In 2026, Memorial Day and the NCAA Tournament selection day overlapped. And with the college baseball season concluded, and the tournament set to begin, it is time for The Sports Bank 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 3.0. The 2026 Major League Baseball draft will take place on July 11–13 in Philadelphia. As far as we know, we're the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 2.0
Arsenal Injury Updates: Noni Madueke, Jurrien Timber, Ben White
The chance to do the big time double, for Arsenal, is only four days away now. On Saturday, the newly crowned Premier League champions have the opportunity to add the UEFA Champions League title to their trophy case, when they take on Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. So to get you ready for that massive match, we have injury updates on the likes of Ben White, Noni Madueke and … [Read more...] about Arsenal Injury Updates: Noni Madueke, Jurrien Timber, Ben White
Thierry Henry Highlights Importance of Kai Havertz in Champions League Final
Kai Havertz, then with Chelsea, scored the only goal of the 2021 UEFA Champions League final. It was the first goal that he ever scored in the competition, and it gave Chelsea their second UCL title, as they beat fellow English side Manchester City 1-0. The following February (2022), Havertz scored the game-winning goal in a final once again, this time in the 117' minute of … [Read more...] about Thierry Henry Highlights Importance of Kai Havertz in Champions League Final
Crystal Palace Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Borna Sosa
Crystal Palace and United States Men's National Team central defender Chris Richards has suffered two ligament tears in his ankle, we learned on Thursday. They haven't specified which ligaments they are, or what grade the tears are, but given his prospective return timeline, the situation is not too bad. … [Read more...] about Crystal Palace Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Borna Sosa
USMNT Has Two More Chances to Inspire Excitement for Home World Cup
The run-up to every World Cup inevitably leads to a series of news stories that expose the worst inherent elements of the host nation. These "off-the-pitch concerns/problems/issues" are consistently in the public consciousness in the weeks leading up to the quadrennial soccer/footbal/futbol tournament. In the case of the United States of America and 2026, the sociopolitical … [Read more...] about USMNT Has Two More Chances to Inspire Excitement for Home World Cup
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
Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Editor's note: as it's Indy 500 week, we're re-running this piece, originally from 2017, on MAGA propaganda present at the race track. As has been well documented, especially so on this site, the patriotism gets ramped up to jingoism and then some at the Indianapolis 500 every year. Actually take that jingoism and square it, no wait, take it to the tenth power. In other … [Read more...] about Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
With the 78th running of the Little 500 coming up this Saturday night, we now re-publish this classic piece from 2018. A decade ago, I attended my first Indy 500, sitting in the infield. I turned my people watching into an essay, which then became one of this site's most all-time popular posts. Ten years later, I returned to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but this time our … [Read more...] about Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
Exploring Popular Slot Game Themes That Keep Players Entertained
In 2026, one of the most important elements driving player engagement is theme design. Slot themes are no longer just decorative backgrounds; they are fully developed storytelling frameworks that shape the entire gaming experience. From visuals and sound effects to bonus features and gameplay mechanics, themes influence how players interact with the game and how long they stay … [Read more...] about Exploring Popular Slot Game Themes That Keep Players Entertained
Mikel Arteta Greatly Rewarded Arsenal for Having Patience in Him
In this day and age, it is not uncommon to see a Premier League club have three different managers in one season. This season alone, look no further than Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur. Patience wears thin when the stakes are so high, and most managers operate on a very short lease. Mikel Arteta has been in charge of Arsenal since December of 2019, but … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta Greatly Rewarded Arsenal for Having Patience in Him