Welcome to the third 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 is … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Mock Draft 9-16-24
2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 9-16-24
The tradition continues! It is time for version 6.0 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. For reference, Here are the links to our final 2024 MLB, NBA and NHL mock drafts. The 2025 NHL mock draft can be found here. The 2025 NBA mock draft can … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 9-16-24
Illini Still Searching for Rush Game Consistency Post Chase Brown
Illinois Fighting Illini football is 3-0 (having defeated Central Michigan 30-9 on Homecoming), and that puts them halfway towards bowl eligibility. They have a solid passing attack, good overall defense and a stellar, exceptionally opportunistic secondary. That's all good news. However, their offensive line leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the run game. This is … [Read more...] about Illini Still Searching for Rush Game Consistency Post Chase Brown
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs VfB Stuttgart (Champions League)
It's a new UEFA season with new rules and a brand new format, but some things remain the same- Real Madrid are the defending champions of the European Cup. For the holders, the quest to retain the Champions League title begins tomorrow night when VfB Stuttgart comes in to the Bernabeu. Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti will go his strongest team possible on Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs VfB Stuttgart (Champions League)
Real Madrid Team News vs VfB Stuttgart: Bellingham, Tchouameni
When Real Madrid commence their UEFA Champions League campaign on Tuesday, they should see their squad becoming much fitter. They could see both Aurelien Tchouameni (foot injury) and Jude Bellingham (muscular injury) return to the first team here. In the case of Bellingham, he could be back in the first team for the midweek clash. Both midfielders have returned to training, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs VfB Stuttgart: Bellingham, Tchouameni
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Barnsley (League Cup 3rd Round)
Up next for Manchester United is a third round EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night, where they'll host Barnsley FC. Marcus Rashford, who finally busted out of his goal-scoring drought yesterday, could miss this one, due to the interests of squad rotation. For Rashford, his next opportunity to play might not come until next weekend, when United visits Crystal Palace for their next … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Barnsley (League Cup 3rd Round)
Man United Team News vs Barnsley: De Ligt, Martinez, Maguire, Shaw
When Manchester United hosts Barnsley FC on Tuesday night, in red hot EFL Cup action, you can expect nearly all the regulars to take a rest. Also, any player who is 50/50, touch-and-go, fitness wise, will miss out as well. Thus, Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Mason Mount, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro are all expected to be … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Barnsley: De Ligt, Martinez, Maguire, Shaw
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at AC Milan
Liverpool legend Jaime Carragher, in his role as pundit for CBS Sports/Paramount, participated in a media conference call a few days ago. The purpose of the call was to promote the kickoff of the UEFA Champions League competition, which commences in two days time. Carragher was asked his thoughts on what the expectations should be for Liverpool and their supporters this … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at AC Milan
Liverpool Team News at AC Milan: Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott
Liverpool FC have two injury concerns, in Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott, as their UEFA Champions League campaign commences on Tuesday. But first, we need to react to that shocking upset loss yesterday. Arne Slot suffered his first L as Reds boss on Saturday, with Nottingham Forest coming in to Anfield and walking out as 1-0 victors. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at AC Milan: Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott
Erik ten Hag Backs Marcus Rashford to Start a Scoring Spree
The massively discouraging goal-scoring drought is now over for Manchester United wing/striker Marcus Rashford. After 13 games and six months, Rashford has finally scored again, netting in the 41' of United's 3-0 league win over newly promoted Southampton FC. Manager Erik Ten Hag expressed his belief that this will now open the floodgates for his embattled forward, a player who … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag Backs Marcus Rashford to Start a Scoring Spree