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Archives for August 2014

2 Legit 2 Quit Cal Golden Bears drop Hammer on Northwestern

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Here comes the Hammer down on Northwestern Wildcats football, courtesy of the Cal Golden Bears. The boys from Berkley looked 2 Legit 2 Quit as they hit NU with a dose of Oaktown power "and charge you by the hour" as they were "shakin like a quake," right from kickoff. "California, California..knows how to pass. Knows how to pass," as QB Jared Goff was 12-18 for 186 yards and … [Read more...] about 2 Legit 2 Quit Cal Golden Bears drop Hammer on Northwestern

Arturo Vidal to Man United: right final offer could seal deal

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Time for your daily Arturo Vidal is coming/not coming/maybe coming/definitely coming to Manchester United update. We’ll look at what media outlets in which countries are saying the transfer has been completed. Or not. Or maybe it has. There’s media in three countries interested in this: Juventus (Italy) his current club, Chile (where he was a national star for the World Cup … [Read more...] about Arturo Vidal to Man United: right final offer could seal deal

Marcos Rojo could never play for Manchester United

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Marcos Rojo is red. Literally, the word rojo is red in Spanish. However, he is still yet to wear the red kit of Manchester United, despite being purchased by the team about two weeks ago. And that is a fact that won't be changing any time soon, unfortunately. Yesterday, we highlighted all the reasons that are keeping Marcos Rojo from his Old Trafford debut. (feature story … [Read more...] about Marcos Rojo could never play for Manchester United

Bears Brandon Marshall: first ever IN SEASON Studio Analyst

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I told you Brandon Marshall had a future in broadcasting. I just didn't say that future was now. B Marsh and Martellus Bennett are great sound bites...everyone else on the Chicago Bears roster is....well, they're paid to play NFL football not say interesting and engaging things. After getting approval from the Bears, Marshall now becomes the first active player to work a weekly … [Read more...] about Bears Brandon Marshall: first ever IN SEASON Studio Analyst

2014 Illini football expectations: FOX Sports pundits discuss

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The 125th season of Illini football kicks off in mere hours, and it's one that is greeted with as little buzz as any that I can remember in my lifetime. Being a third generation Illini, I'm struggling to recall a year that had as little anticipation as this one. The opening opponent (Youngstown St.) doesn't help. Neither does the weakness of the home slate. Penn State is the … [Read more...] about 2014 Illini football expectations: FOX Sports pundits discuss

VIDEO: evaluating Liverpool FC Champions League draw

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Liverpool FC is back in the Champions League for the first time in awhile, and look who is waiting for them in the group stages: Real Madrid, the defending Champions. Basel is a side that could be overlooked, but shouldn't. They could be trouble. Obviously, Los Blancos, not The Reds are the favorite to come out of the group. Still, congrats Liverpool FC for making it back here … [Read more...] about VIDEO: evaluating Liverpool FC Champions League draw

VIDEO: evaluating Arsenal FC Champions League draw

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The UEFA Champions League draws are out and Arsenal FC are in a very tough Group D, where they will lock horns with Borussia Dortmund yet again. This will be the third year in a row that Arsenal FC will tangle with the Bundesliga powerhouse. It's a very special match-up of managers as Jurgen Klopp will match wits wih Arsene Wenger. Here's a video of Fox Sports breaking down … [Read more...] about VIDEO: evaluating Arsenal FC Champions League draw

Manchester United buy Daley Blind from Ajax for a £14m fee

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Manchester United has beaten out Barcelona to sign left back Daley Blind from Ajax. Multiple outlets are reporting that a fee of  £14 million was agreed upon.The 23-year-old certainly impressed in the Netherlands' strong World Cup run, and no doubt his connections to Louis van Gaal and Robin van Persie will have a lot to do with how he'll fit in and succeed at Old Trafford. … [Read more...] about Manchester United buy Daley Blind from Ajax for a £14m fee

Arturo Vidal to Man United update: is this the end?

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Time for your daily Arturo Vidal is coming/not coming/maybe coming/definitely coming to Manchester United update. We’ll look at what media outlets in which countries are saying the transfer has been completed. Or not. Or maybe it has. There’s media in three countries interested in this: Juventus (Italy) his current club, Chile (where he was a national star for the World Cup … [Read more...] about Arturo Vidal to Man United update: is this the end?