Friday night sees the Illinois Fighting Illini making their 35th overall NCAA Tournament appearance, and fifth in a row following an 8-year drought. It would have been six in a row, had the covid-19 pandemic not cancelled the 2020 tournament. The Illini own an all-time NCAA Tournament record of 45-35. Their March Madness destination is Milwaukee, the Fiserv Forum, and their … [Read more...] about Complete Illini NCAA Tournament History for Millenials
Illinois Basketball: NCAA Tournament 1st Round News, Notes, Nuggets, Tidbits
The 2024-25 Illinois basketball team will begin their NCAA Tournament in Milwaukee on Friday night against the winner of Wednesday night's Texas vs. Xavier First Four play-in game. Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood will no doubt have his team believing: "We're gonna make our dreams come true...Doin' it our way...Nothin's gonna turn us back now. Straight ahead and on … [Read more...] about Illinois Basketball: NCAA Tournament 1st Round News, Notes, Nuggets, Tidbits
West Ham United Injury News: Fullkrug, Coufal, Summerville, Antonio
West Ham United are, generally, a relatively fit side this March international break, but they still do have four injury concerns, in the form of Nicklas Fullkrug, Vladimir Coufal, Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio. West Ham are coming off a score draw over the weekend with Everton FC. Those same two clubs will square off again in July, for a summer preseason … [Read more...] about West Ham United Injury News: Fullkrug, Coufal, Summerville, Antonio
Real Madrid C.F. Injury Updates: Mendy, Ceballos, Militao, Vallejo, Carvajal
When it comes to injuries, this La Liga season, Real Madrid C.F. have certainly had their share. And then some. Back in the fall, around the times of the autumn international periods, they were in full blown injury crisis mode. Things have alleviated substantially now though. So with that in mind, let's get you up to speed on Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, Jesus Vallejo, Dani … [Read more...] about Real Madrid C.F. Injury Updates: Mendy, Ceballos, Militao, Vallejo, Carvajal
Gregg Berhalter Sees New Chicago Fire Training Center as Major Game-Changer
It's obviously very early days, but as it stands right now, the Chicago Fire FC would make the Major League Soccer postseason. First year manager Gregg Berhalter has guided the Fire to one win, one loss and one draw thus far, with a kickoff at Toronto FC coming up later this afternoon. That's good for a slot in the MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card/play-in game, and hey, after 8 … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Sees New Chicago Fire Training Center as Major Game-Changer
West Ham Holds Pizza Event in Chicago Promoting Summer Friendly
Today will see West Ham United visit Everton FC for Saturday Premier League fixture. The two sides will face each other again in Chicago, as part of the Premier League Summer Series exhibition. In advance of this friendly, former striker and current team Ambassador Marlon Harewood was here on site in the second city. It's 137 days until West Ham faces Everton at Soldier … [Read more...] about West Ham Holds Pizza Event in Chicago Promoting Summer Friendly
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid
FC Barcelona visits Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a match that will send us to the international break in style. One of the matches to kick off before the boring period of the March internationals commence, it's great to have a fixture with so much relevance. Barcelona sit top of the table, even with arch-rivals Real Madrid on points, the Catalan club got to their season … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Fulham FC
Hotspur, at least traditionally, are thought of as a "big six club." In general, most people would call them a big club, or at least bigger than Fulham FC. So that's why it's so interesting to see Fulham substantially favored against Spurs on Sunday, when this London derby renews once more. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction at Fulham FC
Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Richarlison, Kevin Danso
Just two updates on the Tottenham Hotspur injury front, as we head into the final match before international break. The goalposts have been moved back with Richarlison. It was previously thought that the Brazilian forward would be return for the final match before the internationals, a London derby at Fulham. Not happening now, with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu saying the … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Richarlison, Kevin Danso
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
Could Manchester United actually secure a trophy from this nightmare of a season? Hey, it might happen, as they're now through to the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals. So this disastrous season may not be as much of a disaster after all. Plus the good vibes should keep going this weekend, as the next match is a trip to Leicester City. The Foxes have been total disaster class … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
