If you're a Baltimore Ravens news junkie, like we are, then you probably heard the report indicating the team was in line to acquire Derrick Henry, a year before they actually did. The Ravens signed the long time Tennessee Titans tailback in March, on a two year, $16 million deal that could be worth up to $20 million in incentivized add-ons. … [Read more...] about Titans GM denies report Ravens had Derrick Henry trade lined up last year
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2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 7-26-24
The tradition continues! It is time for version 2.0 of our 2025 NFL Mock Draft. For the time being, player descriptions are missing, but we'll add those in during future updates. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to do a mock draft for all four of the major North American sports. For our final MLB mock draft go here. We'll do a new NBA … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 7-26-24
Full List of 2024 Preseason NFL Joint Practices
Every NFL team but two (the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders) will be holding a joint practice with another team this summer. Some teams will actually be engaging in multiple joint practices during 2024 training camp. The Baltimore Ravens will be holding a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on August 22. … [Read more...] about Full List of 2024 Preseason NFL Joint Practices
Ricky Williams Reveals Real Reason He Won the Heisman (Exclusive)
"I say this jokingly but part of me kind of believes it," NFL legend Ricky Williams said during our recent exclusive interview. "I think part of the reason I won the Heisman trophy was to be able to do this (promote the benefits of cannabis). The Heisman trophy in and of itself is wonderful, we celebrated my 25th anniversary (of winning it) this past December." … [Read more...] about Ricky Williams Reveals Real Reason He Won the Heisman (Exclusive)
Top 15 NFL and NBA Stars From the South Chicago Suburbs
The Chicago south suburbs, or as we call it, "SICA Country" has produced a ton of talented professional athletes. We named this term after the now defunct high school sports conference SICA (South Inter Conference Association). This area stretches from Summit to Kankakee, Bolingbrook to Chicago Heights. Obviously, SICA country is more than a geographic area, it's a state of … [Read more...] about Top 15 NFL and NBA Stars From the South Chicago Suburbs
Exclusive with Shannon Sharpe, Including 10 of His Greatest One-liners
Shannon Sharpe was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton in 2011. I had an exclusive with him at CBS on NFL Media Day, back in 2014, and with the NFL preseason approaching, we're re-publishing that exclusive now. We discussed a multitude of topics here, including his outspoken personality, some of the candid things he said about others, and how they have reacted … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Shannon Sharpe, Including 10 of His Greatest One-liners
Tributes Pour in for Jacoby Jones from all over the NFL
The world lost quite a few famous people this weekend. In the past 24 hours we learned of the deaths of Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Shannon Doherty and Super Bowl XLVII hero Jacoby Jones. The very talented and accomplished wide receiver played three seasons in Baltimore, where he leaves behind a tremendous legacy. Jones will always be remembered for his two … [Read more...] about Tributes Pour in for Jacoby Jones from all over the NFL
Video: Zay Flowers Runs Routes and Catch Passes Uphill
Zay Flowers is working hard this offseason. And he's doing so in a manner befitting Jerry Rice or Walter Payton, by running uphill. In Arlington Heights, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, there is a plaque reading "Payton's Hill" with an image of "Sweetness," and a list of many of his accomplishments. … [Read more...] about Video: Zay Flowers Runs Routes and Catch Passes Uphill