About Paul M. Banks

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Paul M. Banks
Paul M. Banks
Sports Reporter
Interests:
NFL
EPL
MLB
NCAAF

About

Paul M. Banks is a professional Content Creator whose career has seen bylines in numerous publications, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Yahoo, MSN, FOX Sports and Sports Illustrated.

Banks has made scores of guest appearances on live radio and television, featuring regularly on NTD News, WGN-TV, CCTV, ESPN Radio, the History Channel, SiriusXM and CBS Sports Radio.

He is the Founding Editor of The Sports Bank.net, which has been featured and linked in hundreds of leading media outlets all across the world.

He has also authored two books, one of which, "No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in Sports Media," became an assigned textbook in journalism courses at State University New York-Oneonta.

News by Paul M. Banks

04/15/2025
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Paul M. Banks
"They Came to See Him": Inter Miami Coach Explains Why Lionel Messi Breaks Attendance Records
Paul M. Banks
Paul M. Banks
Lionel Messi is making Inter Miami the most popular club in Major League Soccer, and taking the league to new heights
"They Came to See Him": Inter Miami Coach Explains Why Lionel Messi Breaks Attendance Records
04/07/2025
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Paul M. Banks
“I Just Wanted to Show I Could Move”: Xander Mueller Poised to Be Next Northwestern Star to Reach the NFL
Paul M. Banks
Paul M. Banks
Xander Mueller, mentored by NU greats, eyes the 2025 NFL Draft after standout college career and strong Pro Day
“I Just Wanted to Show I Could Move”: Xander Mueller Poised to Be Next Northwestern Star to Reach the NFL
03/28/2025
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Paul M. Banks
“I Know I Made the Right Decision” – Powell & Jackson Bet on UNC Before Eyeing 2025 NBA Draft Glory
Paul M. Banks
Paul M. Banks
UNC stars Ian Jackson and Drake Powell reflect on their season, MJ’s legacy, and choosing Chapel Hill over the league
“I Know I Made the Right Decision” – Powell & Jackson Bet on UNC Before Eyeing 2025 NBA Draft Glory
03/14/2025
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Paul M. Banks
March Madness: Michigan State Looks Like They Might Be Ready to Win Another Championship
Paul M. Banks
Paul M. Banks
Tom Izzo consistently achieves glory on the first two NCAA Tournament weekends. Can he do it again on the third and final weekend?
March Madness: Michigan State Looks Like They Might Be Ready to Win Another Championship
03/13/2025
Paul M. Banks
Paul M. Banks
“He’s an NBA Point Guard”: The Rise of Kasparas Jakucionis and Illinois’ Tournament Hopes
Paul M. Banks
Paul M. Banks
Illinois is the biggest wild card in March Madness. Can their high-risk, high-reward style take them deep in the tournament?
“He’s an NBA Point Guard”: The Rise of Kasparas Jakucionis and Illinois’ Tournament Hopes
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