If we learned one thing about the NFL in week one: the lockout certainly did not slow down the offensive numbers. A ridiculous 14 quarterbacks had more than 300 yards, four of which went over 400. 13 receivers topped 100 yards, including seven double-digit touchdown performances. Needless to say, fantasy teams weren’t suffering. Now it’s time to build on that success and … [Read more...] about Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Building on a strong week
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Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!
We endured an offseason consisting of men in suits walking in and out of buildings. We endured a three-month stretch when the work “lockout” might as well have been preceded by a four-letter word. But courtrooms, politics, and league lawyers are now a thing of the past. Because ladies and gentleman, we’re finally here! The start of the NFL season is here! … [Read more...] about Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!
Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
With the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Kyrie Irving, the point guard from Duke. Though the Cavs kept completely silent about the pick leading up to the announcement, this choice does not come as a surprise. For weeks, experts and insiders have been predicting the Cavs to take Irving first. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft
What the Cavaliers should do with their draft picks
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a dismal season in which the team created new records for futility (losing 26 games in a row, in case you forgot). However, with the first and fourth pick the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cavs have been handed a golden opportunity to right the ship. Now, all management has to do is not mess it up. … [Read more...] about What the Cavaliers should do with their draft picks
Illini Derail Hoosiers, Continue to Enhance NCAA Profile
Truthfully, if I again hear the words "enhance NCAA profile" or "NCAA profile needs enhancing" like there's some sort of a erectile dysfunction drug to fix it, I'll probably punch all the Viagra in the world. It's getting out of hand people. Seriously. But we've had to examine the profile of the Illinois Fighting Illini a lot these past couple of seasons. There's been a lot … [Read more...] about Illini Derail Hoosiers, Continue to Enhance NCAA Profile
Live From Spring Training: 31 Compete to Pitch for Milwaukee Brewers
By: Melissa S. Wollering For the next week, we’ll be coming to you live from Arizona and Cactus League play. A majority of my coverage will focus on the Milwaukee Brewers, but we’ll also throw is a taste of what’s going on with the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox and more. We start with what the Milwaukee Brewers … [Read more...] about Live From Spring Training: 31 Compete to Pitch for Milwaukee Brewers
Live From Spring Training: Cactus League
By: Melissa S. Wollering Some of the first games of the Spring Training season start this Thursday and The SportsBank.net will be in Arizona, catching some Cactus League action! Look for a synopsis on early-season play from the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. You can’t make any solid … [Read more...] about Live From Spring Training: Cactus League
Jerry Colangelo Interview
By Paul M. Banks Jerry Colangelo is a sports mogul. He’s the former owner of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was instrumental in the relocation of the Winnipeg Jets to become the Phoenix Coyotes, who are now in bankruptcy. (and rumored to be soon owned by Chicago Bulls/White Sox … [Read more...] about Jerry Colangelo Interview