The day is finally here- the Camp Nou will reopen on Saturday! Athletic Club, or Athletic Bilbao, will be the opponent for the Catalan Club's big time party. This day has been delayed, and then delayed further, but this weekend, it is on. The new Camp Nou will be big and bold, and people are paying boku bucks to be there, as this is one hot selling ticket. Let's take a look … [Read more...] about Barcelona Predicted Starting XI vs Athletic Club
Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Raphinha, Garcia, Casado
Four of the seven injured FC Barcelona players, (Lamine Yamal, Raphina, Joan Garcia and Marc Casado) could all return to action on Saturday when Athletic Club comes to Catalonia. And how fitting that would be, as this is a game that is already defined by the word "return." Yes, FINALLY! After more than two years away at Montjuïc, Barcelona are back at home. No more "home away … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Yamal, Raphinha, Garcia, Casado
Manchester City at Newcastle United Predicted Starting XIs
The November internationals are wrapping up! The next round of league fixtures will be here before you know it, and Newcastle United vs Manchester City looks to be the highlight of the Saturday slate. So let's take a look at who could be in the starting lineup for both sides. The home side have a long list of injury concerns, and are thus in a tougher spot, from a fitness … [Read more...] about Manchester City at Newcastle United Predicted Starting XIs
Man City at Newcastle Team News: Rodri, Anthony Gordon, Joelinton, Nick Pope
Manchester City heads to Newcastle United for a Premier League fixture that stands out above the rest of the Saturday slate. Man City comes in looking down at Newcastle in the standings, and boasting much better overall team fitness than their opponents. Rodri will be a 50/50 proposition, and will need to pass a late match fitness test in order to feature here. Mateo Kovacic … [Read more...] about Man City at Newcastle Team News: Rodri, Anthony Gordon, Joelinton, Nick Pope
50 Planes Trains and Automobiles Commuting Plot Holes, Mistakes
The 1987 John Hughes holiday classic "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is widely considered to be the best Thanksgiving movie of all time. Many families, including my own, screen the classic film at their gatherings this week. And in some cases, those watch parties involve pointing out all the glaring plot holes. Such is the case in my family, which includes some engineers, a … [Read more...] about 50 Planes Trains and Automobiles Commuting Plot Holes, Mistakes
#8 Illini Basketball Game Preview, Prediction: vs #11 Alabama at United Center
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 #8 Illini Basketball Game Preview, Prediction: vs #11 Alabama at United Center
Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview
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
1904 St. Louis Marathon: Most Awful Olympic Event of All-Time
Did you ever ask yourself, what was THE WORST and STUPIDEST Olympics event of all time? It's a tough question to answer because the International Olympic Committee is notorious for being a cesspool of corruption and the results of their grifting have often been pretty ugly. … [Read more...] about 1904 St. Louis Marathon: Most Awful Olympic Event of All-Time
David Braun Strongly Rants Against Idea of Moral Victories
Heading into the final seconds of today's clash with #18 Michigan, Northwestern held a 22-21 lead. However, Dominic Zvada kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, and the 'Cats fell 24-22. When Northwestern head coach David Braun met the media afterward, he was fired up. And I do mean FIRED UP! … [Read more...] about David Braun Strongly Rants Against Idea of Moral Victories
Jackpot Journeys: How Digital Luck Is Changing Player Experiences
The internet gambling domain has radically changed its face in the last few years and it has progressed from merely slots and card games to highly immersive tech powered gaming experiences. Fund seekers today are not only after prizes but also experiences and a digital revolution like what ib88 is doing is very much at the center of it all. The notion of “digital luck” is … [Read more...] about Jackpot Journeys: How Digital Luck Is Changing Player Experiences