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.
David Ortiz is one of the greatest Boston Red Sox — and Boston athletes in general — of all time. So what does Big Papi think of the current state of his former team? The Hall of Famer joined Mike Golic Jr. and Mike Golic Sr. on Friday’s GoJo and Golic to discuss that and […]
May 17, 2024
Michael Jordan is known for many clutch moments. The Shot over Craig Ehlo in 1989. His 6 3-pointers in the first half of Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals vs. the Blazers. His flu game performance in the 1997 finals vs. the Jazz. And of course, his “last shot” (that turned out not to […]
May 17, 2024
We’ve already discussed how the Knicks rolled to a big win in Game 5 on Tuesday, but we haven’t discussed an important update that has now come to our attention. Someone in the Knicks’ locker room cut the cheese. Knicks insider says ‘epic fart’ loosened up locker room before crucial Game 5: https://t.co/w52ev3fmgY — Legion […]
May 16, 2024
It’s now official — we have an NFL schedule! THE SCHEDULE GRID IS HERE and it’s beautiful pic.twitter.com/vS4UsRrVxD — DraftKings (@DraftKings) May 16, 2024 The man behind the schedule, Mike North, joined Ross Tucker on the latest Ross Tucker Podcast to to discuss everything that goes into creating the schedule. Ross wants to start off […]
May 16, 2024
The Knicks rolled in Tuesday’s Game 5, 121-91, to push the Pacers to the brink of elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. We needed to respond and we showed up big time! 3-2 pic.twitter.com/Lu5rktZJet — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 15, 2024 Comedian Sam Morril, commissioner of fandom and senior Knicks correspondent, joined The […]
May 15, 2024
The NBA Draft Combine is underway in Chicago and one player everyone has their eyes on is Bronny James, the son of LeBron James who appears primed to remain in the Draft if reports are to be believed. Bronny James with the high-arcing floater Watch the #NBACombine on ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/6elaT1NgUR — NBA Draft (@NBADraft) May […]
May 14, 2024
After a disappointing season wrapped up with a first-round sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Phoenix Suns have turned to former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer to turn things around. Welcome, Coach Bud! Introducing Mike Budenholzer, the head coach of the Phoenix Suns ️ pic.twitter.com/Krj2nR1xVP — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 11, 2024 But […]
May 14, 2024
It’s almost time to tip off perhaps the most anticipated season in WNBA history, as play gets underway tonight. Of course, part of the reason for that unprecedented level of excitement is Caitlin Clark, who is set to make her regular-season debut against for the Indiana Fever against the Connecticut Sun. Charlotte Wilder discussed Clark […]
May 14, 2024
After feeling like King Kong in New York, the Knicks got locked up in Indiana and head home with their second-round series tied, 2-2. heading back to New York with a tied series walk off the floor with Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin after Game 4. pic.twitter.com/vF2lbtcWWU — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 12, 2024 Longtime […]
May 13, 2024
Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ top prospect and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft is set to make his MLB debut this weekend against the Cubs. Baseball’s top pitching prospect is on his way to the bigs. He’ll face the Cubs on Saturday in Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/GtzDpbo4Cb — MLB (@MLB) May 8, 2024 ESPN […]
May 10, 2024
As we continue to wait for final word on whether TNT will keep its NBA rights, we’ve learned how we’ll be able to watch Caitlin Clark make her WNBA debut … on the Disney+ streaming platform? May 14, the #WNBA‘s highly-anticipated 2024 season tips-off For the first time ever, the marquee Opening Night doubleheader is […]
May 8, 2024