Happy Stanley Cup Final, yes that's "Final" and not "Finals" everybody! It's time to get really amped and light the lamp as The Sports Bank 2026 NHL mock draft second edition is now here. 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 popular professional women's sport, at least … [Read more...] about 2026 NHL Mock Draft Version 2.0
FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time
If there is one word to describe this upcoming 2026 World Cup, it's "exclusionary." If you wanted the right to buy tickets to the matches, you had to first win a lottery. As with all lotteries (an exercise that Voltaire called "a tax on stupidity"), a very VERY low percentage of entrants actually won. Which means you must turn to the secondary market, where ticket prices are so … [Read more...] about FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time
2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0
Happy College World Series everybody! With the pinnacle of the college baseball season set to commence, it is time for The Sports Bank 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0. We'll focus here on some of the top prospects who will be on display in Omaha. As for the 2026 Major League Baseball draft itself, it will commence on July 11–13 in Philadelphia. As far as we know, we're the … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0
USMNT, Pochettino Finally Feeling the 2026 World Cup Buzz
Despite the fact that it was only an exhibition game, the atmosphere at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday was electric! The crowd, the vibes, the weather (most of the time) was amazing! While the USMNT (United States Men's National Team) did lose their send-off match against Germany, 2-1, you can feel it- 2026 home World Cup fever is finally here. … [Read more...] about USMNT, Pochettino Finally Feeling the 2026 World Cup Buzz
Manchester City Transfer Talk: Elliot Anderson, Savinho, Bernardo Silva
Life after Pep Guardiola has begun for Manchester City. There will be lots of changes this summer, as new manager Enzo Maresca will look to makeover the squad a bit. Club legend Bernardo Silva is now a free agent, but we don't know where he's headed just yet. Meanwhile Brazilian winger Savinho could be on the move as well this summer. His transfer saga is really starting to … [Read more...] about Manchester City Transfer Talk: Elliot Anderson, Savinho, Bernardo Silva
Tottenham Transfer Talk: Jan Paul van Hecke, Savinho
The summer transfer window hasn't opened yet, but some deals have already gotten done/are getting done. In these very early days of the transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur is the club that is making the most noise. They signed former Liverpool left back Andy Robertson on a free, and are currently finalizing another free agent signing in AFC Bournemouth central defender Marcos … [Read more...] about Tottenham Transfer Talk: Jan Paul van Hecke, Savinho
Arsenal Transfer Talk: Morgan Gibbs-White, Emmanuel Mbemba
The Champions League Final, i.e. the very last game of the 2025-26 season, is now in the books. The open top bus parade, celebrating the Premier League title triumph, is now behind us as well. For Arsenal FC and their community, the focus now shifts to the offseason, and with it, the transfer market. Because after all, if you're not focusing on getting better, then you're … [Read more...] about Arsenal Transfer Talk: Morgan Gibbs-White, Emmanuel Mbemba
Tottenham Hotspur Sign Marcos Senesi on a Free Transfer
The summer transfer window is not even officially open yet, but Tottenham Hotspur have already completed their first two signings, both of which are/were free transfers. Scottish left back Andy Robertson, formerly of Liverpool, was the first. Central defender Marcos Senesi, who played for AFC Bournemouth this past season, is next. The Marcos Senesi deal came together very … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Sign Marcos Senesi on a Free Transfer
Arsenal Trio David Raya, Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes Make PFA Player of the Year Shortlist
The Professional Footballers' Association men's Player of the year award short list was released earlier today, and it consists of six names. Arsenal have a trio of players on it in goalkeeper David Raya, holding midfielder Declan Rice and central defender Gabriel Magalhaes. As Premier League champions, it is not surprising to see the Gunners comprising literally half the … [Read more...] about Arsenal Trio David Raya, Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes Make PFA Player of the Year Shortlist
Bruno Fernandes Could Add Another 2025-26 Season Award to His Collection
It was a dream season, to say the least, for Manchester United midfield maestro Bruno Fernandes. The Portugese magnifico broke the Premier League record for single season assists; notching 21 in total to surpass the record of 20 that was jointly held by Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City and Thierry Henry of Arsenal. For his efforts during the 2025-26 campaign, Bruno … [Read more...] about Bruno Fernandes Could Add Another 2025-26 Season Award to His Collection