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Donald Trump Made Awkward Gene Keady Reference in Stump Speech

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(Editor's note: as we head into the final hours preceding the U.S. Presidential Election, we revisit and republish some of the sports and pop culture stories that we have run in recent years relating to the electoral process. Here is one from 2016 about Gene Keady)  Speaking in Cleveland today, Donald Trump covered a litany of topics, first and foremost his much discussed and … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Made Awkward Gene Keady Reference in Stump Speech

Lovie Smith Had the Right Take on Donald Trump’s Desperate NFL Trolling

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As the 2024 Presidential Election draws near, we republish some of our past posts which perfectly spotlight what a horrible human being Donald J. Trump really is. This Lovie Smith piece originally ran in Sept of 2017. When you say "events over the weekend" in the sports world, people almost certainly know what you're talking about. If you phrase that phrase and tack on "in … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith Had the Right Take on Donald Trump’s Desperate NFL Trolling

Tony Bennett Rejected a Visit to the Trump White House in 2019

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As the 2024 Election is upon us, we re-publish some of our more relevant posts on Donald J. Trump. This one, from April of 2019,  covers Tony Bennett, who retired from coaching a couple weeks ago, so it is especially relevant on another level.  Just a pre-emptive warning to the 45th POTUS and his cultish acolytes- "leave Virginia alone" as Rod Stewart once sang. Virginia is … [Read more...] about Tony Bennett Rejected a Visit to the Trump White House in 2019

Turnkey Sportsbook: The Easiest Way to Launch Your Betting Platform

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The sports betting sector is booming, and being in front means providing the right infrastructure. Turnkey sportsbook solutions provide all-in-one software packages that allow businesses to deploy and start their own platforms in the shortest time possible, with the least stress of handling IT aspects. Operators can use these solutions to set up and get their apparatus … [Read more...] about Turnkey Sportsbook: The Easiest Way to Launch Your Betting Platform

From the Field to Recovery: How Athletes Are Using Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief

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In recent years, medical marijuana has gained significant attention as an alternative for pain relief among athletes. With soothing properties that can help alleviate both pain and inflammation, it’s a powerful tool in any athlete’s recovery arsenal.  As more states and countries legalize marijuana, it’s becoming an even more attractive option for athletes seeking natural … [Read more...] about From the Field to Recovery: How Athletes Are Using Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief

Eric Dickerson Believes SMU Death Penalty Delayed CFBHOF Entrance (Exclusive Part 3/4)

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Happy eve of the college football season everyone. With that in mind, we re-publish this wide-ranging and extensive exclusive interview that we had with Eric Dickerson in late 2021. The living legend believes that his college football hall of fame induction was severely delayed due to the notorious scandal that rocked his alma mater, Southern Methodist University. Dickerson, … [Read more...] about Eric Dickerson Believes SMU Death Penalty Delayed CFBHOF Entrance (Exclusive Part 3/4)

Al Gore and Gen. Wesley Clark Collaborated with NASCAR Green

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Editor's Note: with the original publication that this article was posted on set for imminent extinction, we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it gets deleted. It originally ran in Sept. of 2013, but we have updated it to make current for present day. On the 12th anniversary of 9/11, Former Vice President of the United States and Chairman of The Climate … [Read more...] about Al Gore and Gen. Wesley Clark Collaborated with NASCAR Green

Former Illini Star Trulon Henry Charged with Child Sex Crimes

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This has got to be one of the more disturbing stories of the college football offseason. Former University of Illinois linebacker Trulon Henry, who was injured in a off-campus shooting his senior year of college, has been charged with child sex crimes. According to WGN-TV, Henry, 39, was officially charged with three counts of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal … [Read more...] about Former Illini Star Trulon Henry Charged with Child Sex Crimes

Cryptocurrency Betting Big Among Illini Baseball Team

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Bitcoin. Dogecoin. Ethereum. The cryptocurrency craze, and the adjacent crypto sports betting phenomenon are both currently sweeping the nation. And it's absolutely huge among college kids, who are taking general interest in crypto to new heights.  Zoomers are really into it, and it's a hot topic of discussion amongst members of the Illinois Fighting Illini baseball team. "I … [Read more...] about Cryptocurrency Betting Big Among Illini Baseball Team