We are just nine days away from the start of the 2020 European Football Championship, also known as EURO 2020. Euro 2020 had to morph into Euro 2021, on account of the global pandemic, but now that the world is moving back towards a sense of normalcy, it's time to celebrate and enjoy massive international events again. And Euro 2021 will be a month long tournament de force, … [Read more...] about Euro 2021: Tournament Preview, Title Contenders, Players to Watch, FYIs
2021 Cubs are Actually No Better or Worse than the 2020 Cubs
In the preseason, we saw plenty of Chicago Cubs season win projections in the 77-79 range. At the time, those seemed very legit. Then the season started, and the Cubs offense was very late to joining the rest of us here in the 2021 baseball season. At that point, the Cubs were looking much more like a 70 win or thereabouts kind of team. Then they started winning a few here … [Read more...] about 2021 Cubs are Actually No Better or Worse than the 2020 Cubs
Manchester City Transfer Talk: Jack Grealish, Harry Kane
The offseason is here, and that means it's time to focus on two things- Euro 2021 (preview here) and the summer transfer window. Manchester City have made the promise to replace Sergio Aguero (now with FC Barcelona), so that means upgrading the attack, and splashing the cash in order to do so. For this edition of Man City transfer talk, we focus on two England … [Read more...] about Manchester City Transfer Talk: Jack Grealish, Harry Kane
New Northwestern A.D. Derrick Gragg Helped Create Tulsa Legacy Game
Northwestern announced their new Athletic Director yesterday, Dr. Derrick Gragg, the NCAA’s senior vice president for inclusion, education and community engagement. The former Eastern Michigan and Tulsa AD assumes his new position on July 1. Gragg has a long list of achievements, and his hire is very timely for a multitude of reasons, but perhaps of particular relevance and … [Read more...] about New Northwestern A.D. Derrick Gragg Helped Create Tulsa Legacy Game
Pulisic Scores Game-Winner, Wins Second Trophy in as Many Weeks
Last night Christian Pulisic lifted the CONCACAF Nations League trophy with the United States Men's National Team, one weekend after holding the UEFA Champions League Cup with Chelsea FC. The USMNT star delivered the game winning scoring strike too, converting a 114' penalty in the Stars and Stripes' 3-2 AET win over arch-rival Mexico. Captain America wanted to be the man to … [Read more...] about Pulisic Scores Game-Winner, Wins Second Trophy in as Many Weeks
Kylian Mbappe Will ‘never’ Leave PSG, Club CEO Boldly Proclaims
There are transfer updates and then there are transfer updates. We've heard and seen a public vote of confidence in our time, here and there, but wow! what Paris Saint-Germain CEO Al-Khelaifi said today about Kylian Mbappe is certainly a bit bold. The club boss addressed the Mbappe transfer rumors linking the 22-year-old with Liverpool and Real Madrid, and he did so with … [Read more...] about Kylian Mbappe Will ‘never’ Leave PSG, Club CEO Boldly Proclaims
Five Leading Tottenham Hotspur Managerial Candidates
Tottenham Hotspur dismissed their manager, Jose Mourinho, back on April 18, but they're still no closer to announcing his replacement today than they were the day after the Special One became the Sacked One (again). Antonio Conte was in talks to take the gig, but the negotiations fell apart, reportedly, for a couple reasons. For Conte, there were reservations over the summer … [Read more...] about Five Leading Tottenham Hotspur Managerial Candidates
Jadon Sancho Move to Man United Draws Closer as Borussia Dortmund Drop Price
It's looking very possible that the Jadon Sancho transfer to Manchester United could be completed and announced before the start of Euro 2021. The tournament kicks off on Friday, with Sancho's England staging their first match, against Croatia, one week from today. According to multiple reports, Borussia Dortmund have dropped their asking price, and the left-sided attacking … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho Move to Man United Draws Closer as Borussia Dortmund Drop Price
Manchester City Claim Premier League Awards Hat-Trick
On Friday the 20/21 PFA team of the season was announced, and it saw Manchester City utterly dominate, claiming six of the the 11 spots. On Saturday, Cuty won more individual end of season plaudits and prizes, claiming a trio of Premier League awards. Pep Guardiola – Premier League Manager of the Season, Ruben Dias – Premier League Player of the Season and Phil Foden – Premier … [Read more...] about Manchester City Claim Premier League Awards Hat-Trick
Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw Make PFA Team of the Year
Manchester United may have finished the season trophyless, having choked away a golden opportunity in the UEFA Europa Leaguie final, but they did still finish runners-up in the Premier League, and that's just the second time they've finished this high since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. So it's no surprise that they landed two on the PFA Team of the Year, which was announced on … [Read more...] about Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw Make PFA Team of the Year