Jude Bellingham has returned to training for Real Madrid, as he has now fully recovered from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him for several weeks. He could be in the mix for a spot on the bench for the capital city derby on Sunday. If Bellingham does return, it will only be for a cameo against Atletico Madrid. With Kylian Mbappe having returned to feature off the bench … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Atletico: Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Raul Asencio
Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia
FC Barcelona have to be feeling very well as they head into the final match before the last international break of the season. Yes, they did see first choice goalkeeper Joan Garcia and mainstay in the backline Eric Garcia forced off the field against Newcastle United in midweek. However, both Garcias are expected to be fine for the next match, a visit from Rayo Vallecano on … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia
Newcastle Team News vs Sunderland: Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley, Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes
It's great to have the Tyne-Wear Derby back in the top flight. Sunderland are back up in the Premier League, and that means we'll have a very spirited affair when the Black Cats visit Newcastle United on Sunday. Ahead of this acrimonious rivalry match-up, Eddie Howe met the media and provided four injury updates today: Sandro Tonali (groin/hip/pelvic area), Lewis Miley (thigh), … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Sunderland: Sandro Tonali, Lewis Miley, Fabian Schar, Bruno Guimaraes
West Ham at Aston Villa Team News: Youri Tielemans, Crysencio Summerville, Ollie Scarles
Sunday brings a claret and blue cup where there is a whole lot on the line for both sides! Aston Villa are clinging to thje final spot in the top four, by just two points over Liverpool. West Ham meanwhile, are knocking on the doorstep of escaping relegation. So while this match may be about vastly different demaraction points, it is indeed a clash of two sides in iconic, … [Read more...] about West Ham at Aston Villa Team News: Youri Tielemans, Crysencio Summerville, Ollie Scarles
Exclusive: David Mirkovic Gets Candid on Differences Between NCAA and Montenegro Leagues
Freshman David Mirkovic is probably the best soundbite on this Illini basketball team. Although Jake Davis isn't too far behind. Mirkovic can often be blunt and colorful, which is very refreshing, given how sports media availability world is one where cliches and platitudes almost always rule. "If we lost today and I wasn't playing I would kill myself probably," Mirkovic … [Read more...] about Exclusive: David Mirkovic Gets Candid on Differences Between NCAA and Montenegro Leagues
Illini Bracket Overflowing with Past Grievances, Major Bad Blood
At this point, I don't think anyone really believes all the lip service that the NCAA Tournament broadcast partners gives to metrics, numbers and stats when it comes to how the bracket is constructed. Sure, things like Quad 1 wins, records versus the top teams and the NET standings do matter, but you know what trumps all that? Ratings. And you know how you get additional boosts … [Read more...] about Illini Bracket Overflowing with Past Grievances, Major Bad Blood
Complete Illini NCAA Tournament History for Millenials and Xennials
Thursday night sees the Illinois Fighting Illini making their 36th overall NCAA Tournament appearance, and sixth in a row. The Illini own an all-time NCAA Tournament record of 46-36. As a Xennial, (neither Gen-X nor millenial) generation member, my Illini fandom experience begins in 1991, a few years before I enrolled at the school. On this March Madness eve, let's stroll … [Read more...] about Complete Illini NCAA Tournament History for Millenials and Xennials
Is Mick Cronin Actually Trying to Get Fired by the UCLA Bruins?
Editor's note: this Mick Cronin article originally ran on Feb. 20, but is now updated with the reporting conducted after UCLA's Big Ten Tournament elimination. From the outside looking in, if UCLA and their head Men's Basketball Coach, Mick Cronin, parted ways, perhaps most of those involved would be happier. We know that Cronin seemingly hates the media as much as any … [Read more...] about Is Mick Cronin Actually Trying to Get Fired by the UCLA Bruins?
Brad Underwood Running Out of Time to Find Illini ‘nastiness’
It's one-and-done for Brad Underwood and the #4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini in the Big Ten Tournament. The Illini blew a 15 point second half lead at the United Center, their home away from home, to lose 91-88 in overtime to the #5 seed Wisconsin Badgers. The result left them 0-4 in games that went into OT this season and 0-6 in games decided by five points or less. This … [Read more...] about Brad Underwood Running Out of Time to Find Illini ‘nastiness’
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