Manchester United travel to first place Brighton & Hove Albion for the first kickoff of the next round of Premier League fixtures. That's right- top of the table Brighton, as the Seagulls have three points (as do seven other teams in the table, including United), but they are the only side with a +3 goal differential. After a club history breakthrough season in 2022-23, … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Brighton & Hove Albion
Man United Team News at Brighton: Sancho, Lindelof, McTominay
Jadon Sancho missed the Manchester United's season opening win over Fulham FC, due to an ear infection. That's the club's official party line, and it may indeed be true, but this information is being put forth at the same time that United are actively trying to ship him out. Whether it's a fitness issue, or a transfer situation, or both, Sancho is a doubt for next … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Brighton: Sancho, Lindelof, McTominay
United Exploring Potential Loan-to-Buy Option for Manuel Ugarte
Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and now Manuel Ugarte, apparently? Yes, it's a center back shopping spree at Manchester United this summer transfer window! Ugarte agreed personal terms to join United well over a month ago, but this transfer saga remains unresolved. However, it is looking like we may soon see a resolution, as a different path is being considered. … [Read more...] about United Exploring Potential Loan-to-Buy Option for Manuel Ugarte
Man City Looking to Bring Ilkay Gundogan Back from Barcelona
Ilkay Gundogan missed FC Barcelona's season opening win at Valencia, due to injury. Turns out, there was something else going on at the same time with that. The German midfielder sat out on Saturday for precautionary reasons, as he's not thought to have any serious fitness issue. Gundogan reportedly wants out of Barcelona and the Catalan Club are looking to let him leave. … [Read more...] about Man City Looking to Bring Ilkay Gundogan Back from Barcelona
Conor Gallagher Headed to Atletico Madrid, Joao Felix to Chelsea FC
One of the weirdest transfer sagas in recent memory is finally coming to a conclusion. Chelsea and Atletico Madrid and now finalizing two deals with each other, although both are understood to be entirely separate from one another. Conor Gallagher, having already completed his medical, and agreed personal terms is headed to the Spanish capital. He now FINALLY completes his … [Read more...] about Conor Gallagher Headed to Atletico Madrid, Joao Felix to Chelsea FC
United Midfielder Scott McTominay Draws Interest from Crystal Palace, Napoli
While watching Manchester United's home win over Fulham FC on Friday, you may have heard the announcers discuss how the two clubs currently in action at that point in time had discussed the potential transfer of Scott McTominay. The appearance of McTominay prompted one of the announcers in the NBC Sports broadcast to point out how United have already rejected two bids made by … [Read more...] about United Midfielder Scott McTominay Draws Interest from Crystal Palace, Napoli
Despite Chelsea Talks, Joao Felix Included in Atletico Madrid Squad
Atletico Madrid have named their squad for their season opening La Liga match against Villarreal later tonight, and it surprisingly includes Joao Felix. We say this is surprising, because the Joao Felix returning to Chelsea narrative has progressed well beyond just simple speculation now. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano just posted a new update, a few minutes ago, and you can … [Read more...] about Despite Chelsea Talks, Joao Felix Included in Atletico Madrid Squad
Eric Dickerson Calls the NFL a bunch of ‘pimps’ (Exclusive Part 1/4)
Editor's Note: With the football season about to start again, we re-publish our exclusive interview with Eric Dickerson, the NFL's 9th all-time leading rusher, from November 2021. About eight years ago, Eric Dickerson at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He was playing golf with his good friend Marcus Allen, as well as Lawrence Taylor and Richard Dent, when he … [Read more...] about Eric Dickerson Calls the NFL a bunch of ‘pimps’ (Exclusive Part 1/4)
“Student-Athletes” is a Phrase With a Dark History
Editor's Note: the original publication where this article was posted has since been eradicated, so we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it got deleted. It originally ran in August 2013. I can’t remember the last time I used the phrase student-athletes in my writing. I never consciously used it; and if it was said in a press conference, I simply used a … [Read more...] about “Student-Athletes” is a Phrase With a Dark History
Exploring the Cultural Impact of Soccer Players Endorsing Casinos
As Carlo Ancelotti once cleverly said: “Football is the most important of the less important things in the world.” This quote by the legendary manager clearly speaks of what an impact soccer has across the globe. We all grew up dreaming of being as good as our favorite players, cheering our favorite team, and often fighting with other kids about who the GOAT is. But aside from … [Read more...] about Exploring the Cultural Impact of Soccer Players Endorsing Casinos