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When will team sports see a Openly Gay Male athlete?

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At the NFL Combine, there was speculation over the sexuality of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o. And his answer, "far from it, farrrrrrrrr from it" on Katie Couric actually didn't help things. It just reeks of over-compensation. And Te'o is Mormon, which is so strict it's like...if Christianity is cocaine than Mormonism is crack. But this isn't about just Te'o. Earlier this … [Read more...] about When will team sports see a Openly Gay Male athlete?

White Sox Home Opener is Here!

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In all the years I’ve been a White Sox contributor for the Sportsbank.net there has never been a season where expectations for the team has been lower as the words “new era” and “rebuilding” are frequently associated with the team.  As a matter of fact most experts and sports periodicals pick the southsiders to be among the worst teams in the game.  So in a year where there is … [Read more...] about White Sox Home Opener is Here!

AND THAT’S ONE MILLION SPORTS BANK PAGE VIEWS…….NOW!!!

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Everything changes today, yet everything stays the same. It's business as usual this banner day, but I'm revolutionizing the emotion surrounding my approach. I've been too much like Chad Ocho Cinco or Terrell Owens when it comes to handling success. Cocky, brash, bragging about traffic stats, tweeting my Alexa traffic rank. However, now that we've reached a new benchmark, a … [Read more...] about AND THAT’S ONE MILLION SPORTS BANK PAGE VIEWS…….NOW!!!

Urban Meyer No Longer Resigning

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By Alex Simon and Paul M. Banks It is deja vu for Florida Gator fans.  Like Billy Donovan, Urban Meyer has left the door open to come back and coach the University of Florida football team. Urban Meyer is reconsidering and will now likely take a leave of absence instead of resigning as Florida's football coach. Multiple media sources say offensive coordinator Steve … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer No Longer Resigning

Florida’s Urban Meyer Resigns Due to Heart Muscle Defect

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By Alex Simon and Paul M. Banks First Billy Donovan, now Urban Meyer has unexpectedly stepped down. However, Meyer is not leaving the University of Florida for another job. And his reasons for leaving are far more serious than money offered by the Orlando Magic. Tonight he stunned the college football world with his announcement that he is stepping down as coach due to a … [Read more...] about Florida’s Urban Meyer Resigns Due to Heart Muscle Defect

NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference

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By Paul M. Banks 1.  Boston Celtics (7-1) Historians will call this era the "Golden Age of Point Guards," and Rajon Rondo is telling everyone with his play: “don’t forget about me.” Fast start for Beantown, conjuring up memories of 2007-08. 2.  Orlando Magic (5-2) We know EA Sports cover boy Dwight Howard is pretty much as good as it gets at his position in this … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings Eastern Conference

Chicago should have 2 NFL Teams Again

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By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Bears 2009 marketing slogan, “One City. One Team” will have added significance on Sunday when a team (Arizona Cardinals) that once called the second city home returns to play Chicago’s first, and currently only, NFL franchise. And it’s true that nothing unites this city like the Bears. In summer, allegiances are split between the Cubs and Sox. In … [Read more...] about Chicago should have 2 NFL Teams Again