Manchester United have now secured UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, and with it, interim manager Michael Carrick has likely secured his gig beyond the end of this season. He didn't just secure UCL qualification, he did it in absolute style, with yesterday's home win over hated rivals Liverpool. Beating Liverpool is always sweet for United, but securing … [Read more...] about Michael Carrick Expected to be Offered Permanent Man United Manager Job
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Team News: John McGinn, Amadou Onana, Jair Cunha, Murillo, Dan Ndoye
Aston Villa have a new injury concern in team captain John McGinn. He missed out on yesterday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur with a thigh injury. However, it doesn't sound too serious, and he should be ready to go on Thursday night when Nottingham Forest comes in for the second leg of their UEL semi-final tie. As Thursday is a cup semi-final, with the stakes higher than usual, … [Read more...] about Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Team News: John McGinn, Amadou Onana, Jair Cunha, Murillo, Dan Ndoye
Matheus Cunha in Favor of Michael Carrick Becoming Permanent Man United Manager
Manchester United Football Club will make their decision on whom Ruben Amorim’s permanent successor will be after the season concludes, but caretaker manager Michael Carrick has certainly earned it. Carrcik, a club legend in his own right before his managerial career began, has guided United to Champions League qualification. The win over arch-rival Liverpool yesterday clinched … [Read more...] about Matheus Cunha in Favor of Michael Carrick Becoming Permanent Man United Manager
2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 2.0
The 2026 Major League Baseball draft will take place on July 11–13 in Philadelphia. And you know what that means, time for The Sports Bank 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 2.0. We're also 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. … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 2.0
Mark Hamill on Lightsaber Battle-Martial Arts Connections
Editor's Note: (re-publishing this Mark Hamill, lightsabe post today, to honor #MayThe4th. It originally ran in December of 2015, as the first Star Wars movie in 13 years was set to premiere) What in the universe does Mark Hamill hosting a special on lightsaber duels have to do with sports? More than you think. Fencing is obviously a cousin of light saber fighting. Mark … [Read more...] about Mark Hamill on Lightsaber Battle-Martial Arts Connections
The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed
Editor's Note: (re-publishing this Aaron Judge Jedi bobblehead post today, to honor #MayThe4th. It originally ran in April of 2018, as the first Star Wars movie in 13 years was set to premiere) May the 4th be with you today. If you're attending the opener of the New York Yankees' next home stand, then this Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead will almost certainly be with you as … [Read more...] about The Aaron Judge Jedi Bobblehead You Didn’t Know You Needed
Bayern Munich vs PSG Team News: Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, Lennart Karl
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a major double injury blow this past week, ahead of the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie with Bayern Munich. Goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier suffered a right thigh injury in training, this past Wednesday, and he's now set to miss this epic clash (which many have deemed the true UCL Final) on this coming Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich vs PSG Team News: Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, Lennart Karl
Arsenal Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber
Arsenal certainly looked themselves again yesterday, as they thrashed Fulham 3-0. They are now back atop the table, six points clear of Manchester City, although that is misleading, given how they have played two more matches than the second place Cityzens. Arsenal won in a rout on Saturday, and they did so without the presence of Kai Havertz (unspecified/undisclosed muscular … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Atletico Madrid: Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber
Potential 2026-27 Illini Basketball Depth Chart; Consensus Top 5 Team
As April turns to May, it appears that the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball roster is now set for 2026-27. And if that is indeed the case...it's a great place to be. After the flurry of roster decisions completed, we now have "The Great Retention." And when you're coming off a Final Four appearance, not to mention a regular season that was good enough to earn a #3 seed, it's … [Read more...] about Potential 2026-27 Illini Basketball Depth Chart; Consensus Top 5 Team
Illinois Fighting Illini 2026 NFL Draft: News, Notes, Nuggets and Tidbits
Another NFL Draft has come and gone, and as it stands now, the Illinois Fighting Illini football program has sent 261 players, all-time, to the NFL Draft. The Illini have had at least one player selected in each of the past seven NFL Draft, with more than one being taken in six of those years. Illini head coach Bret Bielema has had 59 NFL Draft picks during his 17 seasons at … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini 2026 NFL Draft: News, Notes, Nuggets and Tidbits