Everton travels to Hull City on Sundady for a Premier League fixture that now has a very obvious primary storyline, and it is one of the off-the-pitch varitey. Earlier today, club owners the Friedkin Group announced that they were exploring options for outside investment, and even a potential sale. The American-based Friedkin Group, led by billionaire Dan Friedkin, only just … [Read more...] about Everton Team News at Hull City: Christian Norgaard, Vitalii Mykolenko, Merlin Rohl
Liverpool Predicted XI vs Manchester City with Alex Isak, Cody Gakpo Ruled Out
It will be very interesting to see what Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola does with his starting lineup on Sunday, given the big injury news that he broke earlier on today. Iraola has confirmed that both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will miss out on Sunday's huge home match against Manchester City. Obviously, this will be the first Man City match since the bombshell news … [Read more...] about Liverpool Predicted XI vs Manchester City with Alex Isak, Cody Gakpo Ruled Out
Manchester City Predicted XI at Liverpool with Haaland and Semenyo Passed Fit
The first Manchester City game of the guilty verdict era commences on Sunday, and fittingly enough, it is at Liverpool. With all this talk about whether Man City's Premier League titles are tainted or not, it's very coincidental that the first clash since the big news broke comes against the team that most closely battled them for all those trophies. Honestly, we can never look … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted XI at Liverpool with Haaland and Semenyo Passed Fit
2027 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
College basketball Media Days season is here, so it is time for a NBA Mock Draft! The Sports Bank is reporting live from Rosemont, IL this week at Big Ten Media Days. TSB Founder Paul M. Banks, as far as we know (but we could be wrong) is the only individual media professional to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports leagues, as well as the most … [Read more...] about 2027 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
2027 WNBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
College basketball talking season is underway, so it is WNBA Mock Draft time! Conference and school college hoops Media Days are transpiring, and The Sports Bank will be reporting live from Rosemont this week. TSB Founder Paul M. Banks, as far as we know (but we could obviously be wrong) is the only sports writer to author a mock draft in all four of the major North American … [Read more...] about 2027 WNBA Mock Draft Version 1.0
Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings
You can crank up the old school Eminem and Kanye West, because the early to mid 2000s are back! At least they are from a Big Ten basketball perspective. Yes, the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan State Spartans are once the class of the conference. Both were #1 seeds in the 2001 NCAA Tournament. Both made the Final Four in 2005. … [Read more...] about Illini #1, Michigan State #2, USC #3 in Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings
The 4-2-3-1 Formation Explained: How to Read a Soccer Lineup Like a Pro
The team sheet drops an hour before kickoff. Within seconds, fans are debating the manager's choices. Is that a defensive midfield? Why is a winger playing centrally? And what exactly does a 4-2-3-1 formation tell us about the way a team intends to play? … [Read more...] about The 4-2-3-1 Formation Explained: How to Read a Soccer Lineup Like a Pro
Manchester City Team News at Liverpool: Antoine Semenyo, Nico O’Reilly
Erling Haaland suffered an injury scare, while on international duty with Norway, this past weekend. Apparently, he is going to be fine, however, and should be in the squad at Liverpool. That leaves Antoine Semenyo and Nico O'Reilly as Manchester City's only current injury concerns, ahead of one of the most hyped up matches of the season. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News at Liverpool: Antoine Semenyo, Nico O’Reilly
Liverpool Team News vs Man City: Alex Isak, Cody Gakpo, Jeremy Jacquet
Liverpool could be without either, or both of Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo when they host Manchester City in the Premier League's headliner fixture of the weekend. Isak left Sweden camp early and returned to Liverpool after suffering a thigh injury while on international duty. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Man City: Alex Isak, Cody Gakpo, Jeremy Jacquet
Tottenham Predicted XI at United: Mohammed Kudus Could Get His First Start of the Season
Dead last place. The foot of the table. The absolute bottom side. 20th place out of 20. That is exactly where Tottenham Hotspur sit right now. That's the bad news for Roberto de Zerbi and his men. The good news (other than the fact that there is literally nowehere else to go but up) is the squad is healing up. The injured players are returning, and the recently returned are … [Read more...] about Tottenham Predicted XI at United: Mohammed Kudus Could Get His First Start of the Season