Marouane Fellaini’s future at Manchester United
Marouane Fellaini’s future with Manchester United is up in the air after multiple teams have placed bids for the Belgian midfielder.
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Champions League: Tuesday’s Round of 16 Results and Recap
Photo via: abc.com If you did at all see any of the scorelines from Tuesday’s games, which included a 4-0 handling of Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and a 1-0 defeat for Dortmund, who could not get their attack going against Benfica. Both results are nearly the opposite of what I predicted. My picks were a 2-1 Barcelona victory, and a 3-0 Dortmund victory. PSG … Continue reading Champions League: Tuesday’s Round of 16 Results and Recap
Champions League: Today’s Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions
Photo via: Huffingtonpost.com Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona Lionel Messi and Barcelona travel to the Parc des Princes to take on PSG in what should be an exciting first round match up. The teams have met five times in past four years. Barcelona have won three out of the last five, and drawn one. Messi comes into the game leading scoring for the Champions League, with … Continue reading Champions League: Today’s Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions
Liverpool Secures First Win of 2017
Photo via: Mirror.co.uk Liverpool has finally gotten their first win of 2017 after what seemed like an eternity. The Reds beat the second place Tottenham Hotspur by a score of 2-0, thanks to a rapid brace from Sadio Mane. Liverpool had been dropping points over the past month, and this win boosted them back into the top four, and only a point back from Tottenham. … Continue reading Liverpool Secures First Win of 2017
Should the White Sox Sign Matt Wieters?
Photo Credit: Mets360 Former Baltimore Orioles’ catcher Matt Wieters is still job-hunting as of today. The switch-hitting catcher has made great contributions to the Orioles over the last few years, and like many other power hitters, expects more money this offseason. In his 8 seasons with the Baltimore organization, he posted a .739 OPS, a .256 batting average, and 117 home runs. While he has … Continue reading Should the White Sox Sign Matt Wieters?
Cameroon Wins Africa Cup of Nations
Photo via: CNN.com The Cameroon Lions have defeated the Egypt Pharaohs by a score of 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations final. This is the Lions’ fifth title, and their first in 15 years. The new Cameroon coach, Hugo Broos, has shown he can deliver silverware back to the nation that has missed it for so long. Supersub Vincent Aboubakar delivered a brilliant 88th minute … Continue reading Cameroon Wins Africa Cup of Nations
Phillip Lahm to Retire at the End of This Season
Photo via: Skysports.com Phillip Lahm, 33, confirmed his retirement early Tuesday, following a 1-0 win over Wolfsburg, clarifying an initial report by German publisher SportBild. The Bayern Munich Captain stated after the DFB Cup win that he is “capable of giving my best until the end of the season but no longer” when asked about his retirement. The German international, who is on contract until … Continue reading Phillip Lahm to Retire at the End of This Season
January Transfer Window Signings
Photo via: USAToday.com Biggest Signing: Oscar to Shanghai SIPG for £60 million In one of the most bizarre Chinese club signings yet, we saw Oscar, the Brazilian attacking midfielder, leave his longtime club of Chelsea for the big money China leagues. Despite being nearly a record signing for any departing Premier League player so far, we can expect to see higher fees for big name players … Continue reading January Transfer Window Signings
Manchester United Advances to EFL Cup Final
Photo via: Givemesport.com Manchester United has advanced to the final round of the English Football League Cup and will play against Southampton. Despite losing by a score of 2-1 to Hull City on Thursday afternoon, ending their 17-game unbeaten streak, they advanced 3-2 on aggregate. Paul Pogba scored Manchester United’s only goal in the 66th minute to level the game. However, in the 85th minute, … Continue reading Manchester United Advances to EFL Cup Final
Cleveland To Host 2019 MLB All-Star Game
Photo Credit: ESPN Major League Baseball announced today that the city of Cleveland will host the 2019 All-Star game. This adds on to a list of events hosted in the city in an attempt to bring Cleveland back to the top of the American markets. Some of the most recent events include the NBA Finals, the World Series, and the Republican National Convention. The game … Continue reading Cleveland To Host 2019 MLB All-Star Game
