Chelsea looked very pedestrian, and maybe even a bit pragmatic in their FA Cup title game loss to Manchester City. From a Blues perspective, there is little else to say about Saturday's tedious cup defeat at Wembley Stadium. Sunday, however, brought major news, as Xabi Alonso is your new manager. He made history in 2024, leading Bayer Leverkusen to an unprecedented undefeated … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Xabi Alonso, Jamie Gittens
Manchester City at Bournemouth Team News: Rodri, Lewis Cook, Justin Soler, Ryan Christie
Manchester City certainly have a tough task, in order to keep the Premier League title race going all the way until Championship Sunday. If Arsenal win tomorrow night, and they most likely will, given how they're home to the penultimate side Burnley, then Manchester City will need to beat AFC Bournemouth, at their place, on Tuesday night in order to stay in the race. … [Read more...] about Manchester City at Bournemouth Team News: Rodri, Lewis Cook, Justin Soler, Ryan Christie
Barcelona Team News vs Real Betis: Andreas Christensen, Raphinha
It's the final home game for FC Barcelona, who host Real Betis in a match that is basically dead rubber for both sides. Barcelona have already celebrated their La Liga title and Real Betis have clinched a Champions League berth for next season. So everything is wrapped up, in a nice little package, for both teams in the bigger picture. The only real things to watch here are on … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Real Betis: Andreas Christensen, Raphinha
Arsenal Team News vs Burnley: Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori
It has been awhile since Arsenal and Manchester City were level on total Premier League matches played, but here we are! 36 matches down, and only two more to go. Arsenal obviously and clearly have the upper hand, but the margin remains very thin. Arsenal host second-to-last place, and already relegated Burnley FC on Monday night. They'll do so with three injury doubts: Jurrien … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Burnley: Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori
2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 2.0
The 2026 Major League Baseball draft will take place on July 11–13 in Philadelphia. And you know what that means, time for The Sports Bank 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 2.0. We're also the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports, and the most popular professional women's sport. … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 2.0
Manchester United News: Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes, Home Kit Reveal
Monday brought news that Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick was nominated for the Premier League's Manager of the Year award. He's on the short list despite being at the helm for just four months and 15 games. Still he's done work over that time, with a form line that reads W10D3L2. Only Manchester City's Pep Guardiola has taken more points, from league play, … [Read more...] about Manchester United News: Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes, Home Kit Reveal
West Ham United at Newcastle United Team News: Adama Traore, Fabian Schar
Adama Traore is a new injury/fitness concern for West Ham United, who otherwise have a pretty fit squad. Traore is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Newcastle United, as he's reportedly dealing with tightness in his quadriceps. It's a must win game for the Hammers, so if he's borderline in terms of fitness, he'll play. They need him, and simply put, they need everyone, because the … [Read more...] about West Ham United at Newcastle United Team News: Adama Traore, Fabian Schar
Man City Team News vs Chelsea: Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov
Both Abdukodir Khusanov and Josko Gvardiol came off of Manchester City's injured list and into the starting lineup on Wednesday night. The former played all 90 minutes of City's 3-0 rout of Crystal Palace while the latter was subbed off in the 58' for Jeremy Doku. That leaves Rodri as the side's only fitness/injury concern as they head into Saturday's FA Cup Final versus … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Chelsea: Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov
Man United Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Michael Carrick, Casemiro, Benjamin Sesko
Michael Carrick is set to see the "interim" portion of his job title removed. The results speak for themselves, as Carrick has truly earned the permanent manager job at Manchester United. According to The Guardian, the club "will open formal discussions" with Carrick, for appointing him to the full time head coaching role. Since assuming the caretaker manager gig, on … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Michael Carrick, Casemiro, Benjamin Sesko
Real Madrid Team News vs Real Oviedo: Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, Federico Valverde
One of the most nightmarish weeks in Real Madrid history has concluded, and now it's time to look ahead to the future. Jose Mourinho is set to become the new manager, in a move that can certainly be classified under the "desperate times call for desperate measures" cliche. The Special One takes over at the end of this campaign, which still has three games left. And for the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Real Oviedo: Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, Federico Valverde