Barcelona Midfielder Cesc Fabregas is the talk of this summer transfer window. And if he leaves Barca to join an English Premier League side, it could cause a domino theory as Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Atletico Madrid star Koke, Sky Sports reports. Barca see Koke as the perfect replacement for Fabregas. … [Read more...] about Manchester United battling Chelsea for Cesc Fabregas, Koke
Archives for June 2014
OMG! Man United rumored £65m bid for Liverpool’s Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez to Manchester United ?!?! No way! You're joking, right? You can't be serious. Yes, actually Metro is making this very claim right now. … [Read more...] about OMG! Man United rumored £65m bid for Liverpool’s Luis Suarez
NHL Stanley Cup Final Kings vs Rangers: full TV Schedule released
The Final round is set: LA Kings versus New York Rangers. Coast to coast, the #1 and the #2 markets. So how will it do in "flyover country?" As a Chicagoan, I hate that word. If you still want to watch it, Blackhawks fans, here's the television schedule for the 2014 Stanley Cup Final, all times Eastern and subject to change. … [Read more...] about NHL Stanley Cup Final Kings vs Rangers: full TV Schedule released
Illini basketball replaces Terps (vs. Villanova) in Jimmy V. Classic
Illini basketball team will take on Villanova in the 2014 Jimmy V Men’s Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The teams will square off in the first game of a doubleheader at 6 p.m. CST from Madison Square Garden. ESPN will televise both games, each of which features a Big Ten side. It's Indiana vs. Louisville in the prime time tilt. Illinois replaces Maryland – which due to … [Read more...] about Illini basketball replaces Terps (vs. Villanova) in Jimmy V. Classic
Utah Jazz enter year two of rebuilding project
In the first year of a rebuilding effort, the Utah Jazz finished with the worst record in the Western Conference and franchise’s lowest win percentage in 32 years. Utah has a talented, young core in place to build around but still needs to address several needs this off-season. … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz enter year two of rebuilding project
Landon Donovan over protected, restricted by L.A. Galaxy
Landon Donovan started out poorly this MLS season, but since he was shockingly cut from the U.S. World Cup team he's been on a tear. Three days after being left off the U.S. National Team, Landon Donovan scored his 135th career MLS goal; making the LA Galaxy forward the all-time leading scorer in Major League Soccer history. In defeating the Philadelphia Union, Donovan would … [Read more...] about Landon Donovan over protected, restricted by L.A. Galaxy
Should the Boston Celtics trade Rajon Rondo this off-season?
When the Boston Celtics traded Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce last year on draft night, it was a sign that the team was moving in a new direction. Struggles were expected especially since Rajon Rondo’s return was uncertain. First year head coach, Brad Stevens had his hands full and lacked the talent to make Boston any sort of threat in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics now … [Read more...] about Should the Boston Celtics trade Rajon Rondo this off-season?
Chicago Fire’s Harry Shipp a MLS Rookie of the Year Candidate
The Chicago Fire might have a MLS Rookie of the Year candidate in Homegrown midfielder Harry Shipp. Shipp was named MLS Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for Week Ten of the 2014 MLS season. Harry Shipp scored a hat trick and added an assist in the Fire’s 5-4 road victory over the New York Red Bulls that week. Yesterday, in a 1-1 draw with the … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire’s Harry Shipp a MLS Rookie of the Year Candidate
United giving Louis van Gaal $230m to buy new players?
Louis van Gaal now has a high responsibility, high reward job. Manchester United's new manager was given a three year deal and a sizable war chest with which to buy players this summer transfer window. The Guardian claimed on May 20th that he's been given £150m to spend on players this summer to win the Premier League title next season. Fox Sports Australia is putting the … [Read more...] about United giving Louis van Gaal $230m to buy new players?
Four players Man United want before the World Cup
In this post we'll go in detail on all four of the top Man United transfer targets. We've covered all four of these players in detail before, but here it's a neat little shooping list. These are the priority acquisitions for Louis Van Gaal, according to the Mirror. Let's look at the four guys the Holland National team Coach wants to bring to Old Trafford, BEFORE the World … [Read more...] about Four players Man United want before the World Cup