Northwestern Wildcats football fans knew Caleb Tiernan was going to be drafted, but we didn't know Evan Beernsten would! Both guys will continue wearing purple as each of them went to one of the two NFL teams that features this distinctive color. Tiernan went in the third round, with the No. 97 pick, to the Minnesota Vikings. Beerntsen was taken in the seventh round, with … [Read more...] about Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beernsten Move Northwestern Closer to 200 All-Time NFL Draft Picks
Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need
This week, it would have been easy to forget that the New England Patriots are in fact a football club. Right now it feels like they're actually a reality show instead. However, the Patriots, like the other 31 NFL franchises, are in fact making drft picks right now, and they selected Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the draft. One of the most … [Read more...] about Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need
50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad
It is NFL Draft Eve EVE! Which means by this point we have enough soundbites for every single NFL draft prospect to make large amounts of word salad. Actually, the gobbeldy-gook started flowing well before this week, due to the over-usage of NFL Draft cliches. All Draftniks do it, not just Mel Kiper or Daniel Jeremiah. Yes, I'm aware that many of these are just scouting … [Read more...] about 50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad
2026 NFL Mock Draft Version 14.0 Final
Happy Draft Day everybody! This is the last, 2026 NFL mock draft that we will create and post. And as far as we know, The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports. And also in the nation’s top women’s professional sport. So that’s five pieces of mock draft, organic content, … [Read more...] about 2026 NFL Mock Draft Version 14.0 Final
Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Sees a Bit of Vederian Lowe in NFL Draft Prospect J.C. Davis
Former Illinois Fighting Illini left tackle J.C. Davis is likely to hear his name called at some point on Saturday in the NFL Draft. Most prospect big boards have him in the range of 110s-170s overall. That is basically the mid fourth to early sixth round. Perhaps the Oakland native and New Mexico transfer could surprise, and get selected on Friday night, in the third round, … [Read more...] about Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Sees a Bit of Vederian Lowe in NFL Draft Prospect J.C. Davis
Why High-Earning Athletes Don’t Always Become Wealthy
It’s easy to assume that high income automatically leads to long-term wealth. Professional athletes, in particular, seem like the perfect example. Many earn substantial salaries, sign endorsement deals, and experience rapid financial success early in their careers. From the outside, it can look like a guaranteed path to financial security. But that assumption doesn’t always … [Read more...] about Why High-Earning Athletes Don’t Always Become Wealthy
Man United Team News vs Brentford: Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire
It appears that both Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha will be passed fit to feature for Manchester United on Monday night against Brentford FC. Cunha was forced off during last Saturday’s 1-0 win over Chelsea after dealing with some discomfort in his right groin area. Mbeumo made an early exit as well, limping off in the very late stages of the road win. However, interim … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Brentford: Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire
Chelsea Team News vs Leeds United: Calum McFarlane, Liam Rosenior, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro
Wednesday saw Chelsea join fellow London club Tottenham Hotspur in the three different managers this season club. The Liam Rosenior hire, made back in January to replace Enzo Maresca, seemed curious from the start. Appointing him seemed like a reach, given his credentials, and handing him a six-year deal reeked of being a potential panic hire. Rosenior turned out to be a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Leeds United: Calum McFarlane, Liam Rosenior, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro
Manchester City vs Southampton Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jack Stephens
Manchester City will be sweating on the fitness of their midfield maestro, Rodri, for the FA Cup semifinal against Southampton FC. Rodri suffered a groin injury in last weekend’s monumental win over Arsenal, and it forced to miss out on the midweek win over Burnley FC. The last update Pep Guardiola gave on the situation was Tuesday: "We’ll see for next games the FA Cup … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs Southampton Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jack Stephens
Liverpool Team News vs Crystal Palace: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez
Liverpool will be down to their third choice goalkeeper on Saturday, as Giorgi Mamardashvili suffered a knee injury that required hospitalization in the Merseyside derby win on the weekend. Mamardashvili had to be stretchered off in the victory over Everton, and now he'll be sidelined for most of what remains of this season. Meanwhile Alisson is still recovering from his … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News vs Crystal Palace: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Joe Gomez