Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans, the Jeweled Shillelagh rivalry, is one unlike any in college football, or even sports in general. It's not just the storied tradition of this series that sets it apart. You have the intersectionality of it, as it features two teams from completely different parts of the country. It's such a big brand name series in college football, … [Read more...] about #9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs USC Trojans Game Preview, Prediction
Manchester United Transfer Talk: Solskjaer, Mourinho, Naglesmann, Pochettino
At the second international break, Manchester United are truly in dire straits. Sitting in twelfth place, just two points ahead of the relegation zone, you have to wonder about the job security of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Yes, he deserves to be given adequate time, but the results speak for themselves, and these awful results are nowhere near the standard for Manchester … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Solskjaer, Mourinho, Naglesmann, Pochettino
Cleveland Browns Bandwagon Seems to be Emptying in a Hurry
The Cleveland Browns entered the season as one of the most talked about teams in the National Football League. A blockbuster off-season made them the league's media darlings, with talk of the Brownies actually putting up a fight against annual juggernaut New England for AFC supremacy. Well, five games in, it's been way more sizzle than steak as Cleveland is just 2-3, with a … [Read more...] about Cleveland Browns Bandwagon Seems to be Emptying in a Hurry
Bastian Schweinsteiger Well Suited to Become a Great Coach Someday
Yesterday morning saw Bastian Schweinsteiger, winner of 23 major trophies, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League, call time on his 17-year playing career. The native of Kolbermoor, Germany made 619 first team appearances with the Chicago Fire, Bayern Munich and Manchester United. The 35-year-old scored 78 goals and notched 118 assists at the club level, … [Read more...] about Bastian Schweinsteiger Well Suited to Become a Great Coach Someday
Chicago Bears: 2019 Unfolding Just Like 2018, but Road Ahead Vastly Differs
Past results do not always predict future performances, but they do possess a lot of information worth analyzing nonetheless. History doesn't repeat, but it does rhyme, Mark Twain famously said. The 2019 Chicago Bears, through the first five games, not only have the same record as 2018, but they have also mirrored that path to three wins and two losses. It's something to … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears: 2019 Unfolding Just Like 2018, but Road Ahead Vastly Differs
Victor Lindelof Provides Fitness Update Ahead of Liverpool Clash
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof played through back pain in Manchester United’s goalless draw with AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League last week, and in doing so found himself on the sidelines during his side’s miserable 1-0 loss at Newcastle United on Sunday. Youngster Axel Tuanzebe played pretty well in place of Lindelof, but unfortunately, there weren't many other … [Read more...] about Victor Lindelof Provides Fitness Update Ahead of Liverpool Clash
Alisson Hoping to be Fit for Rivalry Clash at Manchester United
Alisson Ramses Becker, commonly known as Alisson, is aiming to be fit for Liverpool's next match, one of the two annual rivalry clashes against Manchester United. Yes, it's possible that we'll see the Brazilian in between the sticks at Old Trafford on Oct. 20, as he's reportedly stepping up his training regimen big time. He has hopes of meeting his original returning to … [Read more...] about Alisson Hoping to be Fit for Rivalry Clash at Manchester United
Frank Lampard Wouldn’t Have Signed Christian Pulisic, Says Ex-Chelsea Striker
Christian Pulisic has a "major issue" at Chelsea. That's according to ex-Chelsea striker Chris Sutton, who maintains that manager Frank Lampard would not have bought the American, had the opportunity been presented to him. The 21-year-old, who has brought over by Lampard's predecessor, Maurizio Sarri, has produced when given the chance, as evidenced by his four assists. … [Read more...] about Frank Lampard Wouldn’t Have Signed Christian Pulisic, Says Ex-Chelsea Striker
Chelsea FC Reportedly Keen on Neymar Once Transfer Ban Lifts
Let's say you're one of the richest and most powerful clubs in the world, but you've been hit by a two window transfer ban. What you do think you're going to do once that ban has been lifted and you then have extra cash reserves to spend? That's right, make a big name splash signing. So who could that be for Chelsea? It would have be to a global superstar who badly wants out … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Reportedly Keen on Neymar Once Transfer Ban Lifts
Chicago Fire: Updates on Badge, Name, Personnel, Home Venue Logistics
Today, on the 148th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire and the 22nd anniversary of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club's founding, the team officially left the suburbs and returned to the city. We've all known this of course since back in the spring, but today was the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District's product rollout. The Chicago Fire are back at Soldier Field, … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire: Updates on Badge, Name, Personnel, Home Venue Logistics
