New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman gave his first media availability, via conference call, since Major League Baseball announced the start of the 2020 season this afternoon, and we had injury/fitness updates aplenty. Cashman said he is "very optimistic" that outfielder Aaron Judge will be in the Opening Day lineup against the Washington Nationals on July 23. The … [Read more...] about Yankees Confident Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton Will be Ready for Opening Day
Archives for June 2020
Chicago Fire FC Set to Enter MLS “Bubble” in Orlando
Chicago Fire FC will play a full, 90 minute intrasquad game tomorrow morning before departing for Orlando in the afternoon. Chicago Fire FC will participate in the MLS is Back Tournament, where they will open play against expansion club Nashville SC on Wednesday, July 8, at 9:30 p.m. CT (ESPN and ESPN Deportes). The Fire will resume Group A play against another expansion … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC Set to Enter MLS “Bubble” in Orlando
Predicted Arsenal FC Starting XI vs Norwich City
Arsenal will take on Norwich City on Wednesday as they look to make it three in a row on the back of their FA Cup quarterfinal win over Sheffield United. The Emirates club have reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup where they will face off against Manchester City. It took a late game winning goal from midfielder Dani Ceballos to get the North Londoners over the line. Now the … [Read more...] about Predicted Arsenal FC Starting XI vs Norwich City
Arsenal FC Team News vs Norwich City: Lucas Torreira, Cedric Soares
Arsenal have received a huge boost ahead of their midweek fixture against Norwich City with the news that three players could return from injury to the first team. The North London club will be high on confidence after making it two wins in a row as they got past Sheffield United to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday. The Gunners will now look to get their Premier … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Team News vs Norwich City: Lucas Torreira, Cedric Soares
Chelsea FC at West Ham United Starting XI Predictions
As West Ham United host Chelsea FC tomorrow night it'll be a London derby that matches up two sides headed in very different directions right now. Both are fighting to stay above a certain critical cut-off point in the table, but the visitors are much more secure in remaining above that all important threshhold than the hosts. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC at West Ham United Starting XI Predictions
Chelsea at West Ham Team News: Pulisic, Christensen, Haller
Yesterday saw Chelsea FC defeating Leicester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals, and later learning that Manchester United await them in the semis next month. Now up next is a Wednesday night London derby at West Ham United. Both sides come into this one trying to stay above a certain demarcation point. For visiting Chelsea, it's a fight to remain in the top four and qualify … [Read more...] about Chelsea at West Ham Team News: Pulisic, Christensen, Haller
Arsenal FC Closing in on Thomas Partey Signing
Arsenal are reportedly moving closer towards completing a transfer deal for Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, according to Spanish publication La Razon The 27-year-old has evolved into one of the most consistent players for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid as his role steadily grew in importance. He forms a solid partnership with Saul Niguez in the centre of midfield, with … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Closing in on Thomas Partey Signing
Seven Ways Teams Have Filled the Stands in Era of Social Distancing
Before 2020, sports fans couldn’t have imagined being stuck at home for so long, waiting on long season delays and rooting for their team in their living rooms instead of in the stands. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and these sports teams have found creative - and hilarious! - ways to fill their arenas with support. … [Read more...] about Seven Ways Teams Have Filled the Stands in Era of Social Distancing