This past Friday saw the NBA Draft Combine invite list, 73 names long, released, and it included three Illinois Fighting Illini. Shooting guard and Jerry West Award wiiner Keaton Wagler, point guard/combo guard Kylan Boswell and small forward Andrej Stojakovic. Wagler is set to become a top 10, maybe even 5 overall pick. Stojakovic, who has a mid-to-late second round grade, … [Read more...] about Kylan Boswell: Strengths, Weaknesses of former Illini PG as NBA Combine Nears
Man City at Brentford Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry
Monday night was nothing short of a game-changer in the Premier League title race. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged it after the 3-3 draw with Everton: the race is out of their hands now. It is in the hands of Arsenal now, as Gunners legend Thierry Henry said while appearing on Sky Sports on Monday. The momentum has now shifted, and it could still shift back … [Read more...] about Man City at Brentford Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry
Thierry Henry Says Premier League Title Race Back in Arsenal’s Hands
The plot thickened, in the Premier League title race last night, as Everton stalemated with Manchester City last night 3-3. We will almost certainly see the plot thicken again, and again, before Championship Sunday. But for now, Manchester City no longer have the upper hand, and manager Pep Guardiola admitted it on Monday. Arsenal club legend Thierry Henry, one of the leading … [Read more...] about Thierry Henry Says Premier League Title Race Back in Arsenal’s Hands
Pep Guardiola Says Premier League Title Race Out of Man City’s Hands
You knew the Premier League title race was going to have another major plot twist or two. The first one came last night, as Manchester City blew a 1-0 second half lead at Everton, to fall behind 3-1. They salvaged a point, in the closing seconds, on Jeremy Doku's equalizer, which made the end result a 3-3 draw. The late second half was about as riveting as a football match can … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Says Premier League Title Race Out of Man City’s Hands
TE Christian Abney: Emerging Illini Football Player to Watch in 2026
It goes without saying that 2026 will be a "changing of the guard" type of season for Illini football. Immediate living legend of a starting quarterback Luke Altmyer, top pass rusher Gabe Jacas, leading receiver Hank Beatty, team captain and free safety supreme Miles Scott are all gone. As is an overwhelming majority of the starters on both lines, and a couple more starters in … [Read more...] about TE Christian Abney: Emerging Illini Football Player to Watch in 2026
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
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
Is Now the Best Chance Ever for African Teams in the World Cup?
World Cup hype is set to get into full swing soon, and it’s time to start making some predictions about what could happen. With all the pressure on the likes of England and France, could this year be the perfect time for an African underdog to set the world alight? With the new 48-team format, there will be a whopping 10 African teams in the competition. The chances of one … [Read more...] about Is Now the Best Chance Ever for African Teams in the World Cup?
How Short Game Specialists Are Shifting 2026 PGA Championship Odds
Source The conversation around major championships often begins with driving distance and iron play, but in 2026, the narrative has shifted. As the PGA Championship approaches, short game performance, particularly around the greens and on the putting surfaces, is playing a more decisive role in shaping expectations. … [Read more...] about How Short Game Specialists Are Shifting 2026 PGA Championship Odds
Michael Carrick Expected to be Offered Permanent Man United Manager Job
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