Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is the literal embodiment of "living the dream." The 19 year old Englishman was a top ten trending term on Twitter for much of Sunday after he scored his very Premier League goal in a very long time. Rashford burst onto the scene last season, rapidly making his presence felt for both club and country. Year two hasn't been as … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Tweets Childhood Letter Conveying Boyhood Dream to Play for United
Archives for April 2017
ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
Rating the best films in the ESPN 30 for 30 series is a highly debatable endeavor, as there are so many great documentaries to choose from. Click the title where highlighted for a review/feature on that specific film. A year ago, I would have told you that there's Hillsborough, the college football docs, and then there's everything else. Still true, except now there's … [Read more...] about ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
Man United to Return Antonio Valencia, David de Gea for Europa League Clash
Mourinho had previously stated that if United reached the Europa League round of 8, they would focus more on that path back into Europe's main event. The Red Devils have now in fact reached that round, and they will resume that competition Thursday when they travel to Anderlecht. Europa League might still be the easier/more likely way in for Mourinho and his men, but the … [Read more...] about Man United to Return Antonio Valencia, David de Gea for Europa League Clash
Real Madrid Interested in Chelsea FC Stars Hazard, Courtouis, Alonso, Kante
The latest Chelsea transfer rumors circulating in the Twitterverse, blogosphere, cyberspace and media world all center around one story that originated with Spanish outlet Don Balon. Of course, not all of the players implicated will move, and perhaps none of them actually will. Most likely they won't, but it relates to Real Madrid, therefore it's very interesting to read about … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Interested in Chelsea FC Stars Hazard, Courtouis, Alonso, Kante
Liverpool FC Announce Postseason Game in Sydney, Australia
G'day mate! Throw another shrimp on the barbie because Liverpool FC is heading to Australia this summer. Liverpool will be playing a friendly a week and change after the season ends, in order to celebrate the club's 125th anniversary, in a match Down Under. Liverpool was founded on June 3rd, 1892. The Reds will take on Sydney F.C. on May 24th, so on a date … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Announce Postseason Game in Sydney, Australia
Arsenal FC Supporters Verbally Harass Players on Team Bus (Video)
It's becoming increasingly obvious that all the uncertainty surrounding the future of Arsene Wenger is weighing on the club. Unsure of whether he will stay or go, or who his successor might be, the futures of star players Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil hang in the balance as well. All the wavering and waffling questions are having adverse effects of Arsenal FC, as their … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Supporters Verbally Harass Players on Team Bus (Video)
Illini Basketball Community Shouldn’t Worry About New Assistant Orlando Antigua
(UPDATE: Illini basketball announces two more additions to Brad Underwood's staff, including one with impressive Chicago recruiting chops, as he's the former head coach of AAU powerhouse Mac Irvin Fire) We often fear what we don't know, as knowledge is the opposite of fear. Quite often attack mode is the primary instinct we take in response to what we do not know and … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Community Shouldn’t Worry About New Assistant Orlando Antigua
Where Will the Pittsburgh Steelers go at QB After Ben Roethlisberger?
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has done tremendous work for the Pittsburgh Steelers during his storied 13 season career with the team, but it's safe to assume he won't be playing much longer. This reality is something the black and gold need to begin addressing right now as they evaluate the future at their quarterback position. … [Read more...] about Where Will the Pittsburgh Steelers go at QB After Ben Roethlisberger?
Diego Costa Fuels Transfer Speculation with Comments About London
As polarizing a figure he truly is, Chelsea FC striker Diego Costa sure can "ball." He's one of the EPL's most dangerous scorers, and he's turned in a season that ranks among the most productive and valuable, of any player in the league this season. Thus he's always attracting the interest of other teams, and naturally quite often the subject of transfer rumors. Today, he … [Read more...] about Diego Costa Fuels Transfer Speculation with Comments About London
Morgan Schneiderlin Rips Louis van Gaal; Articulates Negative Experience at United
Manchester United, in this past January transfer window, sold midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin to Everton for £24 million. The Frenchman, acquired from Southampton, in the summer of 2015 during the Louis van Gaal era for the same price or which he was sold, is now reunite with his former Saints boss Ronald Koeman. Schneiderlin obviously has better chemistry with Koeman than … [Read more...] about Morgan Schneiderlin Rips Louis van Gaal; Articulates Negative Experience at United