Djed Spence was left out of the Tottenham Hotspur squad that lost 2-1 at Fulham, due to a knock on his calf. He's basically in the "doubt" or "late fitness test" category for the next match, which is also a London derby, a visit from Crystal Palace on Thursday night. Another injury/fitness situation to keep a closer eye on is Destiny Udogie, who has been battling a hamstring … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Crystal Palace: Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero
Aston Villa Team News vs Chelsea: John McGinn, Harvey Elliott
The next round of Premier League action takes place in midweek, over the span of three days, but it's extremely overloaded on Wednesday night. And it is on Wednesday where we find the top game of this round, Aston Villa versus Chelsea. Both are long gone from competing in the Premier League title race, but both still have serious top four aspirations. So this is the standout … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Chelsea: John McGinn, Harvey Elliott
Chelsea Team News at Aston Villa: Marc Cucurella, Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Pedro Neto, Mykhailo Mudryk
Marc Cucurella is on the verge of coming back for Chelsea this week, having recovered from his recent thigh injury. He should be able to make his comeback either in midweek against Aston Villa or in the FA Cup on Saturday at Wrexham. On the international level, the 27-year-old left back won Euro 2024 winner with Spain. On the club level, he's made over 140 appearances for … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Aston Villa: Marc Cucurella, Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Pedro Neto, Mykhailo Mudryk
Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night
The Northwestern Wildcats will have a very special Senior Night when the #8 Purdue Boilermakers come to town in midweek. Nick Martinelli, last season's Big Ten scoring champion, who leads the league in points per game again this term, will play his final home game. The Glenview, Illinois native, so i.e. the local kid, will have a massive cheering contingent on hand for this … [Read more...] about Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night
All-Time March Madness All-Name Teams
When it comes to creative names in the college sports these days, the Key & Peele "East-West College Bowl" sketches changed the game forever. Remember that this March Madness. Jordan Peele and Michael Keegan are two brilliant humorists and social theorists, and their three part sketch about the uniqueness of player names is a must watch for anyone who has been involved … [Read more...] about All-Time March Madness All-Name Teams
High RTP pokies: myth vs reality
High RTP pokies get talked about like they are a back door into the casino. Pick the biggest percentage, press spin, and let the math pay your rent, so the story goes. You will see that claim everywhere, from forum threads to glossy reviews of a Big Candy Casino. We understand why it sticks: it is clean, comforting, and sounds almost scientific. But RTP is a long-run average, … [Read more...] about High RTP pokies: myth vs reality
Man City Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Erling Haaland, Nico O’Reilly
Monday brought a development that will certainly have a major impact on the Premier League title race- the injury to Erling Haaland could be substantial. Haaland has a knee problem that might be sideline him for a bit. You can pretty much rule him out for the Wednesday home clash versus Nottingham Forest. Also, his chances of featuring at Newcastle United, in the FA Cup … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Erling Haaland, Nico O’Reilly
Newcastle Team News vs Man United: Jacob Ramsey, Tino Livramento, Lewis Miley
Newcastle United host Manchester United on Wednesday night, in a matchup of two sides going in opposite directions. Just look at the Premier League form guide: United WWDWW Newcastle LLWLL. It's like perfect symmetry, with each the inverse of the other. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has three injured players who could be in contention to come back at some point this week, or … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Man United: Jacob Ramsey, Tino Livramento, Lewis Miley
Manchester United Team News at Newcastle: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire
Manchester United are now up to third place in the table, and that really says a whole lot about what a great job interim manager Michael Carrick has done. Honestly, it now seems like he's earned the right to have the gig beyond the end of this season. United were once buried deep on the second page of the standings, but here they are- now squarely in the top four. The next … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News at Newcastle: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire
Arsenal Team News at Brighton: David Raya, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard
After his side beat Chelsea, 2-1, in a spirited London derby yesterday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave fitness updates on three key players. And by key, we really mean key, as it's the starting goalkeeper David Raya, team captain Martin Odegaard and the club's all-time most expensive signing, in Declan Rice. With the very quick turnaround to the next match, a trip to … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Brighton: David Raya, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard