Manchester United are now in their Michael Carrick era, and during his playing days, he was a classic defensive/holding midfielder, in the purest sense. So the new United manager will naturally want to make sure the middle of the park is as strong as possible this season. Casemiro is now gone, with Inter Miami in frame to be his next destination. Who will be his replacement at … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Mateus Fernandes, Angus Gunn
Piero Hincapie Joins Arsenal Permanently on a £34.5m Deal
Central defender Piero Hincapie is now, officially, a football player for Arsenal FC. Just a few hours ago, the club announced that the 24-year-old's loan arrangement has been converted into a permanent deal. He now becomes the North London side's first signing of the summer, as he moves over from Bayer Leverkusen on a fee of about £34.5 million plus add-ons. … [Read more...] about Piero Hincapie Joins Arsenal Permanently on a £34.5m Deal
2026 NHL Mock Draft Version 5.0
Happy NHL Draft Eve everyone. This major event will soon be upon us! So it's time to light the lamp as The Sports Bank 2026 NHL mock draft, fifth edition, arrives. This will be our penultimate (that means second to last) edition. As the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports, and the most … [Read more...] about 2026 NHL Mock Draft Version 5.0
Kasparas Jakucionis in a Better Spot After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
Finally, the Giannis Antetokounmpo transfer saga is now over. On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to trade the two-time MVP, along with Bobby Portis, to the Miami Heat, for four players, three first round draft picks, one second round draft pick and one draft pick swap. It's a blockbuster deal to say the least. It's a true "blow it all up and completely start over" kind … [Read more...] about Kasparas Jakucionis in a Better Spot After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 14.0 Final
Happy NBA Draft Day! The draft green room invite list has been released, and the big night is now here. And thus, The Sports Bank has released their final 2026 NBA mock draft. It's time for version 14.0, the final boss of this endeavor. Also, The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American … [Read more...] about 2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 14.0 Final
Marc Cucurella Urges Enzo Fernandez to Leave Chelsea, Join Him at Real Madrid
Real Madrid have already signed one player from Chelsea this summer, in Spanish left back Marc Cucurella. They could acquire a second later on this window, in Enzo Fernandez. Back during the March international break, Fernandez openly pined for a move to Real Madrid. Making these remarks out in public got him suspended, by the club, for the next two matches. … [Read more...] about Marc Cucurella Urges Enzo Fernandez to Leave Chelsea, Join Him at Real Madrid
Chelsea Reach £47m Agreement to Sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta
Welcome to the 2026 summer transfer window, Chelsea FC. When you consider how many transfer spending records Chelsea has shattered in recent years, it's a bit surprising to see them not have a new addition settled by now. It's just what they do. But the first signing is just about on the board now, and it comes in the form of Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra. The two clubs … [Read more...] about Chelsea Reach £47m Agreement to Sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta
Tottenham Sign Martin Dubravka from Burnley on a Free
Most of the big money clubs have been moribund this summer transfer window. With the exception of Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, most of the "news" so far, relating to the bigger clubs, has been just rumors or "deals" that won't happen. Not so with Tottenham, who have been busy getting new deals over the line. The makeover of the roster continues with the addition of … [Read more...] about Tottenham Sign Martin Dubravka from Burnley on a Free
Barcelona News: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Inaki Pena
Raphinha has suffered yet another hamstring injury, this time while on international duty with Brazil. As you might expect, FC Barcelona is not feeling very good about this latest development. The superstar forward is ruled out of Brazil's last group stage game, but could still play again this World Cup. If Brazil advance to the quarterfinals, then Raphina is targeting a … [Read more...] about Barcelona News: Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Inaki Pena
Barcelona Transfer Talk: Robert Lewandowski, Julian Alvarez
It's a good old-fashioned summer transfer window domino effect going on with the FC Barcelona forward position group. Robert Lewandowski is gone now, as a free agent, and we're awaiting his next destination. Julian Alvarez is targeted as a potential replacement for Lewandowski, but that is "complicated" to say the least. Atletico Madrid, apparently, will not let the 26-year-old … [Read more...] about Barcelona Transfer Talk: Robert Lewandowski, Julian Alvarez