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T-Minus Two: The ‘State of the Summit’ Address Preview

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By: Melissa S. Wollering It began as a year-end reflection and future call-to-action.  As the Sports Bank.net progressed beyond infancy, developing into one of the Midwest’s premier sports webzines, founder Paul M. Banks began to take time at the end of each calendar year to formally address his staff.  For the first time, Paul will get the chance to physically stand … [Read more...] about T-Minus Two: The ‘State of the Summit’ Address Preview

Points From the Paint: Armageddon Edition

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  By:  Bryan Vickroy When the owners locked the players out of the NHL during the 2004 – 2005 season, they essentially erased any credibility and traction the sport had gained in the years of Gretzky, Lemieux, Roy, and Messier.  The Stanley Cup Playoffs used to be a must see event for the whole country, like the World Series, but with Jack Bauer like drama and roller … [Read more...] about Points From the Paint: Armageddon Edition

Trendy to be a Blackhawks Fan

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By Paul M. Banks During the Bill Wirtz era, it was not uncommon for the Chicago Blackhawks to draw less than 5,000 fans for a game. Earlier this decade, they finished dead last in the NHL in attendance. This season however, the Blackhawks set a National Hockey League club record by attracting an average of 21,783 to their 40 home dates at United Center (also, 40,818 filled … [Read more...] about Trendy to be a Blackhawks Fan

Taking the 5th, White Sox Starting Pitching Options

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Paul M. Banks  Now that Jose Contreras (0-5, 8.19 ERA) is gone, hopefully, his replacement will keep the White Sox rotation from spinning off its axis every fifth day. Contreras was contrarian to the Sox winning ballgames, so he’ll go and attempt to work out his issues at AAA Charlotte. On Wednesday Clayton Richard, the former University of Michigan quarterback, will … [Read more...] about Taking the 5th, White Sox Starting Pitching Options

Cubs-Brewers Exchange

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By: David K. and Melissa S. Wollering Thesportsbank.net’s inaugural Cubs-Brewers exchange!  After taking two of three from the depleted Cubs, the Brewers have leapfrogged Chicago in what is shaping up to be a competitive NL Central Division.  TSB’s Brewers expert Melissa S. Wollering and our resident Cubs fool, David K. share their thoughts on this weekend’s series. DK: … [Read more...] about Cubs-Brewers Exchange

Jerry Colangelo Interview

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By Paul M. Banks Jerry Colangelo is a sports mogul. He’s the former owner of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA, Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was instrumental in the relocation of the Winnipeg Jets to become the Phoenix Coyotes, who are now in bankruptcy. (and rumored to be soon owned by Chicago Bulls/White Sox … [Read more...] about Jerry Colangelo Interview

2009 NBA Off-Season: Chicago Bulls

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By Paul M. Banks When the magical Bulls-Celtics first round playoff series started, most of Chicago just wasn’t very excited. I mean who gets all warm and tingly about a 41-41 team sneaking into the playoffs? This was the same squad that resided in the bottom rung of the league in February, and had a joke of a head coach and an ugly home loss to the OKC Thunder on their … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Off-Season: Chicago Bulls

The Shots are on Vancouver

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By Paul M. Banks In the Chicago Blackhawks-Vancouver Canucks Western Conference Semifinal series, most of the statistics are remarkably even. The one exception: shots on goal. The Hawks hold a decisive edge, accumulating a 31 shot advantage. Even though they’ve taken more shots than a college fraternity pledge during hazing week, the numbers of total goals scored in this … [Read more...] about The Shots are on Vancouver