The Pachuca clash just cannot come fast enough for Real Madrid. It is debatable how serious the bigger clubs are taking this 2025 Club World Cup (or at least how serious they should be taking it), but a draw with Al Hilal in the opener has to feel like a loss for Los Blancos. When Fede Valverde missed that injury time penalty kick...well Madristas everywhere had to feel … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction vs Pachuca (Club World Cup)
Real Madrid Team News vs Pachuca: Kylian Mbappe Update
There is just one fitness/availability concern for Real Madrid, ahead of their second Club World Cup match, but it is huge one. Kylian Mbappe missed the score draw with Al Hilal, as well as the training session that preceded it, due to a fever. It turns out that the fever was a symptom of something more serious- gastroenteritis, which landed him in the hospital. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Pachuca: Kylian Mbappe Update
Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al Ain FC (Club World Cup)
Manchester City face a very quick turnaround, as does every other side in the FIFA Club World Cup, for the next group stage clash. While no one will actually say it officially, it is clear that the bigger clubs in the competition are treating some of these fixtures as glorified friendlies, at least to a point. I mean how can you not when you're facing an obscure club, from a … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Al Ain FC (Club World Cup)
Manchester City Team News vs Al Ain: Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish
Manchester City fullback Rico Lewis was sent off in the later stages of his side's 2-0 win over Wydad AC yesterday. The booking was controversial, to say the least, but it is what it is and now Rico Lewis serve a one-match ban against United Arab Emirates side Al-Ain. He'll be available again for the final group stage clash versus Juventus next week. Elsewhere Mateo Kovacic … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Al Ain: Rico Lewis, Jack Grealish
2025 NHL Mock Draft Version 21.0
Happy 21st edition of The Sports Bank's 2025 NHL Mock Draft, and this version comes with some changes. We are now less than a week away from the actual NHL Draft, so you can start counting down the hours now. 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 … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Mock Draft Version 21.0
Ian Happ Continues Defensive Dominance in LF for Cubs
Ian Happ won his third straight Gold Glove award this offseason, becoming the first Chicago Cubs outfielder to ever accomplish the feat. From 2022 (Happ's lone All-Star season) to 2024, the dominant defender led all left fielders with 31 outfield assists. He also ranked second in MLB with 23 defensive runs saved over that three year span. Over the 2022-24 seasons Ian Happ … [Read more...] about Ian Happ Continues Defensive Dominance in LF for Cubs
Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer, widely considered to be among the best in the Big Ten this upcoming season, had a very exciting Tuesday night. He got to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," alongside his head coach Bret Bielema, at Wrigley Field tonight during the Chicago Cubs 5-3 win over the arch-rival Milwaukee Brewers. … [Read more...] about Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
Major League Soccer announced “The Seeds We Plant. The Flowers We Share, ” an edition of their annual Juneteenth initiatives, inspired by Black artist Gianni Lee. The Juneteenth initiatives are a collab between the MLS, the clubs themselves, and Black Players for Change (BPC) – an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches, and staff. “The recognition of … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally
As today is the Juneteenth holiday, we're re-posting this article from 2020, covering the Juneteenth rally and demonstration staged by the Notre Dame football team that year. This is not the first time that the Notre Dame community and the Notre Dame football team fought against the ugly forces of hate and intolerance that exist in our society. … [Read more...] about Photos, Videos of Notre Dame Football at Juneteenth Rally
How Fundraising Builds Stronger Sports Communities
Sports have always been more than just games—they're the heartbeats of local communities, bringing people together across age groups, backgrounds, and neighborhoods. But behind the victories, the training sessions, and the cheering crowds lies an essential pillar that keeps it all running: fundraising. In today’s landscape, where athletic programs face budget constraints and … [Read more...] about How Fundraising Builds Stronger Sports Communities