Hull City Midfielder Ryan Mason Fighting for His Life
Photo via: Bleacherreport.com After an ugly collision with Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, where the two Englishmen banged heads, and while Cahill came out alright, Ryan Mason was not so lucky. Mason suffered a fractured skull as well as internal brain bleeding, had to be carried off an a stretcher, and was administered oxygen. Cahill gave his condolences to Mason, and afterwards said this: “We smashed … Continue reading Hull City Midfielder Ryan Mason Fighting for His Life
Lyon and Manchester United Agree on a Deal for Memphis Depay
Photo via: TheScore.com After a completely uneventful season for Memphis Depay this year, it seems like his talents will be going to France, where he will play for Olympique Lyonnais in the French Ligue 1. The transfer was confirmed Wednesday morning by Lyon club president, Jean-Michel Aulas. “I obtained from Manchester United the agreement in principle, which remains to be ironed out, but is on a … Continue reading Lyon and Manchester United Agree on a Deal for Memphis Depay
Manchester City Willing to Pay £100 Million for Lionel Messi
Photo via: Youtube User Messi Magic Amid the speculations of difficulties in contract talks between Lionel Messi and Barcelona, rumors have been spreading of him possibly moving to Manchester City. Messi, 29, has been rumored to various clubs before including Manchester City as well as Paris Saint Germain, Boca Juniors, and others. The Argentinian magician would see a record transfer fee, as well as record-breaking … Continue reading Manchester City Willing to Pay £100 Million for Lionel Messi
Confirmed: Morgan Schneiderlin Signs With Everton for £24 million
Photo via: Mirror.co.uk Everton has recently confirmed the transfer of Morgan Schneiderlin to their club. Schneiderlin, 27, was a young, promising prospect upon his arrival at Manchester United, but has fallen out of the order recently at Old Trafford following the arrival of midfielder Paul Pogba, and a new manager, Jose Mourinho, who doesn’t favor the Frenchman as much as his predecessor, Louis van Gaal. … Continue reading Confirmed: Morgan Schneiderlin Signs With Everton for £24 million
Transfer News, Stories, and Rumors
Photo via: thesun.co.uk Drogba Returning to France? News from the MLS this week as Didier Drogba claimed in an interview he would not rule out a Marseille return. Marseille, the French Ligue 1 side where Didier Drogba and other notable stars made names for themselves have not cast a bid for the 38-year-old yet, but Drogba is keen, and would like to go back as … Continue reading Transfer News, Stories, and Rumors
Sam Johnstone Heads to Aston Villa on Loan
Photo via: Skysports.com Manager Steve Bruce of Aston Villa has made his first signing this transfer window. Villa loaned in Sam Johnstone for the remainder of the season, and Johnstone will most likely see more minutes at the Villa Park. The youngster has capped for the England U-20’s, and is certainly a bright prospect, however he wont get the play time necessary to further develop himself … Continue reading Sam Johnstone Heads to Aston Villa on Loan
Confirmed Transfers This Month
Photo via: Heavy.com Oscar The Brazilian’s move away from Chelsea came as a shock to most, when it was announced he would be moving away to Shanghai SIPG for a staggering £60 million. This news comes following multiple other athletes moving away to Chinese clubs for massive amounts of money, like his international teammate, Hulk. Joey Barton The highly controversial Englishman has since left Scottish side … Continue reading Confirmed Transfers This Month
Schneiderlin Asks to Leave Manchester United
Photo via: Skysports.com After arriving from Southampton in July of 2015, French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin saw a lot of action under Louis van Gaal’s reign, but with the recent managerial shift in Manchester, Schneiderlin has not seen one start under Mourinho, and he only recently actually made an appearance as a substitute in a match against Arsenal. Offers are arriving left and right for the … Continue reading Schneiderlin Asks to Leave Manchester United
Julian Green Transfers From Bayern to VfB Stuttgart
Photo via: foxsports.com Julian Green, the young, American rising star, who most notably made an appearance for the national team in the 2014 World Cup, and even scored a goal in the round of 16 match against Belgium, has transferred from Bayern to VfB Stuttgart. Despite Green’s success on the international stage, he continued to receive little to no minutes on Bayern Munich’s bench, and it … Continue reading Julian Green Transfers From Bayern to VfB Stuttgart
Should the Chicago Bears Draft a Quarterback?
