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A Premium Pickleball Paddle Can Truly Raise Your Game

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Pickleball, loosely defined as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong, is now the fastest growing sport in  America. With the sport exploding in popularity over the past seven or eight years, pickleball paddles have advanced accordingly. Now more than ever, you need the right one in order to stand out on the court, and a custom logo pickleball paddle can make that … [Read more...] about A Premium Pickleball Paddle Can Truly Raise Your Game

Newcastle United Predicted Starting XI vs Burnley FC

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Last night's 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur was maybe not a truly fitting result for Newcastle United. The Magpies outshot Spurs 19-8, putting seven on goal to Tottenham's two. However, the outcome is the outcome, and that is that. Newly promoted Burnley FC are the next opponent, and that provides a wonderful opportunity for a win. The Clarets are indeed struggling, even … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Predicted Starting XI vs Burnley FC

Newcastle United Team News vs Burnley: Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Yoane Wissa

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Newcastle United have a fresh injury concern ahead of their next Premier League fixture, a visit from Burnley FC on Saturday, in the form of Sandro Tonali. The Italian midfielder suffered a knee injury in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur last night. Manager Eddie Howe gave the following update on Tonali, in the postgame news conference: "Sandro took a knock in the first … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News vs Burnley: Sandro Tonali, Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Yoane Wissa

Northwestern Football: Bowl Projections (Updated 12-3-25)

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Last night did not go their way as the Northwestern football program lost at Illinois, to finish the season 6-6. The Illini defense came up with four takeaways on the night, on NU quarterback Preston Stone had yet another poor performance. Overshadowing the result however, was the weather, as more than a foot of snow fell on Memorial Stadium in Champaign, a new record for the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football: Bowl Projections (Updated 12-3-25)

Illinois Fighting Illini Bowl Game Projections (12-3-25)

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The Illinois Fighting Illini beat Northwestern last night, 20-13, to keep the Land of Lincoln Hat in Champaign. The first November night game in Memorial Stadium history, and the first game in this series to be broadcast on regular, old-fashioned over-the-air television, also ended up as the snowiest Illini home game ever. Illini safety Miles Scott certainly had a senior night … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini Bowl Game Projections (12-3-25)

Ex-Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald Takes Michigan State Job

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That was quick! The brand and image rehabilation for Pat Fitzgerald worked, and it took effect very quickly. Northwestern fired him in disgrace, due to a hazing scandal, in the summer of 2023. And now, here in the fall of 2025, he's already got a new job, within the conference no less! NU's Big Ten rival, Michigan State, is hiring Fitzgerald as their new head football coach. … [Read more...] about Ex-Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald Takes Michigan State Job

Chris Collins Has Perfect Take on Northwestern-Oklahoma St. Tip Time Fiasco

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After falling 86-81 to Oklahoma State at the United Center on Thanksgiving, Northwestern coach Chris Collins met the media, at a time that was so late, it was already technically, Black Friday. The game was scheduled to tip at 9:30pm local, or 10:30 EST. It didn't actually start until 9:51 central, 10:51 eastern. The scheduling and the start time were both so absurd that it … [Read more...] about Chris Collins Has Perfect Take on Northwestern-Oklahoma St. Tip Time Fiasco

West Ham United Predicted Starting XI at Manchester United

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Does it sometimes feel like Manchester United gets some extra favors when it comes to scheduling? Like they get an extra day of rest, over other teams? That seems to be the case on Thursday, when West Ham United comes in. And then of course, next weekend, Man United have a Monday night clash, instead of Saturday or Sunday. But enough about United, at least for now, we're here … [Read more...] about West Ham United Predicted Starting XI at Manchester United

West Ham Team News at Man United: Crysencio Summerville, Oliver Scarles

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West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo gave an update on two injured Irons, earlier today, Oliver Scarles (shoulder) and Crysencio Summerville (undisclosed/unspecified). Neither will be available for selection on Thursday night at Old Trafford, but the latter could be ready on Sunday, when the Hammers visit Brighton & Hove Albion. Santo responded to a question about … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at Man United: Crysencio Summerville, Oliver Scarles