by: David Kay Timberwolves general manager David Kahn can finally stop racking up all those frequent flyer miles. After months of trying to figure out a way for Ricky Rubio to play for Minnesota this season, the negotiations and trips overseas to Spain have gone for naught. Monday night, Yahoo! Sports reported the Spanish sensation’s rights were traded from DKV Joventut to … [Read more...] about Rubio Staying in Spain
Archives for August 2009
UFC 102: Nogueria, Couture put on a show
By Chad Wuttke Heavy leather and broken records were on tap at UFC 102 in Portland, Oregon. Now that the Rose Garden roof is repaired, after being blown off by Saturday night's main event, we can take a deep breath and look at what it means for some of these fighters. In the main event, a highly motivated Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put his UFC 92 performance against Frank … [Read more...] about UFC 102: Nogueria, Couture put on a show
Burning for a Chicago Fire Match
By Paul M. Banks Until Chicago’s Blackhawks and Bulls get their respective seasons going again, there’s a void right now for local fans yearning to see some live professional action. As usual, the Cubs are way out of playoff contention and their ticket prices remain ridiculously high. The Sox, with just slightly more reasonable entrance fees, are eliminated too. (Don’t … [Read more...] about Burning for a Chicago Fire Match
Orange Juice (Williams) and Champaign
The Juice Williams Interview/Profile Part 1 By Paul M. Banks On May 10, 2005, Urban dictionary made “juice” the Urban Word of the Day and defined it as such “Respect and credibility on the street. A.K.A. Sauce “I can't be seen with them - they don't have juice.” Sounds like another word for power, connections, a big time reputation- something a star quarterback at a … [Read more...] about Orange Juice (Williams) and Champaign
The REAL Most Wonderful Day of The Year
By Paul Schmidt I have a friend who, every year for the last 8 or 9 years, watches Varsity Blues today. More precisely, yesterday, I guess. Why? No, not the Ali Larter whip cream bikini. At least, not entirely because of that. Because he is a sports reporter, and he covers high school football, and it's his ritual before the first high school football game he … [Read more...] about The REAL Most Wonderful Day of The Year
Badger depth chart finalized…for now
By Jake McCormick Who the hell is Scott Tolzien? I’m sure more than a few Badger fans are asking that right now, considering the junior has just been named the starter for the season opener against Northern Illinois. Someone had to win the battle for the starting quarterback position, and Tolzien has apparently stood out to the Wisconsin coaching staff. Bret Bielema … [Read more...] about Badger depth chart finalized…for now
Possible NFC North Reality Shows
By the TSB Staff Since the NFC North in 2009 seems to be the ultimate reality series in professional sports right now. I asked my staff to analogize the players and coaches in the division with some of the tv show "characters" currently dotting the reality show landscape. JAKE MCCORMICK This is an easy one. Despite my vocal criticisms of VH1 and their mind-numbing … [Read more...] about Possible NFC North Reality Shows
Most Overlooked NFC North Storylines
By the TSB Staff The NFC North will undoubtedly be a reality series this fall with the Brett Favre-Minnesota Vikings story likely to be "the lead" all year in most NFL content-producing mediums. #1 overall draft pick Matt Stafford helping rebuild the Detroit Lions, Jay Cutler bringing the Chicago Bears solid quarterback play for the first time since the Industrial Revolution … [Read more...] about Most Overlooked NFC North Storylines
Big Ten QB Power Rankings
By Paul M. Banks The Big Ten has a historical reputation for being a “black and blue” type conference like the old NFC Central in the NFL. Woody Hayes and his “3 yards and a cloud of dust” comes to mind. But today, it’s all about the spread-option, and having a quarterback who can run the ball almost as well, or better than he can throw it. The Big Ten’s best are the guys … [Read more...] about Big Ten QB Power Rankings
Answering Cubs Questions
By Paul Schmidt and David Kay Two of The Sports Bank's most prominent smart asses also happen to be Cubs fans (Lucky for the Cubs). We polled our own to get some burning questions about the underachieving Cubbies and Paul and David were kind enough to mix in a few nuggets of insight within their jokes. Since being moved out of the lead off spot, Alfonso Soriano has … [Read more...] about Answering Cubs Questions