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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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Patriots Mailbag: Are there concerns about trading for A.J. Brown?

The NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror as the New England Patriots made nine selections before signing 11 undrafted free agents. Work now picks up back in Foxboro where the rookie class will join next week, and potentially a big-time wide receiver addition joins the following month. So with that, let’s get into this […]

Report: Matthews, Nylander made specific demands during Maple Leafs' exit interviews

The Toronto Maple Leafs heard from their two superstars in their exit interviews, and it's obvious, William Nylander and Auston Matthews want change. Both players met with the coaching staff and whoever is left of their management team at their exit interviews before cleaning out their lockers, and the messaging was the very same from both stars. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Matthews and Nylander mentioned they both feel this roster needs an overhaul, and the team needs more bite up front...

How Tracy family, 2009 Rockies offer hope for Red Sox

Chad Tracy sits at .500 after his first few games as interim Red Sox manager.  The vibes are bleak around the team following the firing of Alex Cora, the third-winningest manager in franchise history, with an insufficient roster that has more than struggled out of the gate.  We’ve talked at length about the Cora decision, […]

Braves News: Series sweep spoiled, Rockies on deck, and more

Though they have yet to lose a series, the Atlanta Braves had a chance at a sweep spoiled in Thursday afternoon’s 5-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The Braves jumped out to an early lead, and a strong start from Bryce Elder put them in position to complete the sweep. However, things unraveled late. Atlanta’s […]

3 Edmonton Oilers Who Won't Be Back Next Season

The Edmonton Oilers were outmatched by the Anaheim Ducks in six games, and after going to the Stanley Cup Final two years in a row, the Oil are out in the first round. There's going to be significant changes to the roster this offseason, as Stan Bowman has no choice but to shuffle things up, or else Connor McDavid is going to demand out, and the ship will then sink. Bowman made several moves throughout the regular season, but unfortunately, wasn't able to address the areas of the team that sto...

5 Titans undrafted free agents with best 53-man roster shot

The Tennessee Titans begin rookie minicamp on Friday. They announced the finalized list of undrafted free agent signings. Multiple reports had the Titans signing 13 UDFAs, but the initial list contains 11 players. Mike Borgonzi waived six players on Thursday morning to make room for the incoming undrafted rookies. The Titans have put together an […]

Ceballos sidelined following personal rift with Arbeloa -report

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos and coach Álvaro Arbeloa had a confrontation in recent weeks which led to Ceballos being sidelined and removed from the squad list against Betis, according to a report published on MARCA. Following a heated meeting in the manager’s office last Thursday, Ceballos informed his teammates that he does not expect […]

Blues' Dylan Holloway Speaks Out On RFA Status

Dylan Holloway made his position clear on the St. Louis Blues when he shared his thoughts on his upcoming free agency. "It was kind of wild two years ago," Holloway said, referencing the offer sheet that brought him from Edmonton to St. Louis in the summer of 2024. "But obviously I'm very thankful to be a Blue and I want to be a Blue for a long time." The 24-year-old forward becomes a restricted free agent on July 1 when his two-year, $4.58 million contract expires, and St. Louis is expect...

Style Over Fashion, Régis

“Anyone order liquid football?” I quipped in one of the many Roker Report group chats, a mere seven minutes into Friday’s capitulation. Brian Brobbey had just popped it off his chest to Enzo Le Fée, who neatly found Chris Rigg, as Sunderland began where they left off against Aston Villa — with free-flowing confidence. We […]

Mayday Mauling: 5/1/26

Kansas Jayhawks News Through the Phog talks about the glaring need Kansas needs to address in the portal Tyran Stokes borrowed his “favorite move” from an NBA star Kansas is taking a good look at Kansas State transfer Abdi Bashir, Jr Former Kansas redshirt freshman Corbin Allen is headed to Appalachian State Links! Primaries for […]

Detroit Lions NFL Draft roundtable: Favorite pick

With the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft now nearly a full week in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for the Pride of Detroit staff to take inventory of what transpired. We’ve had time to read the scouting reports, listen to what Lions general manager Brad Holmes had to say about each pick, and do our own […]

Yankees prospects: Lombard Jr. debuts in Triple-A, Rodón rehabs

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: W, 5-4 (10) vs. Buffalo Bisons SS George Lombard Jr. 1-3, 2 BB, K, CS, picked off — antsy on the basepaths, but on base three times in Triple-A debutCF Spencer Jones 1-5, 3 KRF Yanquiel Fernández 2-5, RBI, K3B Oswaldo Cabrera 2-3, 2 BBDH Seth Brown 0-4, BB, 3 K1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. 2-5, […]

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 5/1/26: Wenninger ways

Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (16-13) GAME 1: SYRACUSE 7, LEHIGH VALLEY 0 (BOX) Jack Wenninger bounced back very nicely from a relatively bat outing in his previous start, as he struck out seven, walked one, gave up just four hits, and didn’t allow any runs in five-and-two-thirds innings. By the standards of minor league pitching development, […]

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Bernie’s Dugout Open Thread: 5/1-5/7

Greetings, Brew Crew Ball community. The Brewers are back on the road this weekend, as they’ll take a trip through D.C. and St. Louis to visit the Nationals and Cardinals for three games apiece. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-baseball sports, the Brewers, […]

NFL Power Rankings: Washington Commanders on the rise after the draft

The Washington Commanders are entering a critical offseason in 2026, and needed an infusion of youth, talent, and some luck as they try to bounce back from a 5-12 season. The second year of Adam Peters’ “recalibration” of the roster started with sky-high expectations after an NFC Championship Game appearance the year before. A Terry […]

Orioles news: A doubleheader split; Palmer eats wings

Good morning, Camden Chatters. If you were looking for a perfect six-hour encapsulation of the Orioles’ 2026 season so far, look no further than yesterday’s doubleheader against the Astros. The opener of the twin bill showcased how gloriously high the Birds’ potential can be when everything is clicking…and then the second game harshly reminded us […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, May 1

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Marcus Stroman* and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1991, Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers pitches the seventh no-hitter of his major league career, and other stories as well. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Marcus Stroman*, Rudy Meoli, Paul Carter. Today in history: *pictured.

2026 early off-season checklist for the Penguins

The offseason is here a little earlier than the Penguins wanted it to be. As they shift into that mode, here’s what to watch for in the upcoming weeks for the early portion of decisions that will need to be made and events to unfold prior to the busy period around the draft and free […]