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Liverpool Team News vs Galatasaray: Alisson Becker, Federico Chiesa

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Liverpool could be without the services of up to six players when they host Galatasaray on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League, round of 16, leg two. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker (undisclosed injury) and Federico Chiesa (unspecified illness) both face late fitness tests here. Perhaps Reds boss Arne Slot will provide more updates on Alisson and Chiesa at his press … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Galatasaray: Alisson Becker, Federico Chiesa

Newcastle Team News at Barcelona: Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley, Joe Willock

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Newcastle United head to FC Barcelona on Wednesday night with a level of morale that is probably pretty high. After all, they just beat Chelsea on the weekend in league play, and they head to Catalonia with this Champions League round of 16 tie all square at 1. Of course, Eddie Howe and his men obviously still believe that they deserved to win that one. But overall, the big … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News at Barcelona: Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley, Joe Willock

Is Mick Cronin Actually Trying to Get Fired by the UCLA Bruins?

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Editor's note: this Mick Cronin article originally ran on Feb. 20, but is now updated with the reporting conducted after UCLA's Big Ten Tournament elimination.  From the outside looking in, if UCLA and their head Men's Basketball Coach, Mick Cronin, parted ways, perhaps most of those involved would be happier. We know that Cronin seemingly hates the media as much as any … [Read more...] about Is Mick Cronin Actually Trying to Get Fired by the UCLA Bruins?

Brad Underwood Running Out of Time to Find Illini ‘nastiness’

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It's one-and-done for Brad Underwood and the #4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten Tournament. The Illini blew a 15 point second half lead at the United Center, their home away from home, to lose 91-88 in overtime to the #5 seed Wisconsin Badgers. The result left them 0-4 in games that went into OT this season and 0-6 in games decided by five points or less. This … [Read more...] about Brad Underwood Running Out of Time to Find Illini ‘nastiness’

2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 6.0

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Happy Championship Week everyone! Yes, conference tournament week, or as I call it, March Madness for the teams that won't actually make March Madness, is now here. The Sports Bank's 2026 NBA mock draft version 6.0 is coming to live from press row at the United Center in Chicago! Yes, The Sports Bank is credentialed for the Big Ten Tournament. We're also the only … [Read more...] about 2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 6.0

Chelsea Team News vs PSG: Filip Jorgensen, Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto, Estevao

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Chelsea seem to be in goalkeeper crisis mode right now. Both Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez have been in poor form lately, and now it appears that Blues manager Liam Rosenior will only have the former at his disposal, not the latter, for awhile. "Filip felt his groin yesterday, and he couldn't train," Rosenior said after the loss to Newcastle. "I thought Rob (Sanchez) … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs PSG: Filip Jorgensen, Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto, Estevao

Man City vs Real Madrid Team News: Alvaro Carreras, David Alaba, Kylian Mbappe, Ferland Mendy

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When Real Madrid head to Manchester City on St. Patrick's Day, they'll do so with a very long injury list. Only two names might come off it on Tuesday night, as Alvaro Carreras and David Alaba (both of whom have calf injuries), could be passed fit to play. Kylian Mbappe continues to battle his chronic, nagging knee problem, and he already missed the first leg of this tie. … [Read more...] about Man City vs Real Madrid Team News: Alvaro Carreras, David Alaba, Kylian Mbappe, Ferland Mendy

Arsenal Team News vs Bayer Leverkusen: Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard

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Arsenal gained more ground in the Premier League title race yesterday, beating Everton 2-0 while Manchester City played relegation strugglers West Ham United to a score draw. So the Gunners now have a nine point lead over Man City, but that's a tad misleading as the second place side still have a game in hand on the table toppers. Arsenal have to be feeling pretty good about … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Bayer Leverkusen: Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard

Northwestern Must Replace Program Great for Third Season in a Row

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On Thursday night, Nick Martinelli played his final collegiate game. The Northwestern forward was subbed out early, as a badge of honor that he truly deserved, in his team's blowout loss to Purdue. The #7 seed Boilermakers knocked the #15 seed Wildcats out of the Big Ten Tournament, on the competition's third day, by a very window-dressed 81-68 score. Martinelli scored 25 … [Read more...] about Northwestern Must Replace Program Great for Third Season in a Row