Andy Silva has been with DraftKings since 2018. A 2006 graduate of the University of Connecticut, Andy worked as a copy editor for North of Boston Media Group and then the Boston Herald prior to joining DraftKings. He is a lifelong sneakerhead going back to the heyday of Michael Jordan in the 1990s. His all-time favorites are the Air Jordan 11 and the Air Max Penny 1. Follow him on Twitter at @ByAndySilva and on BlueSky at @byandysilva.bsky.social.
Argentina defeated Columbia, 1-0, in the Copa America final on Sunday but that’s isn’t the story that everybody is talking about today. The story became the chaos at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as unticketed fans attempted to get past the gates. Distressing scenes at Hard Rock Stadium as gates burst and fans fall on […]
July 15, 2024
Paul Skenes is having a moment for the Pirates and the rookie sensation was named the National League All-Star starter on Friday. Your NL #AllStarGame starting pitcher: Paul Skenes ⭐ As announced on the @DPShow, the @Pirates rookie gets the nod in his first All-Star Game! pic.twitter.com/M9QFgH5s1O — MLB (@MLB) July 12, 2024 ESPN’s Sarah […]
July 12, 2024
“You may be Captain America, but you’re not Steve Rogers.” “You’re right, I’m not.” After finally taking up the iconic shield in the finale episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Marvel wants to make sure you know that Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is a new Captain America unlike any we’ve seen in the […]
July 12, 2024
The 76ers made the splash of the offseason, signing Paul George away from his hometown Clippers. And in so doing, the 76ers increased their odds on DraftKings Sportsbook to +800 to win the NBA title next season. NBA Title odds movement for the 76ers Yesterday morning: +1200 Last night: +1000 Now (after signing Paul George): […]
July 11, 2024
Team USA begins its showcase schedule tonight vs. Canada as it prepares to go for the gold in Paris later this month. The @usabasketball Showcase Schedule Watch #USABMNT take on Canada Wednesday at 10:30pm/et on FS1! pic.twitter.com/lSNqqPzJNw — NBA (@NBA) July 9, 2024 Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill joined Mike Golic Jr. and Jason Fitz this […]
July 10, 2024
Old friend Chris Wittyngham has got the fans of Cristiano Ronaldo up in a tizzy after criticizing his play in the Euros. The way Cristiano Ronaldo made this Euros about himself, at 39 years old without scoring a single goal, is a stunning failure of the Portugal national setup. How they let him control his […]
July 9, 2024
After not making the team in 2023, Keegan Bradley has been named the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2025. Keegan Bradley has been named the captain of the U.S. Team for the 2025 @RyderCup pic.twitter.com/ZYtG0siwgJ — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 8, 2024 Mike Golic Jr. and Mike Golic Sr. shared their thoughts on Keegan getting […]
July 9, 2024
Joe Tessitore is ready to step into the ring with WWE. As first reported by the New York Post, the ESPN/ABC broadcaster will be joining the No. 1 wrestling company in the United States this summer to serve as the play-by-play man in a three-man booth with current WWE voices Corey Graves and Wade Barrett. […]
July 9, 2024
Team USA has gathered in Las Vegas and is getting ready to chase the gold in Paris later this month. Day one buckets. #USABMNT x @Bam1of1 pic.twitter.com/Z7qdllDjt2 — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 6, 2024 Pablo Torre, Domonique Foxworth and David Samson led a discussion on the latest iteration of the Dream Team on Monday’s edition […]
July 8, 2024
We’re just weeks away from the tip-off of men’s basketball at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and this weekend saw the U.S. men’s national team open training camp in Las Vegas. The work begins. #USABMNT pic.twitter.com/pUZ3YCCFy5 — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 7, 2024 Some of the biggest names in the sport were in attendance. LeBron […]
July 8, 2024
Bronny James was introduced to the media on Tuesday and his new coach JJ Redick says nothing was given to him, rather he EARNED his spot with the Lakers. “Rob [Pelinka] and I did not give Bronny anything. He’s earned this through hard work.” Lakers coach J.J. Redick on the team drafting Bronny James in […]
July 3, 2024