The Rose Bowl seems to be the only college football entity unapologetically trying to stick to tradition these days, while the rest of the sport sells out to corporate interests. Obviously, this is not an absolute truth, 100%, but in general this is the way that the wind is currently blowing. However, more traditions are at immediate risk of being lost. … [Read more...] about How the Rose Bowl Can Restore Big Ten vs Pac 10 Tradition
Liverpool Team News at Fulham: Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo
It was certainly a newsworthy press conference today for Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who provided updates on two of the team's injured players. Defender Joe Gomez should be ready to go on Sunday, when the Reds travel to Fulham FC. However, midfielder Wataru Endo will remain unavailable for this one. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Fulham: Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo
Tottenham Team News vs Sunderland: Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Xavi Simons
Tottenham Hotspur have a promising young fullback, provided he can stay healthy, in Destiny Udogie. Over the past year or two however, Udogie has been battling injury issues, and he's currently sidelined with a thigh problem. When we first learned that Udogie was injured, Spurs fans naturally assumed that the defender would be out awhile, and perhaps longer than what manager … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Sunderland: Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Xavi Simons
Manchester City Team News vs Chelsea: Savinho, Nico Gonzalez, Oscar Bobb, John Stones
Manchester City suffered a roadblock in their Premier League title charge yesterday, playing Sunderland to a nil-nil draw. The goalless result also brought injuries for Savinho and Nico Gonzalez. The latter went off at halftime, while the former had to be subbed off a few minutes after that. We don't know the specific nature of the injuries to Savinho and Gonzalez, let alone … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Chelsea: Savinho, Nico Gonzalez, Oscar Bobb, John Stones
Newcastle United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Trippier, Elanga, Krafth, Botman
Newcastle United could get a whole host of players back from injury when they host Crystal Palace on Sunday. Emil Krafth (knee) and Kieran Trippier (thigh) have both been out for well over a month, but manager Eddie Howe (back on Dec. 16) predicted that the pair could return around the new year. So with that in mind, Happy New Year! The visit from Palace will mark the … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Trippier, Elanga, Krafth, Botman
Man United Team News at Leeds: Mount, Fernandes, De Ligt, Mainoo, Maguire
Manchester United begin the new year with a host of availability concerns. In addition to the triad of players (Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui) who are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, they have a quintet of players who are sort of 50/50 propositions for the next match, at Leeds United on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Kobbie Mainoo … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Leeds: Mount, Fernandes, De Ligt, Mainoo, Maguire
Chelsea Team News at Manchester City: Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Moises Caicedo
The first big match of 2026 is quite obvious- Chelsea at Manchester City. It's without a doubt the biggest headliner match of the first weekend in the new year. The visiting Blues come in with a couple new injury concerns- defenders Marc Cucurella and Jorrel Hato. The latter is just 19, and more of a squad player, so he likely won't play a huge role here, even if he is passed … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Manchester City: Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Moises Caicedo
Everton Team News vs Brentford: Michael Keane, Carlos Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
You got to love the answer Everton manager David Moyes gave to a reporter's question about the injury status of Michael Keane and Carlos Alcaraz. "I'm not going to tell you what the injuries are, but obviously they're both missing the game, so we’re disappointed because it adds to quite a big number [of players out] at the moment," Moyes said yesterday, as his side beat … [Read more...] about Everton Team News vs Brentford: Michael Keane, Carlos Alcaraz, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Aston Villa Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara
Aston Villa certainly got a rude awakening and brutal reality check yesterday. The top of the table clash with Arsenal was very one-sided, and not in their favor, so the best thing to do is quickly move on to the next one. That's a visit from Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and it will see the Villans welcome back Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara. Both are now eligible for … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Matty Cash, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara
Barcelona Team News at Espanyol: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo
FC Barcelona could welcome back four top class players back into the fold for the local derby against Espanyol on Saturday: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo and Dani Olmo. It has been a long layoff for the Blaugranes, who last played on December 21, so everyone involved with the Catalan club will be anxious to get back out there. … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Espanyol: Pedri, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo, Ronald Araujo