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Illini Basketball Becoming NBA Draft Pipeline for Guards, Wings

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The NBA Draft is upon Tuesday, June 23, beginning at 7pm CST on ABC/ESPN. The second round is Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 7pm central on ESPN. Illini basketball superstar Keaton Wagler will almost certainly be selected somewhere in the top ten. He could even go top five. Wagler has been officially extended a draft green room invite, meaning he is almost assured of being … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Becoming NBA Draft Pipeline for Guards, Wings

USMNT Predicted Starting XI vs Turkey (World Cup Group D Finale)

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Last Friday marked the first time that the USMNT has qualified for a knockout round, at the modern era World Cup, after only two group matches. The six points acquired through the first two games also marks the most points for the USMNT in a group stage of any World Cup, and the first time that the USA has won two group stage matches since 1930. Yes, almost an entire century! … [Read more...] about USMNT Predicted Starting XI vs Turkey (World Cup Group D Finale)

USMNT Team News vs Turkey: Pochettino, Pulisic, Yellow Card Quartet

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Maurico Pochettino has won his first two World Cup games as the United States Men's National Team head coach. In doing so, he is tied, with a few different men, for the most World Cup wins in USMNT history. So if the USA beats Turkey on Thursday night, in a rare World Cup dead rubber affair, he'll own the record all to himself. Then comes the Round of 32 match, against opponent … [Read more...] about USMNT Team News vs Turkey: Pochettino, Pulisic, Yellow Card Quartet

Exclusive: Star DB Matthew Bailey Talks ’26 Illini Season, Xavier Scott and More

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In 2023, University of Illinois safety Matthew Bailey missed 11 of 12 games due to injury, and took a redshirt season. The Illini football team went 5-7. Here's Illinois' record for the three seasons where he's been fully healthy and playing every game- 2025: 9-4, 2024: 10-3, 2022: 8-5. That says it all right there, in regards to the defensive back's importance and value to … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Star DB Matthew Bailey Talks ’26 Illini Season, Xavier Scott and More

Illini Star Keaton Wagler Receives NBA Draft Green Room Invite

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All-American. Jerry West Award Winner. Final Four. And now, a NBA Draft Green Room Invite. Keaton Wagler has done all these things. The one-and-done to the NBA Draft Illinois Fighting Illini superstar has a very bright future in front him. He's only just getting started.  The league decides which prospects extend a green room invite based on a poll of NBA teams, who vote on … [Read more...] about Illini Star Keaton Wagler Receives NBA Draft Green Room Invite

2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 13.0

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Happy NBA Draft Eve everybody! We're now at a point where the draft green room invite list has been released. We're that close! The Sports Bank is out with a new 2026 NBA mock draft. It's time for version 13.0, as the first round of the draft will be Tuesday, June 23, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. The second round will be Wednesday, June 24, … [Read more...] about 2026 NBA Mock Draft Version 13.0

Liverpool Transfer Talk: Yan Diomande, Felix Nmecha, Micky van de Ven

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Liverpool FC, we learned on Friday, will open the season at Newcastle United on August 23rd. The Reds open their summer preseason exhibition tour, in Nashville, TN on July 25 against Sunderland. In the meantime, we have summer transfer window narratives to analyze, and in this edition, we'll focus on Yan Diomande, Felix Nmecha and Micky van de Ven. So let's get after it, … [Read more...] about Liverpool Transfer Talk: Yan Diomande, Felix Nmecha, Micky van de Ven

Arsenal Transfer Talk: Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, Christos Tzolis

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Arsenal will begin their summer preseason with a friendly in Dublin, Ireland against Spanish side Real Betis on August 5. The Aviva Stadium, on the River Liffey, will be rocking for that one. And as we just learned, earlier today, the Gunners will begin the defense of their Premier League title with a visit from a newly promoted side, Coventry City, on Friday, August 21. Until … [Read more...] about Arsenal Transfer Talk: Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, Christos Tzolis

Tottenham Transfer Talk: Micky van de Ven, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes

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Tottenham Hotspur will begin their summer preseason with a behind closed doors friendly against MK Dons on July 22. And as we just learned, earlier today, Tottenham will open the Premier League season at Brentford on Saturday, August 22nd. Until then, it's the silly season, so let's talk about where central defender Micky van de Ven could be going, if he is headed out the exit … [Read more...] about Tottenham Transfer Talk: Micky van de Ven, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes