Wow! Did not expect that disaster from Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League this midweek. Their next opponents, Alaves, are probably going to feel the pain now. Maybe Alaves are catching Los Blancos at the wrong time? Or maybe it's the right time? Either way, Arsenal thrashed Madrid, 3-0, in a match that could have ended up even more lopsided than that. The quarterfinal … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting Lineup Prediction at Alaves
2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 4-10-25
It's time for version 11.0 of our 2025 NFL Mock Draft. Wholesale changes here, and we do mean WHOLESALE changes. Lots of updates here! 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. The 2025 NHL mock draft can be found here. The 2025 NBA mock draft is over at this link, and … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 4-10-25
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Leganes
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has dismissed any fitness worries over Lamine Yamal, in the wake of the teenage galactico's injury scare in the blowout win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. Up next is a trip to relegation-scrapping Leganes in a La Liga Saturday night fixture, so it's a very rapid turnaround. Yamal was replaced, late in the game, by Ansu Fati during … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Leganes
Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Southampton
Aston Villa have roared back in to the top four race and up next is a very easy chance to obtain three more points. Southampton FC are already relegated, and on to a managerial search. Their return to the top flight went about as disastrously as possible, as they have just 10 points, total, on the season. You honestly have to consider them among the worst ever sides to … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction at Southampton
Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Brentford FC
Arsenal welcome in Brentford FC for a London derby on Saturday, and they'll do so feeling in top form. That's because they just put on a total clinic in the UEFA Champions League. In routing Real Madrid 3-0 last night, in the first of their two-legged quarterfinal tie, the Gunners showed that this side is still top class when they're on their game. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting Lineup Prediction vs Brentford FC
Arsenal Team News vs Brentford: Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka
Two new injury concerns for Arsenal FC this week, although neither appear to be serious. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka both of which limped out of the 3-0 shellacking of Real Madrid last night early. Manager Mikel Arteta provided an update to the media afterwards, and he doesn't sound too concerned. Saka has only a knock, or so it seems. Likely he should be fine to feature … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Brentford: Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka
Man City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace
Here we go- the run in! Manchester City hosts Crystal Palace in the very first match of the next round of Premier League action. City will take on Palace sitting not just one, but places outside of the top four. However, they're only one point behind fourth place Chelsea (with Newcastle United sandwiched in the middle in fifth), so it's going to be a fierce battle down the … [Read more...] about Man City Starting Lineup Prediction vs Crystal Palace
Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF (with Lionel Messi) Match Preview
Third time is a charm, right? The first two times that Inter Miami came to Chicago, during the Lionel Messi era, the superstar winger was too injured to play. This time, however, it appears that the Chicago Fire FC faithful will finally get to see the Argentinian galactico (fingers crossed!) Miami of course still have to get through tonight's Concacaf Champions Cup bout with … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF (with Lionel Messi) Match Preview
Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How
There is no such thing as a spring college football game. It is not a game. Period. It is an exhibition intra-squad scrimmage. I will die on this hill. I'll never accept the idea that there is such a thing as a college football "spring game." Not a "GAME," but practice. We're talking about practice (Ok now that I got my A.I. not artificial intelligence, but Allen Iverson, … [Read more...] about Spring College Football “Games” Must be Re-Branded, and Here’s How
Exclusive with Ian Jackson, Ex-Tar Heel, #1 SG in NCAA Transfer Portal
When Ian Jackson enrolled at the University of North Carolina last year, he was the rated the #8 overall prospect in his freshman class. After a decent, but not dominant freshman season with the Tar Heels (11.9 ppg, 2.7 rebounds per game, 45.6% FG, 39.5% 3-PT in 36 games), Jackson is once again a free agent. Given the strength of his NBA Draft stock, it is not surprising … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Ian Jackson, Ex-Tar Heel, #1 SG in NCAA Transfer Portal
