About
Paul M. Banks is the Owner of The Sports Bank LLC and the Publisher and Founding Editor of TheSportsBank.net. With 18 years of professional media experience, he contributes to USA Today Sports Media Group’s NFL Wires and RG. Paul has covered major events onsite, including the College Football Playoff, National Championship, Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl.
He’s also been front and center at the Final Four, World Series, Stanley Cup, and NBA Playoffs. Over his career, Paul has secured exclusive interviews with sports legends like Alex Morgan, Dan Marino, Scottie Pippen, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Deion Sanders, and Christian Pulisic. His writing has appeared in prestigious outlets such as the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo, MSN, FOX Sports, and Sports Illustrated.
Paul is also an author of two books: Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America and No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in Sports Media, which is used as a textbook in journalism courses at the State University of New York-Oneonta.
He frequently appears on live radio and television, with regular spots on NTD News, WGN-TV, CCTV, ESPN Radio, the History Channel, SiriusXM, and CBS Sports Radio. Notably, former President Barack Obama follows him on social media.
Paul holds a Fulbright fellowship in Media Studies and an MBA with a marketing focus from Loyola University Chicago. He also has certifications in SEO, AI, ChatGPT, and IP Routing. While English is his only official language, Paul is fluent in corporate buzzwords, coachespeak, press conference jargon, athlete clichés, and tech babble—plus he studied Spanish for four years.
News by Paul M. Banks
Man United Icons Praise Soccer’s Meteoric Rise in America
Man United legend Wes Brown and defender Luke Shaw hail soccer’s meteoric rise in America, praising world-class stadiums, top-notch facilities, and more.
Illinois QB Altmyer Tunes Out Hype, Leans Into Passion
Luke Altmyer isn’t chasing awards or headlines — the Illinois QB is driven by love for the game as he leads a resurgent Illini team into 2025.
Gabe Jacas Leads Illinois Playoff Push With NFL Buzz Building
Illinois star Gabe Jacas is rising on NFL Draft boards as the Illini return 18 starters and push for a College Football Playoff spot in 2025.
Juice Wells Bringing Swagger, Grit to New York Giants' WR Room
Antwane "Juice" Wells is ready to make his mark with the Giants, reuniting with his college QB and learning from NFL veterans in New York.
Justice Haynes Joins Michigan With NFL Goals And Business Moves
Former top RB Justice Haynes commits to Michigan, aiming for NFL success while building a business portfolio through innovative NIL equity
