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
Real Madrid Predicted XI at AEK Athens: Mourinho Likely to Select Vinicius Junior
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
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
Liverpool Predicted XI at Fenerbahce: Koumas, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha Could All Start
There is no real "Team News" for Liverpool FC right now, so we're going to skip that article for this midweek, and just go straight into the predicted XI. Jeremie Frimpong (thigh muscle), Conor Bradley (knee), Hugo Ekitiké (calf/shin/heel) and Giovanni Leoni (knee) remain the Reds four injury absentees, with a squad fitness situation that is the same as prior to yesterday's 1-0 … [Read more...] about Liverpool Predicted XI at Fenerbahce: Koumas, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha Could All Start
Predicted Arsenal XI at Slavia Praha: Likely Starts for Eze, Dowman, Gyokeres
Eberechi Eze was fit enough to make the bench yesterday, in Arsenal's massive win at Liverpool, and this conveys that the unspecified injury he's currently dealing with is not too serious. That means he should at least be in contention to play, and perhaps even start at Slavia Praha Wednesday night. Manager Mikel Arteta could provide a status update, during Tuesday's UCL media … [Read more...] about Predicted Arsenal XI at Slavia Praha: Likely Starts for Eze, Dowman, Gyokeres
Arsenal Team News at Slavia Praha: Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze
The Arsenal injury concern quartet of Christos Tzolis, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Riccardo Calafiori all came back into the team for yesterday's huge 1-0 win at Anfield. However, the Gunners have a new injury issue in Eberechi Eze and we also have an update on Bukayo Saka, ahead of the midweek UEFA Champions League clash at Slavia Praha. So with all that ground to cover, … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News at Slavia Praha: Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze
Manchester United Predicted XI vs Roma: Michael Carrick May Have Joshua Zirkzee Lead the Line
Manchester United have only two, true out-and-out strikers on their roster. One of them, Benjamin Sesko, has been out injured for awhile, and we just learned a couple days ago that he's going to be sidelined even longer. The other, Joshua Zirkzee, isn't really Premier League level, let alone big six club in the Premier League level, but we think he'll get the start anyway, on … [Read more...] about Manchester United Predicted XI vs Roma: Michael Carrick May Have Joshua Zirkzee Lead the Line
Manchester United Team News vs AS Roma: Ben Sesko, Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford
There is no bedrock with Manchester United this season. Every time you think they've hit the floor; it just drops out again, and they decline further. There was a lot to feel shameful of in yesterday's 2-0 loss at Chelsea, but the poster child of Saturday's disgrace is obviously Lisandro Martinez. He got ejected after two yellow cards, and now faces a ban in domestic play. As … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News vs AS Roma: Ben Sesko, Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford
Aston Villa at Barcelona Predicted XIs: Who Hansi Flick, Unai Emery Could Select
Tuesday night sees FC Barcelona welcoming Aston Villa to the Camp Nou, for a Champions League matchup that looks pretty riveting; at least on paper. Unai Emery's men sit second in the UCL table, and they'll be looking to get back in the win column after yesterday's result, which was uninspiring, to say the least. The Villans played lower table Fulham to a score draw, an end … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Barcelona Predicted XIs: Who Hansi Flick, Unai Emery Could Select
Protect College Sports Act Doesn’t Really Do Anything for the Athletes Themselves
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