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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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This Day in Braves History: Terry Pendleton is named NL MVP

Braves Franchise History 1991 – Terry Pendleton is named as MVP of the National League. Pendleton led the lead in batting average (.319) and hits with 187. Pendleton will also win NL Comeback Player of the Year and his third Gold Glove Award. Pittsburgh’s Barry Bonds finished second in the voting. MLB History 1901 – […]

Kansas City Royals news: Salvy’s new deal, Bove to Chicago

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday evening that they signed catcher Salvador Perez to a new two-year deal, retaining the team captain through the 2027 season. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers had the contract breakdown. This deal may ensure the 35-year-old catcher remains a Royal for life. “Salvy is a Royals legend and one of the most […]

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 11-5-25

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS In Connor Murphy’s likely final Blackhawks season, his playing time is falling off a cliff ( Sun-Times ) Kyle Davidson encouraged by Connor Bedard, Blackhawks “growing into the league” this season ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Kraken 3, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( The Athletic ) Articles on Oliver Moore’s promotion ( Sun-Times ) ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks power rankings: Bedard makes the leap, attendan...

Rockies front office search reeks of owner meddling

The Colorado Rockies were expected to name their new head of baseball operations this week. After Bill Schmidt and the organization agreed to part ways in early October, it was announced that Walker Monfort would spearhead the search for an outside hire to lead the organization. After a historically bad season in 2025 that saw […]

Panthers implode late in ugly 7-3 loss to Ducks

The Florida Panthers surrendered three goals in a 3:04 span of the third period to turn a close game into an ugly 7-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Down 4-3 at the start of third, the Cats kept within striking distance until Jacob Trouba snuck in to pot a rebound after Cutter Gauthier redirected Mason McTavish’s shot from the right point on Sergei Bobrovsky at the 11:23 mark. The assist was Gauthier’s fourth point of the night. More on him in a bit. The deficit grew to t...

Match Preview: Dortmund Face Manchester City in the Champions League

Tomorrow, Borussia Dortmund will face Manchester City in a match that has the potential to make or break Dortmund’s quest to automatically qualify for the Champions League Round of 16. Manchester City, the current runners-up in England who won the entire competition only three years ago, will arguably be Dortmund’s most difficult opponent of the […]

Just the Stats: Penn State vs No. 2 Indiana

Penn St. Nittany Lions (3-5; 0-5 Big Ten) vs #2 Indiana Hoosiers (8-0; 5-0 Big Ten) 12:00 p.m. ET, November 8—Fox Beaver Stadium (Capacity: 106,573 / University Park PA) Tableizer using codebeautify.org Penn State Value (Nat’l Rank) Value (Nat’l Rank) Indiana Advantage Rushing Offense (ypg) 155.2 (69) 80.0 (4) Rushing Defense (ypg) Passing Offense (ypg) […]

New Mexico vs. East Texas A&M Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The New Mexico Lobos (0-0) take on the East Texas A&M Lions (1-0) as double-digit, 21.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on MW Network. The point total is set at 143.5 in the matchup. New Mexico vs. East Texas A&M Odds New Mexico odds to win: -4762 East Texas A&M odds to win: +1763 Spread: New Mexico (-21.5) Total: 143.5 New Mexico vs. East Texas A&M Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ...

Loyola Marymount vs. Eastern Washington Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Loyola Marymount Lions (1-0) face the Eastern Washington Eagles (0-1) as 7.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 155.5. Loyola Marymount vs. Eastern Washington Odds Loyola Marymount odds to win: -331 Eastern Washington odds to win: +264 Spread: Loyola Marymount (-7.5) Total: 155.5 Loyola Marymount vs. Eastern Washington Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Ti...

Creighton vs. South Dakota Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The No. 23 Creighton Bluejays (0-0) hit the court against the South Dakota Coyotes (0-1) as double-digit, 28.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock. The matchup has an over/under of 167.5. Creighton vs. South Dakota Odds Creighton odds to win: -50000 South Dakota odds to win: +4000 Spread: Creighton (-28.5) Total: 167.5 Creighton vs. South Dakota Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET T...

Fresno State vs. South Carolina Upstate Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Fresno State Bulldogs (1-0) take on the South Carolina Upstate Spartans (0-1) as 9.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on MW Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 164.5 points. Fresno State vs. South Carolina Upstate Odds Fresno State odds to win: -588 South Carolina Upstate odds to win: +425 Spread: Fresno State (-9.5) Total: 164.5 Fresno State vs. South Carolina Upstate Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wednesday, November...

LSU vs. Tarleton State Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The LSU Tigers (0-0) take on the Tarleton State Texans (0-1) as double-digit, 17.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on SEC Network+. The matchup has a point total of 147. LSU vs. Tarleton State Odds LSU odds to win: -3030 Tarleton State odds to win: +1308 Spread: LSU (-17.5) Total: 147 LSU vs. Tarleton State Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: Baton Rouge, Louisian...

Mississippi State vs. North Alabama Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (0-0) square off against the North Alabama Lions (0-0) as double-digit, 25.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The over/under for the matchup is set at 153.5. Mississippi State vs. North Alabama Odds Mississippi State odds to win: -10000 North Alabama odds to win: +2800 Spread: Mississippi State (-25.5) Total: 153.5 Mississippi State vs. North Alabama Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wedne...

Temple vs. Delaware State Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The Temple Owls (0-0) hit the court against the Delaware State Hornets (0-0) as double-digit, 17.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points. Temple vs. Delaware State Odds Temple odds to win: -3571 Delaware State odds to win: +1390 Spread: Temple (-17.5) Total: 154.5 Temple vs. Delaware State Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Whe...

Grading the Titans’ 3 trade deadline deals

The Tennessee Titans did not make a move during Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. From September to early November, general manager Mike Borgonzi made three separate deals involving players and draft-pick compensation. With the trade deadline now officially over, we assigned letter grades to each Titans deal. Dre’Mont Jones to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2026 […]

Ranking the five best Milwaukee Brewers games of 2025

Despite falling short of a World Series berth, the Brewers had one of their most successful seasons in years. Milwaukee won 97 games (including two 11-plus game win streaks) for the first time in franchise history and beat their division rivals, the Chicago Cubs, in the NLDS. Since there were also a lot of exciting […]

Jaguars vs Texans: Matchup History

Happy Texans Week! We already discussed the good, the bad, and the ugly against the Texans previously during Week 3, so let’s revisit 2017, the last time the Jaguars swept the Texans. Hear me out, it worked in 2023 against the Colts and again in 2024 with the Titans. Week 1 at NRG Stadium on […]