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Arsene Wenger calls out UEFA’s drug testing policies

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he may be forced to call on some of his reserve squad for the Gunners do-or-die UEFA Champions League group stage clash with Dinamo Zagreb. So while Wenger has plenty to worry about in getting in his own house in order before tomorrow night's likely elimination clash, it hasn't stopped him from also calling out the problems UEFA … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger calls out UEFA’s drug testing policies

Man City’s Sagna admits Paris Attacks distracted him vs Liverpool

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Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna says he should not have played against Liverpool on Saturday in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris. Sagna admitted the Parisian attacks were still on his mind during Saturday's very unexpected 4-1 loss at home to Liverpool. Sagna is a member of the France National Team, and he played in that fateful friendly against Germany at … [Read more...] about Man City’s Sagna admits Paris Attacks distracted him vs Liverpool

Brock Osweiler: Broncos QB future is now

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Is Brock Osweiler the guy? Well he went 20-27 passing today for 250 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs at the Chicago Bears. Osweiler led a victory on his 25th birthday. Get ready, because there's going to be a flood "Peyton Manning legacy" op-eds and feature stories in the coming weeks. It will inundate you. We covered the 11th hour for Manning already at this link. What about post … [Read more...] about Brock Osweiler: Broncos QB future is now

Peyton Manning NFL Career nearing the end

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Thanks for the memories Peyton Manning. Although we know you're not really going way, as we'll see you in every other commercial on television. Manning is to the NFL what comedian Craig Robinson is to entertainment; they'll shill anything and their ads run incessantly. Of course, don't hate the player; hate the game. I'd take those nice fat paychecks too. In terms of … [Read more...] about Peyton Manning NFL Career nearing the end

Ex Man United Striker Chicharito Breaks Mexican Scoring Record

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Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been on the move a lot lately. Loaned to Real Madrid last season, brought back to United for the summer, and then sent to Bayer Leverkusen as the season began. Chicharito is really finding his groove now in the Bundesliga. He now has 10 goals across his last seven competitions for the club, and he's become the first ever … [Read more...] about Ex Man United Striker Chicharito Breaks Mexican Scoring Record

Pat Fitzgerald will “never leave” NU says Gameday Crew

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Pat Fitzgerald guided his 2012 Northwestern football team to 10 wins, tying the school record set by the much discussed 1995 squad led by Gary Barnett. Fitzgerald has won 9 this season with one game, and then a bowl game remaining. He won nine in '08, tying the nine Barnett won in '96 for second place on the list. Pat Fitzgerald has quietly led his team to an exceptional, and … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald will “never leave” NU says Gameday Crew

Herbstreit: Illini Football “a sleeping giant” that’s “fallen off”

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This is an absolutely critical time for Illini football. Not just Illini football, but Illini basketball and Illini sports in general. The top priority is making the correct Athletic Director hire. Yes, finding the right man to be Illini football coach is important, and don't be too shocked if we're talking about a basketball coaching search in the not too distant future, but … [Read more...] about Herbstreit: Illini Football “a sleeping giant” that’s “fallen off”

Man United to reportedly double Jesse Lingard’s Salary

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Jesse Lingard is seeing his career take off, for both club and country. He got called-up to the England National Team senior squad last week. Lingard also scored his first goal for Manchester United in the team's last fixture before the international break. Here's the footage of his curling effort from 16 yards out. Lingard has started two games for the Red Devils this … [Read more...] about Man United to reportedly double Jesse Lingard’s Salary

Eden Hazard says he wants to stay at Chelsea, no issues with Mourinho

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The Reigning Premier League Player of the Year, Chelsea star Eden Hazard, has had a very rough season. The same goes for his team in general, but Hazard has found himself well out of form, benched and rumored to be in a feud with Blues Manager Jose Mourinho. There have also been claims that he's looking to leave Stamford Bridge, as French publication L’Equipe reported ten … [Read more...] about Eden Hazard says he wants to stay at Chelsea, no issues with Mourinho