English midfielder Conor Gallagher is heading back to London. The 25-year-old is seeing his 17 month stint at Atletico Madrid come to an end, as Tottenham Hotspur are signing him to a permanent deal, worth €40m. Indeed the January transfer window is starting to get warmed up now, as this is really only the second major money deal that we have seen thus far. … [Read more...] about Conor Gallagher Set for Tottenham Medical Ahead of €40m Move
Real Madrid Team News at Albacete: Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger
Coming into the Spanish Super Cup, it had been thought that Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso had solid job security. So much for that, as Alonso got sacked, with an official announcement only a few minutes ago. A club legend as a player, Alonso sees his spell at the club end after just seven months. Xabi has been replaced, on an interim basis, by the Real Madrid B Team … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Albacete: Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger
Chelsea Team News vs Arsenal: Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella
Moises Caicedo is suspended, yet again. The Chelsea midfielder has certainly had his share of disciplinary issues this season, and he'll be banned from competing, once again, when Arsenal comes in for the League Cup semifinal (first leg) on Wednesday night. Caicedo has collected two yellow cards in the tournament, before the point of the discipline accumulation reset, so he'll … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Arsenal: Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella
Arsenal Team News at Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera
Up next for Arsenal FC is a short trip across town to take on Chelsea, the club from which they bought striker/attacking midfielder Kai Havertz a couple years ago. This League Cup semifinal clash comes at a very interesting time, as Havertz will forever be an icon in southwest London. Maybe the German forward didn't put up the most eye-popping numbers, during his time in a … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera
Illini Icon, Rams Asst. Nate Scheelhaase in Play for NFL Offensive Coordinator Jobs
When Nate Scheelhaase finished his playing career, at the University of Illinois, he left as the program's all-time leader in total offense (10,634 yards, 8,568 passing, 2,006 rushing). Scheelhaase also still holds the school record for highest season completion percentage at 66.74% (287-430) in 2013. … [Read more...] about Illini Icon, Rams Asst. Nate Scheelhaase in Play for NFL Offensive Coordinator Jobs
#16 Illini Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, FYIs
Wednesday night brings the first of the two annual basketball versions of the Land of Lincoln Trophy game as the #16 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team (13-5, 4-1) visits the Northwestern Wildcats (8-8, 0-5). The Illini haven't been as dominant at Welsh-Ryan Arena in recent years, as you might think, given the disparity in historical success of the two in-state Big Ten … [Read more...] about #16 Illini Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, FYIs
What Makes the Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer #57 Rookie Card So Timeless
February sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 63. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but MJ remains the g.o.a.t.) … [Read more...] about What Makes the Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer #57 Rookie Card So Timeless
5 Ways LASIK Can Enhance Athletic Performance
For athletes, good vision is more than just a nice-to-have. It has a direct impact on performance, safety, and overall success -- so it can be the difference between victory and defeat. … [Read more...] about 5 Ways LASIK Can Enhance Athletic Performance
How Are Damages Determined in Injury Claims?
When you’re injured because of something someone else did (or didn’t do), one of the first questions you probably have is related to how much your claim is worth. Unfortunately, there’s no simple formula. Damages in injury claims aren’t pulled from a chart or calculated with a quick equation. They’re determined by looking at how the injury has affected your life, both now and … [Read more...] about How Are Damages Determined in Injury Claims?
Arsenal Forward Kai Havertz Features for First Time Since Opening Day
Arsenal forward/midfielder Kai Havertz was certainly a site for sore eyes today. The German came off the bench, in the 69' of Arsenal's 4-1 win over Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round on Sunday, marking his first appearance since the opening day win at Manchester United. Like the man he replaced, Gabriel Jesus, Havertz has missed most of the season thus far due to knee … [Read more...] about Arsenal Forward Kai Havertz Features for First Time Since Opening Day