The last thing that West Ham United need right now is a serious injury to one of their key players. However, things do not look good for Jarrod Bowen. The last matchday was bad enough in that they got obliterated by Liverpool, 5-0, but it also saw Bowen get hurt, and it will be a while until he returns. … [Read more...] about Man City vs West Ham Team News: Bowen, Fabianski, Ederson, Nunes
Chelsea Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace
When Chelsea FC travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday, it'll be a London derby that no longer has any Premier League title implications. Chelsea are now 10 points behind Liverpool, having played one more game than the league leaders. They are having a nice season, to be sure, but from here on out, it's all about the top four. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United
New Year, new you, right? It is the season for New Year's resolutions, and that means everyone tries to believe that they now have a clean slate to work with, and that a chance to set, and hopefully reach, new goals. For Tottenham Hotspur that all starts with a visit from Newcastle United. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Newcastle United
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham
Newcastle United do have their fair share of injuries to contend with, but no new concerns as they head into their first fixture of 2025. The Geordies are heading to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on a sliding Spurs side. This Saturday lunchtime affair is a matchup of two sides that entered the season with, most likely, pretty similar expectations. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Tottenham
Tottenham vs Newcastle Team News: Destiny Udogie, Djed Spence, Ben Davies
The season of woes continues for Tottenham Hotspur, who have a new duo of unavailable players, ahead of the home clash versus Newcastle United in Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence. Plus there has been a setback in the recovery of Ben Davies. Let's get you caught up. … [Read more...] about Tottenham vs Newcastle Team News: Destiny Udogie, Djed Spence, Ben Davies
Illini Citrus Bowl Win Broke Program Barriers, Set New Milestones
Believe it or not, the Citrus Bowl includes a college football game- it's not just an infomercial for cheese-flavored crackers. It was one hell of a ballgame too as the #20 Illinois Fighting Illini came in as 10 pt. underdogs and upset #15 South Carolina 21-17, marking the school's first ever win over a SEC team! It was also the first win for the Illini in a traditionally … [Read more...] about Illini Citrus Bowl Win Broke Program Barriers, Set New Milestones
Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
Illini head coach Bret Bielema has some bodacious bling in his possession. In addition to his Rose Bowl ring from his playing days (1990 Iowa Hawkeyes Big Ten Co-Champions, lost to Washington 46-34), he has a ring Super Bowl ring. It's from Super Bowl LIII, when he served as the defensive line coach under Bill Belichick, with the New England Patriots. … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
Illini vs South Carolina: Citrus Bowl News, Notes, Nuggets, Tidbits
Happy Citrus Bowl Eve to all who celebrate! Today saw the Illinois Fighting Illini and the South Carolina Gamecocks complete their pregame walk-throughs, as Citrus Bowl practices completed. So with that, let's get to the highlights of the final two days preceding the game. … [Read more...] about Illini vs South Carolina: Citrus Bowl News, Notes, Nuggets, Tidbits
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
Perhaps no La Liga side needed that holiday break as badly as FC Barcelona did. The Catalan club badly needs win, anywhere anyhow anytime, period. A trip to Barbastro, for a Copa del Rey round of 32 clash could provide a great opportunity for a victory, and perhaps this might stop the bleeding? … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Barbastro (Copa Del Rey)
Barcelona Team News at Barbastro: Lamine Yamal, Hector Fort, Ferran Torres
The return of Lamine Yamal can't come fast enough for FC Barcelona, who currently find themselves in a tailspin right now. The Spanish sensation has been out almost three weeks now since injuring his ankle in Barca’s 1-0 home loss to Leganes. The Catalan club began their downturn before Yamal got injured, but his absence only exacerbated the downward spiral. There is good … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Barbastro: Lamine Yamal, Hector Fort, Ferran Torres