We have some actual clarity on Chelsea FC midfielder Romeo Lavia for a change. The club have finally said something of substance regarding his status. The west London club released a statement indicating that Lavia is shut down for the rest of the season. Stricken by thigh and ankle injuries, Lavia was limited to just one appearance this season, and it was only a cameo off … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Burnley: Lavia, Palmer, Gusto, Colwill
#3 Illini vs #2 Iowa State: Sweet 16 Game Preview, Prediction
This Illini team is absolutely rolling right now! Led by Terrence Shannon Jr. who is playing as well as any individual baller in the country, you got to like their chances against the Iowa State Cyclones on Thursday night. Shannon already has the program's single season scoring record, after having just missed out on the Big Ten Tournament scoring record. His 30 points … [Read more...] about #3 Illini vs #2 Iowa State: Sweet 16 Game Preview, Prediction
Booty Ball: Illini Coach Brad Underwood Innovates Again
In the words of legendary American poet Bubba Sparxx: Booty, booty, booty, booty, rockin' everywhere. Booty, booty, booty, booty, rockin' everywhere.' Booty ball is a phrase coined by Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood, and hey, once again, the University of Illinois is at the forefront of innovation. After all, this is the university where the web browser was invented, … [Read more...] about Booty Ball: Illini Coach Brad Underwood Innovates Again
History of Baseball Card Collecting: The Topps Monopoly Era
Note: this article on the Topps monopoly era is part of a series on the overall history of baseball card collecting. It will run in portions here and on the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America newsletter. Remember opening your first ever wax pack of Topps baseball cards? Oftentimes, the back bookend of the card came with a stain on it, from having been wedged … [Read more...] about History of Baseball Card Collecting: The Topps Monopoly Era
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Luton Town
After Tottenham Hotspur were destroyed by Fulham, in the final match before the current international break, Son Heung-Min asked his teammates to "look in the mirror." Now, with a whole international period to ponder that performance and self-reflect, we'll see how Spurs respond versus Luton Town. Son has stepped up and filled both the scoring and leadership voids that were … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Luton Town
Tottenham Team News vs Luton Town: Van de Ven, Forster, Solomon
Tottenham central defender Micky Van de Ven suffered a second hamstring injury this season, this time in the rout over Aston Villa. Because of that injury, he missed out on the shellacking at the hands of Fulham FC and wasn't available for selection by the Netherlands for their international friendlies against Germany and Scotland this month. Will he be available for … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Luton Town: Van de Ven, Forster, Solomon
Eight Annoying People Who Reside In Every Single Bracket Pool
Dear reader, we've scouted your bracket pool. We know everybody who's in it. Because there's at least one of these stereotypes in EVERY single bracket pool imaginable. … [Read more...] about Eight Annoying People Who Reside In Every Single Bracket Pool
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal
Arsenal FC visiting Manchester City on Sunday afternoon evokes the words of a true classic early '90s rock anthem titled "Right Now." In the immortal lyrics of Van Halen: "Hey It's your tomorrow (Right now), C'mon, it's everything (Right now), Catch a magic moment, do it Right here and now It means everything." So without further ado, let's preview this one! … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal