The 2018 Notre Dame football season ended in a manner that no one affiliated with the program wanted- a very lopsided loss to #2 Clemson in the Cotton Bowl semifinal. The end result was a margin of defeat that was only one point better than the 2012 BCS National Championship game. Naturally, lots of 2012/2018 analogies have been made, but that narrative has plenty of … [Read more...] about 2019 Notre Dame Football First Look Season Preview
Maurizio Sarri Wants Callum Hudson-Odoi to Snub Bayern Munich, Stay at Chelsea
Young Chelsea forward Callum-Hudson Odoi is one of the players who ranks high on most publications' "most likely to move in January" list and it's easy to see why. He's a very promising 19-year-old English international who is buried on the depth chart at his current club. Hudson-Odoi, who was named to The Guardian's "Next Generation" list in 2017, has reportedly been the … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Wants Callum Hudson-Odoi to Snub Bayern Munich, Stay at Chelsea
Liverpool FC News and Transfer Talk: Jurgen Klopp, Abdulkadir Omur, Naby Keita, FA Cup
It's a very busy day on the Liverpool FC interwebs as the Reds travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers to complete the third round of FA Cup competition. As it's also the January transfer window, we have plenty of off-the-pitch topics to discuss as well. So let’s take a spin through the latest news and notes items making the rounds on the internet this Monday. … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC News and Transfer Talk: Jurgen Klopp, Abdulkadir Omur, Naby Keita, FA Cup
Four Clemson Football Players Who Could be First Round NFL Draft Picks
Clemson football is the program that comes closest to matching Alabama's dominance in recent years. At least in the College Football Playoff era. In this the fifth season of the CFP, the 20 berths so far break down like this: Alabama 5, Clemson 4, Oklahoma 3, Ohio State 2, Notre Dame, Oregon, Florida State, Georgia, Washington and Michigan State all have 1. So of the 20 … [Read more...] about Four Clemson Football Players Who Could be First Round NFL Draft Picks
#1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs #2 Clemson Tigers: National Championship Game Preview, Prediction
The #1 Alabama Crimson Tide and #2 Clemson Tigers will meet in the national championship game for the third time in four years —and it seriously has me wondering whether or not the north actually won the Civil War. Seriously though, right now it seems that a couple programs in the southeastern part of the country play a completely different sport that is far above the rest … [Read more...] about #1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs #2 Clemson Tigers: National Championship Game Preview, Prediction
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Should Be the #1 Overall Pick in His Draft Class
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the kind of player that could hypothetically force a conversation about applying the NBA "one and done" rule to football. Much has been made in basketball about the extremely talented kids who shouldn't be forced to go to school, ply their trade and not get paid, when they have the ability go pro and make money doing what they love right … [Read more...] about Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Should Be the #1 Overall Pick in His Draft Class
Romelu Lukaku Says Chat with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Turned His Form Around
Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over for Jose Mourinho on an interim basis, striker Romelu Lukaku and midfielder Paul Pogba seem to be themselves again. The Norwegian has said that he'll do the same for Alexis Sanchez as well. He's done a great job in getting the stars right again thus far, and if he continues to do so, the wins will keep on coming. If this scenario does … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Says Chat with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Turned His Form Around
Former United Manager Jose Mourinho Linked with Return to Native Portugal
Now that he has been paid very handsomely to go away, where will ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho land next? Well, he can certainly take his sweet time in finding his next gig, but according to Portugese outlet Record, a homecoming could be in the works. The outlet claims that Mourinho is in the mix for a return to Benfica, the club where he held his very first … [Read more...] about Former United Manager Jose Mourinho Linked with Return to Native Portugal
Unai Emery Says Arsenal Wants a Winger and Centre-back this Transfer Window
While Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino have declared their sides disinterested in acquisitions this January transfer window, Arsenal coach Unai Emery says his club is scoping out the market. None of these statements are really surprising when you consider that Liverpool had a blockbuster summer transfer window and hence no need to … [Read more...] about Unai Emery Says Arsenal Wants a Winger and Centre-back this Transfer Window
Manchester United Give Injury Update on Absent Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba missed yesterday's 2-0 win over Reading in the FA Cup third round due to an injury that has been classified as "a knock." The setback will also delay the Frenchman in joining up with the rest of teammates on their training trip to Dubai. The issue originated during Wednesday's win at Newcastle United when Jonjo Shelvey made a very fierce challenge on the … [Read more...] about Manchester United Give Injury Update on Absent Paul Pogba