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Illini Football: Year Two EXTREMELY Critical for Lovie Smith

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Year one of the Lovie Smith era of Illini football was a disaster. Year two will go a long toward determining whether or not Smith will stick around for a year three, four and beyond. As William Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." It's not that Illini football was THAT awful this year. In quite a few areas (wide … [Read more...] about Illini Football: Year Two EXTREMELY Critical for Lovie Smith

John Mikel Obi Talks Possible Chelsea FC Exit in January

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While Chelsea FC are currently enjoying a very glorious run of incredible form, not every single player is joining in on the fun. Midfielder John Mikel Obi isn't seeing much playing time this season under new manager Antonio Conte, as the Blues are now sitting on top of the table, largely on the strength of a 6-0 streak, in which they have outscored their opponents … [Read more...] about John Mikel Obi Talks Possible Chelsea FC Exit in January

Pochettino: The Next Messi or Ronaldo Will Play in England

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Barcelona has Lionel Messi (Neymar and Luis Suarez too). Real Madrid has Cristiano Ronaldo (that Gareth Bale guy is pretty good too). However, the next Messi or Ronaldo will be playing in the English Premier League, instead of La Liga, says Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino. "These types of players do not come around every day or every year," Pochettino … [Read more...] about Pochettino: The Next Messi or Ronaldo Will Play in England

Jack Wilshere Could Get a New Arsenal Deal, Arsene Wenger Says

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In one of the final moves made before the summer transfer window deadline expired, Arsenal sent Jack Wilshere out on loan to AFC Bournemouth for this season. Just a couple weeks later, Wenger said that he believes the midfielder could become a future manager of Arsenal some day. "I hope personally that he stays here his whole career," said Wenger on September 10th. … [Read more...] about Jack Wilshere Could Get a New Arsenal Deal, Arsene Wenger Says

Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool Should have Premier League Title Dreams

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Liverpool FC reached the top of the table last Saturday, before yielding the penthouse suite to Chelsea FC the next day. Liverpool dropped a couple points last weekend and it cost them as Chelsea is about as red hot as club in the world right now. The Reds still remain in prime title contention though. The latest odds, according to Sky Bet, still have Manchester City the … [Read more...] about Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool Should have Premier League Title Dreams

Predicted Chelsea FC Starting XI vs Tottenham Hotspur

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As the month of November comes to a close Antonio Conte will want to make sure that Chelsea retain their top of the table spot going into December. This means that a win in the upcoming game against Tottenham Hotspur is crucial if they want to stay on top. With no injuries for Antonio Conte’s side going into this week's game, things are looking up for him and his men. The … [Read more...] about Predicted Chelsea FC Starting XI vs Tottenham Hotspur

#3 Michigan Football: The Game Preview vs #2 Ohio St. Buckeyes

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"You're a terrorist if you're not excited about this game," a friend told me as #2 Michigan vs. #1 Ohio State on November 18th, 2006 approached. I was in fact excited about the game, in which both teams entered undefeated, I was just mocking the EXTREME HYPE that the media was creating for it. (I know the media over-hyping something?! Who knew, right?!) "The Game," in Columbus … [Read more...] about #3 Michigan Football: The Game Preview vs #2 Ohio St. Buckeyes

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Could Get Premier League Opportunities; Says Mourinho

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Manchester United handed one of their big money summer transfer window acquisitions, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, just his second start of the season tonight. He made the most of his opportunity, taking a game high six shots in United's 4-0 win over Feyenoord Rotterdam in the UEFA Europa League. The £26 million purchase featured for just the seventh time this season. it was just his … [Read more...] about Henrikh Mkhitaryan Could Get Premier League Opportunities; Says Mourinho