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Kylan Boswell: Strengths, Weaknesses of former Illini PG as NBA Combine Nears

This past Friday saw the NBA Draft Combine invite list, 73 names long, released, and it included three Illinois Fighting Illini. Shooting guard and Jerry West Award wiiner Keaton Wagler, point guard/combo guard Kylan Boswell and small forward Andrej Stojakovic. Wagler is set to become a top 10, maybe even 5 overall pick. Stojakovic, who […] The post Kylan Boswell: Strengths, Weaknesses of former Illini PG as NBA Combine Nears appeared first on The Sports Bank .

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Astros vs. Mariners Game Thread: Game 42, 5/11/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (16-25) and Seattle Mariners (19-22) play the first game of a four-game series this evening at Daikan Park with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT. RHP Peter Lambert (2-2, 2.42 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite LHP George Kirby (4-2, 2.94 ERA) and the Mariners. ABOUT TENG: RHP Peter Lambert […]

Braves 5/11 off day Chat and Discussion

What a week for Braves country, huh? Two major deaths, almost back-to-back, of notable icons, starting with Ted Turner and shortly after, Bobby Cox. The Braves took the series win against the two-time national champs, the Los Angeles Dodgers. And, surprise surprise, their pitching is holding up solid. There’s a lot to talk about regarding […]

Breaking T drops new Miz Limit shirt

We’re back with another shirt from our partners at Breaking T, and it’s another one featuring Milwaukee’s young pitching phenom. Jacob Misiorowski is coming off back-to-back strong starts against the Nationals and Yankees, spanning 11 1/3 scoreless frames with just two hits and four walks allowed, striking out a whopping 19 batters to put him […]

Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: May 11-14

And all of the sudden, the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to wind down. Nothing’s decided in the West just yet, but Colorado is looking for a commanding 3-1 series lead when action resumes in Minnesota on Monday night. A couple of games are on Tuesday’s slate, with Montreal up 2-1 and home for Game 4 against Buffalo with the nightcap being a pivotal Game 5 from Sin City in the deadlocked Anaheim/Vegas series. Minnesota and Colorado move on to Game 5 in Colorado ...

NBA Playoff Monday discussion

As basketball fans, we know that there is no rest for the weary. Sure, the Washington Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. But life and the playoffs go on. Here are the games for today, May 11, 2026.

Sportsnet Takes Heat After Posting AI Pic of Canadiens Nick Suzuki & Family

  The Montreal Canadiens and Nick Suzuki have put up fierce resistance to the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  In game three, the Canadiens put a damper on the hopes the Sabres rode into the second round, hanging six goals on Alex Lyon. Nick Suzki tallied an assist in the victory that night, providing a primary assist on Alex Newhook's goal at 15:14 in the third period against the Sabres.  That goal was the Canadiens' sixth of the night and sealed...

Game #41 GameThread: Angels @ Jays

So a day with actual Jays’ news. Barger to IL, Lauer to anywhere else. Pinango back and Yariel back on the 40-man and the 26-man all at the same time. Today’s lineup: Today’s Lineups RAYS BLUE JAYS Chandler Simpson – LF George Springer – DH Junior Caminero – 3B Yohendrick Pinango – LF Jonathan Aranda […]

Dodgers option Alex Freeland with Mookie Betts activated

LOS ANGELES — For the first time since April 4, the Dodgers have Mookie Betts back after he missed 32 games with a strained oblique. To make room on the active roster, Alex Freeland was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Betts is batting second for the Dodgers on Friday night. Betts played two rehab games […]

Why Victor Wembanyama lost his cool

As we all know, Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves for elbowing Naz Reid in the throat after he lost his cool early in the second quarter, and rightfully so. It was an unnecessary and potentially dangerous play. We also already know that the league will take no further action, […]

Giants activate Harrison Bader, call up Tristan Beck

The San Francisco Giants are kicking off a road trip tonight when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers. And, as expected, there are some reinforcements meeting them in Southern California. On Monday afternoon, a few hours before the start of their four-game set with their hated rivals, the Giants announced that center fielder Harrison Bader […]

Jalen Farmer Gives the Colts More Flexibility Across the OL

Jalen Farmer and the impending competition on the offensive line. Death. Taxes. And Chris Ballard being stubborn about the offensive line. The Colts kicked off their day three of the NFL draft by selecting Jalen Farmer— the big guard from Kentucky. Judging from the behind-the-scenes video that the Colts released, the Colts LOVE this guy. […]

Arne Slot “100% Convinced We Will Be a Different Team Next Season”

With reports that Chelsea are moving for Xabi Alonso and more rumblings from Liverpool that the club are determined to stick with head coach Arne Slot despite a disappointing 2025-26 campaign and pressing, passing, finishing, defending, and fitness regressing over the past 18 months, a jaded fanbase may soon have to come to grips with […]

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Report: Maple Leafs rejecting Matthew Knies trade offers

Brad Treliving almost traded Matthew Knies from the Toronto Maple Leafs shortly after signing him to a six-year contract extension. Now, Treliving is out of a job, and all signs are pointing to Knies staying long term in Toronto. There were multiple reports in March leading up to the trade deadline that Treliving was involved in trade discussions with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, and Utah Mammoth on Knies, but the talks fizzled out last minute. Meanwhile, John Chayka has now tak...

Report: Senators & Blues Discussed Colton Parayko Trade

Colton Parayko didn't want to join the Buffalo Sabres, what about the Ottawa Senators. Reports have surfaced that both teams have been in contact to discuss the parameters of a Parayko trade, but as we know, his no-trade protection could be a big hurdle. Parayko, 32, is signed through the 2030 season at $6.5 million AAV, and holds a no-trade clause that doesn't go down to just 15 teams for two more summers. Bruce Garrioch: The Citizen reported that the Senators kicked tires on Colton Parayko; ...

P&T Interview: Danilo Gallinari on his time with Knicks, the success of international players, making it in the playoffs, and more

Just hours after Knicks fans collectively exhaled at the news that OG Anunoby had avoided a major hamstring injury, I got the opportunity to hop on a call with former Knick Danilo Gallinari. Before getting into basketball, there was one thing worth acknowledging first: Gallinari had just won a BSN (Baloncesto Superior Nacional) championship. When […]

49ers signed a rookie linebacker who would’ve tied Sonny Styles at the NFL Combine in the broad jump

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have released linebacker Milo Eifler on Monday afternoon after signing linebacker Larry Worth to a 3-year deal. Worth spent his collegiate career at Jacksonville State and Arkansas, where he started 21 times across 47 games. In 2025, Worth started 11 games and had 64 tackles. Worth led all Razorbacks […]