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Illini Basketball Transfer Talk: Andrej Stojakovic, Adam Miller

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With the college basketball season now concluded, we're fully into the "silly season" now. The Wild, Wild West that is the deregulated, laisez-faire NCAA transfer portal has turned coverage of the men's college basketball offseason into a free for all. In today's edition of Illini Basketball Transfer Talk, we'll cover Adam Miller and Andrej Stojakovic. These days, keeping up … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Transfer Talk: Andrej Stojakovic, Adam Miller

Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How

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There is no such thing as a spring college football game. It is not a game. Period. It is an exhibition intra-squad scrimmage. I will die on this hill. I'll never accept the idea that there is such a thing as a college football "spring game." Not a "GAME," but practice. We're talking about practice (Ok now that I got my A.I. not artificial intelligence, but Allen Iverson, … [Read more...] about Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How

Illini Football News and Notes: Josh McCray, Recruiting Rankings

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It has been a very eventful off-season for the Illini football program. In 2025, they'll return 18/22 starters from a team that went 10-3, won the Citrus Bowl and finished #16 (one spot ahead of Alabama) in the final AP poll. Obviously, the outlook for this team is very positive, as it should be, as spring football nears its conclusion. Lots of Illini football news and notes … [Read more...] about Illini Football News and Notes: Josh McCray, Recruiting Rankings

Illinois Football Has Five National Championships (Flashback Friday)

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Since we're talking about Illinois football playoff possibilities this upcoming season, and thus, dreaming of bigger things, let's do a Flashback Friday to the program's five national titles. Yes, Illinois football has five, count 'em five national titles on their program CV. Of course, these were all in the days long before the polls, like the Harris interactive, UPI, BCS … [Read more...] about Illinois Football Has Five National Championships (Flashback Friday)

2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 4-19-25

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It's time for version 11.0 of our 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Wholesale changes here, and we do mean WHOLESALE changes. Lots of updates here! The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to do a mock draft for all four of the major North American sports.  The 2025 NHL mock draft can be found here. The 2025 NBA mock draft is over at this link, and … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 4-19-25

College Athletes and BetterHelp Partner to Address Online Harassment in Sports

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In a powerful stand against online harassment in collegiate sports, BetterHelp has launched the "Stop the Madness" campaign in partnership with college basketball stars Kiki Rice, Zoe Brooks, and Chance Gray. This timely initiative addresses the growing mental health challenges student-athletes face due to online abuse, particularly as sports betting continues to gain … [Read more...] about College Athletes and BetterHelp Partner to Address Online Harassment in Sports

UEFA Champions League 2025 Semi-Finals: Key Battles and AI-Backed Forecasts

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The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League has reached its climactic final stretch, and football fans across the globe are bracing for two mouthwatering semi-final showdowns. With Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), FC Barcelona, and Inter Milan making up the final four, we’re witnessing a perfect blend of tactical mastery, individual brilliance, and club legacy. Let’s take a closer … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League 2025 Semi-Finals: Key Battles and AI-Backed Forecasts

Tottenham Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Nottingham Forest

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Tottenham Hotspur Vice-Captain James Maddison suffered a massive blow to the head last night, in Spurs' 1-0 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt, a result which gave them a 2-1 win in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie, and thus, a berth in the UEL semifinals. Maddison suffered the injury on a collision with Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos, and the impact was severe enough … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Nottingham Forest

Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Fulham FC

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Just 1.7 miles separate Craven Cottage and Stamford Bridge, the home grounds of Fulham FC and Chelsea, respectively. Google Maps says you can walk the distance in 35 minutes, drive it in seven or eight, depending on the specific route you take. In other words, the margins are small here. The same goes for the Premier League standings. The top five, not the traditional four, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Fulham FC

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