FC Barcelona are now facing a major injury crisis, in both defense and the middle of the park. This week brought news that key defender Xavi Espart is set for significant spell on the sidelines. Meanwhile there is some good news, with Frenchman Jules Koundé closing in on a return for Saturday's home clash against Alavés. Let's get you up to speed, in the wake of the crushing … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Alaves: Jules Kounde, Xavi Espart
Tottenham Team News vs Crystal Palace: James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mykhailo Mudryk
Halloween Saturday brings a slate of spooktacular Premier League fixtures, including a London derby between two sides consigned to the more grim page of the standings. Tottenham Hotspur hosts Crystal Palace in a matchup of the 17th at 14th places sides. Spurs come into this one with a new injury concern, James Maddison, who suffered a groin injury in the win over Chelsea last … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Crystal Palace: James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mykhailo Mudryk
Man United Team News at Chelsea: Bruno Fernandes, Michael Carrick, Marcus Rashford
Yes, the saga continues, and our time within the current cycle extends- sacking watch for the current Manchester United manager. Everyone just assumed that Michael Carrick would be gone after Sunday's 3-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth, but here he is, still in charge. Carrick will lead United into the Halloween fixture at Chelsea, another big money club with some major problems right … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Chelsea: Bruno Fernandes, Michael Carrick, Marcus Rashford
Illini Basketball Injury Updates: David Mirkovic, Andre Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Lincoln Williams
Tonight brings the final preseason exhibition for the #3 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team. They'll take on the sister school, the UIC Flames, with a very injury-riddled roster. David Mirkovic remains out. Joining him on the sidelines are Zvonimir Ivisic and Andrej Stojakovic. Lincoln Williams is questionable, but there is good news with Tomislav Ivisic. He's good to go, … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Injury Updates: David Mirkovic, Andre Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Lincoln Williams
Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves
The Protect College Sports Act is a really hot topic, and almost everybody seems to have an opinion. Its goal is to create a uniform national standard for college athletics, stabilizing rules around Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, transfers, and revenue sharing. The bill passed the U.S. Senate about a month ago, in a 77–22 bipartisan vote, and it awaits action in the … [Read more...] about Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves
David Braun Loved the Northwestern Shout-out During the Chicago Bears Broadcast
If you watched the Chicago Bears 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, you might remember the broadcast showing some solid drone footage over the new Ryan Field. The Amazon Prime broadcast also shouted out the Northwestern University Marching Band, while they were performing at halftime, at Soldier Field. Overall, it was a great de facto … [Read more...] about David Braun Loved the Northwestern Shout-out During the Chicago Bears Broadcast
Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act
Maryland Terrapins guard Oluchi Okananwa started her career at college basketball's biggest brand name, Duke. The 5'10" slashing guard is an outstanding offensive rebounder and an excellent on-ball defender. Like Philadelphia 76ers superstar Jaylen Brown, she plays with great two-way versatility on the wing. Okananwa is a consensus projection to go top 10, maybe top even 8 … [Read more...] about Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act
Quentin Coleman Already Among Biggest Trash-Talkers on Current Illini Team
During the David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic podium session at Big Ten Media Days, the two Illinois basketball players were asked who the biggest trash talker is on the team. Quentin Coleman and Jake Davis, they responded. Yes, Quentin Coleman, the freshman guard who will play his first real competitive collegiate minutes in the season opener on November 2nd, when the … [Read more...] about Quentin Coleman Already Among Biggest Trash-Talkers on Current Illini Team
Everton Team News vs Newcastle: Jarrad Branthwaite, Jack Grealish, Vitalii Mykolenko
Everton FC and Newcastle United are set for a double dip. The first clash comes on Thursday night, when the two sides meet for an EFL Cup fourth round tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Then the scene shifts to St. James' Park, on the weekend, for a league fixture. The Toffees currently have a short injury list, but it consists of some really key players however. Central defender … [Read more...] about Everton Team News vs Newcastle: Jarrad Branthwaite, Jack Grealish, Vitalii Mykolenko
Newcastle Team News at Everton: Lewis Miley, Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle earlier today confirmed that Lewis Miley and Matias Fernandez-Pardo are still doubtful for Thursday night's League Cup clash at Everton FC. Miley missed out on the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace with a gluteal injury. Fernandez-Pardo did as well, due to an unspecified illness. “These two players are still doubtful," Jaissle responded, … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Everton: Lewis Miley, Matias Fernandez-Pardo