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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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Chicago Bears designate Kyler Gordon and Braxton Jones for return

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears opened the 21-day practice window for defensive back Kyler Gordon and offensive tackle Braxton Jones to return from injured reserve. The Bears had big plans for Gordon, their starting nickelback, before the season started, but a hamstring injury prevented him from suiting up until Week 5, and then a groin […]

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Wake Forest Football: Transfer Tracker

After an impressive 9-4 season that ended with a win over Mississippi State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, we have officially reached the offseason. That means its time for what I think many would consider the worst part of the current era of college sports—the transfer portal. We clearly have a problem with the sports […]

Tyree Wilson ends 2026 on high note

The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t gotten what they imagined they would earn from Tyree Wilson when he was selected 7th overall back in 2023. As a rookie he logged just 29 tackles, 2 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and 24 pressures along with 16 stops. In 2024 he saw his snap counts rise to 524 from 493 […]

GDB 43.0: Draisaitl is Nashville’s Daddy (7 PM, SNW)

No player in the NHL has dominated a team the way Leon Draisaitl has owned the Nashville Predators recently. Draisaitl has 21 goals and 39 points in his last 15 games against the Predators dating back to the 2019-20 season. Only one other player in the NHL has averaged over 1.00 goal/game against an opponent…

Leon Goretzka eyes Barcelona as future move looms – report

Leon Goretzka could be on FC Barcelona’s radar for the summer transfer window, according to reports. The 30-year-old midfielder, who finishes his contract with Bayern Munich at the end of this season, is free to negotiate with other clubs starting January 1st. While he has multiple options, his desire to reunite with Hansi Flick, now […]

SURVEY: What grade would you give the Braves offseason so far?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Braves fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Atlanta Braves came into this offseason with blazing speed being one of the most active […]

Swing Statistics

Inspiration. Baseball Savant provides a Swing Path/Attack Angle Leaderboard.  For players who are expected to be Diamondbacks in 2026, let’s compare their swings and their OPS in 2025.  Let’s keep it at a high level and look at three statistics:  bat speed, the percentage of swings near the ideal attack angle (5-20 degrees), and where […]

Robert Saleh gets his first head coach interview request

It was bound to happen. The Arizona Cardinals have requested a head coaching interview for San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, according to Albert Breer, marking his first of this interview cycle. Saleh, who joined the 49ers this past offseason, had been the New York Jets head coach from 2021-24 until he was fired […]

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DraftKings King of the Court Picks Including Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards on 1/6

DraftKings King of the Court is one of the most popular NBA promotions on the board. It rewards you for correctly identifying the player who finishes the night with the highest combined total of points, rebounds, and assists across all games. Instead of beating a single prop line, you are competing against the entire slate. That changes how you should think about volume, usage, and game environment. The goal is simple. Pick a player who can post a ceiling game. This breakdown focuses...

Blues vs. Blackhawks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Wednesday’s NHL slate includes a contest between the favored St. Louis Blues (17-18-8, -124 on the moneyline to win on the road) and the Chicago Blackhawks (17-18-7, +104 moneyline odds) at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT. TNT will show this Blues versus Blackhawks matchup. Blues vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois Favorite: Blues (-124) Underdog: Blackhawks (+104) Over/under: 5.5 B...

Mammoth vs. Senators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Utah Mammoth (20-20-3) have -123 moneyline odds to win when they host a game against the Ottawa Senators (20-16-5), who have +103 moneyline odds, on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Watch along on ESPN+ as the Mammoth and the Senators square off. Mammoth vs. Senators Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah Favorite: Mammoth (-123) Underdog: Sen...

Canadiens vs. Flames: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Wednesday will feature an NHL outing between the home favorite Montreal Canadiens (23-13-6, -155 on the moneyline to win) and the Calgary Flames (18-20-4, +130 moneyline odds) at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to see the Canadiens and Flames square off on ESPN+. Canadiens vs. Flames Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec Favorite: Canadiens (-155) Underdog: Flames (+130) O...

VOTE: Grade the Pirates offseason so far

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question is asking you to give a grade to the Pittsburgh Pirates offseason so […]

Viola Station 93: Stop, stop, we’re already dead

Your favorite Fiorentina podcast idiots are back and are every bit as grim as you’d expect. We talk about relegation, of course, and preview the transfer window. More than anything, though, we’re just sad. Sad about the Viola, yeah, but sad more generally too. For a change of pace, we also talk about Rocco Commisso […]

Video: Brad Marchand Names Runner-Up Team In His Free Agent Decision

  The Florida Panthers won the Brad Marchand sweepstakes in free agency this past summer, but the veteran forward now admits his choice was down to two teams. The runner-up was the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Brad Marchand confirms he was deciding between the Leafs and Panthers during 2025 Free Agency Read More Here 📰 | https://t.co/xhYIVO8ytQ pic.twitter.com/MUTlY7REcO — TheLeafsNation (@TLNdc) January 6, 2026 "It was between Florida and Toronto," said the Nova Scotia-born Marchand, who g...

Badgers add big blocking senior tight end

The Wisconsin Badgers added a second tight end in the transfer portal over the weekend, landing Southern Illinois transfer Ryan Schwendeman after adding Bowling Green transfer Jacob Harris. Schwendeman, a rising redshirt senior, is a bigger tight end at 6’5, 245 pounds who has played 25 games in his career, catching 28 passes for 327 […]

Panthers Reacts Postseason Survey

The Carolina Panthers are in the playoffs. That’s the bottom line after a roller coaster season full of unanswered questions. Yes, they have a losing record; yes, they are the biggest underdogs in the league heading into wild-card weekend; yes, they exceeded expectations this season; and yes, they play in the NFC South. It is […]

Cubs Attendance, Playoff Revenues, and Payroll Projections

While perusing some Baseball-Reference leaderboards this morning (as one does), I noticed a funny dichotomy in the Cubs’ per-game attendance figures from 2025. In the span of about five weeks early in the season, the Cubs played one game in front of 53,933 fans at Dodger Stadium and another game in front of just 7,482 fans at loanDepot Park, where the Marlins play. The former was one of only three Cubs games played in front of 50K+ fans this season (all against the Dodgers in LA). The lat...

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen out of Supercopa with injury as transfer uncertainty remains

Marc-André ter Stegen will not feature in the Spanish Supercopa after suffering a physical issue during FC Barcelona’s training session in Jeddah on Tuesday. The goalkeeper left the session around 25 minutes early and has returned to Barcelona for further assessment. In response, the club has called up Diego Kochen, who is expected to travel […]