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.
The NFL’s Divisional Round kicks off on Saturday afternoon, starting with an AFC matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos (14–3) are fresh off capturing the AFC West title, the No. 1 seed, and a first-round bye. Denver will look to avenge last season’s Wild […]
January 17, 2026
The NFL’s Divisional Round kicks off on Saturday afternoon, starting with an AFC matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos (14–3) are fresh off capturing the AFC West title, the No. 1 seed, and a first-round bye. Denver looks to avenge last season’s Wild Card […]
January 17, 2026
The NFL’s Divisional Round begins on Saturday night, featuring a pair of marquee matchups and playoff action from each respective conference. First, the AFC’s top-seeded Denver Broncos will host the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. ET. Closing the show, the No. 1 seed Seattle Seahawks will […]
January 17, 2026
The NFL’s Divisional Round kicks off on Saturday afternoon, starting with an AFC matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos (14–3) are fresh off capturing the AFC West title, the No. 1 seed, and a first-round bye. Now, they’ll get a chance to avenge last […]
January 17, 2026
Inter-conference bottom-feeders meet for the second time this season on Friday night, as the Indiana Pacers host the New Orleans Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pelicans (10–33, 15th West) have won two of their last four games and are coming off Wednesday’s home victory against the Nets — though they’d previously dropped nine straight. Likewise, […]
January 16, 2026
There’s a slim chance that the Seahawks could march into battle without their field general. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round showdown against the San Francisco 49ers with an oblique injury. Darnold, 28, spoke with the media shortly after and said that he expects to play against […]
January 15, 2026
Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be sidelined for Thursday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors with a right ankle sprain, ESPN’s Shams Charania announced. Brunson is currently listed as day-to-day. Brunson exited Wednesday night’s game in Sacramento after injuring his ankle in the first quarter. He was initially listed questionable to return but was ruled […]
January 15, 2026
Update: Cooper Flagg Ruled Out Thursday Western Conference bottom-feeders clash for the third time this season on Thursday night, as the Dallas Mavericks host the Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center. The Jazz (14–26, 13th West) have dropped seven of their last nine games, but they did knock off Dallas in Salt Lake City on […]
January 15, 2026
Global superstars go head-to-head on Thursday night, as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs host Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks at Frost Bank Center. The Bucks (17–23, 11th East) recently welcomed back the Greek Freak, though they’ve won just five of nine games since his return and enter off back-to-back losses. The Spurs (27–13, 3rd […]
January 15, 2026
Mavericks guard Cooper Flagg exited Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets in the first half after seemingly injuring his left ankle. Ryan Nembhard replaced him in the starting lineup in the second half, and Flagg was shortly ruled out for the remainder of the game. Some DraftKings Sportsbook bettors may wonder whether the new Early Exit program is […]
January 14, 2026
In-state rivals clash in the capital city Monday night, as the Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center. The Lakers (23–13, 5th West) have struggled lately, winning just four of their last ten games and coming off consecutive losses to the Spurs and Bucks. Meanwhile, the Kings (9–30, 14th West) are […]
January 12, 2026