Ahead of the home match against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool have taken a perfect nine points from nine possible following their week three thrashing of arch-rival Manchester United. They are one of just two sides to have done so, with Manchester City, predictably the other. New manager Arne Slot has kept it going, at least in early days, during his first season in … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs Nottingham Forest
Liverpool Team News vs Nottm Forest: Elliott, Jones, Chiesa, Mac Allister, Jones
Yet another awful international break for Liverpool FC, as they once again saw one of their key guys get seriously hurt. This time it is midfielder Harvey Elliott, who suffered a foot fracture while away with the England U21s. Elliott has only played seven minutes for the Reds this season, and it's going to be awhile before he gets more playing time. According to most … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Nottm Forest: Elliott, Jones, Chiesa, Mac Allister, Jones
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford FC
Manchester City head into their clash with the Bees of Brentford FC picking up right where they left off last season. They are top of the table, albeit tied with Liverpool. (So what else is new?) Both City and Liverpool have nine points and a +7 goal differential on the young season. No one else in the league, including Arsenal, are unblemished at this time. Manchester … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford FC
Man City Team News vs Brentford FC: Nathan Ake, Savio, Phil Foden
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
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 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
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
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
Which Is the Safest Payment Method for Casino and Sports Betting?
When engaging in online casinos or sports betting, choosing a secure payment gateway is essential for protecting your personal and financial information. With the growing variety of digital payment options, players can now select from methods such as pay by phone bill, eWallets, credit or debit cards, vouchers, and even cryptocurrency. Each method offers its own unique … [Read more...] about Which Is the Safest Payment Method for Casino and Sports Betting?
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