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Madrid names XI for Benfica showdown, chasing draw to seal Round of 16
sports11 hours ago

Madrid names XI for Benfica showdown, chasing draw to seal Round of 16

Real Madrid announced its starting XI for the Champions League Round of 32 return leg against Benfica, holding a 1-0 aggregate lead and needing only a draw to advance; the lineup includes Gonzalo García replacing Mbappé and Alexander-Arnold back in the XI, with Benfica's predicted lineup also listed. Kick-off is 21:00 CET at the Bernabéu, with broadcast options on Movistar Liga Campeones (Spain) and streaming via Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video (USA).

via Managing Madrid|
#benfica#champions-league#football
Chelsea’s home woes deepen after late Burnley equaliser
football4 days ago

Chelsea’s home woes deepen after late Burnley equaliser

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley at Stamford Bridge after a 93rd‑minute equaliser, extending their league‑high 17 points dropped from winning positions at home and equalling a season‑high six red cards following Wesley Fofana’s 72nd‑minute dismissal. Manager Liam Rosenior stressed accountability and the need for reliable leaders as Chelsea seek to arrest a growing pattern of sloppy defending and poor finishing on home soil.

via BBC|
#burnley#chelsea#discipline
UGA Football Players Arrested for Reckless Driving at 100 MPH on Athens Perimeter
sports6 days ago

UGA Football Players Arrested for Reckless Driving at 100 MPH on Athens Perimeter

Two University of Georgia football players, Darren Ikinnagbon and Christopher Cole, were arrested after allegedly driving over 100 mph on the Athens Perimeter near Olympic Drive. Ikinnagbon faced an additional charge for following another vehicle too closely. They were booked into the county jail and released on minimal cash bail; incident report details were not yet available.

via Classic City News|
#arrest#football#reckless-driving
2025’s Quiet X-Factors: The NFL’s Most Efficient Underrated Players
sports6 days ago

2025’s Quiet X-Factors: The NFL’s Most Efficient Underrated Players

NFL Pro highlights a slate of underrated players who posted high efficiency in the 2025 season, including Devin Bush, Blake Corum, Mike Jackson, Chris Olave, Kyle Pitts, Mac Jones, and Jamel Dean. The piece emphasizes how data-backed performance can elevate these players beyond awards chatter and potentially boost their value for 2026, illustrating why they stood out even if not always in the spotlight.

via NFL.com|
#2025-season#efficiency#football
Wrexham land dream FA Cup clash with Chelsea as Reynolds and Jackman react in disbelief
sports9 days ago

Wrexham land dream FA Cup clash with Chelsea as Reynolds and Jackman react in disbelief

Wrexham were drawn to face Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round, a dream pairing for the Championship club who have surged up the leagues and could meet the Premier League giants at the Racecourse Ground (Stok Cae Ras) on March 7; Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reacted with astonishment, with Reynolds posting “Holy crap” after the draw, while Chelsea look to continue strong form as Wrexham eye a potential big upset en route to a possible Premier League ascent.

via Goal.com|
#chelsea#fa-cup#football
The Super Bowl’s Quiet Weapon: Jason Myers and the Curious World of NFL Kickers
sports16 days ago

The Super Bowl’s Quiet Weapon: Jason Myers and the Curious World of NFL Kickers

Jason Myers went a perfect five-for-five in Seattle’s Super Bowl win, setting a Super Bowl record and helping push the 2025 season to the highest single-season scoring mark in NFL history. The piece traces Myers’ unlikely path from a tiny-college kicker to Pro Bowls and uses his story to highlight the baffling volatility and unusually opaque nature of NFL kickers, who often arrive from independent coaching scenes and remain highly fungible for teams.

via Defector|
#football#jason-myers#kickers
Chelsea Seek Rebound as Wolves Host in Premier League
sports18 days ago

Chelsea Seek Rebound as Wolves Host in Premier League

Chelsea travel to Molineux to rebound from a recent defeat against a winless Wolves side. Pedro Neto is fit and starts for Wolves; Reece James is out for Chelsea. Chelsea’s Palmer starts and Estêvão is on the bench, with Mamadou Sarr among substitutes. Chelsea line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Sánchez in goal; kickoff is 15:00 GMT on February 7, 2026, at Molineux, refereed by Jarred Gillett. TV coverage is regionally limited, with Peacock streaming in the US and JioHotstar in India (no UK/USA TV listed).

via We Ain't Got No History|
#chelsea#football#lineups