The Sports Bank

Football. Soccer. Basketball. Gaming and Much More

Archives for August 2014

2014 Michigan St. season preview with Steve Mariucci

By

As has been well documented, NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci is a big time Michigan State guy and close personal friend of Tom Izzo. So when I caught up to Mariucci at NFL Network Media Day, I couldn't help but talk some Sparty. After we discussed some NFL of course, Mariucci used to coach the San Francisco 49ers, and they play in the league's toughest division, the NFC … [Read more...] about 2014 Michigan St. season preview with Steve Mariucci

Angel Di Maria having Man United medical, record £59.7m deal

By

Welcome to Manchester Angel Di Maria! Multiple sources are reporting that a British record £59.7 million deal has been agreed between Manchester United and Real Madrid, two of the biggest, richest, most famous clubs in the world.  Di Maria will have his Man United medical this morning and will be unveiled following their match versus MK Dons.  … [Read more...] about Angel Di Maria having Man United medical, record £59.7m deal

Boomer Esiason articulates how horrendous NY Giants offense looks

By

Boomer Esiason made some very strong comments about Jay Cutler last season. I don't think he was wrong. I think he was totally right. And this summer, I had another chance to speak with him, and we covered a bunch of topics, including Cutler. The full podcast of our exclusive is below. Eli Manning had a really rough year last season. His 2013 kind of ended the ELIte talk, … [Read more...] about Boomer Esiason articulates how horrendous NY Giants offense looks

Arizona Cardinals season preview with Steve Mariucci

By

The Arizona Cardinals are yet another of why the NFL is a copycat league. For everyone. And right now, every team wants to be like the Super Bowl Champions. Like the Seattle Seahawks ripped off Texas A&M with the "12th man," designation for their home crowd, the Arizona Cardinals are "borrowing" from the Michigan State Spartans in nicknaming their secondary "the no-fly … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals season preview with Steve Mariucci

Kevin Durant Weighs Future With OKC

By

There's another decision looming at the end of the 2016 season which could change the landscape of the NBA even more than when LeBron took his talents to South Beach or when Darrell Arthur exercised his player option with Denver in 2012. By the time Kevin Durant hits free agency, it's possible he'll be a 3-time MVP and maybe a 6 time scoring champ. Those trophies are a nice way … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Weighs Future With OKC

The Importance of Being Jay Cutler

By

In 2013, the Chicago Bears fielded their best offense in decades. Matt Forte was at the top of his health and his game, Chicago’s pass-catchers were literally unstoppable, and Jay Cutler was on track to a career year, when inevitably, injury once again cut the much-maligned quarterback’s season short. Cutler has not played a full 16-game season since 2009—his first season as … [Read more...] about The Importance of Being Jay Cutler

Mario Balotelli completes move to Liverpool, will wear #45

By

Mario Balotelli has sealed his move to Anfield. Liverpool confirmed the deal, and saying that he will wear #45. Is Liverpool FC brining in one bad boy, right after they just sold another problem child? Not quite. Luis Suarez, for all of his faults off the pitch, and he has many, was a hard worker on the field, and he produced. He was arguably the best player in the … [Read more...] about Mario Balotelli completes move to Liverpool, will wear #45

Miami Dolphins Season Preview with Michael Irvin

By

So what does the 2014 season hold for the Miami Dolphins? Here to break it down is NFL Network Analyst Michael Irvin. It's fitting that the NFL Network has both Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin as part of their on-air talent roster. Both of these phenomenal athletes helped define what today's NFL truly is with their physical talents and outsized personalities. Sanders … [Read more...] about Miami Dolphins Season Preview with Michael Irvin