"Nothing changes on New Year's Day," U2 told us back in the 1980s, but both of the teams in this fixture tomorrow will hope that's not true. Fulham FC is at Arsenal tomorrow, and when this game kicks off 2018 will be a distant memory, having given way to 2019. The visitors enter this content 19th, four ahead of bottom dweller Huddersfield, but just one point behind Southampton … [Read more...] about Fulham at Arsenal FC Report: Holding, Bellerin, Monreal, Ozil, Mawson, Anguissa
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Maurizio Sarri Worried About Chelsea Fitness Crisis After Olivier Giroud Suffers Injury
The fixture congestion of the festive period is creating a lot of worries and concerns for Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri as the injuries continue to pile up for his team. Striker Olivier Giroud is the latest player added to the unavailable for selection list that also includes Pedro, Cesc Fabregas, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Danny Drinkwater and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Giroud left the … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Worried About Chelsea Fitness Crisis After Olivier Giroud Suffers Injury
Paul Pogba Finding Himself Again Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Paul Pogba is the number one trending term on Twitter right now, and it's due to the first half brace he achieved at home against AFC Bournemouth. The Frenchman scored in the 5' and 33', with the second coming via a header (watch the video at this link). He's now been involved in six of the ten goals (three scored, three assists) that have been scored since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer … [Read more...] about Paul Pogba Finding Himself Again Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Clark the Bald Eagle Won the Cotton Bowl Before the Game Even Kicked Off
As we head towards halftime of the 83rd Cotton Bowl Classic, the #2 Clemson Tigers currently lead the #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9-3. Although the final outcome is still very much in question, we still have some definitive winners on the day. Clark the Bald Eagle (not to be confused with Clark the Cubs pantsless mascot) soared and circled through the interior of AT&T … [Read more...] about Clark the Bald Eagle Won the Cotton Bowl Before the Game Even Kicked Off
Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Maurizio Sarri Express Solidarity with Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to deplorable racial abuse by Inter Milan supporters on Boxing Day at the San Siro. The home fans directed repeated racist chants, including monkey noises, at Koulibaly despite multiple announcements made over the venue public address system asking the fans to cease and desist. According to UEFA, three such warnings were made … [Read more...] about Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Maurizio Sarri Express Solidarity with Kalidou Koulibaly
Brian Kelly Favors Playoff Expansion, Rejects Criticism of Current CFP System
The College Football Playoff has only been around since 2014, but every single year that it has been in existence there have been plenty of gripes about who got in and who didn't. Just like it was with the BCS system before it, and as it was in the pre-BCS days when the polls determined the national champion. If and when they expand the system to eight, there will of course … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly Favors Playoff Expansion, Rejects Criticism of Current CFP System
Maurizio Sarri Wants Cesc Fabregas to Stay Put in January Transfer Window
You can count down the hours now until the January transfer window opens, and one player who will likely be a hot commodity on the open market is Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri is known for not rotating his squad as much as some managers tend to do, and thus the bench players don't often get a lot of playing time. Additionally, the midfield at … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Wants Cesc Fabregas to Stay Put in January Transfer Window
Julian Love: All-American Notre Dame CB Has Perfect Mentor in Todd Lyght
2018 Notre Dame is so much more than just the sum of their parts. Junior cornerback Julian Love is the team's only true 2019 NFL Draft first round prospect and AP All-America first team. Yet here there are- in the college football playoff, set to take on Clemson in Cotton Bowl on Saturday. One more win and they'll get a chance to play for the national title. In order to pull … [Read more...] about Julian Love: All-American Notre Dame CB Has Perfect Mentor in Todd Lyght
How Notre Dame Became the “Fighting Irish,” 1924 Beatdown of the KKK Largely Contributed
In just 12 days time, the #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play in the Cotton Bowl, one of this season's two national semifinal contests, against the #2 Clemson Tigers. If the Fighting Irish, double digit underdogs, manage to pull off the massive upset they will play the winner of Alabama-Oklahoma for the national title. It's a historic moment for Notre Dame, their first … [Read more...] about How Notre Dame Became the “Fighting Irish,” 1924 Beatdown of the KKK Largely Contributed
Cotton Bowl Semifinal Game Preview: #2 Clemson Tigers vs #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
For both the #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the #2 Clemson Tigers, the Cotton Bowl plays a part of program history. The Tigers are now back at the place of their first-ever bowl win and first-ever win over a Top 20 team, Boston College (who coincidentally saw their bowl game in the Cotton Bowl Stadium, the First Responder Bowl, cancelled due to weather) in the 1940 … [Read more...] about Cotton Bowl Semifinal Game Preview: #2 Clemson Tigers vs #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish