Is Manchster City "back"? Hard to say, because every time it seems like they've taken a couple steps forward, a setback will then subsequently ensue. But beating Real Madrid, in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, would certainly send a message of intent. After all, to be the champs, you got to beat the champions, and while this Madrid side hasn't had the season … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City (Champions League)
Under the new format of the UEFA Champions League, we kind of figured we'd get at least one match-up, in the playoff round, befitting a final. That definitely came to fruition with Real Madrid visiting Manchester City. In this match-up you have the last three winners of the tournament. And in Madrid, you have the side with the most titles of all-time (15). … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City (Champions League)
Real Madrid at Manchester City Team News: Nico Gonzalez, Ederson, Nathan Ake
January transfer window signing Nico Gonzalez suffered an unspecified injury in his Manchester City debut. He had to subbed off in City's 2-1 win at Leyton Orient in the FA Cup 4th round. "I don’t know how hard [the knock] is, but he could not continue," said City manager Pep Guardiola. It remains to be seen how long Nico Gonzalez could be out, but we doubt he'll be ready for … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Manchester City Team News: Nico Gonzalez, Ederson, Nathan Ake
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Sevilla
FC Barcelona head to Sevilla looking to continue their scoring spree! They have scored 20 goals in their last five games, and 31 in their last 8, across all competitions. In three of the last five matches and five of the last eight, we saw Hansi Flick's men hang 5+ on their opponent. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Sevilla
2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 2-8-25
The tradition continues! It is time for version 7.0 of our 2025 NFL Mock Draft. 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 finally the 2025 MLB mock draft is linked here. … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 2-8-25
When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Taylor Swift was attending high profile football games long before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As has been well documented, Swift will be at the Super Bowl this Sunday in New Orleans, supporting her boyfriend and his team. Just as she has done all season long. Her attending the big game will be part of a larger political "psy-op," according to … [Read more...] about When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
As Super Bowl 59 approaches this Sunday, it's a good time to be reminded of the bodacious bling possessed by Illini Coach Bret Bielema. In addition to the Rose Bowl ring that he earned during his playing days (1990 Iowa Hawkeyes, Big Ten Co-Champions, who lost to Washington 46-34), he also has a ring Super Bowl ring. It's from Super Bowl LIII, when he served as the defensive … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
Super Bowl XXV, in 1991, Remains the G.O.A.T.
We're exactly one week away from the 32nd anniversary of the best of all the big games every played. In the early 1990s, the Buffalo Bills went to four straight Super Bowls and lost all four, but man did they help to provide one of the best Super Bowls of all time. Like Tom Petty said, "even the losers- get lucky sometimes." … [Read more...] about Super Bowl XXV, in 1991, Remains the G.O.A.T.
Travis Kelce Dances “The Carlton” While at a Rodeo
NFL superstar and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce comprises one half of America's leading pop culture power couple. Ahead of Super Bowl 59, all the talk is about him, and his even more popular and significantly more popular girlfriend, Taylor Swift. But that is enough on that. For now, it is time to flash it back, to something that barely qualifies as K.C. Chiefs … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce Dances “The Carlton” While at a Rodeo
NFL Makes Slight Improvement in Super Bowl Logo Trend
When looking at the Super Bowl logo, one can't help but think of the phrase "Corporate culture," which is one of the worst business buzzwords you'll ever hear. It's right up there with "paradigm shift," "synergy," "core competencies" and "best practices" in the corporatespeak pantheon of meaningless gobbledy gook. … [Read more...] about NFL Makes Slight Improvement in Super Bowl Logo Trend