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Chelsea vs Manchester United: odds, probabilities, prediction

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Nothing would be more "you really can't make this stuff up" or "the story just writes itself" than Chelsea being the very opponent that leads to Manchester United sacking Manager Louis van Gaal and then replacing him with Jose Mourinho. Just days after the Blues sacked Mourinho to boot. Totally nuts! Here's what the bookmakers and statistical projections are saying about the … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Manchester United: odds, probabilities, prediction

Rose Bowl Preview: #5 Iowa football vs #6 Stanford Cardinal

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For both this Iowa football team and the Stanford Cardinal, oh what might have been this year. Had the Hawkeyes closed the deal against the Spartans in Indianapolis...Had Stanford scheduled a nobody instead of visiting Northwestern in the opener....Well, what's done is done. No playoff for the once 12-0 Hawkeyes, or the Cardinal, Pac-12 in general. You can't argue with a … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl Preview: #5 Iowa football vs #6 Stanford Cardinal

Arsene Wenger gives update on Jack Wilshere recovery

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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is recovering very very slowly from the fractured fibula he suffered in the preseason. He had surgery in September, and initially we heard the timeline for his recovery was three months. So much for that. Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has now admitted that there is no chance of Jack Wilshere returning before February. … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger gives update on Jack Wilshere recovery

Has Rex Ryan lost the Buffalo Bills locker room?

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You know that hiring Rex Ryan is high risk, high reward. He's a brash, confident, engaging, interesting, fun-to-watch head coach. He also comes with a lot of baggage, and we're not talking about the extra pounds he packs on his frame. Yes, his personality and his ego is as big as his physical frame and that sometimes rubs people the wrong way. Sure, his players love him and … [Read more...] about Has Rex Ryan lost the Buffalo Bills locker room?

Arsene Wenger blames 3 of Southampton’ 4 goals on Refs

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Arsenal had just established themselves as the new Premier League title favorite this week. All the bookmakers ascribed Arsene Wenger's side the best title odds. So what happens? They went out and got destroyed 4-0 by Southampton today in a result that could have easily been 5-0 or 6-0. How "Gunners under Arsene Wenger recentlty" of them. In the post game press conference, … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger blames 3 of Southampton’ 4 goals on Refs

The Van Gaal Man United era keeps deteriorating further

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Yet another new low today for Louis van Gaal at Manchester United, but it seems like we keep saying that after every new loss. One weekend it hits rock bottom, then that bottom drops out the next week and a new floor is found. We'll see if Van Gaal is still around to take on Chelsea on Monday, and then perhaps the nadir will sink even lower. Today, Louis van Gaal dropped a … [Read more...] about The Van Gaal Man United era keeps deteriorating further

Caitlyn Jenner-ESPY Stunt Tops 15 Most Popular Stories of ’15

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The great Bob Costas nailed it. He referred to the Caitlyn Jenner ESPYs Courage Award as "a crass exploitation play." That's exactly what it was. Regardless of your feelings on Caitlyn Jenner, there was nothing commendable or courageous about how her ESPY came about. That was an agent-driven, publicist negotiated quid pro quo, and nothing more. It was not wholesome and pure; … [Read more...] about Caitlyn Jenner-ESPY Stunt Tops 15 Most Popular Stories of ’15

Van Gaal implies he may have lost the United dressing room

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Unless you work inside the Manchester United dressing room, or in a job very close to it, you can't say for certain if the players have quit on the manager or not. Of course, the law of parsimony states that above all else, the simplest explanation is the best. The Red Devils keep losing, and they keep to much lesser, cheaper priced competition. A team composed of this many … [Read more...] about Van Gaal implies he may have lost the United dressing room