For the 2024-25 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team, the March Madness destination is Milwaukee and the Fiserv Forum, home of the 2021 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. Their opponent will be the winner of the Texas-Xavier play-in game tomorrow evening. Fun fact- this is the first time the Illini will face a play-in game winner in their opening NCAA Tournament game. … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball: 2025 NCAA Tournament Round 1 Preview
Michigan State Has Tough, but Achievable Road to Final Four
Auburn is the highest overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, but they are certainly not guaranteed a Final Four berth by any stretch. Michigan State is the #2 seed in their bracket, the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Getting the Spartans is not a reward for them, as that could ultimately prove to be one epic regional final. … [Read more...] about Michigan State Has Tough, but Achievable Road to Final Four
Illinois Basketball: NCAA Tournament 1st Round News and Notes
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 and Notes
Do Michigan State B1G Tourney Results Predict Their March Madness Runs?
Looking for clues on whether or not you should pick Michigan State in your bracket pool? Well, you can consider their Big Ten tournament final result as a factor in your equation. #1 seeded Michigan State opens their BTT against #9 seed Oregon in the tournament quarterfinals this morning in Indianapolis. Jase Richardson, the team's second leading scorer, discussed this … [Read more...] about Do Michigan State B1G Tourney Results Predict Their March Madness Runs?
Eric Cantona: A Brief History At Manchester United
Eric Cantona is recognized as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was responsible for Manchester United’s springboard to dominance in the 1990s, and he’s still revered by the club today. But Cantona’s time with the Red Devils was not all smooth sailing. He had a theatrical presence on a pitch and a rebel spirit—for better or worse. When Manchester United signed … [Read more...] about Eric Cantona: A Brief History At Manchester United
Storytelling in Sports Writing: Capturing the Drama of College Basketball
Image by Wallace Chuck on Pexels So, you write about sports: Whether you are a sports journalist, a blogger, or a student writing for local or university newspapers, you want your story to attract readers. Even if sports writing is nothing but your academic assignment asking you to write a college basketball essay, for example, you need it to engage and be memorable to … [Read more...] about Storytelling in Sports Writing: Capturing the Drama of College Basketball
Man City Injury News: Oscar Bobb, Ederson, Bernardo Silva, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake
Manchester City only have quite a few fitness concerns right now, as we enter the crunch time of the overall season. The list includes their starting goalkeeper, some of their best defenders and the midfield maestro who makes their overall engine hum. Let's take a look at who City will (or won't) have at their disposal for the stretch run. Today we'll cover Oscar Bobb, John … [Read more...] about Man City Injury News: Oscar Bobb, Ederson, Bernardo Silva, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake
Man United Injury Updates: Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Altay Bayindir, Ayden Heaven
It's the last international break of the 2024-25 season, one that has been very forgettable for Manchester United. Although, it's worth noting that United went into the FIFA break with some momentum. Maybe they'll carry that over to April 1, when they visit surprisingly good Nottingham Forest, and of course, into the Manchester derby the following weekend. Without further ado, … [Read more...] about Man United Injury Updates: Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Altay Bayindir, Ayden Heaven
Man United Injury Updates: Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans
Happy international break Manchester United supporters. The Red Devils have had a very rough season, but maybe they'll do better on the other side of this international period. After all, they did win their last two, and go undefeated in the final three, matches that preceded the FIFA break. Up next is a visit, on Tuesday April 1, to Nottingham Forest. After that, it's the Sun … [Read more...] about Man United Injury Updates: Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans
Complete Illini NCAA Tournament History for Millenials
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
