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2027 WNBA Mock Draft Version 2.0

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The Sports Bank 2027 WNBA Mock Draft is back, and we've got version 2.0 for you, right here, right now. It comes with a excerpts and insights from our interview feature on the projected #1 overall pick, USC guard JuJu Watkins. 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 … [Read more...] about 2027 WNBA Mock Draft Version 2.0

2027 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0

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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

Leeds United Injury Updates: Mateo Joseph, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson

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At the November international break, Leeds United sit ninth in the Premier League table. So they are very "mid" as the kids like to say, in every sense of the word, right now. However, mid is obviously a lot better than terrible. Leeds is on the first page of the standings, and they only have three injury concerns right now: Mateo Joseph, Anton Stach and Gabriel Gudmundsson. … [Read more...] about Leeds United Injury Updates: Mateo Joseph, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson

Pochettino Gets Emotional in Discussing Move from USMNT to Manchester United

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Both US Soccer and Manchester United made it official today- Mauricio Pochettino will depart as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team at the conclusion of the current camp. He will do so to become the next head coach of Manchester United. Pochettino and his staff will the lead the USMNT for two final matches, both of which against Haiti. The first match is tomorrow, with … [Read more...] about Pochettino Gets Emotional in Discussing Move from USMNT to Manchester United

Illinois Fighting Illini at #4 UCLA Bruins Preview, FYIs, Stats

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The #4 UCLA Bruins lead the Big Ten West, the Big Ten Far West. Over the years, their series with the Illinois Fighting Illini has produced some truly Big Ten West scores: 1991 John Hancock Bowl- UCLA 6, Illinois 3, 2003 in Pasadena- UCLA 6, Illinois 3, 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Illinois 20, UCLA 14 (this game was much more Big Ten Westy than that final score … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini at #4 UCLA Bruins Preview, FYIs, Stats

Midterm Results, Anger About Decline of College Football Mirrors Each Other

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Eventually, monetization becomes exploitation. Customer/consumer loyalty can be tested; but only to a certain point. There is nothing wrong with being a capitalist, and trying to make as much money as you can, but when that is all you care about...eventually you get cooked. You have seen that with both the sport of college football and the Republican Party/MAGA cult. Most … [Read more...] about Midterm Results, Anger About Decline of College Football Mirrors Each Other

Real Madrid Injury Updates: Aurelien Tchouameni, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, Raul Asencio

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The La Liga title race is on. Real Madrid are only three points behind FC Barcelona, in the race for the Spanish top flight. Madrid are looking pretty good on the continent too; with their UCL standing level (although behind on goal differential) with current holders and table toppers Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile their injury crisis has certainly lessened, as the list of … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Injury Updates: Aurelien Tchouameni, Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, Raul Asencio

Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Xavi Espart, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo

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FC Barcelona sit top of the La Liga table this international break, although their lead has shrunk to just three points. Arch-rival Real Madrid are charging hard on their heels. Barcelona scored a nice, 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid this past weekend, and their next match will be Nov 22, when Villarreal comes to visit. Let's take a look at the injury list, and speculate on who … [Read more...] about Barcelona Injury Updates: Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Xavi Espart, Jules Kounde, Dani Olmo

Mauricio Pochettino Expected to be Named Next Manchester United Manager

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When the next edition of the Northwest England derby occurs, Nov 22 at Anfield, Manchester United will have a new manager on the touchline. And that new head coach will be Mauricio Pochettino, according to multiple sources. So Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola will have a new adversary to match wits with a week from Sunday. Carrick was officially sacked by United this morning, … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Expected to be Named Next Manchester United Manager