With the news today that the NBA has officially handed Jontay Porter a lifetime ban, due to his breaching league gambling rules, we now re-publish our exclusive with ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy. I had a very in-depth exclusive with him in 2011. We now re-run the highlights of that exclusive in three parts. … [Read more...] about Tim Donaghy on How NBA Officials Fix Games (Exclusive)
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Coventry City (FA Cup Semifinals)
Erik ten Hag could be coaching for his future at Manchester United as we enter the run-in of this season. Despite what Ten Hag may claim, United have fallen far FAR out of the running for a Champions League berth and thus their only hope of any glory at all is the FA Cup, with a semi-final against Championship side Coventry City coming up this weekend. United look likely to … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Coventry City (FA Cup Semifinals)
Man United Team News vs Coventry (FA Cup): McTominay, Evans, Antony, Varane
This season has marked the most extensive injury crisis in Manchester United history. The club have three players who are doubtful to feature on Sunday in the FA Cup semifinal in Scott McTominay (knee), Jonny Evans (knock/minor muscular issue) and Antony (unspecified short-term muscular injury). They have three more players who are definitely ruled out, but should come back … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Coventry (FA Cup): McTominay, Evans, Antony, Varane
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (FA Cup)
Cole Palmer. That's it- that's the tweet, as he kids say. Palmer bagged four goals last night, including a hat trick in the first 30 minutes, against Everton. The scoring barrage pulled him even with Erling Haaland of Man City, at 20 goals apiece. In other words, Saturday's FA Cup semifinal will feature the two co-leading scorers in the Premier League squaring off. And of … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (FA Cup)
Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Enzo, Sterling, Disasi, Sanchez, Colwill
Chelsea have suffered through such an injury-riddled season that just discussing the newly injured/absent provides plenty enough material. All year long, we've had enough content to fill an entire match preview/team news with only the newly injured, let alone the long-term absentees. So it goes with Enzo Fernandez, Raheem Sterling, Axel Disasi and more. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Enzo, Sterling, Disasi, Sanchez, Colwill
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Bayer Leverkusen
Can West Ham United overturn their Europa League tie, in the second leg, at home against Bayer Leverkusen? Well, the odds are certainly against them, as Bayer Leverkusen are a powerhouse right now, in the truest sense. David Moyes would love to go back-to-back in seasons in winning a trophy, and both he and the club could really use it. … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Bayer Leverkusen
West Ham Team News vs Bayer Leverkusen: Earthy, Areola, Bowen, Phillips
George Earthy, 19, made his Premier League debut on Sunday, and it resulted in a massive scare. The West Ham youngster suffered a concussion after colliding with his teammate Edson Alvarez, and Earthy required several minutes of medical attention. He was then stretchered off and taken to a hospital. … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News vs Bayer Leverkusen: Earthy, Areola, Bowen, Phillips
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Lille (Conference League)
Heading into the Thursday night clash at Lille, Aston Villa is currently carrying the flag for the English Premier League in European competition. They may be doing so in the lowest rung of the UEFA ladder, but they're the only English side that is leading their continental competition ladder. They're up 2-1 on Lille in their Conference League tie. Liverpool is down 0-3 to … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction at Lille (Conference League)