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Tottenham Team News at Leeds: Bergvall, Adarabioyo, Mudryk, Savio, Bentancur

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Tottenham Hotspur had quite the Halloween party, as they celebrated Oct. 31 with a 2-0 London derby win over Crystal Palace. Don't look now, but here they are- winners of three straight. After Saturday's win over the Eagles, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi provided status updates on the likes of Lucas Bergvall (knee), Tosin Adarabioyo (calf/shin/injury), Mykhailo Mudryk … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Leeds: Bergvall, Adarabioyo, Mudryk, Savio, Bentancur

Everton Team News vs Coventry City: Jack Grealish, Jarrad Branthwaite

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Jack Grealish has missed the last three matches for Everton, and the reason for his absence has evolved over that time span. Originally, we were told the winger on loan from Manchester City was missing out due to an illness. Now we know it's a disciplinary action of some sort. We have also heard that it's a fitness issue here and there. The bottom line is Grealish is being … [Read more...] about Everton Team News vs Coventry City: Jack Grealish, Jarrad Branthwaite

Midterm Results, Anger About Decline of College Football Mirrors Each Other

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Eventually, monetization becomes exploitation. Customer/consumer loyalty can be tested; but only to a certain point. There is nothing wrong with being a capitalist, and trying to make as much money as you can, but when that is all you care about...eventually you get cooked. You have seen that with both the sport of college football and the Republican Party/MAGA cult. Most … [Read more...] about Midterm Results, Anger About Decline of College Football Mirrors Each Other

#20 Iowa Hawkeyes at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, Broadcast Info

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are very much the epitome of every Big Ten stereotype. When the condescening eSECpn talking heads say things like "14-13, that's such a Big Ten score" or "it wouldn't be highlights of a Big Ten game without a 2-yard TD run," they're thinking of Iowa. It's more than just the Big Ten West, which is now defunct, but still lives on, inside all of us, and always … [Read more...] about #20 Iowa Hawkeyes at #23 Northwestern Wildcats Preview, Prediction, Broadcast Info

Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves  

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The Protect College Sports Act is a really hot topic, and almost everybody seems to have an opinion. Its goal is to create a uniform national standard for college athletics, stabilizing rules around Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, transfers, and revenue sharing. The bill passed the U.S. Senate about a month ago, in a 77–22 bipartisan vote, and it awaits action in the … [Read more...] about Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves  

Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act

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Maryland Terrapins guard Oluchi Okananwa started her career at college basketball's biggest brand name, Duke. The 5'10" slashing guard is an outstanding offensive rebounder and an excellent on-ball defender. Like Philadelphia 76ers superstar Jaylen Brown, she plays with great two-way versatility on the wing. Okananwa is a consensus projection to go top 10, maybe top even 8 … [Read more...] about Oluchi Okananwa: Maryland Star Fights for Athletes Rights, Opposes Protect College Sports Act

Real Madrid Predicted XI at AEK Athens: Mourinho Likely to Select Vinicius Junior

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Athens is a city known for monuments, and if AEK Athens can somehow beat Real Madrid tomorrow, that would be monumental. It is highly unlikely, considering the vasty disparity is talent, quality and depth between Los Blancos and the Yellow-Blacks, but hey, this is why they play the matches. Games are won or lost on the pitch, not on paper. So let's take a look at what starting … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Predicted XI at AEK Athens: Mourinho Likely to Select Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid Team News at AEK Athens: Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde

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Jose Mourinho seems to have Real Madrid back on the upswing. The big El Clasico win may have turned their season around. They're only three points from the top of the table in La Liga, and they've been perfect, thus far this season, in UEFA Champions League. Federico Valverde has returned to training now, having healed up his hamstring and that obviously provides a great … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at AEK Athens: Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde