Atalanta central defender Cristian Romero is finalizing his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur today. Multiple outlets report the Argentine undergoing his medical in Italy and then flying to London to complete £47 million (€55million, $65m) move. The finishing touches are now being applied on this deal, which will see Romero serve as a replacement for the recently departed … [Read more...] about Cristian Romero Undergoing Medical, Finalizing Tottenham Move
VIDEO: Actual “Black Sox,” White Sox-Reds 1919 World Series Footage
Editor's note: re-publishing this from May 2014 as the Field of Dreams game unveiled their special uniforms today. The Black Sox are one of the most compelling stories in Chicago sports history. The eight members of the Chicago White Sox ex-communicated from baseball forever for throwing the Cincinnati Reds comprise as intriguing and multi-layered scandals as you'll find … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Actual “Black Sox,” White Sox-Reds 1919 World Series Footage
Romelu Lukaku Transfer to Chelsea Situation Developing Rapidly
According to multiple reports, Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has informed his team that he wants to go back to Chelsea FC, and it appears the move will be finalized very quickly. Don't be surprised if the transfer gets officially announced sometime this weekend. Typically, whenever the player himself has decided on a transfer, it's only a matter of time until the two … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Transfer to Chelsea Situation Developing Rapidly
Shoeless Joe Jackson, 1919 Black Sox: “Let’s Get Weird, Sports” Podcast
Editor's note: re-publishing this from 2018 as the Field of Dreams game unveiled their special uniforms today. Shoeless Joe Jackson is a whole lot more than the man with the 3rd highest career batting average in Major League Baseball history and still NOT in the Hall of Fame. … [Read more...] about Shoeless Joe Jackson, 1919 Black Sox: “Let’s Get Weird, Sports” Podcast
Liverpool FC Ready to Let Ben Davies Leave on Loan this Summer
Liverpool signed Ben Davies this past January transfer window as they were in desperate need of fixing their crisis in the back line. Davies did not make single appearance in a red shirt, and yet he could be shipping out already. The Merseyside club are ready to let him depart on loan, according to 90 Min, "with Sheffield United, Bournemouth and Celtic all interested." … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Ready to Let Ben Davies Leave on Loan this Summer
Manchester City Reportedly Willing to Pay £130m for Harry Kane
Amid heavy links to Manchester City all summer long, striker Harry Kane failed to show at Tottenham Hotspur training on both Monday and Tuesday. However, he is expected to report back to the training ground before the week concludes, according to ESPN FC. City are set to complete the £100m addition of Jack Grealish today, and they're looking to continue splashing the cash … [Read more...] about Manchester City Reportedly Willing to Pay £130m for Harry Kane
Jack Grealish to Make Record Breaking Move to Man City Today
Today is the day, reportedly, that we'll see Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish complete his £100 million move to Manchester City. This is according to the Daily Mail, who claim the attacking midfielder and English international is "in line to earn in excess of £230,000-a-week at the Etihad Stadium." It was reported last month that the first bid placed by City, of £75m, was … [Read more...] about Jack Grealish to Make Record Breaking Move to Man City Today
Chelsea Reportedly Increase Bid to Sign Romelu Lukaku
Having eventually accepted that Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland won't be coming this summer, Chelsea are revving up their pursuit of a different center forward- Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku. Big Rom was of course a member of the Blues previously, but only know is he really hitting the level that he's truly capable of reaching. Inter is not really interested in selling, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Reportedly Increase Bid to Sign Romelu Lukaku
Manchester United News: Wan-Bissaka, Henderson, De Gea, Jones
The preseason is winding down, and it won't be long until the games actually count for real. Manchester United will face Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday in what will be their final preseason warm-up before starting the Premier League season against Leeds United on Aug. 14. As is usual this time of year, there are a lot of questions to be sorted out with the roster. Let's … [Read more...] about Manchester United News: Wan-Bissaka, Henderson, De Gea, Jones
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Romelu Lukaku, Marcos Alonso
Having finally become resigned to the fate that Erling Haaland is not coming over this summer, Chelsea have turned elsewhere in their pursuit of a centre forward. It's a familiar name, as he was a previously a Chelsea player, albeit only for a short time, in Inter Milan hit man Romelu Lukaku. Inter insist Big Rom is not for sale, at any price, but considering the type of … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Romelu Lukaku, Marcos Alonso