Championship Sunday brings a London derby that is essentially dead rubber for both sides. Arsenal travels to Crystal Palace in a matchup of two sides preparing for European Cup Finals next week. Palace will play Rayo Vallecano for the UEFA Europa Conference League title a week from tonight while Arsenal will battle Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, for the big prize, Champions … [Read more...] about Arsenal at Crystal Palace Team News: Jurrien Timber, David Raya, Maxence Lacroix, Chadi Riad
Thierry Henry Admits He’ll Be Nervous Covering Arsenal in UCL Final
Arsenal legend and Football Analyst Thierry Henry was a part of CBS Sports' virtual media session previewing the upcoming UEFA Champions League Final, featuring Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal, on Wednesday. Henry, who played eight seasons, featured 254 times and scored 174 goals for Arsenal, was asked how he celebrated Arsenal's Premier League title triumph the previous day. … [Read more...] about Thierry Henry Admits He’ll Be Nervous Covering Arsenal in UCL Final
Man United Team News at Brighton: Michael Carrick, Ben Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt
Michael Carrick is expected to sign a two-year deal, with an option of one additional year, to become the permanent manager at Manchester United. Carrick, 44, absolutely impressed the club's hierarchy (and the players) during his stint as interim boss this season. It has been widely reported that this deal will get done, but we're still awaiting the official confirmation, which … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Brighton: Michael Carrick, Ben Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt
Caitlin Clark Named Grand Marshall for 2026 Indianapolis 500
With the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 comes this Sunday, and just a few minutes ago, we got official confirmation on the identity of the next Grand Marshal. Caitlin Clark will lead the sold out Indianapolis Motor Speedway crowd this holiday weekend, helping them get fired up for the start of the race. The two-time WNBA All-Star and face of the Indiana Fever … [Read more...] about Caitlin Clark Named Grand Marshall for 2026 Indianapolis 500
Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Editor's note: as it's Indy 500 week, we're re-running this piece, originally from 2017, on MAGA propaganda present at the race track. As has been well documented, especially so on this site, the patriotism gets ramped up to jingoism and then some at the Indianapolis 500 every year. Actually take that jingoism and square it, no wait, take it to the tenth power. In other … [Read more...] about Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
With the 78th running of the Little 500 coming up this Saturday night, we now re-publish this classic piece from 2018. A decade ago, I attended my first Indy 500, sitting in the infield. I turned my people watching into an essay, which then became one of this site's most all-time popular posts. Ten years later, I returned to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but this time our … [Read more...] about Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Says He’s Not ‘king’ of Europa League
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery rejects the idea that he's "king" of the UEFA Europa League competition. However, no manager has won the competition more times than he has (4). He's won the UEL three times with Sevilla and once with Villarreal. If leads Villa to a triumph over German side SC Freiburg in Istanbul tomorrow, he'll then have final UEL triumphs. The only other … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Boss Unai Emery Says He’s Not ‘king’ of Europa League
Arsenal Visit Crystal Palace on Sunday with Premier League Title Already Secured
The 22 year wait is over for Arsenal and their supporter base. After three straight second place finishes, Arsenal are Premier League champions. AFC Bournemouth held Manchester City to a draw, on Tuesday night, and that result eliminated the Cityzens from the league title race. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, at least for today is as big an AFC Bournemouth supporter as you … [Read more...] about Arsenal Visit Crystal Palace on Sunday with Premier League Title Already Secured
Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
With the 110th running of the Indy 500 coming up on Sunday, we re-publish this piece from the 102nd running of the Indy 500, in 2018. Enjoy! You know what patriotism is. You're familiar with nationalism. But you might not know what the term is for when patriotism and nationalism combine, get put on steroids and multiplied to the 10th power. That is a phenomenon known as … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching
Editor's note: The following has been re-published every year since we first posted it, in 2008, during the run-up to the Indianapolis 500. Enjoy! The Indianapolis 500 is the world's highest attended single day event. Its total capacity is approximately 400,000 with about 125,000 located in the cheapest and most "festive" seats- the infield. … [Read more...] about Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching