It is pretty simple here, for West Ham United on Thursday night- win and you're in. Yes, get the W at Backa Topola in midweek, and you are then on to the UEFA Europa League knockout round. Maybe David Moyes can eventually lead the Hammers to a UEL title like he did in the UEFA Europa Conference League? West Ham has come close, a couple times, to lifting the Europa League … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at Backa Topoloa (UEFA Europa League)
West Ham Team News at Backa Topola: Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio
West Ham United manager David Moyes has the benefit of a very fit squad right now as his side ventures to Serbia for their next UEFA Europa League group stage clash. Jarrod Bowen missed out on the Claret & Blue Cup due to injury, but could be back in action here. The same cannot be said for Michail Antonio, who will likely remain out of commission here. Other than that, … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at Backa Topola: Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs LASK Linz (UEFA Europa League)
It is LiVARpool once again as Liverpool FC caught a break from Video Assistant Referee on the weekend against reigning champions Manchester City. VAR giveth, and VAR taketh away, so we'll see if the video version of the officiating is on the side of Mersey against Lask Linz on Thursday night. Maybe Liverpool's catching a break against City is a karma make-up call from the … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs LASK Linz (UEFA Europa League)
Liverpool Team News vs LASK Linz (UEL): Alisson, Diogo Jota
Liverpool FC took a point from their meeting with Manchester City, but it came with a price (two actually), as Alisson and Diogo Jota suffered injuries. Let's start with the first choice shot stopper, who apparently suffered a hamstring injury of some sort. Jota suffered a leg injury of some kind as well, and we'll see tomorrow at the UEFA Europa League press conference, if … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs LASK Linz (UEL): Alisson, Diogo Jota
Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs
This season, Purdue center Zach Edey is looking to become the first consensus, back-to-back National Player of the Year since UCLA (and Deadhead Nation)'s Bill Walton did it in 1971-72 and 1972-73. Virginia's Ralph Sampson achieved this honor during a three season span, from 1981 to 1983, but was only named consensus NPOY in 1982. He was named a 2023 first-team preseason … [Read more...] about Zach Edey Continuing Purdue Tradition of Supreme Alpha Dogs
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (UCL Group Stage)
Thus far in continental competition, Real Madrid are living up to their nickname as "Los Reyes del Europa" ("The Kings of Europe"). The club with more UEFA Champions League titles/European cups than everybody else is off to a perfect start in group stage play. They'll next host Napoli in a top of the Group C table clash. What is most impressive about Madrid's start to the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (UCL Group Stage)
Northwestern Football Bowl Game Projections (Updated 11-28-23)
Your 2023 Northwestern football team has won seven games! The same Cats that everyone picked to go 2-10 this season, coming off a 1-11 disaster last year, finished 5-4 in the league and second in the Big Ten West division. Yes, the BTW could very well be the weakest and weirdest division in the history of power five conference football, but hey finishing second in your division … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Bowl Game Projections (Updated 11-28-23)
Real Madrid vs Napoli Team News: Kepa, Modric, Olivera, Diaz, Lindstrom
Kepa Arrizabalaga is still an injury doubt for Real Madrid, as they approach their next UEFA Champions League group stage clash- a home date with Napoli on Wednesday night. Los Blancos should still be fine though, in the hands of Andriy Lunin, if Kepa can't go. Lunin has certainly exceeded expectations as a third choice goalkeeper. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Napoli Team News: Kepa, Modric, Olivera, Diaz, Lindstrom