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.
We’ve reached the end of March and Air Max Day is set for this week on Tuesday! In case you’re curious about the history behind Air Max Day, I wrote about it two years ago, and you can check that out here. This year’s big drop from Nike is expected to be the new Air […]
March 25, 2024
An article from The Washington Post is expected to drop soon about Kim Mulkey. How do we know that? Because Kim Mulkey herself talked about it — and pre-emptively threatened to sue the Post — during a press conference this weekend. LSU coach Kim Mulkey began her press conference with an opening statement about an […]
March 25, 2024
Are you feeling the Madness, as brackets have already stated to be busted (looking at you, Kentucky!) Well, if you are and you’re a fan of the UNC Tar Heels, Jordan Brand has the perfect shoe for you! The Air Jordan 9 returns on Saturday for the first time since 2010 in a UNC-inspired Powder […]
March 22, 2024
Recently, Mike Golic Jr. was joined in the DraftKings studio in Boston by Matthew Hamachek, the director and executive producer of the Apple TV+ docuseries about the New England Patriots, The Dynasty. Hamachek, who spoke with DraftKingsNetwork.com prior to the series dropping on Apple TV+, told GoJo that he felt this story was a great […]
March 18, 2024
Former 10-year NBA vet Sebastian Telfair joined Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on the latest episode of All The Smoke. And the former SI cover athlete is ready to proclaim who he thinks will be the next face of the NBA. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero. Matt asked Sebastian who some of his favorite players in the […]
March 15, 2024
On the latest episode of All The Smoke Unplugged, Matt and Stak talked about Anthony Joshua KOing Francis Ngannou in the second round of their recent fight. Anthony Joshua’s KO of Francis Ngannou in the 2nd. What a performance from AJ tonight and over the past 11 months. pic.twitter.com/YHtWZSViNz — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 9, […]
March 13, 2024
Nick Saban was on Capitol Hill this week, testifying about what is going with Name, Image and Likeness in college sports. During the course of his testimony, Saban lamented that everything he knew about college football for 50 years no longer exists and that players are more concerned about how much they’ll be paid rather […]
March 13, 2024
It’s official: Jake Paul will take on Mike Tyson in a boxing exhibition at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, July 20. It’s JAKE PAUL vs. MIKE TYSON — yes, really! — in a LIVE BOXING event at AT&T Stadium you won’t want to miss. Airing live on Netflix Saturday, July 20 #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/ULXVeCYeH6 — […]
March 7, 2024
On this week’s All The Smoke Unplugged, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson talked a little sweet science as they discussed Canelo Alvarez reportedly turning down a big payday. David Benavidez has said he was willing to accept a deal to fight Canelo Alvarez that would have seen him earn $5million while Canelo got $60million (which […]
March 6, 2024
Victor Wembanyama has really been coming into his own of late in San Antonio, and the praise is rolling in. Last week on All The Smoke Unplugged, Stephen Jackson even went so far as to say if Wemby was on a better team we would be saying he is the best player in the entire […]
March 6, 2024
Six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro Cam Heyward joined Mike Golic Jr. and Mike Golic Sr. on Wednesday’s GoJo and Golic to talk the Steelers, podcasting and more. Heyward has an interesting history with GoJo, as Heyward apparently provided him with his “Welcome to the NFL” moment. .@mikegolicjr recounted how @CamHeyward provided his “Welcome to […]
March 6, 2024