Derby County's dismal start to the EFL Championship season saw them prop up the table after 11 games. It has also cost head coach Philip Cocu his job at Pride Park and left an interim management team including former MLS star, Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney in charge of the squad. … [Read more...] about Why was Philip Cocu Axed by Derby County?
Archives for November 2020
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction 4-3-3 at Newcastle United
(Update: Pulisic officially ruled out) Chelsea didn't actually hit the ground running this season, as they were still waiting on having all their summer signings fully fit and integrated into the team. Once they did get everybody in, and working together however, the Blues certainly did start living up to their summer transfer window hype. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction 4-3-3 at Newcastle United
Pep Guardiola Extends Contract with Manchester City
Many football observers, experts and aficionados alike, believe that Pep Guardiola is the best manager on Earth right now. He’s been described as the philosopher-king of the managerial profession. His reputation is that of a man who combines tactical analysis, aesthetically pleasing play and an obsession with possession all wrapped up inside the package of the most … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Extends Contract with Manchester City
Chelsea at Newcastle Team News: Havertz, Pulisic, Silva, Wilson
(Update: Pulisic officially ruled out) Chelsea FC visits Newcastle United in the very first Premier League contest out of the international break. It's a match-up of two sides that have plenty of fitness concerns and several injury absentees, so we'll just dive right into it, starting with the visitors' list of potential unavailable players. … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Newcastle Team News: Havertz, Pulisic, Silva, Wilson
Keion Brooks on Kentucky Wildcats, NBA “La Familia”
John Calipari has instilled a sense of "La Familia" in his Kentucky Wildcats program, and all the former UK players that strive and thrive in the NBA. Yes, Calipari's La Familia may just be the most Italian sounding sentence we've ever published here on The Sports Bank. Writing this article puts me in the mood to pour chianti and consume caprese, with Pavarotti playing in … [Read more...] about Keion Brooks on Kentucky Wildcats, NBA “La Familia”
Manchester United News: Rashford, Fernandes, Greenwood
Up next for Manchester United is a home Premier League clash against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. As another long international break heads into the final stretch, we take a look at some off the pitch news today. Then tomorrow we can all shift back into preview mode of the upcoming weekend action. United will likely be without two key players for this match. One of … [Read more...] about Manchester United News: Rashford, Fernandes, Greenwood
Rhys Williams Injury Further Deepens Liverpool Crisis in Back Line
The international break from hell continues for Liverpool FC. Rhys Williams, who has made five appearances for Liverpool this season and played in all three Champions League group-stage matches, is the latest Reds player to suffer an injury. Given all the key absentees they already have in the back line, this news comes at the absolute worst time. Joe Gomez and Virgil van … [Read more...] about Rhys Williams Injury Further Deepens Liverpool Crisis in Back Line
2020 NBA Mock Draft 11-18-20 Final
The NBA Draft is now scheduled for November 18. The order is almost set. If you're into mock drafts, then you have come to the right place. If you're into NBA betting, then this link is certainly the place for you. Here is the link to our final MLB mock draft, the NHL mock can be found at this link and the 2021 NFL mock draft is available at this link. As far as we know, … [Read more...] about 2020 NBA Mock Draft 11-18-20 Final
Who’s Next in Line to Dominate Boxing’s Heavyweight Division?
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have been the top two men in the heavyweight division in boxing over the last few years. They currently share the four major belts (WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO) between them. AJ and the Gypsy King remain young enough to be at the top of the sport for a number of years yet. With a number of talented boxers rising up the ranks in the division, their … [Read more...] about Who’s Next in Line to Dominate Boxing’s Heavyweight Division?
La Liga President Slams Man City amid Messi Transfer Speculation
With the possibility of a Lionel Messi exit from FC Barcelona looming next summer, La Liga President Javier Tebas has said that Manchester City “competes outside the rules.” Having previously hit out at Manchester's second club numerous times, he also said that he has no worries about offending them. Tebas made the comments while also claiming that the Spanish top flight … [Read more...] about La Liga President Slams Man City amid Messi Transfer Speculation