West Ham United are still alive in the race for top four, but they're running out of time. They're six points behind fourth place Chelsea, but do have a game in hand on the Blues. Level on matches played with Liverpool, the Hammers are two points behind last season's league champions. They'll make the trip to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday well aware that they must … [Read more...] about West Ham United Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
Detroit Pistons Extend Dwane Casey, Despite Lack of Progress Under His Watch
The Detroit Pistons announced yesterday that head coach Dwane Casey signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2023-24. While Casey was named the 2018 Coach of the Year by the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA), the 64-year-old has yet to win a playoff game in Detroit. Thus far, the high water mark for the Casey era Pistons has been his … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Extend Dwane Casey, Despite Lack of Progress Under His Watch
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City (FA Cup Final)
Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic said all the right things after his side's surprise setback at home against Arsenal last night. “We’re a confident team,” the American left-sided attacking player said after the Gunners completed a league double for the Blues. “We had some good results. Unfortunately today didn’t go our way but hopefully this is our last little slip-up. We … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City (FA Cup Final)
Leicester City Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea (FA Cup Final)
For Leicester City, this weekend brings the quest for the club's first FA Cup title, as well as the first trophy in a half-decade. Yes, it's already been five years since the Foxes defied 5,000-1 odds to lift the 2015/16 Premier League trophy, which was the club's fifth top flight piece of silverware (one Community Shield, three EFL Cup titles). The 140th FA Cup finale will … [Read more...] about Leicester City Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea (FA Cup Final)
Chelsea Team News vs Leicester City (FA Cup): Pulisic, Kovacic, Christensen
Christian Pulisic has discounted the narrative that he's injury prone, generally, and lately that has certainly been the case. He's been fit and form the past couple months, but the American did pick up a couple knocks this week and his status for the FA Cup final against Leicester City on Saturday is now in doubt. Pulisic was seen walking gingerly down the touchline, at the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Leicester City (FA Cup): Pulisic, Kovacic, Christensen
Chelsea News and Notes: UCL Final Relocation, New Kit Release
Lots of Chelsea FC news and notes to get to on this Thursday, ahead of the big FA Cup final against Leicester City on Saturday. And two weeks after that comes another cup competition finale, in the Champions League against Manchester City. All the while, the club is still pressing on to finish in the top four of the Premier League, and qualify for next year's Champions … [Read more...] about Chelsea News and Notes: UCL Final Relocation, New Kit Release
Kepa Arrizabalaga Gets Another Chance at Chelsea in London Derby
In regards to prematch Chelsea team news, the big development today revolves around Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Spaniard gets the start today against Arsenal in the London derby. He had been the cup keeper with Edouard Mendy, obviously, the No. 1 and starter in between the sticks for league fixtures. Thomas Tuchel made the switch today clearly to give Mendy a rest, in order to … [Read more...] about Kepa Arrizabalaga Gets Another Chance at Chelsea in London Derby
Cubs Injury/Fitness Updates: Bryant, Baez, Arrieta, Hoerner, Happ
It's the Chicago Cubs at the Cleveland Indians, on a Wednesday, just like one specific game in the annals of baseball history that you might have once heard about. The Cubs have a long list of injury and fitness concerns for this game, but there is some good news, to go along with the bad. There is a lot to get to, so let's just dive right in with Javier Baez, who is back in … [Read more...] about Cubs Injury/Fitness Updates: Bryant, Baez, Arrieta, Hoerner, Happ
Liverpool Team News Updates: Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson
We are inside a month now until Euro 2021, and with that in mind, it's certainly time to look at how some of the rosters will shape out. For Liverpool FC, they have four players out for the season with long-term injuries: Virgil Van Dijk, Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. The quarter are progressing well, but in terms of a return to action, one must eye the Euro … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News Updates: Virgil van Dijk, Jordan Henderson
Jurgen Klopp Slams Premier League’s Rescheduling of United Fixtures
Ahead of their next meeting tomorrow night, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp really feels for his arch-rivals, Manchester United. Liverpool at United, take two, will be staged on Thursday night, after the original Sunday matinee fixture got canceled due to supportings breaking into the stadium and damaging the pitch. Ideally, the league should have just played this match the … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Slams Premier League’s Rescheduling of United Fixtures