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CONFIRMED lineups: Espanyol vs Real Madrid, 2026 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Espanyol in La Liga. STARTING LINEUPS Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Thiago; Bellingham; Vinicius and Brahim. Espanyol starting XI (TBC): Dmitrovic; Omar El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Dolan, Urko Gonzalez, Expósito, Terrats; Pere Milla and Roberto Fernández. […]

Islanders Matinee: Warren’s story continues in Philly

The Islanders are in Philadelphia for an early start (12:30 EDT) in an early-season Metro battle with the Flyers. One point separates them in the opening month, with both teams probably exceeding (Isles 4-3, Flyers 3-3-1) very modest initial expectations. But the big hook today is the expected NHL debut of hometowner Marshall Warren. First […]

Rutgers vs Purdue Game Thread/Weather Report

Rutgers football will hit the road this week to take on Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. The game is set for a noon EST, 11 am Central kickoff. The Scarlet Knights will look to get back on track in this game as both teams are looking for their first Big Ten win of the season. […]

OTB Staff Picks: Rutgers vs Purdue

Rutgers football will hit the road this week to take on Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. The game is set for a 12:00 p.m. EST, 11:00 a.m. Central kickoff. As with every game, the staff here at OnTheBanks will try to guess the score and provide context as to why they think that way. Andrew […]

Andy Robertson shows his true colours ahead of Liverpool’s reunion with Jordan Henderson at Brentford

Andy Robertson has warned Liverpool’s midfield to expect a fierce battle when they face former captain Jordan Henderson and Brentford this weekend.  Andy Robertson knows better than most what awaits Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening and the man leading Brentford’s midfield charge will be a familiar face. For the first time […] The post Andy Robertson shows his true colours ahead of Liverpool’s reunion with Jordan Henderson at Brentford appeared first on Paisley Gat...

Why Robert Lewandowski missed out in vote for Barcelona’s captains

Robert Lewandowski is one of the senior figures in the dressing room at Barcelona but isn’t part of the team’s leadership group. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha are the captains for the 2025-26 season, with Lewandowski overlooked once again. Barcelona’s players traditionally vote for the captains and journalist Toni […]

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Rock M Pick ‘Em: Week 9

Week 9 of the College Football season is here, and Mizzou will be featured in College Gameday for the first time since 2014. Too bad it’s not in COMO — but a Top-15 matchup between the Tigers and Commodores headlines the Saturday slate. Ole Miss at Oklahoma and Texas A&M at LSU are the other […]

Players to watch and keys to the game vs. Tennessee

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops is clearly happy with the way his team fought on Saturday against Texas, despite coming up short 16-13 in overtime. He also clearly appreciates the fans coming out in full force Saturday night at Kroger Field, even as the team took another loss in SEC play. That’s what the Wildcats […]

Today on Pinstripe Alley – 10/26/25

The finale of the 2025 season kicked off last night, with the Blue Jays running away with a surprise Game 1 victory 11-4. Addison Barger’s pinch-hit grand slam was the gut punch that sealed the deal, but the Jays had already gotten to Dodgers starter Blake Snell well before that. Toronto took a huge step […]

“We need more of that”: Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez takes first big step vs Knicks

It doesn’t seem like Hugo Gonzalez will be making any trips to Maine anytime soon. Gonzalez, the lone Celtics first-rounder selected in this past summer’s 2025 NBA Draft, debuted against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, and didn’t disappoint. The 19-year-old logged 23 minutes and quickly proved that the preseason flashes which […]

Cavs vs Bucks game preview and injury report

Get ready, Cleveland. Basketball is back in the land as the Cleveland Cavaliers play their home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks today at 6 pm EST. You can catch the game live on FanDuel Sports Network using our promo code ‘SBNFALL30’ for a free month of Cavs games! Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks Where: Rocket Arena […]

YouTube Gold: Willie Mays Makes “The Catch”

With the World Series upon us, we thought we’d spend some time looking at iconic moments from past series. In this case, let’s look at the legendary play from the 1954 World Series. Mays, who played for the Giants in New York and then San Francisco and a brief stint with the New York Mets […]

Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview: Game 2

What: Charlotte Hornets (1-0) (0-0 away) at Philadelphia 76ers (1-0) (0-0 home) When: 7:30pm Eastern Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena; Philadelphia, PA How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass Game Lines: Hornets +6.5, Hornets money line +215, O/U 232.5 Injuries:Hornets: Grant Williams-out (knee), Josh Green-out (shoulder) 76ers: Justin Edwards-probable (ribs), Paul George-out (knee), Jared […] The post Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview: Game 2 first appeared on At The ...

FC Barcelona News: 25 October 2025; Preparations continue for Real Madrid, Raphinha ruled out for El Clasico

Clásico approaching – FC BarcelonaAnother training session in preparation for the Clásico against Real Madrid on Sunday in the Santiago Bernabéu. The session saw all the available players take part along with Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen. Pedri confident about Clásico hopes – FC BarcelonaMidfielder says the wins in the last four meetings are […]

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Week 8 College/NFL Picks: The Wife and the Hook

Let’s discuss “the hook” for a moment, shall we? It’s generally annoying to hear an amateur gambler use this expression, offering up verbiage like “seven-and-the-hook” or “I lost by the hook,” so what does it mean when they say that? Continue reading Week 8 College/NFL Picks: The Wife and the Hook →

Newcaslte vs. Fulham – Eddie Howe: Pre-Match Press Conference

Newcastle United host Fulham on Saturday at St James’ Park in a meeting between two sides separated by a single point in the Premier League table. Eddie Howe’s team sit 14th after eight matches, while Marco Silva’s Fulham are one place below. Newcastle’s defensive record has been strong, with five clean sheets, but they have […]