Some call the Ryan Fieldhouse and adjacent Walter Athletic Center "The house that Pat and Pat built." (referencing Northwestern football megadonor of all mega-donors Pat Ryan and the greatest Northwestern football coach in history Pat Fitzgerald). Others refer to it as the "Fitz Mahal," "Taj Fitz," or perhaps most cleverly, the "Fitz-Carlton." Wildcat Report summed it up … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Winning Facilities Arms Race: New Fitz Mahal Photos, Videos
Harry Maguire, Jamie Vardy Unlikely to Face Man United in Season Opener
The very first match of the Premier League regular season, Leicester City at Manchester United, won't feature several of the two clubs' biggest stars. Today, Leicester manager Claude Puel said it's very unlikely that defender Harry Maguire and striker Jamie Vardy face United in the curtain raiser, which kicks off a week from tomorrow. Maguire, who has been strongly linked … [Read more...] about Harry Maguire, Jamie Vardy Unlikely to Face Man United in Season Opener
Alisson Set to Make Liverpool FC Debut on Saturday vs Napoli
New Liverpool #1 Alisson Becker, who broke the all time transfer fee record (£67 million) for a goalkeeper when he moved to Anfield from AS Roma in July, will play his first minutes with his new club on Saturday. In Liverpool's penultimate preseason friendly, Alisson will face a side from the league that he just came from in Napoli. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed … [Read more...] about Alisson Set to Make Liverpool FC Debut on Saturday vs Napoli
Maurizio Sarri Seeking Crunch Talks with Willian Over Delayed Arrival
New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says that he is "not happy" about the delayed arrival of Willian from his post World Cup holiday. The Italian says that he'll be holding talks (which have been described by several media outlets as "crunch talks") with the winger who didn't report to the club until six days after had been expected. The Brazilian, who has been with the club … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Seeking Crunch Talks with Willian Over Delayed Arrival
Maurizio Sarri Says Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois Will Rejoin Team on Saturday
New Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri refused to be drawn into a long, detailed discussion on Wednesday about the futures of Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois, but the little bit that he did say provided a bit of clarity. Both players have been strongly targeted by Real Madrid this summer, but both are apparently staying put at Chelsea. The Belgian duo are currently enjoying the … [Read more...] about Maurizio Sarri Says Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois Will Rejoin Team on Saturday
Anthony Martial Hits Back at Jose Mourinho, Returns to United Training
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial left the club's summer preseason tour of the USA in order to be with his girlfriend for the birth of their son. United manager Jose Mourinho was initially supportive of Martial's returning to France, but it wasn't long until Mourinho threw Martial under the bus, saying the Frenchman should have returned to the team by this past … [Read more...] about Anthony Martial Hits Back at Jose Mourinho, Returns to United Training
Mohamed Salah Snubbed Pursuit from Real Madrid, Reportedly
Real Madrid are running out of options when it comes to trying to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea have priced them out in regards to Eden Hazard, because they have no interest in parting ways with the Belgian. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was approached by the European champions, but turned them down according to a report today in El Pais. The Spanish news outlet claims … [Read more...] about Mohamed Salah Snubbed Pursuit from Real Madrid, Reportedly
Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Matt Miazga, Bernard, Jordan Pickford
Chelsea, and every other club, is now in the final home stretch of the summer transfer window. Who will be the next to join manager Maurizio Sarri and midfielder Jorginho as new arrivals this summer? Who will be heading out the Stamford Bridge exit door? Let's take a spin through the latest transfer rumors and gossip making the rounds on the internet today. As always, until … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Transfer Talk: Matt Miazga, Bernard, Jordan Pickford
Romelu Lukaku Cuts Holiday Three Days Short to Return to United
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku faced his club teammates Marcus Rashford and Phil Jones back on July 14 when Belgium bested England in the 2018 World Cup third place game. Over the weekend, we learned that Rashford and Jones would be cutting their post World Cup holidays short, in order to return early to United's preseason activities. Last night, after United's 2-1 … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Cuts Holiday Three Days Short to Return to United
Anthony Martial Has Uncertain Future with Man United, Jose Mourinho Admits
Anthony Martial left Manchester United's summer preseason tour of the United States in order to be home with his partner for the birth of their son. Initially, United manager Jose Mourinho was supportive of his young forward's going home to France so he could experience this major milestone in his life first hand. However, it wasn't long until Mourinho was throwing Martial … [Read more...] about Anthony Martial Has Uncertain Future with Man United, Jose Mourinho Admits