Arsenal got a massive fitness boost heading into their third round League Cup clash at home against Nottingham Forest tonight. Full-backs Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney both put 62 minutes of work for the U23s on Friday night, with another convalescing defender, Rob Holding, having made four appearances with the kids. It looks like it is now time for all three to see … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Nottingham Forest
Sports Injuries Every Runner Should Know
Athletes endure almost anything all for the love of the sport. Even when there’s a bitter, cold bite looming in the air now that fall is unfolding, runners overcome hardships wherever they go. Weather conditions can be tempered with the right protective gear, like ponytail beanies or windbreakers. But when it comes to injuries, protection is hard to come by. Because legwork … [Read more...] about Sports Injuries Every Runner Should Know
3 Things To Consider When Enrolling Children in Sports
Playing sports may offer children several lifelong learning tools: working as a team, accepting failure and learning to improve. These skills are beneficial in childhood development and learning to work with adults, yet, it doesn't develop overnight. Rather, it relies on parent support throughout the emotional ups and downs as well as patience and time. As you enter the world … [Read more...] about 3 Things To Consider When Enrolling Children in Sports
Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Grimsby Town (League Cup)
For now, it seems like Christian Pulisic will only see action for Chelsea in cup competition, and the next opportunity comes Wednesday night when the Blues host Grimsby Town. The two sides will meet in the third round of the League Cup, as Chelsea commences their 2019-20 campaign in this competition. The 2-1 loss at home to Liverpool yesterday saw Pulisic go an unused … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Grimsby Town (League Cup)
Man United Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rochdale (League Cup)
It's a quick turnaround for Manchester United, and that's a good thing as yesterday was a complete disaster. They will begin their League Cup campaign versus Rochdale AFC, in a third round tie, at home on Wednesday night. The Dale currently competes in League One, the third tier of English football. United Striker Marcus Rashford went down with a groin injury in Sunday's … [Read more...] about Man United Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Rochdale (League Cup)
Frank Lampard Explains Why Christian Pulisic Isn’t Playing
Christian Pulisic was an unused substitute today for Chelsea, in their 2-1 loss at home to Liverpool. For the third straight game, the 21-year-old did not see a minute of playing time, despite being perfectly match fit. This came on the heels of his being in the first team for the UEFA Super Cup and three Premier League fixtures. At this point, the $73 million acquisition in … [Read more...] about Frank Lampard Explains Why Christian Pulisic Isn’t Playing
Groin Injury Will Keep Marcus Rashford Out for Awhile
Manchester United have been hit by another injury at the position group where they can least afford it. Striker Marcus Rashford went down with a groin injury during United's 2-0 loss at West Ham. After the loss, Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that the English international will be out for awhile. This leaves the side with literally zero centre forwards match fit … [Read more...] about Groin Injury Will Keep Marcus Rashford Out for Awhile
Northwestern Football: Recent History of Slow Starts, Fast Finishes
After yesterday's 31-10 (a score that doesn't do justice to the lopsidedness) home blowout loss to unranked Michigan State, Northwestern football Coach Pat Fitzgerald was asked about his team's bad record in September. He seemed to channel his inner Billy Joe Armstrong as his response evoked the Green Day anti-Iraq War song "Wake Me Up When September Ends." “Is it over yet?” … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Recent History of Slow Starts, Fast Finishes
Marcus Rashford Suffers Injury, Leaves United with No Fit Strikers
Another dreadful showing for Manchester United and an overall nightmarish day for Marcus Rashford in the 2-0 defeat at West Ham United. The young English international, the only true, legitimate centre-forward/striker currently on United's roster, blew a brilliant scoring chance, and just looked off in form all day. It's been a major problem all year, the inability to finish … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Suffers Injury, Leaves United with No Fit Strikers
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Discredits Paul Pogba to Real Madrid Rumors
Once again, we have reports and rumors linking Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba with a move to Real Madrid, and it is widely expected that this trend will not only continue, but perhaps ramp up come January. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer isn't phased by this, as he believes the Frenchman re-acquired from Juventus in 2016 for a then record £89.3 million transfer … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Discredits Paul Pogba to Real Madrid Rumors