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FC Barcelona are now five points behind arch-rivals Real Madrid after the El Clasico loss on Sunday. The La Liga race is obviously far far away from over, but Madrid do have some breathing room now at the top. And since that result, injury was added to insult. (Sorry, poet and don’t even know it! […] The post Barcelona Predicted Starting XI vs Elche appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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The injury woes continue for FC Barcelona, as Pedri severely injured his hamstring in training. Pedri suffered a tear to the distal biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh. For you medical people, and just enthusiasts of anatomy, the biceps femoris is part of the hamstring muscle group, located at the back side of the […] The post Barcelona Team News vs Elche: Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Manchester United visits Nottingham Forest on Saturday in a match-up of two sides headed in opposite headed directions. When United upset arch-rivals Liverpool, at Anfield no less, a couple weeks ago, the season has turned around. It was a get right game for the Red Devils, who are now, shockingly, ahead of their rivals on […] The post Manchester United Predicted Starting XI at Nottingham Forest appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Suddenly surging Manchester United have really ascended up the table. They’re now currently in a slot that would earn them a UEFA competition berth for next season. A big reason for that is health and fitness. Harry Maguire (knock) and Lisandro Martinez (knee surgery recovery) are their only injury concerns right now, and the former […] The post Man United at Nottingham Forest Team News: Maguire, Zinchenko, Wood appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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The first and only public preseason scrimmage is in the books, and the main takeaway is clear: this Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team could make some noise in 2025-26. We’re still trying to figure out the line-up and depth chart of course, and it may take awhile for all the new pieces to coalesce. But […] The post Illini Basketball Among Big Ten Contenders in Second Tier After Purdue appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has some decisions to make when he fills out the lineup card for the next clash, a visit from Valencia CF. After the very high profile blow-up with Vinicius Jr. in El Clasico, will he be left out of the starting lineup again? If so, it would be the fourth […] The post Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI vs Valencia CF appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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The El Clasico win was obviously massive, but there has been plenty of fallout since for Real Madrid. No shortage of storylines right now and the drama begins with the situation surrounding Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian forward completely flipped out when his manager, Xabi Alonso, subbed him off in the 2-1 win over Barcelona on […] The post Real Madrid Team News vs Valencia: Vinicius Jr, Dani Carvajal appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Having a big squad certainly has its advantages. When you’re playing in multiple competitions, and need to keep legs fresh, you need to have good squad depth. Chelsea FC have that, and manager Enzo Maresca is utilizing that. Between last week’s thrashing of Ajax, in the Champions League, and the weekend loss to surprising Sunderland […] The post Enzo Maresca to Continue Heavy Squad Rotation at Wolves appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca met the media today, ahead of tomorrow’s EFL Cup clash at Wolverhampton Wanderers. It was a very informative session, as he provided availability/match fitness updates on several players, including the likes of Liam Delap, Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo. All four are match fit, none of them are injured, […] The post Chelsea Fitness Updates: Enzo Fernandez, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Human beings are complicated and pretty much nobody is actually a pure hero or a complete villain. Well, Vlad the Impaler was most likely not the nicest guy on the planet. And Clay Travis is not very redeeming. When it comes to famous athletes, this truth is all the more inconvenient. Our sports heroes are […] The post Bears, Ravens Share History of Star Players with Off-Field Problems appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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The National Football League is more than just a collection of teams competing for championships—it’s a living history of triumphs, failures, reinventions, and cultural influence. Over the decades, certain franchises have transcended the sport itself, shaping how football is played, watched, and remembered. Some did it through dominance and dynastic excellence. Others, through heartbreak, controversy, […] The post Dynasties and Disasters: NFL Franchises that Changed Football Forever appeared...
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In elite sports, raw power isn’t the full story anymore. The real difference now comes from how athletes move. The way their muscles fire. How smoothly their body transfers force. Every little detail counts. That’s why “smart movement” has become the new obsession. It’s less about doing more reps and more about teaching the body […] The post The Science Behind Smart Movement: What Precision Training Teaches the Body appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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When most people mull over a term like “athletic training,” they envision gyms, track houses, or swimming pools. They’re not necessarily aware that acquiring a trade — carpentry, plumbing, or welding, for instance — can have a direct impact on athletic performance. The physical, mental, and emotional skills developed through learning a trade can offer […] The post 5 Ways Learning Trade Can Help You Become a Better Athlete appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Man City striker Erling Haaland collided with the post in yesterday’s 1-0 loss at Aston Villa. While it was clear just how much pain he was in afterward, the big Norwegian played on. So he is most likely not injured. The only update provided by manager Pep Guardiola after the game was: “Hopefully he is […] The post Man City Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Swansea City appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Arsenal have to be feeling like this could be their year. They’re top of the Premier League table right now, and looking good so far in both of the tournaments that they’ve started competing in. Up next is a Wednesday night visit from Brighton & Hove Albion, in the League Cup’s fourth round. Both sides […] The post Arsenal vs Brighton Predicted Starting XIs (League Cup 4th Round) appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Arsenal stayed top of the table yesterday, beating Crystal Palace 1-0 in a Sunday London derby. However, the victory came at an injury cost, as four players are now doubtful for the next match. William Saliba (unspecified issue) did not return for the second half while Declan Rice (ankle) and Riccardo Calafiori (knock) had to […] The post Arsenal Team News vs Brighton: William Saliba, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, Riccardo Calafiori appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur is the standout fixture of the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. You have the current holders in Newcastle hosting a much-improved team in Tottenham. Spurs are currently third in the Premier League table, and under first year manager Thomas Frank, the improvement has been substantial. They are legitimate in […] The post Tottenham Hotspur at Newcastle United Predicted Starting XIs appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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The injured list, when you combine both teams, is a bit lengthy for Wednesday night, when Newcastle United hosts Tottenham Hotspur in the League/EFL/Carabao Cup. So with that in mind, let’s just dive straight in, starting with the latest injury concern- Sven Botman. “I think he’s OK, yes,” Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said of […] The post Newcastle vs Tottenham Team News: Sven Botman, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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In losing at Brentford this past weekend, Liverpool are now on their worst ever run in the Premier League era. The trip to Brentford on Saturday resulted in the Reds fourth straight league loss, and now they have another dubious distinction. They are only the fourth defending Premier League champion to lose four straight league […] The post Liverpool Predicted Starting XI vs Crystal Palace appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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What is going on with Liverpool? Their slump is really getting pretty severe now! It’s coincided with the growth of the injury list, which now rolls eight deep. Curtis Jones is the latest to join the walking wounded, going off with under 20 minutes remaining in the loss at Brentford FC yesterday. Reportedly, it’s a […] The post Liverpool Team News vs Crystal Palace: Curtis Jones, Alex Isak, Ryan Gravenberch appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Enzo Fernandez is amongst a group of Chelsea players (which includes Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro) who will almost certainly not play on Wednesday night. After all, it’s a EFL Cup fourth round clash, so it’s really more a match for squad rotation anyway. But on top of that, Caicedo, Pedro and Enzo are all […] The post Chelsea Predicted Starting XI at Wolves (EFL Cup) appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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Chelsea striker Liam Delap could return from a long injury layoff on Wednesday night. The summer signing from Ipswich Town, who suffered a hamstring injury in August, has returned to first team training, and he’s a 50/50 proposition for the cup clash at Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek. “Liam is doing well,” Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca […] The post Chelsea Team News at Wolves: Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo appeared first on The Sports Bank .
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