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Virginia Tech football: 2027 running back Stanley Smart commits to Hokies

The Virginia Tech spring game was over one week ago, and the Hokies continue to stay hot on the recruiting trail. After going a few days without a commitment, head coach James Franklin landed another one on Wednesday, as three-star running back Stanley Smart became the latest 2027 pledge. Smart is a 5-foot-10, 200-pound prospect […]

Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beernsten Move Northwestern Closer to 200 All-Time NFL Draft Picks

Northwestern Wildcats football fans knew Caleb Tiernan was going to be drafted, but we didn’t know Evan Beernsten would! Both guys will continue wearing purple as each of them went to one of the two NFL teams that features this distinctive color. Tiernan went in the third round, with the No. 97 pick, to the […] The post Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beernsten Move Northwestern Closer to 200 All-Time NFL Draft Picks appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Haway The Podcast | Barry Siddall Interview!

We’ve got something a bit different for you today – and that is an interview with Sunderland cult hero Barry Siddall! Barry sat down with Martin and Kelvin to have the crack about: Get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show.Want to get in touch with […]

Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need

This week, it would have been easy to forget that the New England Patriots are in fact a football club. Right now it feels like they’re actually a reality show instead. However, the Patriots, like the other 31 NFL franchises, are in fact making drft picks right now, and they selected Illinois edge rusher Gabe […] The post Illini Edge Gabe Jacas Fills New England Patriots Biggest Need appeared first on The Sports Bank .

NBA moves towards updated draft and lottery moves to remove tanking

The NBA has leaked its potential plan to deter tanking, which appears to be a complete overhaul of the current lottery rules. Shams Charania wrote about it, but here are some of the quick details. The lottery balls become much simpler in the new 3-2-1 method. If I’m understanding this correctly, here’s a breakdown of […]

NBA

The Return Of Sunderland’s Wide Men — A Welcome Boost?

Alex Charlton says… For me, Traoré is the player that stands out the most. He was a signing I was unsure about but I think he’s offered us some real quality out wide when fit. Not only can he create openings in and around the penalty area, he’s defensively disciplined, which is where Angulo is […]

Why Choosing the Right Sweepstakes Gaming Software is Your Only Real Competitive Advantage

The sweepstakes casino sector is exploding, but success hinges on choosing the right sweepstakes gaming software. The U.S. market alone has turned into a multi-billion-dollar segment. But you cannot capitalize on this booming environment with mediocre technology. The only real competitive edge an operator has in this setting is a robust, compliant software platform. The […] The post Why Choosing the Right Sweepstakes Gaming Software is Your Only Real Competitive Advantage appeared first on T...

Blazers Fight Back, Can’t Overcome Spurs’ Red Hot Shooting

If the Portland Trail Blazers could have surrendered at halftime in Game 5 of their first-round playoffs series against the San Antonio Spurs, they might have taken that offer just to catch an earlier flight back to Portland. Over the course of four quarters, the Blazers trimmed a 28-point Spurs lead down to 9, but […]

A’s drop opener 4-1 to Royals in extra innings

The Athletics returned home after a successful 4-2 road trip to start a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals. Taking the mound for the A’s tonight was 30-year-old righty Aaron Civale who matched up against 28-year-old lefty Kris Bubic for the Royals. The A’s got on the board first in the second inning when […]

A Different Minnesota Wild Won Game 5

The Minnesota Wild can't pop the champagne yet. Historically, road teams that win Game 5 to go up 3-2 win 77.4% of playoff series, but the door is open for the Dallas Stars to make a comeback if the Wild aren't careful. However, the Wild we saw in Tuesday night's 4-2 win to seize control of th...

What changes are coming to VAR in La Liga?

Spanish football has reached a boiling point where even the technology meant to fix mistakes is being labeled a failure. Following a chaotic 3-3 draw between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad that left everyone from the stands to the dugouts fuming, a major overhaul of the VAR system is now on the horizon for next […]

On This Day (29th April 1978): Joe, Joe, Joe Bolton!

The 1977/78 season had not gone to plan! Sunderland had been relegated from the top tier the previous season, but had staged a marvellous effort to preserve their status in the First Division under Jimmy Adamson. He had wheeled and dealt with the squad he had inherited and with a clutch of younger players up […]

Yesavage Is Great, Jays Win

Red Sox 0 Blue Jays 3 That’s all the Jays need for a win, have their pitchers throw a shutout. . Trey Yesavage continued on from where he finished off last year. He went 5.1, allowing just 4 hits, no walks, with 3 strikeouts. John pulled him at 74 pitches. Trey seemed a bit bemused […]

Trail Blazers Fall to Spurs, Season Over

The Portland Trail Blazers end their 2025-26 season with a 114 – 95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. The Spurs never trailed in the game and were clearly the better team this evening and throughout the series. Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 22 points while De’Aaron Fox had 21 for the […]

Stokes, #16 Nebraska Baseball Walk Off Kansas State 7-6

On a night where a freshman was the star of the show, two of the most grizzled veterans to wear scarlet and cream combined to complete the comeback and send the cold and wet fans home happy. Usually when these two teams get together, one team seems to blow the other out. Tonight was the […]

MLB

Mariners relieved of Joe Ryan, blow out Twins late

Josh Naylor, Julio Rodríguez and Cole Young each collected three hits in the Mariners 7-1 win over the Twins Tuesday. The Mariners’ lineup picked up 12 hits in total, including five for extra bases, in what wound up being a comfortable win. But the game wasn’t so comfortable early. Joe Ryan started for the Twins […]

White Sox defeat Angels 5-2 in the Drew Romo Game

Davis Martin and the White Sox (13-17) picked up a sound win over the Los Angeles (12-19), earning Martin his fourth win of the season and the team finally taking a series win at home. The bullpen was nearly spotless, the offense mashed two home runs off one of the game’s best pitchers, and Drew […]

White Sox defeat Angels 5-2 in the Drew Romo Game

Davis Martin and the White Sox (13-17) picked up a sound win over the Los Angeles (12-19), earning Martin his fourth win of the season and the team finally taking a series win at home. The bullpen was nearly spotless, the offense mashed two home runs off one of the game’s best pitchers, and Drew […]