Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still manager at Manchester United, despite all that has gone wrong this season. He is coming off a win at the weekend though, as his side dispatched Tottenham Hotspur 3-0, who then promptly fired their gaffer, Nuno Espirito Santo. The Portugese lasted only four months in north London, where the club moved lighting fast to hire his replacement, … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Atalanta (UCL)
Ayo Dosunmu Starting to Find His Groove with Chicago Bulls
When Ayo Dosunmu was drafted out of Illinois, by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the middle of the second round this past July, it was met with mixed emotions. On one hand, you had a Morgan Park graduate and Chicagoan coming home with a chance to live the dream. On the other hand, a NBA draft first round prospect who was expected to go in the top 20, top 25 for sure, had now … [Read more...] about Ayo Dosunmu Starting to Find His Groove with Chicago Bulls
P.J. Fleck Gets It, Whether You Like Him or Not
Minnesota Golden Gophers Head Coach P.J. Fleck, whether you like him or not, "gets it." While he is indeed a polarizing figure, for reasons that you most likely already realize because you clicked over here in the first place, he really does seem like an overall solid dude. You may not like some of methods and antics, or his demeanor, but overall he comes off as a stand-up … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck Gets It, Whether You Like Him or Not
Blackhawks Dynasty Still Legit, Despite Being Forever Tainted
The Chicago Blackhawks, during the 2010s, became America's Team for hockey; there is no denying it. Toiling in obscurity until 2008, when former owner Bill Wirtz died, and his son Rocky took over, they became a classic "started from the bottom now we here" kind of story. Perennial losers, going nowhere for decades, they then built a dynasty, culminating with Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Dynasty Still Legit, Despite Being Forever Tainted
Bookies Bullish with Purdue Basketball Final Four, NCAA Title Odds
March Madness is a sports betting event, unlike any other on the annual calendar, and the eve of a another college basketball season is the perfect time to start looking at NCAA BB futures prices. Ranked #7 in both preseason polls, this Purdue basketball team might be a safe place for the smart money. There should be a lot of action on the Boilers, and deservedly so, when … [Read more...] about Bookies Bullish with Purdue Basketball Final Four, NCAA Title Odds
Notre Dame Playoff Odds Not as Long as You Might Think
The College Football Playoff is fun to bet on, and this year's event should be even more exciting and interesting to wager on, as 2021 sees a very wide open field. There are plenty of sites to place a bet on the CFP, where you'll find Notre Dame typically priced about +8000 to qualify. That gets them a top ten placement in the shortest odds for the playoff list, which sounds … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Playoff Odds Not as Long as You Might Think
Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Predictions
Tottenham Hotspur hosts Manchester United in a clash of two big six clubs that are anything but big right now. It is widely considered that Tottenham are a complete hot mess right now, but they are ahead of United right now in the table. So what does that say about where Old Trafford is right now in the grand scheme of things? And why does United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer … [Read more...] about Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Predictions
United at Tottenham Team News: Pogba, Varane, Martial, Gil, Amad
Manchester United visits Tottenham Hotspur this weekend in what might be dubbed the Messy Cup (not Messi Cup), because both clubs are a hot mess right now. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will keep his job, at least for one more game, here while rumors swirl about Antonio Conte possibly coming in to replace him. With Spurs, the man on the hot seat is their talisman Harry Kane, who has … [Read more...] about United at Tottenham Team News: Pogba, Varane, Martial, Gil, Amad
Kofi Cockburn (B1G Preseason POY) Must Take the Leap this Season
Preseason awards are what they are- it's like when you meet someone in college and they tell you that they are "Pre-Med" or "Pre-Law." So take them with a grain of salt, but Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year is still indeed B1G POY and shout to to Kofi Cockburn for claiming it just now. Although I was not invited on the media panel to vote for it, so again, how much stock … [Read more...] about Kofi Cockburn (B1G Preseason POY) Must Take the Leap this Season
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview
Saturday afternoon brings a match-up of master vs. apprentice, teacher vs. student, sort of. Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald didn't tutor Minnesota head man P.J. Fleck, in any way, but he did directly inspire him. Fleck himself has said as much, and then you have the famous story of their 2017 power lunch. Yes, Fleck, then an assistant on the staff of his alma mater, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Golden Gophers at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview