The longer the international break, the longer our Team News preview articles become. That's because the three, instead of the usual two week FIFA window brought more injuries, recoveries and rehabilitations that we typically see during the internationals. And Chelsea, ahead of their visit from AFC Bournemouth, have a very long list of injury concerns, consisting of Reece … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Bournemouth: Palmer, James, Gittens, Caicedo, Pedro, Palestra
Aston Villa Team News vs Brentford: Maatsen, Madjo, Torres, Goretzka, Bizot
With the international break being so much longer than usual, we're finding that our Team News preview articles are also becoming greater in length. That's because the three week FIFA window brought more injury, recovery and rehabilitation news than is typical for your usual September-October international break. Aston Villa has a long list, and it includes the likes of Ian … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Brentford: Maatsen, Madjo, Torres, Goretzka, Bizot
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
Arsenal Team News vs Leeds United: Havertz, Tzolis, Konsa, Rice, White
The longest international break in recent memory is now in the past, meaning it's time to get back to business with league fixtures. Arsenal hosts Leeds United in the Saturday lunchtime fixture which is actually more meaningful than it might first initially sound. Second place Arsenal have a long list of injury concerns as they prepare to host fifth place Leeds. Let's get you … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Leeds United: Havertz, Tzolis, Konsa, Rice, White
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
Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
The longer the international break, the earlier we start previewing the next round of league fixtures. Because after all, what else is there to talk about right now? Well, the Manchester City thing, but we've covered that in previous posts and will continue covering it in other future posts. But for now we'll focus on FC Barcelona, table toppers in La Liga, and looking really … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Getafe: Raphinha, Joan Garcia, Frenkie de Jong
Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Valverde, Konate, Militao, Ascencio
Coming out of an international break, it is never too early to do a Team News match preview article. And since this was the longest international break in a very long time, we'll get started even earlier than usual. Real Madrid have a very long list of injury concerns, and that's the bad news here. The good news is a lot of theiur injuries are not severe, and thus, they'll have … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Villarreal: Mbappe, Valverde, Konate, Militao, Ascencio
Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Werder Bremen: Schlotterbeck, Mane, Can
It is already well into Tuesday, in the parts of the world where most of you will be reading this, so thus it is time to start previewing Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen. Yes, you still have that last slate of international fixtures to come, later on today/tonight, but we'll just have to wait and see if any of these matches have consequence on the Dortmund injury/fitness … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Werder Bremen: Schlotterbeck, Mane, Can
Erling Haaland Injury Update Ahead of Massive Match at Liverpool
Sunday will mark the first match for Manchester City since they were found guilty of all 115 charges of breaching the Premier League's financial rules. The club have since appealed the verdict, and publicly maintain that they are innocent. That will obviously be the main storyline when City travel to Liverpool FC this upcoming weekend, but the club have another major concern, … [Read more...] about Erling Haaland Injury Update Ahead of Massive Match at Liverpool