The Africa Cup of Nations will soon be here, as it commences a week from Sunday. It runs until Sunday, Jan 18, and over this period, Manchester United will be without the services of a trio of key players: Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon) and Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco). Will these guys be leaving for AFCON before or after the Monday night league fixture … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Bournemouth: Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, Matthijs de Ligt
Man United Team News vs AFC Bournemouth: Sesko, Maguire, Mazraoui
Manchester United continue their season of favorable scheduling with another Monday night clash, this time at home to AFC Bournemouth. United did not qualify for continental competition this season, and their league fixtures have been scheduled in a manner that gives them optimal added rest. Plus, there is a small chance that they will get striker Benjamin Sesko back for the … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs AFC Bournemouth: Sesko, Maguire, Mazraoui
Real Madrid Team News at Alaves: Xabi Alonso, Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba
You already know what the main story line is surrounding Real Madrid, the scorching hot seat surrounding manager Xabi Alonso. After losing in the league to Celta Vigo and in the UEFA Champions League in the Manchester City, Alonso has a future that reportedly hangs by a thread. If they lose at Alaves, a side that sits in mid-table, it could mean the sack for him. Yes, his … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at Alaves: Xabi Alonso, Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua Plays the Victim Card Against ACC
If you want to learn what the words "targeted," "permanent damage" and "attacked" mean, then stay away from the press conference held by Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua today. Words have actual meaning, and you can't just go around making up new definitions for words, in a way that simply suits your own interests. A classic example would be the idiots who reach … [Read more...] about Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua Plays the Victim Card Against ACC
Which World Cup 2026 Group is the ‘Group of Death’?
As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans are already speculating about which groups will pose the toughest challenges for their favourite teams. With the tournament set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the competition is expected to be fiercer than ever. … [Read more...] about Which World Cup 2026 Group is the ‘Group of Death’?
Manchester City Team News, Match Preview at Crystal Palace
You may not think it at first, but Manchester City at Crystal Palace is the game of the weekend in the Premier League. It's second place versus fourth place; a league title contender versus another team just on the outside, trying to get in. Is Palace a league title contender? Or could they be as the season rolls on? Don't rule them out, as this is a club that's on the way … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News, Match Preview at Crystal Palace
Barcelona Team News, Match Preview vs Osasuna
FC Barcelona are starting to get a little bit of space now between themselves and the team that's closest to them at the top of the table. Without looking, you probably already know who that is- yes, it's their bitter arch-rival, Real Madrid. Barcelona have four more points than Los Blancos right now, and their next match looks pretty easy on paper, as they're home to 15th … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News, Match Preview vs Osasuna
Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Declan Rice, William Saliba, Leandro Trossard
Arsenal midfield maestro Declan Rice is basically a 50/50 proposition for Saturday night's first versus worst Premier League fixture. Rice, one of the Gunners' many star men, has an unspecified illness, but according to manager Mikel Arteta, it doesn't sound very serious. "I think that he needed more of a bed than sunshine because he wasn't feeling good at all," Arteta said … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Declan Rice, William Saliba, Leandro Trossard
Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber missed Wednesday night's 3-0 UEFA Champions League win at Club Brugge with an unspecified/undisclosed injury. His position group mate, Riccardo Calafiori, who is currently suspended domestically, but eligible for UEFA competition, has also been battling an injury issue of some sort. "They both had issues from the weekend - two really bad … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Wolves: Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman
Die Hard is a Christmas Movie, No Debate
It started as a novel concept, about a decade and a half ago. Is Die Hard, a movie released in the summer of 1988, often designated as an action film first, also a Christmas movie at the same time? With way more violence and cursing than a typical Christmas movie, can we call this film an example of yuletide cinema? "Scholars" and "historians" have "debated" this for years. … [Read more...] about Die Hard is a Christmas Movie, No Debate