Photo Credit: Keeping it Heel (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) As the Chicago Bears prepare for their game on Saturday against the Washington Redskins, they sit at 3-11 on the season and in last place in the NFC North division. The Bears have 18 players on Injured Reserve and 15 of them are starters on both sides of the ball. As the season comes to a … Continue reading Should the Chicago Bears Draft a Quarterback?
FIFA Uses New Instant Replay Technology in Club World Cup
Photo via: SI.com Most football fans never anticipated the day they would be seeing a penalty decided after the play. With the use of instant replay technologies, which are now being tested in football for the first time, officials can award penalties, review bookings, and more. While this technology is still in its infant years, or months for that matter, it still has proven useful, … Continue reading FIFA Uses New Instant Replay Technology in Club World Cup
Colorado Rockies Reach Contract Agreement with Mike Dunn
Photo Credit: Bleacher Report The Colorado Rockies have reached an agreement with left-handed relief pitcher Mike Dunn. The deal is for 3 years and is worth around $19 million. Dunn will likely replace Boone Logan in their bullpen as a late inning left-handed specialist (Boone Logan has entered free agency, and is not likely to return). The Rockies were known throughout the last few seasons … Continue reading Colorado Rockies Reach Contract Agreement with Mike Dunn
Cristiano Ronaldo Wins 2016 Ballon d’Or Over Lionel Messi
Photo via: BBC.com The Portuguese forward ousted Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious award in football. This marks the fourth time Ronaldo has won the award, and only trailing one behind Lionel Messi. Ronaldo has scored 19 goals this season, between both club and international play, as well as the 54 last season, for a total of 73 goals this year. For … Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo Wins 2016 Ballon d’Or Over Lionel Messi
Seattle Sounders Beat Toronto FC in the MLS Cup Final
Photo via: @FourFourTwoUSA on Twitter The Seattle Sounders beat Toronto FC in a stunning fashion, with a thriller in penalties, that came down to the last kick. After the game finished 0-0 through 120 minutes, despite quite a few chances from both sides, the teams had a hard-fought penalty shootout, however, Justin Morrow’s missed penalty in sudden death meant it was up to Román Torres … Continue reading Seattle Sounders Beat Toronto FC in the MLS Cup Final
Rose Bowl Preview
Photo: Groupon After a game for the ages in Indianapolis, the Pennsylvania State Nittany Lions were crowned champions of the Big Ten Conference. The epic comeback came against the Wisconsin Badgers, who had one of the best defenses in the country this season. Many people in the world of sports believed that the way they had won would be enough for them to sneak in the … Continue reading Rose Bowl Preview
White Sox Trade Chris Sale to Red Sox
Photo Credit: USA Today The Boston Red Sox have received Chris Sale from the Chicago White Sox. The deal included Boston giving up prospects, including Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech, in exchange for the 5-time All-Star. This is a big trade in the baseball universe, as Sale is considered to be one of the best pitchers in the MLB today. He has amazing control and one of … Continue reading White Sox Trade Chris Sale to Red Sox
Orange Bowl Preview
Photo Credit: Orange Bowl As expected, the Michigan Wolverines will not be playing in the College Football Playoff. Instead, they are bound for Miami to take on the Florida State Seminoles in the Orange Bowl. This was a matchup that was predicted by many coming out of the last week of the regular season, and when you look at the talent on the field, it … Continue reading Orange Bowl Preview
Chapacoense Officially Wins Copa Sudamericana
Photo via: Goal.com Following the team’s plane crash over Columbia last week, CONMEBOL, the South American Federation of Football, have awarded Chapacoense the title and prize money. Atletico Nacional, the team that Chapacoense was supposed to face in the Sudamericana final, originally made a statement saying they wished for the title to be awarded to the team. As the days went on, more and more teams … Continue reading Chapacoense Officially Wins Copa Sudamericana
MLB Changes All-Star Game Rules
Photo Credit: Wikipedia The idea of the MLB All-Star game playing an impact on something as big as the World Series made many baseball skeptics ask for change. It has become a recurring argument in the MLB today. It is safe to say the majority of the MLB fan base wanted the All-Star game to be more of an exhibition than something that will play … Continue reading MLB Changes All-Star Game Rules
Chapecoense Team Plane Crashes Over Colombia
