Manchester United are getting a terrible ROI (return on investment). Not only are they not among the true contenders for the Premier League title right now, they're not even in the top four and in line for UEFA Champions League. Yet they are a team comprised of the highest paid footballer in not just Great Britain, but the entire world. They're also have the fourth most … [Read more...] about Man United Have the 4th Highest Wages of Any Sports Team in the World
Jose Mourinho Goes on Rant in Response to Chris Smalling Question
We have an update on the defender crisis that Manchester United currently faces. You'll recall a couple weeks ago, right when United were set to go on international break, Defenders Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw were thrown under the bus by their very own Manager. Jose Mourinho. Here's what Mourinho had to say about the two defenders today as he gave his weekly press conference … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Goes on Rant in Response to Chris Smalling Question
Mourinho Opines on the Wayne Rooney Drunken Photos Controversy
Striker Wayne Rooney, who's had a very very rough stretch, on both the club and the country level, was snapped at a wedding while on duty with England looking rather inebriated. Actually, he was seemingly totally hammered. He was described as "too drunk to stand." Since these photos came out, we've heard from Rooney's publicist, the Football Association, and even Rooney … [Read more...] about Mourinho Opines on the Wayne Rooney Drunken Photos Controversy
Predicted Liverpool FC Starting XI vs Southampton
Liverpool comes back from the international break on Saturday and travels to St. Mary’s to take on Southampton. Liverpool currently sits atop the table, going 10-0-2 in all competitions since suffering a loss to Burnley. The Reds will line up in their normal 4-3-3 and will have to find ways to break down Watford's stingy defense. … [Read more...] about Predicted Liverpool FC Starting XI vs Southampton
Liverpool FC Match Injury/Fitness Report: Lallana, Gomez, Ings, Ojo
Liverpool was dealt a blow over the international break when Adam Lallana was forced to leave England’s friendly with Spain with a groin injury. Lallana missed some time earlier this season with the same injury, but early reports seem to indicate this won’t be a long-term problem for the in-form midfielder. Liverpool is fairly healthy otherwise. Really this injury report … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Match Injury/Fitness Report: Lallana, Gomez, Ings, Ojo
Notre Dame Football Game Preview vs Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia is for lovers but Virginia Tech is for sacrifice at the altar of bowl hopes. Your Notre Dame football team must take this one, Senior Day in South Bend, and then the Golden Shillelagh game at USC in order to qualify for a bowl game. Good luck with that, as it's a tall order. Va Tech have fallen out of both polls but the Trojans are #13 in one poll, #15 in the other. I … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football Game Preview vs Virginia Tech Hokies
Man United Could be Missing Six Key Players Against Arsenal
Manchester United host Arsenal Saturday, thus ending another elongated and dull international break. Unfortunately, the one positive that you get from most tedious, boring international breaks, your team has time to become healthy and fit again, didn't really happen with the Old Trafford outfit. … [Read more...] about Man United Could be Missing Six Key Players Against Arsenal
West Ham United Dangerously Close to Drop Zone, but Maintain Good Safety Odds
West Ham United are a very proud London club with a deep rich history. The Hammers have a large loyal following that can boast of glory days in the 1960s and three FA Cup titles. Last season saw West Ham United say goodbye to the Boleyn Ground as the new London Stadium was ushered in this season. Hard to believe that a proud side like this, especially now at exciting times … [Read more...] about West Ham United Dangerously Close to Drop Zone, but Maintain Good Safety Odds
Northwestern Basketball Had One of the Greatest Marketing Gimmicks
It's easy to get people interested in college basketball come March. In February, some people are engaged. In October? yeah, good luck with that! You need to get really clever and think outside the box in order to get eyeballs on college hoops in the fall, and Northwestern basketball did just that- brilliantly and beautiful. The school created a faux political campaign to … [Read more...] about Northwestern Basketball Had One of the Greatest Marketing Gimmicks
Western Michigan Football: America’s New Mid-Major Darling
Are you ready for the new Boise St. or TCU? Behold the new football Gonzaga, the Broncos from Kalamazoo. Your Western Michigan football program is hosting ESPN College Gameday the day after tomorrow, like none of us could have predicted. Get ready for some red hot MACtion. WMU are one of just two undefeateds left in college football with Alabama being the other. As we … [Read more...] about Western Michigan Football: America’s New Mid-Major Darling