To quote a minor background character in Wedding Crashers, the ultra-wealthy meathead guy, "crab cakes and football- that's what Maryland DOES!" Well, not so much this year, as both the Baltimore Ravens and the Maryland Terrapins missed the postseason. However, Maryland doesn't do basketball either, as this has been a brutally awful season for them, thus far. However, the … [Read more...] about #13 Illinois Basketball Game Preview vs Maryland Terrapins
Jonathan Toews Return to Chicago, as a Winnipeg Jet, Will Be Epic
Chicago Blackhawks fans will extend a warm welcome on Monday night to Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews, a man who was once affectionately known by this fan base as "Captain Serious" or "Tazer." The third overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft class, Toews teamed with the 2007 draft's overall #1 pick, Patrick Kane, to form the base of the Blackhawks' dynasty days of the … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews Return to Chicago, as a Winnipeg Jet, Will Be Epic
Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Dwyane Wade from MLK weekend 2017 that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade addressed the crowd tonight prior to his team's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. On this Martin Luther King Day weekend, Wade … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade Expresses the Meaning of MLK Day
The Historical Link Between Satchel Paige and Martin Luther King
As today is MLK Day, the annual holiday that honors the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, we revisit a past article, on Satchel Paige that embraces the spirit of what this day stands for. On Aug 29, 2013, the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s "I have a dream" speech, Keith Olbermann shared his thoughts on the connection between Dr. King’s oratory, his own … [Read more...] about The Historical Link Between Satchel Paige and Martin Luther King
Arsenal Team News, Injury List, Match Preview at Inter Milan
Arsenal FC are currently top of the table in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, so this is a good time to be a Gooner. With a place in the top eight almost already assured, and likewise for their opponent, Inter Milan, this Tuesday night tie won't be too intense. However, it's also not going to be a dead rubber clash in Milano, by any means. So with that … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News, Injury List, Match Preview at Inter Milan
Tottenham Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Richarlison, Davies, Palhinha, Sarr
The main storyline for Tottenham Hotspur right now, obviously, is the hot seat of manager Thomas Frank. And we covered that in the last post. A loss at home to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night will only further ramp up the pressure. If Frank is going to achieve a result in midweek, he'll have to do it without the services of several players, including Richarlison and Ben … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Borussia Dortmund: Richarlison, Davies, Palhinha, Sarr
Thomas Frank in Sacking Danger as Tottenham Host Borussia Dortmund
Thomas Frank may not even make it one full season as Tottenham Hotspur manager. Six months in and this just isn't working out, at all. Losing a London derby at home is never good. However, losing a London derby 2-1 at home to a side that's likely getting relegated (West Ham United), as they did yesterday, is nothing short of disastrous. After Callum Wilson slotted home the … [Read more...] about Thomas Frank in Sacking Danger as Tottenham Host Borussia Dortmund
Marc Guehi Could Play for Manchester City Next Weekend
By Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League clash at Bodo/Glimt, Marc Guehi could actually be an official Manchester City player. He is set to complete his medical any day now. Guehi would then be eligible for the domestic competitions (regulated by the FA) immediately, and then UCL in the later rounds. However, he wouldn't be eligible to feature against Bodo in midweek. … [Read more...] about Marc Guehi Could Play for Manchester City Next Weekend
Manchester City Team News at Bodo/Glimt: Nico Gonzalez, Matheus Nunes
Manchester City suffered a crushing blow, to their Premier League title hopes, in losing the Manchester derby to United yesterday. There is still a chance for them to get back into the title race, but it doesn't look good. Their odds are now better in the Champions League, where a last 16 place is all but assured, and maybe they should prioritize that competition? Up next is … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Bodo/Glimt: Nico Gonzalez, Matheus Nunes
Nate Scheelhaase Conveyed Coaching Potential Back During His Illini Days
With Nate Scheelhaase now a Los Angeles Rams assistant coach who is set to interview for open NFL head coaching jobs, the time is right to throwback to his Illinois days. So with that in mind, we flash back to this exclusive interview that we did with Scheelhaase back at 2013 Big Ten Media Day. … [Read more...] about Nate Scheelhaase Conveyed Coaching Potential Back During His Illini Days