Prior to the triumph of the #1 Indiana Hoosiers last night in Miami, only one major college football team, the 1894 Yale Bulldogs, had finished a 16-0 season. As The Simpsons supervillain, C. Montgomery Burns is Yale class of 1914, perhaps he has an awareness of that famed team that came around 20 years before he graduated. To quote Mr. Burns, on his way home from … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Become First 16-0 Team 1894 Yale Bulldogs
Aston Villa Team News at Fenerbahce: McGinn, Kamara, Sancho
Aston Villa blew a golden opportunity to go second in the Premier League this weekend, losing at home to good old friend Jack Grealish and Everton. With City losing the Manchester Derby at United, the chance was there for the Villans to become Arsenal's currently closest competitor. However, it just didn't happen, and well, such is football. And now Villa has a new injury … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News at Fenerbahce: McGinn, Kamara, Sancho
#13 Illinois Basketball Game Preview vs Maryland Terrapins
To quote a minor background character in Wedding Crashers, the ultra-wealthy meathead guy, "crab cakes and football- that's what Maryland DOES!" Well, not so much this year, as both the Baltimore Ravens and the Maryland Terrapins missed the postseason. However, Maryland doesn't do basketball either, as this has been a brutally awful season for them, thus far. However, the … [Read more...] about #13 Illinois Basketball Game Preview vs Maryland Terrapins
Steps Required to Create Your Own Custom Pickleball Paddle
Early 2026 is seeing a very synergistic pop culture moment in America. Pickleball is currently America's fastest growing sport. Marty Supreme, a movie about ping pong/table tennis, one of the forerunners to pickleball, just broke a box office record for the studio that produced it. If it weren't for ping pong, we wouldn't have pickleball, and it's clear that interest in both … [Read more...] about Steps Required to Create Your Own Custom Pickleball Paddle
Top European Ski Destinations Every Sports Fan Should Know
Europe is known worldwide for being a hub for winter sports, mainly because of the variety, depth of experiences, and accessibility. Skiers can easily travel for a few hours and move between large mountains, high-altitude resorts, compact snow areas, and varying cultures. When thinking about where to go skiing in Europe, sports fans should consider the full range of offerings, … [Read more...] about Top European Ski Destinations Every Sports Fan Should Know
Was There Any Logic to Eric Chelle’s Odd Squad Decisions for Nigeria at AFCON 2025?
As AFCON 2025 unfolds, football fans in Africa and across the globe are assessing the strategies and decisions of their teams’ coaches. One controversial figure is Nigeria’s Eric Chelle, whose unconventional squad selections have sparked debates among pundits and fans. … [Read more...] about Was There Any Logic to Eric Chelle’s Odd Squad Decisions for Nigeria at AFCON 2025?
Newcastle Team News, Injury List, Match Preview vs PSV Eindhoven
What a brutally awful weekend for Newcastle United! Any time you draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, it feels like an L, and that draw happened to be of the nil-nil variety too. So it was a bad result against lowly Wolves, and it was boring to boot. The Geordies need to rebound quickly and the chance for that comes in midweek, when they host PSV Eindoven in the UEFA Champions … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News, Injury List, Match Preview vs PSV Eindhoven
FC Barcelona Team News at Slavia Praha: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha
Lots of people like to go to Prague these days, but that's mostly for recreational purposes. FC Barcelona are going there for business, as the Catalan club is looking to pick up a win at Slavia Praha in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick will have to do it without the services of his top talisman, Lamine Yamal. The talented youngster is … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Slavia Praha: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha
Liverpool Team News, Injury List, Match Preview at Marseille
AFCON is now over, with Senegal besting host country and tournament favorite Morocco in the final. Mohamed Salah and Egypt finished fourth in the Africa Cup of Nations, and with the tournament now over, what becomes of the Liverpool star winger? Once again, this is the headline story as Liverpool heading into their next match, a trip to Marseille in the UEFA Champions … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News, Injury List, Match Preview at Marseille
Chelsea Team News vs Pafos: Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens, Tosin Adarabioyo, Malo Gusto
There is a ton of Chelsea FC team news and injury updates to cover, as we head into the next round of UEFA Champions League ties. Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens, Malo Gusto and Tosin Adarabioyo are all kind of in the same availability category- touch and go for the upcoming matches this week. As it is cold and flu season, there are a lot of viruses and bugs going around, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Pafos: Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens, Tosin Adarabioyo, Malo Gusto