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Andy Silva

Andy Silva

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.

Latest articles from Andy Silva

How special was Stanley Cup victory for Paul Maurice, Panthers?

How special was Stanley Cup victory for Paul Maurice, Panthers?

NHL•NHL

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 2-1, on Monday night in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, thus avoiding the ignominy of blowing a 3-0 series lead. And just like that, make no mistake about it, Greg Cote is VINDICATED. McOverrated indeed (even if Connor McDavid did win the Conn Smythe Trophy). As […]

June 25, 2024

Can the Panthers avoid the ignominy of completely blowing a 3-0 series lead?

Can the Panthers avoid the ignominy of completely blowing a 3-0 series lead?

They’re the best two words in sports. Game. Seven. And tonight in South Florida that’s exactly what we’re going to get, as the Florida Panthers look to stave off DISASTER in a winner-take-all showdown with the Edmonton Oilers for the right to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup. IT. ALL. COMES. DOWN. TO. THIS. Who will win […]

June 24, 2024

Can Connor McDavid and the Oilers force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final?

Can Connor McDavid and the Oilers force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final?

The Stanley Cup Final rolls on tonight, with the Panthers having the opportunity to hoist the Cup while the Oilers aim to force a winner-take-all Game 7. Will the Panthers win the #StanleyCup tonight or do the Oilers force #Game7? : @FlaPanthers vs. @EdmontonOilers Game 6 TONIGHT at 8p ET on ABC, @ESPNPlus, @Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, […]

June 21, 2024

How sweet was the Celtics’ NBA Finals victory for Boston fans?

How sweet was the Celtics’ NBA Finals victory for Boston fans?

NBA•NBA

The Boston Celtics, much to Miami’s collective chagrin, captured the franchise’s 18th NBA Championship on Monday night, defeating the Mavericks, 106-88, in Game 5 at TD Garden. THE BOSTON CELTICS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS FOR THE 18TH TIME IN HISTORY pic.twitter.com/mFIR25Z3Ze — DraftKings (@DraftKings) June 18, 2024 Charlotte Wilder, in all of her radiant glory holding […]

June 18, 2024

Can Luka Doncic repeat his magic from Game 4 going forward?

Can Luka Doncic repeat his magic from Game 4 going forward?

NBA•NBA

Game 5 of the NBA Finals is tonight in Boston, with the Celtics looking to bounce back after a BLOWOUT loss in Dallas on Friday night. Luka and Kyrie’s combined 50 PTS got Dallas on the board in Game 4. Can the Mavericks keep up their momentum and force a Game 6, or will the […]

June 17, 2024

Can the Celtics bounce back and close out the NBA Finals?

Can the Celtics bounce back and close out the NBA Finals?

After getting blown out in Game 4, the Celtics have another chance to close out the Mavs and earn Banner No. 18 tonight in Boston. The stage is set for Game 5 in TD Garden… a place full of history looking to make some more tonight. ☘️ Celtics, leading 3-1, host the Mavs at 8:30pm/et […]

June 17, 2024

Dan Hurley: Lakers discussions weren’t about leverage, ‘I don’t need leverage here’

Dan Hurley: Lakers discussions weren’t about leverage, ‘I don’t need leverage here’

After a whirlwind week which saw him become the reported frontrunner to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers only to turn down a reported six-year, $70 million deal, UConn head coach Dan Hurley joined The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz to discuss his decision to stay in Storrs. BREAKING NEWS […]

June 13, 2024

How exhausting has the Caitlin Clark discourse become?

How exhausting has the Caitlin Clark discourse become?

ESPN’s Elle Duncan joined The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on Wednesday and the topic turned to the never-ending discourse around Caitlin Clark. Duncan joined the network’s WNBA coverage this season after an extremely well-received Women’s NCAA Tournament run with Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike. She confirms for Dan that the last 10 days […]

June 12, 2024

What does Dallas have to do to climb back into the NBA Finals?

What does Dallas have to do to climb back into the NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals resume tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET from Dallas, as the Mavs return home down 0-2 and look to prevent the Celtics for pushing them to the brink of elimination. Of course, one of the big stories to come out of Game 2 was the injury to Kristaps Porzingis, who had just returned […]

June 12, 2024

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS is back on DraftKings Network ahead of Saturday’s big fight card

PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS is back on DraftKings Network ahead of Saturday’s big fight card

DraftKings Network is once again your ultimate host for PBC boxing action, including three great preliminary fights from the undercard of Saturday’s action-packed lineup from Las Vegas! See more about how to watch DraftKings Network FOR FREE here. The fight week action began on Tuesday with the Grand Arrivals in Las Vegas and DraftKings is […]

June 12, 2024

Does George Kittle think any tight end can play the game better?

Does George Kittle think any tight end can play the game better?

NFL•NFL

George Kittle joined The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on Tuesday and after answering some rapid-fire questions, including about his favorite type of fondue and about weddings, Dan Le Batard hit him with a tough one: Does Kittle look at anyone in the game and think they play tight end better than him? “Oooh, […]

June 11, 2024