Saturday brings the Champions League Final, and it's a match-up of two of the most successful sides in UCL history, with Real Madrid having won a record 13 European Cups, and Liverpool FC joint-third in the all-time rankings with six. It's a clash between the La Liga champions and a Liverpool team who missed out on the Premier League title by just one point on the final day of … [Read more...] about Mo Salah Seeking Vengeance a Dominant UCL Final Storyline
Illini Baseball Must Win Big Ten Tournament to Reach NCAAs
On the whole, 2022 Illini baseball ended up being a better team than what many expected them to be. Pitching was up and down, as was expected given who and what they lost to the MLB Draft, but they can really hit the ball, and pound out runs. Yes, Illinois was rather mediocre in non-conference action this year, but they truly hit their stride in league play. At 17-7, they … [Read more...] about Illini Baseball Must Win Big Ten Tournament to Reach NCAAs
Mason Greenwood is United’s Biggest Offseason Question Mark
(Update: in a semi-related story, the rape case/civil suit against Cristiano Ronaldo has been dismissed) The nightmarish disaster that was the 2021-22 Manchester United season is now over, so the squad overhaul can now begin. Of all the players that have a questionable future with the club, Mason Greenwood is the most complicated. You have heard the tapes by now, they are … [Read more...] about Mason Greenwood is United’s Biggest Offseason Question Mark
Edin Terzic Becomes New Borussia Dortmund Manager
Borussia Dortmund have found the man who they believe might lead them back to Bundesliga glory, in Edin Terzic, The 39-year-old, who led BVB to the DFB-Pokal while in charge on a caretaker basis last season and previously served as the Black & Yellows’ Technical Director, will now officially take over as senior squad/first team head coach. The official announcement came … [Read more...] about Edin Terzic Becomes New Borussia Dortmund Manager
Noel Gallagher Suffers Head Injury in Manchester City Title Celebration
Don't look back in anger Noel Gallagher, I heard you say. Because after all, you got to roll with it, you got to take your time. The former guitarist and songwriter (sometimes singer) for '90s Britpop behemoth Oasis is a well-known Manchester City super-supporter, so of course he got his party on with the VIPs as the Cityzens won their fourth Premier League title in five … [Read more...] about Noel Gallagher Suffers Head Injury in Manchester City Title Celebration
David de Gea Urges Unhappy Teammates to Leave Man United
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is just not having it. Following his side's 1-0 Championship Sunday loss to Crystal Palace today, De Gea urged the wantaway players to leave the club this summer. It was an internal indictment of the team chemistry problems that were reported on all year long. De Gea also labeled the season itself "horrible," and he's totally right … [Read more...] about David de Gea Urges Unhappy Teammates to Leave Man United
Pogback 2: Paul Pogba Reportedly Closing in on Juventus Return
It's #Pogback again, but this time it's a return to Juventus, instead of Manchester United. According to reports, Paul Pogba had agreed to terms with Manchester City, but he nixed the move amid fears of a backlash from United supporters. Instead he'll move back to Juventus, according to multiple reports, on a three year deal worth close to £30m all in. That's according to the … [Read more...] about Pogback 2: Paul Pogba Reportedly Closing in on Juventus Return
Manchester City Team News: Phil Foden, Kevin de Bruyne
Championship Sunday Eve has brought a pair of news items for Manchester City football club. Phil Foden has been named Premier League Young Player of the Season for a second year in a row. Also, Kevin de Bruyne has been named Premier League Player of the Season for a second time. City head into the final day one point of ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League standings, so … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News: Phil Foden, Kevin de Bruyne
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
You know the storyline here already- it automatically writes itself. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, one of the all-timers in the history of the Merseyside club, can help his former team win the Premier League title if he leads the side that he now manages to glory on Championship Sunday. Yes, Gerrard's Aston Villa, heavy underdogs to juggernaut Manchester City can help … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa
Man City Team News vs Aston Villa: John Stones, Ruben Dias, Kyle Walker
One of the things I really love about Championship Sunday is how they play all the games at the same time. Hence there will be no collusion, chicanery, skullduggery, tomfoolery, malfeasance or shenanigans when it comes to manipulating the score lines. At least in theory! For Manchester City, it's quite simple- win and they're in (the record books with their fourth Premier … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Aston Villa: John Stones, Ruben Dias, Kyle Walker