Cooper is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who joined DraftKings in September 2025. A recent graduate of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation School of Sports at Long Island University, he served as the chief sports editor of the campus newspaper and the lead sideline reporter for the men’s basketball team. His previous stops include amNewYork and the New York Post.
Alexander Volkanovski has firmly re-established himself as the undisputed king of the featherweights, following a second masterclass against Diego Lopes at UFC 325. Saturday night will be crucial in determining the next worthy challenger for his 145-pound crown, as top contenders Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy meet in the main event of UFC London. Evloev […]
March 20, 2026
Southeast Division rivals round out their regular-season series Thursday night as the Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic at the Spectrum Center. The Magic (38–30, 6th East) recently went on a seven-game surge but are now coming off back-to-back losses, capped by a 113–108 defeat against the Thunder on Tuesday. The Hornets (35–34, 10th East) […]
March 19, 2026
Pacers center Ivica Zubac is questionable to return after suffering a “head contusion” during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers, the team announced. Zubac, who is celebrating his 29th birthday, went back to the locker room after taking an elbow to the forehead from Donovan Clingan on a dunk attempt. The […]
March 18, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney exited Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after suffering a right wrist sprain in the first quarter. Before exiting, Clowney tallied three points and two rebounds in eight minutes of work. Thankfully for Clowney prop backers, because he left the game in the first half, DraftKings’ new Early Exit program is […]
March 18, 2026
It’s the “Battle of the Injury Reports” on Monday night, as the understaffed Chicago Bulls host the remaining Memphis Grizzlies at the United Center. The Grizzlies (23–43, 11th West) have dropped seven straight games, capped by Friday’s 16-point thumping in Detroit. The Bulls (27–40, 12th East) have rebounded slightly from a literal winless February, though […]
March 16, 2026
Inter-conference squads meet Monday night for the first time this season, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Portland Trail Blazers at Barclays Center. The Trail Blazers (32–36, 10th West) head to the Big Apple on the second night of a back-to-back, coming off Sunday’s loss in Philadelphia, and have lost eight of their last 15 […]
March 16, 2026
Extended losing streaks collide in the nation’s capital Monday night as the Washington Wizards host the Golden State Warriors at Capital One Arena. The Warriors (32–35, 9th West) head into D.C. on the second night of a back-to-back, coming off their fifth consecutive loss at the hands of the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The […]
March 16, 2026
Saint Mary’s clinched the seventh seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament and will face the 10th seed Texas A&M on Thursday in Oklahoma City. The Gaels (27–5, 16–2 WCC) enter as slight 2.5-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook, while the Aggies (21–11, 11–7 SEC) sit as a +114 underdog. Saint Mary’s vs. Texas […]
March 15, 2026
Iowa State clinched the second seed in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament and will face 15th seed Tennessee State on Friday in St. Louis. The Cyclones (27–7, 12–6 Big 12) enter as overwhelming 24.5-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook, while the Tigers (23–9, 15–5 OVC) sit as a +2200 underdog. Iowa State vs. Tennessee […]
March 15, 2026
Big Ten powerhouses, No. 3 Michigan and No. 18 Purdue, will meet Sunday afternoon in the conference championship game at Chicago’s United Center. Michigan (31–2, 1st Big Ten) is eyeing its second straight Big Ten title, reaching the finale with wins over Ohio State and Wisconsin. Purdue (26–8, 6th Big Ten) is challenging for its […]
March 15, 2026
Judge. Witt. Harper. Soto. Tatis. Guerrero. Pure. Baseball. Nirvana. “Dream Team” USA meets the electrifying Dominican Republic Sunday night in Miami for a WBC clash for the ages — and a trip to Tuesday’s finale. Reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes takes the mound for the U.S., tasked with containing perhaps the most […]
March 15, 2026