The real thing, actual Premier League regular season fixtures, are now here. No more preseason, no more "curtain raisers." Arsenal, the reigning league champions and now also Community Shield winners, will host newly promoted Coventry City in the 2026-27 season's very first game. Friday night is a great night for football, so the Emirates Stadium will be rocking for this … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Coventry City: Arteta to Start Strong Team in League Opener
Arsenal Team News vs Coventry City: Bruno Guimaraes, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber
Arsenal very extremely impressive in the new season's curtain-raiser, as they routed Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield this past Sunday. There were not many negatives to speak of, but one of their flashy new summer signings, Bruno Guimaraes, was withdrawn at halftime. The Brazilian midfielder was later seen in the tunnel with a massive icepack attached to his … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Coventry City: Bruno Guimaraes, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber
Exclusive with Jeremiah Johnson: on His Closeness with Dante Moore, What he Learned From Kenyon Sadiq, More
There is a distinct possibility that the 2027 NFL Draft's top tight end will be selected out of Oregon, in the form of Jeremiah Johnson. If that does happen, then mighty Oregon will have produced the first tight end selection in back-to-back NFL Drafts. Kenyon Sadiq is the was the number one tight end selected in 2026, as he went #16 overall to the New York Jets. Johnson … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Jeremiah Johnson: on His Closeness with Dante Moore, What he Learned From Kenyon Sadiq, More
Exclusive: Rutgers WR, 1st Round Prospect KJ Duff on His Drake London Comparisons
Rutgers wide receiver KJ Duff is a bonafide 2027 NFL draft first round prospect. While most NFL mock drafts do not have Duff in the first round, if you know, you know. And PFF knows, as they rate him a top 20 prospect, and not just a day two (second and third rounds) guy. The Sports Bank had an exclusive with Duff at Big Ten Media Days, where he discussed his NFL role … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Rutgers WR, 1st Round Prospect KJ Duff on His Drake London Comparisons
Liverpool Transfer Talk: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, Curtis Jones
Liverpool FC have plenty of work to do before the summer transfer window closes on September 1. Not to mention their season opener, at Newcastle United, is only five days away. As it currently stands, there are three transfer situations that are supposedly nearing completion, but have yet to be resolved: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and Curtis Jones. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Transfer Talk: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, Curtis Jones
Guglielmo Vicario Completes Juventus Medical Ahead of Loan Move from Tottenham
We have known for quite some time that Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was leaving. We just didn't know when, or where he was going. Vicario loved the club, so it's too bad that there is really no place for him. At least the 29-year-old Italian international is returning to his home country however! … [Read more...] about Guglielmo Vicario Completes Juventus Medical Ahead of Loan Move from Tottenham
Oregon Star, Heisman Candidate Dante Moore a Major Mental Health Awareness Advocate
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is as blue-chip as they come, in terms of NFL Draft prospects. The Detroit native is a leading Heisman trophy candidate, and top three on almost every NFL Draft big board. If you don't think Arch Manning will be the first QB off the boards in April, then most likely you think it's going to be Moore. When it was made official that Dante … [Read more...] about Oregon Star, Heisman Candidate Dante Moore a Major Mental Health Awareness Advocate
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
P.J. Fleck Says the Norway Viking Row is Coming to Minnesota
It's a perfectly inevitable match- the Norway National Team's Viking Row and the Minnesota Golden Gophers "Row the Boat." At Big Ten Media Days, University of Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck was asked by The Sports Bank about the Viking Row, and its potentially coming to Huntington Bank Stadium this fall for Golden Gophers games. "Stay tuned," Fleck said. "It's going to be … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck Says the Norway Viking Row is Coming to Minnesota
Katin Houser Getting Good Protection Key to Illini Hopes in 2026
Veteran quarterback Katin Houser transferred to Illinois from East Carolina, where he put in a very successful 2025 season. Houser, who has good size and some dual threat ability, threw for 3,300 yards and 19 touchdowns (against just 6 interceptions) to go along with 193 rushing yards. It's his last season at the collegiate level, and it provides him an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Katin Houser Getting Good Protection Key to Illini Hopes in 2026