It is already time to start previewing the next round of Premier League action, believe it or not. Or at least we can do for the teams who do not have UEFA competition in midweek. Chelsea and Everton are two such examples, although they both currently sit in positions that would qualify them for next year's European tournaments. Chelsea versus Everton is a sneaky good game, as … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Everton: Xabi Alonso Likely to be without Reece James Again
Chelsea at Everton Team News: Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Vitalii Mykolenko
The elongated international break was very kind to Chelsea FC. They got a lot of their injured guys back to full fitness, and now their injury list is quite short. Ditto for Everton, whose compilation of walking wounded names is even smaller. The two sides will meet in the first match of the next Premier League weekend, a lunchtime fixture that is sneaky good, at least on … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Everton Team News: Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Vitalii Mykolenko
Real Madrid Team News at AS Roma: Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy
Jose Mourinho returns to AS Roma tomorrow night, for the very first time as an opponent. Mourinho led Roma to UEFA Conference League glory in 2021/22, but his time there was already through by 2024. And between that gig, and his current one, Mourinho had not one, but two other jobs (Benfica and Fenerbahce). It just shows you how well traveled he really is. Mourinho has already … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News at AS Roma: Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy
Arsenal Injury Updates: Martin Zubimendi, Piero Hincapie
Arsenal have two more names on their injured list, and both of them would have probably been starters in tonight's UEFA Champions League clash against Lille. After the win over Leeds United, we knew that defender Piero Hincapie had suffered an ankle injury, and that he would be doubtful for this midweek continental competition. It turns out that midfielder Martin Zubimendi has … [Read more...] about Arsenal Injury Updates: Martin Zubimendi, Piero Hincapie
Aston Villa Team News vs Fenerbahce: George Hemmings, Matteo Ruggeri, Brian Madjo, Leon Goretzka
Aston Villa are coming off what is arguably the best result of their season, at least so far. It might sound weird to say that, on the heels of a draw, and given how that stalemate came against Brentford. However, the Bees are fourth in the table right now, and they are in top form in the early going, so that was impressive. Unai Emery is starting to get more of his players … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Fenerbahce: George Hemmings, Matteo Ruggeri, Brian Madjo, Leon Goretzka
Liverpool Predicted XI at LASK: Gomez, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha Could All Start
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola will likely shuffle his lineup on Wednesday night, when his side travels to LASK Linz for UEFA Champions League matchday two of eight. In making our projection, we rotated Joe Gomez and Rio Ngumoha in, which would then send Jeremy Jacquet and Lewis Koumas to the bench. We were tempted to also go with Federico Chiesa, over Florian Wirtz, but … [Read more...] about Liverpool Predicted XI at LASK: Gomez, Szoboszlai, Ngumoha Could All Start
Liverpool Team News at LASK: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo
Yesterday's result at Anfield could not have gone any worse for the home side. In the wake of Manchester City's guilty verdict, on the charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules, Merseyside was buzzing. Yes, it was buzzing with anger and vitriol, but in the end, the home side was utterly demolished, and the supporters made despondent. The 3-0 defeat also brought … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at LASK: Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo
2027 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
College basketball Media Days season is here, so it is time for a NBA Mock Draft! The Sports Bank is reporting live from Rosemont, IL this week at Big Ten Media Days. TSB Founder Paul M. Banks, as far as we know (but we could be wrong) is the only individual media professional to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports leagues, as well as the most … [Read more...] about 2027 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
2027 WNBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
College basketball talking season is underway, so it is WNBA Mock Draft time! Conference and school college hoops Media Days are transpiring, and The Sports Bank will be reporting live from Rosemont this week. TSB Founder Paul M. Banks, as far as we know (but we could obviously be wrong) is the only sports writer to author a mock draft in all four of the major North American … [Read more...] about 2027 WNBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings
You can crank up the old school Eminem and Kanye West, because the early to mid 2000s are back! At least they are from a Big Ten basketball perspective. Yes, the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan State Spartans are once the class of the conference. Both were #1 seeds in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. Both made the Final Four in 2005. … [Read more...] about Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings