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#3 Michigan 84, #10 Illinois 70: Sights, Sounds, Notes, Quotes, Nuggets, Tidbits

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Tickets started at $300, in the secondary market for the #3 Michigan Wolverines 84-70 blowout of #10 Illinois, in their house tonight. No doubt lots and lots of people were paying up to $600, and maybe even $700 to be here tonight, for a game that was, simply put, much more lopsided than the final score indicated. Media wise, this affair got as much attention and interest as … [Read more...] about #3 Michigan 84, #10 Illinois 70: Sights, Sounds, Notes, Quotes, Nuggets, Tidbits

Real Madrid Team News vs Getafe: Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Dean Huijsen, Raul Ascenscio

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Real Madrid galactico of all galacticos, Kylian Mbappe, has been battling some sore knees for awhile. He missed out on the win over Benfica in midweek, but he did start the loss to Osasuna last weekend. On Valentine's Day, he went an unused substitute against Real Sociedad. Mbappe will most likely play this weekend versus Getafe, but you never know. It's possible his minutes … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Getafe: Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, Dean Huijsen, Raul Ascenscio

Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero

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This weekend, Igor Tudor is hoping to obtain first win as caretaker manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Actually, the adverse situation goes far beyond just him as Spurs haven't won a league fixture in 2026 as of yet. With the third month of the year commencing this Sunday, it is indeed a gloomy statistic. Tudor will have some good fitness news going for him though, as the injury … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Fulham: Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero

#3 Michigan Wolverines at #10 Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview

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A couple weeks ago, Friday night's visit from the Michigan Wolverines looked like it might be the biggest Illini regular season game in a very long time. It was setting up to be the de facto Big Ten regular season title game, with a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament at stake. However, now Michigan is no longer #1, having suffered a loss at Duke. But they have wrapped up the … [Read more...] about #3 Michigan Wolverines at #10 Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview

Hilary Knight Further Cements Legacy With Another Gold Medal

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The Winter Olympics have lost a lot of star power over the years, but greatness must be still be recognized. Hilary Knight is a prime example of that, as her achievements transcend the Olympics themselves. Knight is as instrumental as any single individual in putting women's hockey on the map. The United States national team captain just won her second gold medal, earlier … [Read more...] about Hilary Knight Further Cements Legacy With Another Gold Medal

Man United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt

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As Manchester United head towards the stretch run of the 2025-26 season, they have a new injury concern in central defender Lisandro Martinez. That's really a shame, considering how the Argentine has missed 90 games in total since 2022. There is good news though- it doesn't sound too serious. "Yeah, unfortunately, he just picked up something during the week," Interim manager … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Crystal Palace: Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt

Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Ben White

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No doubt what the biggest game in world football is this weekend- the London derby that sees Arsenal host Chelsea FC. Whenever these two London rivals clash, it's always a big deal, worthy of the Sunday matinee slot that it typically almost always occupies. The hosts have five injury fitness concerns for this one, and that list includes the likes of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Ben White