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Mean Girls is Not a Christmas Movie, Despite Growing Notion That it is

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People are really trying to make fetch happen by designating Mean Girls as Christmas movie. The 2004 comedy, set in the Chicago's north suburbs (the high school depicted is a thinly veiled, fictionalized New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL) is indeed a timeless classic. It inspired a sequel, a Broadway play, a plethora of catch-phrases and the dumbest "official day" … [Read more...] about Mean Girls is Not a Christmas Movie, Despite Growing Notion That it is

Newcastle Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview at Man United

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Newcastle United head to Manchester United on Boxing Day, in the next edition of a series that has strongly gone in their favor recently. Newcastle have beaten United in five of their past six, across all competitions. So while manager Eddie Howe has to feel pretty good about his side's chances on Friday, the Geordies have had major issue closing games out this season. A lot … [Read more...] about Newcastle Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview at Man United

Man United Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Newcastle

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Typically, Boxing Day is one of the most action-packed dates on the Premier League calendar. This year, there is just one match, Newcastle United at Manchester United. It's all a part of Festive Fixtures, a period that sees a high amount of games scheduled over a short period of time, on the heels of Christmas. It continues into the New Year, and basically, it's staggered … [Read more...] about Man United Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview vs Newcastle

Man United Team News vs Newcastle: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro

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If Manchester United do have a true talisman, then it is probably midfielder Bruno Fernandes. So he will certainly be missed while he recovers from a thigh injury. Fernandes will miss the Boxing Day clash at home to Newcastle United and likely some time beyond that as well. "Bruno has an injury that we need to assess," United manager Ruben Amorim said after the loss at Aston … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Newcastle: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro

Mostbet App in Pakistan: A Leading Name in Mobile Gambling

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Mostbet has firmly established itself as a trusted name in the world of online betting, and its popularity in Pakistan continues to grow. Known for its reliability and innovative approach, this betting company offers users an exceptional gambling experience, particularly through its mobile application. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and advanced technology, the … [Read more...] about Mostbet App in Pakistan: A Leading Name in Mobile Gambling

Mikel Arteta Articulates the Massive Importance of Declan Rice

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Arsenal have a lot of star men, and each of them stand out in their own specifically special ways. These are players that just cannot be dropped from any game of significant importance, and midfielder Declan Rice is obviously one of those guys. His impact his felt not just with the Gunners, but also at West Ham United, who have just simply not been the same club since they sold … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Articulates the Massive Importance of Declan Rice

Gabriel Jesus Ready for Starting Role, Says Mikel Arteta

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Returning fully match fit is always the final step in your injury rehabilitation. Or perhaps you can redefine it as returning to first team status, and then of course going the full 90 minutes, as completing the rehab process. Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is getting there. Having missed 11 months of game time, due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, … [Read more...] about Gabriel Jesus Ready for Starting Role, Says Mikel Arteta

Why Illini Basketball Stays Overly Reliant on Three-Point Shooting

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The cliche "live and die by the three" is just as apt this season as it was last year for the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team. Win or lose, the Illini will be chucking up threes with regularity. When the three-pointers are dropping, Illinois fans are happy. When they're missing, the fans will inevitably ask "what are you doing?" And "why do you take so many threes?" … [Read more...] about Why Illini Basketball Stays Overly Reliant on Three-Point Shooting

The Counterfeit Court: How Online Retailers Are Solving the ‘Fake Gear’ Crisis in Global Sports

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The global sports equipment market is projected to hit $100 billion by 2026, but it has a parasitic twin: the counterfeit economy. In 2024 alone, customs agencies globally seized millions of dollars in fake sporting goods, ranging from hollow golf clubs to "first copy" football cleats. … [Read more...] about The Counterfeit Court: How Online Retailers Are Solving the ‘Fake Gear’ Crisis in Global Sports