Manchester United are on international break having posted the club's worst start to a season since 1992-93. Having taken just five points from the first four games, Old Trafford could certainly use some time off to try and get things right before they take on a surprisingly strong Leicester City side on Sept 14. In the meantime, here are some of the news items trending in … [Read more...] about Man United News: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez
Former White Sox First Round Pick Achieves Crash Davis Style Record
Bull Durham is perhaps the best written sports movie of all-time. Since Ron Shelton's classic came out in 1988, numerous passages of dialogue have been cited and interwoven into the baseball news of the day. Well, get ready for yet another citation. You might recall this exchange between Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) and Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon). … [Read more...] about Former White Sox First Round Pick Achieves Crash Davis Style Record
Bruno Fernandes Reveals His Move to Tottenham Hotspur Was Blocked
Bruno Fernandes was potentially on course to join Manchester United, until Old Trafford scouts decided they actually didn't really like what they saw in him. Fernandes was finalizing a move to Real Madrid, to be announced on summer transfer window deadline day, but nothing has been verified or announced, and we only have four hours left until the window shuts. He had also … [Read more...] about Bruno Fernandes Reveals His Move to Tottenham Hotspur Was Blocked
Matteo Darmian Officially Leaves Man United, Makes Move to Parma
Happy summer transfer window deadline day for most of Europe as Serie A continues to turn red. Defender Matteo Darmian becomes the latest current or former Manchester United player to make the move to Italy this summer. Darmian has officially returned to his home land, joining Parma on a permanent deal, for a very very underwhelming figure of just £1.4 million; according to … [Read more...] about Matteo Darmian Officially Leaves Man United, Makes Move to Parma
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Leaves Arsenal FC for AS Roma Loan Move
In January of 2018, Arsenal FC and Manchester United made a swap plus cash deal that saw Alexis Sanchez headed to Old Trafford and Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way. Here on summer transfer window deadline day 2019 (for much of Europe), both players are now off on loan to Serie A. It's safe to say this deal didn't really work out for anybody involved (although it was … [Read more...] about Henrikh Mkhitaryan Leaves Arsenal FC for AS Roma Loan Move
Chicharito Leaves West Ham United, Makes $10m move to Sevilla FC
Javier Hernandez, better known by his nickname of Chicharito (translates to "little pea" in English), has left West Ham United for Sevilla FC. Mexico's all time leading scorer joins the La Liga side on a deal worth about $10 million (or £8m) according to reports. The 31-year-old former Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen man signs a three year deal with his new club. … [Read more...] about Chicharito Leaves West Ham United, Makes $10m move to Sevilla FC
Juan Mata Calls for Manchester United to Have More Consistency
Having taken only five points from their first four games, Manchester United are off to a lackluster start this season. United, having won just three of their last 16 going back to last season, now find themselves badly in need of a win on the other side of the international break. They will next host Leicester City, a strong side that surprisingly enters the internationals … [Read more...] about Juan Mata Calls for Manchester United to Have More Consistency
In Brandon Peters, Lovie Smith May Finally Have a Legit QB at Illinois
It's only Akron, so a whole lot remains to be seen, but you can't argue against what you saw yesterday. If there is one thing that Lovie Smith has never really had while he's been at Illinois it's this- a true legitimate Big Ten caliber starting quarterback. So far Brandon Peters looks the part, and he'll be around next season too, should things work out. If you're reading … [Read more...] about In Brandon Peters, Lovie Smith May Finally Have a Legit QB at Illinois
Daniel James Emerging as Leader for Man United Says Solskjaer
The first signing made by Manchester United this past summer transfer window, Daniel James, has proven to be the best one thus far. The winger, acquired from Swansea City for what now looks like a bargain basement transfer fee, is the club's leading scorer with three goals in the first four games. United have only taken five points from the first four matches, but who only … [Read more...] about Daniel James Emerging as Leader for Man United Says Solskjaer
Northwestern Has Severe Quarterbacking Issues Heading into Bye Week
Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald is well publicized Chicago White Sox fan. One of the most heralded Sox teams of his youth, the 1983 American League West Division champion edition, went by the slogan and mantra of "Winnin' Ugly." Had NU pulled off the victory today at #25 Stanford (and they came pretty close in the end), the catch-phrase certainly would have applied. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Has Severe Quarterbacking Issues Heading into Bye Week