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.
The men’s USA basketball team has been playing a series of showcase games in preparation for the Olympics, which kick off later this week in Paris. The play at times has been sloppy, but the U.S. has for the most part has looked the part of a gold medal favorite — Team USA is currently […]
July 23, 2024
Despite the NBA officially agreeing to a raft of new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon last week, Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t going to go quietly into that good night. No, the home of Inside The NBA announced on Monday it would exercise its contractual matching rights on one of the packages. Note that […]
July 23, 2024
Calvin Johnson lived up to his Megatron nickname over the course of his Hall of Fame career. Johnson joined Mike Golic Sr. and Jessie Coffield on Monday’s edition of GoJo and Golic to discuss his upcoming induction into Detroit’s Pride of the Lions ring of honor and more. Johnson said to be inducted into the […]
July 22, 2024
Reunited and it feels so good? Could Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers find a way to come back together in New York? He certainly didn’t seem opposed to the idea while guesting on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. . @tae15adams Reuniting With @AaronRodgers12 ? “If I’m going to be reunited with anybody it would […]
July 18, 2024
The weather is hot and so are the sneaker drops, as July rolls on! The Women’s Air Jordan 3 Desert Camo, which tangentially has a tie to the WNBA, is set to drop on July 19. Also dropping on July 19 are a pair of New Balance 1906U from The Whitaker Group, dubbed “Willful Bias,” […]
July 15, 2024
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
After months of discussion and back-and-forth, it appears the saga of the NBA’s next media rights deals might be coming to a head. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic is reporting that the league has finalized contracts with its new media partners, including ESPN, NBC and Amazon Prime, set to take effect after next season and […]
July 10, 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