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P.J. Fleck Looks to Build Gophers Culture Around Chicago Type of Players

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Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck certainly stepped up his Big Ten Media Day game from year one to year two. Although it is worth noting that Big Ten Media Days isn't really the kind of event where you "win the press conference," as the format and ritual grows increasingly stale and archaic each year. Started in 1971, Big Ten Media Days is badly in need of a reboot and a … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck Looks to Build Gophers Culture Around Chicago Type of Players

Liverpool FC-Sevilla Match Disgraced by Vicious Challenge (Video)

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Sevilla beat Liverpool 2-1 tonight in a match that was a "friendly" in designation only. Staged at Fenway Park in Boston, on the city's hottest day since 1991, tempers rose along with mercury on the thermometer (it was nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Beantown today). Perhaps the only thing that anybody will remember from this preseason exhibition is Sevilla's Joris Gnagnon … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC-Sevilla Match Disgraced by Vicious Challenge (Video)

Liverpool FC News and Notes: Sadio Mane, James Milner

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Liverpool FC have now completed 2/3 of their preseason exhibition tour of the United States of America. Today, on what was the hottest day that the city of Boston has seen in nearly three decades, the Reds lost 2-1 to Sevilla at Fenway Park. It was a match that was anything but friendly, and it will unfortunately be remembered most for one dirty tackle and scary, ugly … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC News and Notes: Sadio Mane, James Milner

Softer Golf Balls Increase the Positive Feel in Your Golf Game

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Feel! It is the feel that every golfer wants in our very addictive game of golf. The golf balls role is not only to end up in that tiny hole at the end of every hole but also to provide a sense of feel. The golf ball manufacture “Wilson” know what buttons to press in order to create golf balls that provide a great feel. … [Read more...] about Softer Golf Balls Increase the Positive Feel in Your Golf Game

Tottenham News and Transfer Talk: Gareth Bale, Harry Kane, Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela

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Tottenham Hotspur are in the midst of their "defense" so to speak, of their International Champions Cup "title." As they are the reigning "holders" of the ICC silverware, here's some of the Spursy news and notes making the rounds today. We start with some transfer talk, as we have just 18 days left until the summer window closes. Could Gareth Bale be returning? When Spurs … [Read more...] about Tottenham News and Transfer Talk: Gareth Bale, Harry Kane, Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela

Manchester United News and Transfer Talk: David de Gea, Romelu Lukaku

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Saturday saw a couple of major Manchester United news stories drop, and both are related to the summer transfer window. The first item, in regards to goalkeeper David de Gea, brings a protracted transfer saga towards conclusion. The other, involving striker Romelu Lukaku, is just the next chapter in a drawn out transfer narrative that could run all the way until deadline … [Read more...] about Manchester United News and Transfer Talk: David de Gea, Romelu Lukaku

Jurgen Klopp, Lucien Favre on Christian Pulisic’s Development, Potential

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Yesterday saw the debut of Christian Pulisic in a Chelsea FC shirt, as he came on as a second half substitute during a friendly being played in Japan. It marked a massive moment for American soccer, as the most expensive American born player in history debuted with his new team. Elsewhere in the world, in South Bend, Indiana, two of his former coaches (sort of) spoke of the … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp, Lucien Favre on Christian Pulisic’s Development, Potential

Liverpool FC Manager Jurgen Klopp Very Impressed by Notre Dame Stadium

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Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp described Notre Dame Stadium as "brilliant" tonight. His Reds began their preseason tour of the United States tonight with a 3-2 friendly defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund at The House that Knute Rockne Built. Over 43,000 battled the abnormally sweltering mid-July heat to watch the clash at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Manager Jurgen Klopp Very Impressed by Notre Dame Stadium

Antonio Conte Calls Romelu Lukaku an Important Player for Inter Milan

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Time for your daily update on the Romelu Lukaku transfer saga/negotiations with Inter Milan. New Inter boss Antonio Conte wants to finally get his man in Big Rom, the one that got away while he was in charge at Chelsea. Conte has now openly said so, proclaiming the big Belgian "an important player for his side." It was reported yesterday that £75 million will be enough to … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Calls Romelu Lukaku an Important Player for Inter Milan