Photo via: CNN.com Tragic news comes from the world of football (soccer) now as the Chapecoense team plane crashed late on Monday night, killing 77, with just 6 survivors, including 3 players, all of whom are in critical condition. This crash has devastated the clubs incredible run, a run made to be the ultimate Cinderella story with the team having been in Brazil’s bottom tier … Continue reading Chapecoense Team Plane Crashes Over Colombia
Fort Wayne Mastadons Shock the #3 Indiana Hoosiers
Photo Credit: Bleacher Report The unranked Fort Wayne Mastodons shocked the #3 Indiana Hoosiers at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, last night. The Hoosiers had a rough game, as they did not have anyone on offense to get them going, nor anyone on defense to get stops for them. The game ended in overtime with the final score being 71-68. The leading scorer … Continue reading Fort Wayne Mastadons Shock the #3 Indiana Hoosiers
Bruce Arena Replaces Jurgen Klinsmann as United States Soccer Coach
Photo via: foxsports.com Following Jurgen Klinsmann being let go from the US team, he was swiftly replaced by former US National Team manager Bruce Arena, who is the coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy, as announced Tuesday by the team. Arena will have his work cut out for him, as he will be trying to get the team back on track following two straight defeats … Continue reading Bruce Arena Replaces Jurgen Klinsmann as United States Soccer Coach
United States Soccer Fires Jurgen Klinsmann
Photo via: goal.com The United States has officially parted ways with 5-year coach Jurgen Klinsmann. This news comes amid much speculation over the German coach’s future, following his embarrassing defeat to Costa Rica, losing by a score of 4-0. While this news is not much of a shock to most fans, a lot of us would not of seen this coming back in 2014, judging … Continue reading United States Soccer Fires Jurgen Klinsmann
United States Falls to Costa Rica
Photo via: Heavy.com The United States suffered a wrenching defeat to Costa Rica on Tuesday Night, losing by a score of 4-0, the United States’ worst loss in a World Cup Qualifier since 1980. This defeat comes after a heartbreaking defeat on Friday to Mexico, who scored a goal in the 89′ to win the game. The Americans are not yet out of World Cup … Continue reading United States Falls to Costa Rica
Memphis to Make the Move to Everton?
Photo via: sportingnews.com Speculation on the future of the Dutch winger Memphis Depay has been booming recently. Following confirmation on the talks from manager Ronald Koeman and Memphis himself, a move to the club would not be much of a surprise. Further rumors also heated up after the Everton official twitter account posted a tweet about Memphis and the Dutch national team’s World Cup Qualifying … Continue reading Memphis to Make the Move to Everton?
Ronaldo Signs Contract with Madrid through 2021
Photo via: worldsoccer.com Cristiano Ronaldo will be staying at the Bernabéu for another 5 years, assuring his future at Real Madrid. This news comes amid exit rumors, such as a highly priced PSG deal. Ronaldo is one of many Real stars to sign a contract this season, but none have gotten as big of a ceremony as Ronaldo received, with Perez issuing a speech, before … Continue reading Ronaldo Signs Contract with Madrid through 2021
Kings’ Tom Gilbert Suspended
Photo Credit: Orange County Register Los Angeles Kings’ defenseman Tom Gilbert has been suspended three games for a hit he put on Nick Ritchie of the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Gilbert will also have to pay $23,333.34 to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. Gilbert, 33, has been in the league since the 2006-2007 season. However, his first full season was the 2007-2008 season. Playing 12 games … Continue reading Kings’ Tom Gilbert Suspended
Transfer News, Stories, and Rumors
Photo Credit: skysports.com The series returns! As we begin to edge closer to the January transfer window, more and more rumors are arising, as well as transfers that never happened. Did Bayern miss their chance at a superstar? The reigning German champions missed their chance to sign impressive youngster Ousmane Dembele, losing to rival club Borussia Dortmund. However, news is now surfacing that this may … Continue reading Transfer News, Stories, and Rumors
Foyt signs Tagliani for 100th ‘500’
Photo Credit: motorsport.com Legendary Indycar driver and current team owner AJ Foyt has added veteran Alex Tagliani to his driver lineup for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in May. Tagliani, the 42-year old Canadian, has never won an Indycar Series race, however he took pole for the 500 back in 2011 driving for Sam Schmidt. Continue reading Foyt signs Tagliani for 100th ‘500’
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