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Pep Guardiola Gets Candid About Manchester City Transfer Spending

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Pep Guardiola gave some great soundbites today at his midweek press conference, and he certainly knows it. He even said so, at the end of his golden quote. The January transfer window closed yesterday, with Manchester City being arguably the most active club over the spending period. That wasn't too hard to do, as almost everybody else was pretty moribund when it came to … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Gets Candid About Manchester City Transfer Spending

Axel Disasi Completes Loan Move from Chelsea to West Ham United

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It's not uncommon for a January transfer window to be lacking in activity, and that's exactly what we had in 2026. It was moribund, most of the time, and deadline day (yesterday) reflected that. With the exception of Liverpool signing Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, we heard mostly crickets chirping. One exception was Axel Disasi, who made a loan move from southwest London to east … [Read more...] about Axel Disasi Completes Loan Move from Chelsea to West Ham United

Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring

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As Super Bowl 60 approaches this Sunday, it's a good time to be reminded of the bodacious bling possessed by Illini Coach Bret Bielema. In addition to the Rose Bowl ring that he earned during his playing days (1990 Iowa Hawkeyes, Big Ten Co-Champions, who lost to Washington 46-34), he also has a ring Super Bowl ring. It's from Super Bowl LIII, when he served as the defensive … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring

Curling Makes Winter Suck Less, but it’s Also Harder than You Think

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With curling there are two cliches that always accompany the two week period in which we see actual mainstream interest in the sport every four years. The first is "oh, it's not really a sport." The second is "oh, I can do that, anybody can, we could all be winter olympic athletes." First off, it's worth noting that the curling I participated in is not really curling at all. … [Read more...] about Curling Makes Winter Suck Less, but it’s Also Harder than You Think

New Notre Dame DC Aaron Henry: 5 Worst and 5 Best Games at Illinois

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Aaron Henry is off to Notre Dame. He is now "former" Illinois Defensive Coordinator, and this change has made without the need of Illini head coach Bret Bielema having to fire anyone. Given how Henry is his crony, and a former player of his at the University of Wisconsin, it would have been an extremely difficult conversation. It is kind of like how Ohio State hired away … [Read more...] about New Notre Dame DC Aaron Henry: 5 Worst and 5 Best Games at Illinois

The Uncrowned Dozen: 12 NFL Teams Without a Super Bowl Victory

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The NFL, a schedule filled with triumph and heartbreak, sees a new champion crowned each February. Yet, as of 2024, there are twelve teams that have yet to claim a Super Bowl title. Their stories, filled with near misses and dashed hopes, add their own unique chapter to the ever-growing tale of the league. Each of these twelve teams embodies the NFL’s competitive balance and … [Read more...] about The Uncrowned Dozen: 12 NFL Teams Without a Super Bowl Victory

Key Matchups Shaping Super Bowl Moneyline Perception

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Picture Credit Super Bowls are often framed by legacy, star power, and season-long narratives. When it comes to moneyline perception, however, specific on-field matchups carry far more weight. Neutral fields and extended preparation magnify strengths and expose weaknesses, shifting focus to the individual battles that can decide a game outright. … [Read more...] about Key Matchups Shaping Super Bowl Moneyline Perception

Integration of MTN MoMo and Orange Money into 1Win: Instant Deposits in 2026

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The integration of MTN MoMo and Orange Money into the 1Win infrastructure addresses a decade-long demand for transaction transparency and liquidity. Previously, players faced delays due to external payment aggregators that added unnecessary steps to the funding process. By 2026, these intermediaries have been bypassed in favor of direct server-to-server communication protocols. … [Read more...] about Integration of MTN MoMo and Orange Money into 1Win: Instant Deposits in 2026

Man City Team News vs Newcastle: Rayan Cherki, Kalvin Phillips, Savinho, Ruben Dias

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Manchester City has a new injury concern, coming out of the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, in Rayan Cherki. The midfielder exited in the 69' on Saturday, with what is, for now, being called just a knock. Cherki, who was replaced by Tijjani Reijnders, is a doubt for Wednesday night against Newcastle United. The same could be said for Ruben Dias and Savinho, as both are nearing … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Newcastle: Rayan Cherki, Kalvin Phillips, Savinho, Ruben Dias