In their shocking 73-63 upset of #6 Michigan State Sunday, the unranked Purdue Boilermakers ended MSU’s 13 game win streak, as well as their bid for the first 10-0 Big Ten start in school history. This past weekend’s loss also saw State trail by their largest margin (23) in any game this season, before an epic fake rally window dressed the score quite a bit. Purdue also … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers NCAAs Resume Update After Michigan State Win
Archives for January 2019
Arsenal FC Officially Acquire Denis Suarez on Loan from FC Barcelona
It's official- Arsenal have acquired FC Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez on loan; meaning he'll be reunited with his former manager at Sevilla, Unai Emery, for at least the rest of the season. Arsenal's securing a deal for the 25-year-old Spaniard comes on the second to last day of the January transfer window. As we move into the final hours of the transfer window, it … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Officially Acquire Denis Suarez on Loan from FC Barcelona
Neymar Out for 10 Weeks, Including Both Legs of Manchester United UCL Tie
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United have caught a major break in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar, PSG's superstar winger, is out for ten weeks due to a fractured a metatarsal in his right foot. With the Old Trafford leg of the knockout round tie in 13 days and the Parisian leg on March 6, the world's most expensive player … [Read more...] about Neymar Out for 10 Weeks, Including Both Legs of Manchester United UCL Tie
United Midfielder Marouane Fellaini Agrees to Personal Terms with Chinese Club
Marouane Fellaini, a polarizing figure to say the least, has reportedly agreed to personal terms to join Chinese club Shandong Luneng, according to the BBC. While the England transfer window ends on Thursday, the Chinese transfer window is open until February 28, so there is still plenty of time to get this deal ironed out. While many outlets, especially this time of year, … [Read more...] about United Midfielder Marouane Fellaini Agrees to Personal Terms with Chinese Club
Mauricio Pochettino Vents Frustration with Tottenham Financial Limitations
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino certainly seems to be telling it like it is much more lately. Perhaps he really is keeping one eye on the potential to move to Manchester United, a club that reportedly has him in their cross-hairs? Pochettino has gotten further and further away from press conference platitudes in the past week, and whether or not you agree with … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Vents Frustration with Tottenham Financial Limitations
Why Football Teams are so Keen to Get Involved with Esports
By Joseph Connolly Ever since competitive gaming came on the scene, it has been widely treated with suspicion by the traditional sporting world. Many commentators stated that it was little more than a sedentary activity, and had little to do with sporting excellence. Despite these reservations, it seems that a growing number of football clubs and players are keen to get … [Read more...] about Why Football Teams are so Keen to Get Involved with Esports
Man United News: Solskjaer Ambitions, Starting XI vs Burnley, Flashback Podcast
Manchester United are just minutes away from kicking off at home against Burnley in Premier League action. Interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that at finishing in the top four is not high enough to be standard for a club like MUFC in general. "That's not the dream, to be top four," Solskjaer said at his prematch press conference yesterday. "We're Man United, you … [Read more...] about Man United News: Solskjaer Ambitions, Starting XI vs Burnley, Flashback Podcast
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC
A lot of people in the football world disliked the commentary made by Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino after his side crashed out of the FA Cup over the weekend, but Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp isn't one of them. The Reds boss said that Pochettino is in the right for prioritizing the Premier League above the domestic cup competitions. "You need money for … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Watford FC