that naturally invited doubt about his status for Sunday's match at Sunderland. It is worth noting that only the first 15 minutes are open to media, so we just don't know if the Ecuadorian midfielder joined in on the session, later on, or not. Caicedo has been dealing with an … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Sunderland: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Emiliano Martinez, Jorrel Hato

Midterm Results, Anger About Decline of College Football Mirrors Each Other

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Eventually, monetization becomes exploitation. Customer/consumer loyalty can be tested; but only to a certain point. There is nothing wrong with being a capitalist, and trying to make as much money as you can, but when that is all you care about...eventually you get cooked. You have seen that with both the sport of college football and the Republican Party/MAGA cult. Most … [Read more...] about Midterm Results, Anger About Decline of College Football Mirrors Each Other

#20 Iowa Hawkeyes at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, Broadcast Info

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are very much the epitome of every Big Ten stereotype. When the condescening eSECpn talking heads say things like "14-13, that's such a Big Ten score" or "it wouldn't be highlights of a Big Ten game without a 2-yard TD run," they're thinking of Iowa. It's more than just the Big Ten West, which is now defunct, but still lives on, inside all of us, and always … [Read more...] about #20 Iowa Hawkeyes at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, Broadcast Info

Tottenham Team News at Leeds: Bergvall, Adarabioyo, Mudryk, Savio, Bentancur

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Tottenham Hotspur had quite the Halloween party, as they celebrated Oct. 31 with a 2-0 London derby win over Crystal Palace. Don't look now, but here they are- winners of three straight. After Saturday's win over the Eagles, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi provided status updates on the likes of Lucas Bergvall (knee), Tosin Adarabioyo (calf/shin/injury), Mykhailo Mudryk … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Leeds: Bergvall, Adarabioyo, Mudryk, Savio, Bentancur

Everton Team News vs Coventry City: Jack Grealish, Jarrad Branthwaite

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Jack Grealish has missed the last three matches for Everton, and the reason for his absence has evolved over that time span. Originally, we were told the winger on loan from Manchester City was missing out due to an illness. Now we know it's a disciplinary action of some sort. We have also heard that it's a fitness issue here and there. The bottom line is Grealish is being … [Read more...] about Everton Team News vs Coventry City: Jack Grealish, Jarrad Branthwaite

Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves  

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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

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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