By Paul Schmidt What exactly is wrong with the Illini? Perhaps more specifically, why can't the Illinois men's basketball team play well on the road? Or in the first halves of games? Or with any degree of consistency? … [Read more...] about Diagnosis: Illinois
Luke Harangody named National Player of the Week
Big 10 All-Injured Team
By Paul M. Banks Injuries are just part of sports; the natural order of things, the way it is. But during the 2009-2010 college basketball season, the injury bug has seemed to infested the Big Ten a little more than usual. In fact, you could make a pretty good starting five out or Big Ten stars that have missed a couple months or will miss a couple months this season. … [Read more...] about Big 10 All-Injured Team
NFL Mock Draft 1-12
By Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian We've expanded to 2 rounds this week!!! When you're done reading Round one here, be sure to click here for the second round Or read round 2 before you read the first round, whatever floats your boat. … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft 1-12
Bucks’ Michael Redd out for Season, Bulls Playoff Chances Improve
Currently, the Milwaukee Bucks are .5 ahead of the Bulls for second place in the ridiculously bad Central Division, and final playoff spot in the East. But today, the Bucks lost the player who is to them what Ben Sheets is to the Brewers: a key star who is well paid, yet always injured. … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Michael Redd out for Season, Bulls Playoff Chances Improve
Chicago Fire find new Coach in Carlos de los Cobos
Former head coach of El Salvador national team and Mexico’s Club América named Fire’s fifth head coach on brink of club’s thirteenth season … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire find new Coach in Carlos de los Cobos
DePaul Gets a Clue! Finally Fire Jerry Wainwright
Remember that winless in conference play regular season last year? Finally caught up to him today … [Read more...] about DePaul Gets a Clue! Finally Fire Jerry Wainwright
Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer Out Indefinitely
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay What sources first told The Sports Bank on Sunday has been confirmed; Badgers junior forward Jon Leuer is out indefinitely after injuring his wrist in Sunday's victory against previously unbeaten Purdue. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer Out Indefinitely
Three playoff precursors to a Green Bay Packer offseason of expectations
By Jake McCormick The Packers' season ended a week later than it did in 2008, but the playoffs have a way of magnifying the cracks in a team that the regular season can't do. Between the missed field goal and overtime turnover flashback to the 2007 NFC Championship game and deja vu scoring of the Packers/Steelers game earlier this year, Green Bay's offseason begins on a … [Read more...] about Three playoff precursors to a Green Bay Packer offseason of expectations
2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (1-11-10)
Team needs have not been taken into account with this mock draft. Click on the players’ name for a complete scouting report. 1. New Jersey- John Wall, PG, Kentucky, 6-4, Fr. Wall has been as good as advertised for the ‘Cats. He is beyond gifted and so quick with the ball in his hands whether it’s creating on the drive for other teammates or finishing at the rim himself. … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (1-11-10)