Manchester City face a very quick turnaround, as does every other side in the FIFA Club World Cup, for the next group stage clash. While no one will actually say it officially, it is clear that the bigger clubs in the competition are treating some of these fixtures as glorified friendlies, at least to a point. I mean how can you not when you're facing an obscure club, from a … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al Ain FC (Club World Cup)
Manchester City Team News vs Al Ain: Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish
Manchester City fullback Rico Lewis was sent off in the later stages of his side's 2-0 win over Wydad AC yesterday. The booking was controversial, to say the least, but it is what it is and now Rico Lewis serve a one-match ban against United Arab Emirates side Al-Ain. He'll be available again for the final group stage clash versus Juventus next week. Elsewhere Mateo Kovacic … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Al Ain: Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish
2025 NHL Mock Draft Version 21.0
Happy 21st edition of The Sports Bank's 2025 NHL Mock Draft, and this version comes with some changes. We are now less than a week away from the actual NHL Draft, so you can start counting down the hours now. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop site (at least as far as we know, but we could be wrong) that publishes a mock draft for all of the four … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Mock Draft Version 21.0
Ian Happ Continues Defensive Dominance in LF for Cubs
Ian Happ won his third straight Gold Glove award this offseason, becoming the first Chicago Cubs outfielder to ever accomplish the feat. From 2022 (Happ's lone All-Star season) to 2024, the dominant defender led all left fielders with 31 outfield assists. He also ranked second in MLB with 23 defensive runs saved over that three year span. Over the 2022-24 seasons Ian Happ … [Read more...] about Ian Happ Continues Defensive Dominance in LF for Cubs
Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer, widely considered to be among the best in the Big Ten this upcoming season, had a very exciting Tuesday night. He got to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," alongside his head coach Bret Bielema, at Wrigley Field tonight during the Chicago Cubs 5-3 win over the arch-rival Milwaukee Brewers. … [Read more...] about Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
Major League Soccer announced “The Seeds We Plant. The Flowers We Share, ” an edition of their annual Juneteenth initiatives, inspired by Black artist Gianni Lee. The Juneteenth initiatives are a collab between the MLS, the clubs themselves, and Black Players for Change (BPC) – an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches, and staff. “The recognition of … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally
As today is the Juneteenth holiday, we're re-posting this article from 2020, covering the Juneteenth rally and demonstration staged by the Notre Dame football team that year. This is not the first time that the Notre Dame community and the Notre Dame football team fought against the ugly forces of hate and intolerance that exist in our society. … [Read more...] about Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally
FC Barcelona Reportedly Making Some Progress on Nico Williams
The 2025 summer transfer window is starting to heat up for FC Barcelona. Their new No. 1 goalkeeper, Joan Garcia (formerly of Espanyol) was officially announced earlier today. And now it appears that some progress is being made (finally!) on Nico Williams, a long-time top target. Barca Universal, citing Journalist Adrian Sanchez, claim an agreement in principle, for the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Reportedly Making Some Progress on Nico Williams
Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Flamengo (Club World Cup)
Chelsea got their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign off to a rip roaring start this week, with a 2-0 win over LAFC in the Atlanta. Even if barely anyone was there to see it. Attendance for that match was laughably bad, but we'll see if that changes when the scene shifts to Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love and home of the NFL's current reigning Super Bowl champion, the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction vs Flamengo (Club World Cup)
Exclusive: Illini Asst. Coach Keaton Kutcher Discusses His Cousin Ashton Kutcher and Much More
Former Illinois guard Keaton Kutcher has a very bright future ahead. He is much more than the cousin of Ashton Kutcher. Let's get that established up front. Keaton is a very personable young man who is fun to talk to, and during our exclusive interview, conducted in Milwaukee as the NCAA Tournament was about to commence, the Ashton Kutcher talk was rather limited; as it … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Illini Asst. Coach Keaton Kutcher Discusses His Cousin Ashton Kutcher and Much More
