Monday brought the official beginning on the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City football club. We knew that he was going to succeed Pep Guardiola, since the end of this past season, but a financial settlement with Chelsea had to be brokered, in order to get the deal over the line. Both clubs released statements, with the Chelsea version a bit...salty, to say the least. And … [Read more...] about Elliot Anderson Passes Manchester City Medical Ahead of £116m Transfer
Chelsea Receiving Financial Compensation for Enzo Maresca Joining Manchester City
Chelsea have released a public statement, a little over a couple of hours ago, confirming that they will receive financial compensation for Enzo Maresca taking the Manchester City managerial job. Maresca himself has agreed to a separate settlement, where he will pay out of his own pocket. Neither amount was officially confirmed, but it is believed that Man City will pay Chelsea … [Read more...] about Chelsea Receiving Financial Compensation for Enzo Maresca Joining Manchester City
Enzo Maresca Opens Up on Why He Left Chelsea FC
All the legal negotiation between Chelsea FC and Manchester City, regarding the Enzo Maresca buyout situation, are finally over! And with that, the on-the-record statements can finally be released and Maresca can be officially announced as the Man City manager. We have known since the final week of the season that Pep Guardiola was stepping down, and that Maresca was in line to … [Read more...] about Enzo Maresca Opens Up on Why He Left Chelsea FC
Northwestern Wildcats Slowly, Quietly Building a NBA Draft Tradition
Nick Martinelli was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the #55 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft this past week. Martinelli became the second Northwestern Wildcats draft pick in the past two years, joining Brooks Barnhizer, who went #44 overall to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025. This is the first time that the Northwestern Wildcats have enjoyed NBA Draft picks in … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Slowly, Quietly Building a NBA Draft Tradition
Robert Lewandowski Finds Next Club After Barcelona Exit, Joins Chicago Fire FC
For a time, Krakus Polish Ham was one of the leading sponsors of the Chicago Fire Football Club. This little fact says so much about the demographics of both the supporter base and the city itself. Robert Lewandowski, the most iconic Polish footballer of this generation, is coming to Chicago, the city with the highest numbers of Poles out outside of Poland. He's going to fit in … [Read more...] about Robert Lewandowski Finds Next Club After Barcelona Exit, Joins Chicago Fire FC
USMNT Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Another round, another American media member going out of their way to try and get attention on themselves, and in the process, provide bulletin board material for the USMNT opponent. Versus Australia in the group stages, you had that guy I never heard of before referring to the Socceroos as "a lay-up." He then doubled down on that later, but in the end, it wasn't motivating … [Read more...] about USMNT Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Manchester United Transfer Talk: Andre Onana, Gilberto Mora
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana went on loan last season to Trabzonspor, and it appears that he will be back there again for the 2026-27 season. With last year's loan deal having expired, he has now technically returned to his parent club. However, he is not a part of the plan at Old Trafford, as his replacement, Senne Lammens, has locked it down in between the sticks. … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Andre Onana, Gilberto Mora
Manchester City Reach £116m Agreement to Sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
As the month of June nears its end, Manchester City are on the verge of signing their first player of the 2026 summer transfer window. And it's a big deal too, as this transaction, once it's finalized, is set to break a couple different transfer fee records. Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is about to become the Man City signing of the post-Pep Guardiola era. We … [Read more...] about Manchester City Reach £116m Agreement to Sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
2026 NHL Mock Draft Version 6.0 Final
Happy 2026 NHL Draft day 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 6.0 Final
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