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#18 Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction

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Here it is- the first game of what is essentially a three game season for the Northwestern Wildcats. They will host the #18 Michigan Wolverines at Wrigley Field on Saturday, and at 5-4, a win here makes them bowl eligible. The latest NU bowl projections have them going to most likely to the Rate Bowl in Phoenix, although some project the Pinstripe Bowl in the Bronx. An L … [Read more...] about #18 Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction

Exclusive: Skyy Clark on Playing for Mick Cronin, UCLA History, Kobe and More

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Perhaps no one will benefit more from the addition of Donovan Dent than UCLA combo guard Skyy Clark. The Bruins senior can now play much more freely, with or without the ball, now that the New Mexico Lobos point guard transferred into Westwood, California. Clark, whose hometown is Los Angeles, finally find home again, as he started all 34 games for the Bruins last season, as … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Skyy Clark on Playing for Mick Cronin, UCLA History, Kobe and More

Exclusive: WNBA Prospect Yarden Garzon on Transition to Maryland Terrapins

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Maryland Terrapins point guard Yarden Garzon is one of the most efficient sharpshooters in the entire nation. Before coming to College Park for her senior season, she spent her first three years at Indiana, where she became the program's all-time leader in three pointers made (220) and three point percentage (42.6%). Garzon, a native of Ra'anana, Israel, has shot at … [Read more...] about Exclusive: WNBA Prospect Yarden Garzon on Transition to Maryland Terrapins

Exclusive: Dana Altman on Mike Gundy’s Controversial Oregon NIL Remarks

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When the Oklahoma State Cowboys traveled to the Oregon Ducks in week two this season, it was a match-up of programs with two of the most historical sugar daddies in the annals of college football. Long before the era of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) money was ushered in, the University of Oregon was synonymous with Nike Founder Phil Knight (UO class of '59, member of the track … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Dana Altman on Mike Gundy’s Controversial Oregon NIL Remarks

Manchester City Injury Updates: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic

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In thrashing Liverpool FC yesterday, Manchester City sent a strong statement of intent. Just four points behind table topping Arsenal at the international break, City look like the only team (at least right now) who are serious about contending with the Gunners for the Premier League title. So we'll have a two team race then? Well, City have the squad fitness advantage for … [Read more...] about Manchester City Injury Updates: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic

Arsenal Injury Updates: Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres

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Arsenal did not break the consecutive clean sheets record (more on that here) on Saturday, when it was right there for the taking, as Sunderland scored on them; twice actually. The Gunners will just have to settle for sharing the scoreless streak record. The Gunners didn't get a win either, as they had to settle for a draw with the surprisingly surging Black Cats. However, they … [Read more...] about Arsenal Injury Updates: Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres

Ruben Amorim Explains Significance of Man United Academy Record

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For Manchester United, Saturday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur had a special significance deeper than that score line. Or the single point that the Red Devils tallied to their season total by getting that result. It's about a tradition that now spans 88 years, and 4,333 consecutive matches. Manager Ruben Amorim made sure to keep the streak alive on Saturday: United have … [Read more...] about Ruben Amorim Explains Significance of Man United Academy Record

Benjamin Sesko Suffers Knee Injury, Ruben Amorim Expresses Concern

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Benjamin Sesko, at least so far, has had a rough start to life at Manchester United. Things got even worse on Saturday, as he suffered a knee injury during a challenge by Tottenham Hotspur central defender Micky van de Ven. Having come on for his fourth substitute appearance of the Premier League season in the 58', he had to leave the 2-2 draw with Spurs after 30 minutes of … [Read more...] about Benjamin Sesko Suffers Knee Injury, Ruben Amorim Expresses Concern