Kudos to Liverpool FC for acting with such forward-thinking social progressivism. Celebrating LGBT rights is something everyone should embrace. It shouldn't be a matter of liberal versus conservative. Of course, the world of big time, big money professional sports can sometimes be very socially backward. Thus not everyone is on the same page. At least not yet. … [Read more...] about Liverpool hosting club’s first ever LGBT Pride event
Archives for January 2016
United fear Ryan Giggs could flee if Manager job goes to Mourinho
For what it's worth, Jose Mourinho, not Ryan Giggs, is still the odds-on favorite to become the next Red Devils boss. If it is the Special One and not Giggsy who gets the gig, then the later might quit the club. Yes, Ryan Giggs served as caretaker manager when David Moyes was sacked in 2013, and stuck around to become the #2 man under Louis van Gaal when the Dutchman began his … [Read more...] about United fear Ryan Giggs could flee if Manager job goes to Mourinho
Seven compelling Illini basketball head coaching candidates
It's January 26th, and our Illini basketball feature story this week is on the head coaching search. Sounds a bit ridiculous, right? Well, would you rather read a game preview/recap right now? Didn't think so. Of course not. … [Read more...] about Seven compelling Illini basketball head coaching candidates
Five Reasons to bet on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50
When it comes to reasons why the Denver Broncos could win Super Bowl 50, various online betting sites believe the age-old adage ‘defense wins championships’ is first and foremost. However, that’s not the only reason why Peyton Manning and company could bag this season’s league title. Here are five reasons why you should bet on the Broncos to pull off the Super Bowl 50 upset. … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to bet on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50
Tottenham Hotspur castoff Adebayor lands at Crystal Palace
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is still without a team since Spurs terminated his deal this past summer. Whoops, I meant to say "mutual parting of ways," just like with Chelsea and their sacking of Jose Mourinho right before Christmas. The striker who was a total bust in North London is now headed to South London. So after a run with Spurs, hello Palace … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur castoff Adebayor lands at Crystal Palace
United deny report that Van Gaal offered his resignation
Here we go again, another set of conflicting reports about the future of Manchester United Manager Louis van Gaal. Yesterday brought reports that Executive Vice President Ed Woodward talked Van Gaal out of resigning not once, but twice this past weekend. Van Gaal reportedly admitted that he's failed in this role, and he's willing to accept it and move on, according to a … [Read more...] about United deny report that Van Gaal offered his resignation
Denver Broncos: New England Patriots’ playoff Kryptonite
By Jeremy Harris Four times the New England Patriots have marched into Denver during the AFC playoffs. Four times, most recently in Sunday's 20-18 defeat in the AFC Championship game, their Super Bowl dreams were snuffed out by the Orange Crush. With eye black residue from Sunday’s game likely still visible on Tom Brady’s face, we revisit the three times prior to Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Denver Broncos: New England Patriots’ playoff Kryptonite
Ed Woodward talked Louis van Gaal out of resigning
Manchester United Executive Vice President Ed Woodward talked Manager Louis van Gaal out of resigning not once, but twice this past weekend. Van Gaal reportedly admitted that he's failed in this role, and he's willing to accept it and move on, according to a report in The Guardian. Elsewhere, according to The Mirror, Woodward still believes Van Gaal is the right candidate to … [Read more...] about Ed Woodward talked Louis van Gaal out of resigning