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.
This is the moment that Seattle has been waiting for. Forty-eight seasons have come and gone without a single World Series appearance. But following an epic Game 5 victory over the Blue Jays — their first home ALCS win since 2001 — the Mariners are now just one win away from punching their first-ever ticket […]
October 19, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays looked like a shoo-in to win the American League pennant after their four-game annihilation of the New York Yankees in the Division Series. But now they find themselves teetering on the brink of elimination, trailing the Seattle Mariners 3-2 in the ALCS after dropping Game 5 on Friday night. Returning to […]
October 19, 2025
UFC star Alex Pereira reclaimed his light-heavyweight crown in dominant fashion, shocking the world with a first-round knockout of Magomed Ankalaev in their highly anticipated title rematch at UFC 320 on Oct. 4. The Brazilian fan-favorite beat the washed allegations, slamming the door shut on another rivalry — while seemingly opening a new chapter for […]
October 19, 2025
The co-main event of UFC Vancouver features a high-stakes welterweight clash between fan-favorite Kevin Holland and rising contender Mike Malott. The No. 15-ranked Holland aims to snap out of a spell of inconsistency, capped by a disheartening decision loss in July. Meanwhile, Malott eyes his third straight victory — and a spot in the top […]
October 18, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays led MLB in comeback wins during the 2025 regular season — so it should come as no surprise that, even when facing a 2-0 deficit on the road, the team didn’t flinch. After dropping the first two games of the AL Championship Series to the Mariners at home, the Jays responded […]
October 17, 2025
For the first time since 2016, the Toronto Blue Jays are back in the American League Championship Series. The Jays made quick work of the reigning AL champion Yankees, dispatching them in four games — then celebrated in the Bronx to the tune of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York.” Toronto racked up 50 hits […]
October 12, 2025
Who could have predicted that the American League would come down to this? The Toronto Blue Jays swiftly dispatched the New York Yankees in four games, punching their ticket to the AL Championship Series for the first time since 2016. Their celebration in Yankee Stadium’s visiting clubhouse was soundtracked by Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New […]
October 12, 2025
The National League Championship Series is set, featuring a heavyweight clash between the regular-season-best Milwaukee Brewers and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers secured a return to the NLCS on Thursday, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in four games. Los Angeles plated the winning run in the 11th inning after Phillies pitcher […]
October 11, 2025
Scores were settled, statements were made, and highlights were delivered at UFC 320 on Oct. 5. But one question remains: who on earth can stop Merab Dvalishvili? The bantamweight champ coasted to a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen, pushing his unbeaten streak to 14 — a run dating back to Sept. 2018 — and […]
October 11, 2025
UFC Rio: Oliveira vs. Gamrot bolstered its main card with a short-notice welterweight scrap between division staple Vicente Luque and rising contender Joel Alvarez. Luque looks to rebound from an up-and-down stretch, while Alvarez makes his debut at 170 pounds following an impressive run at lightweight. Alvarez is a heavy -535 moneyline favorite on DraftKings […]
October 11, 2025
The UFC Rio prelims showcase an exciting flyweight battle between Jafel Filho and Clayton Carpenter. Both fighters are eager to bounce back from unanimous decision losses and continue their climb up the 125-pound rankings. Carpenter has a slight edge at -118 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Filho is listed at -102. The total […]
October 11, 2025