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Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview

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This is it- the final Northwestern Wildcats football game at Wrigley Field. The series at the Friendly Confines will not continue once the Cats move into the new digs. At least not for any time in the foreseeable future. They've lost all six here in recent years, so NU will be extra motivated to finally break the streak, and leave the Friendly Confines with a chance to Fly … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview

Liverpool Predicted Starting XI vs Nottingham Forest

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Will the return of Alisson Becker get Liverpool FC's season turned around? The Brazilian shotstopper is slated to return for the home clash against Nottingham Forest, and given his expected match fitness, will he be eased back into action, or just go straght back into the first team? We're thinking it's the latter, and we expect instant impact from it. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Predicted Starting XI vs Nottingham Forest

Liverpool Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Jeremie Frimpong, Alisson Becker

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We'll see what kind of form Liverpool FC show coming out of the November internationals, but man, did this team badly need a reset. They only have two injury concerns right now, in defender Jeremie Frimpong and goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Both of which are nearing a return from their respective thigh/hamstring injuries. Reds boss Arne Slot made it clear the last time that he … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Jeremie Frimpong, Alisson Becker

Chelsea Predicted Starting XI at Burnley FC

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Chelsea FC have certainly had a very busy international break, with lots of injury/fitness news to cover. Overall, the situation that emerged from this FIFA window was largely positive for the southwest London club. It's really more about minutes management and precautionary action than it is actual injury issues. Enzo Fernandez will no doubt have a major workload going … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted Starting XI at Burnley FC

Chelsea Team News at Burnley: Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens

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Lots and lots of injury/fitness news for Chelsea FC this international break, starting with midfielder Enzo Fernandez. He ruled himself out of international duty this FIFA window, due to his chronic knee problem. “I will not be available with Argentina,” Fernandez said. “I was just talking to the medical team because I had a problem with my knee in the last 4 months. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Burnley: Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens

Sources: Northwestern Discontinuing Wrigley Field Series After this Season

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Saturday marks the final chance for Northwestern Wildcats football to notch a win at Wrigley Field in the modern era. Minnesota comes in on Saturday (11am, BTN) for what will be the Wildcats home finale of the 2025 season. They'll move into the new Ryan Field next season, and when they do, there will be no more "home" games at Wrigley Field. That is according to sources … [Read more...] about Sources: Northwestern Discontinuing Wrigley Field Series After this Season

#14 Illini Basketball Game Preview, Prediction: vs #8 Alabama at United Center

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When Thursday morning gets here, it's very possible that Illini basketball fans everywhere will be able to say "and the stars, fell on Alabama, last night." Yes, #8 Alabama will be the opponent, for the first regular season game at the United Center for Illinois since 2018 (a 77-67 loss to Ohio State). It's also the first non-conference game at the UC since 2017, a 74-69 … [Read more...] about #14 Illini Basketball Game Preview, Prediction: vs #8 Alabama at United Center