What a bummer for Nathan Ake and Manchester City. Just an awful, awful development this international period. Ake had to be stretchered off last night, after suffering a serious injury in the thigh/hamstring area during the Netherlands 2-2 draw with Germany. See this is why clubs hate international breaks so much. Nathan Ake was visibly in tears, as he was no doubt in a … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Brentford FC: Nathan Ake, Savio, Phil Foden
Man United Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
International break is pretty much over at this point, and the next round of Premier League action begins on Saturday, with Manchester United making the trip to the St. Mary's, to take on Southampton FC. Between these two sides, and their six matches thus far, they have only won once (United in the season opener over Fulham). So that's only three points taken combined from 18 … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at Southampton FC
Man United Team News at Southampton: Shaw, Lindelof, Hojlund, Mount, Malacia
Manchester United head to the south coast to take on a newly promoted Southampton FC side in what will be the very first match of the final Premier League weekend following the international break. Will Luke Shaw face his former side? What about Victor Lindelof, Rasmus Hojlund and some of the other injured Red Devils players? We'll break down the team fitness situation here … [Read more...] about Man United Team News at Southampton: Shaw, Lindelof, Hojlund, Mount, Malacia
2025 NHL Mock Draft 9-10-24
Welcome to the second edition of The Sports Bank's 2025 NHL Mock Draft. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop site (at least as far as we know, but we could be wrong) that publishes a mock draft for all of the four leading North American major sports. We have made a few changes, as more additional information has come in. The final 2025 NFL mock … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Mock Draft 9-10-24
Illini Football Game Preview: Homecoming vs Central Michigan
Rushing the field was a bit too much, and kind of amateurish, but wow, what a nice win for the Illini football program on Saturday night! In knocking off #19 Kansas, it was their first home win over a ranked team since 2011. Although Illinois did get a top 10 road win, at Penn State, in 2021. Now comes a visit from MAC foe Central Michigan, and it appears that a 3-0 start … [Read more...] about Illini Football Game Preview: Homecoming vs Central Michigan
2025 NBA Mock Draft 9-9-24
The tradition continues! It is time for version 3.0 of our 2025 NBA Mock Draft. We've made a few more changes, as our research continues. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop, website to publish a mock draft for all four of the major North American sports. Also, in case you missed it, here is our first ever 2025 NHL mock draft at this link. Our … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Mock Draft 9-9-24
Saquon Barkley Makes an Instant Impact Everywhere He Goes
The Philadelphia Eagles bested the Green Bay Packers, 34-29, in what was the first NFL game ever staged in South America. It was also the first ever Friday night game on an opening weekend. Leading the way for Eagles was Saquon Barkley, the all-world running back that Philly signed this summer to a three-year, $37.75 million deal. Barkley had a monster night, rushing for 109 … [Read more...] about Saquon Barkley Makes an Instant Impact Everywhere He Goes
Coach Walz: Tim Walz Makes Pitch to NFC North, Big Ten Country
Of the four leading characters in the high-stakes, non-stop drama that is the 2024 U.S. presidential election, it is undoubtedly Tim Walz that has the best "big sports fan" vibes. His individual brand reflects his personal history, as Coach Walz. CNN political commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson, the week of the Democratic National Convention, may have said it best- "the … [Read more...] about Coach Walz: Tim Walz Makes Pitch to NFC North, Big Ten Country
Spinning in the Wild: Animal-Themed Slot Games You’ll Love
Online slot games come in all shapes and sizes, offering players a wide variety of themes to keep the gaming experience exciting. One of the most beloved and timeless themes in slot gaming is animal-themed slots. These games bring the excitement of the wilderness to the virtual reels, allowing players to immerse themselves in the beauty and adventure of the animal kingdom. … [Read more...] about Spinning in the Wild: Animal-Themed Slot Games You’ll Love
Identifying Value Bets in Live Football Scoring: Expert Tips for Maximising Profits
Live football betting offers exciting opportunities to find value bets. These are wagers where the odds suggest a lower chance of winning than what's actually likely. By using reliable live score platforms like 7m to track matches in real-time, you can spot these value bets more effectively. This can give you an edge over bookmakers. To identify value bets in live football … [Read more...] about Identifying Value Bets in Live Football Scoring: Expert Tips for Maximising Profits