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.
Thursday night’s NBA slate features a battle between recent NBA Finals runner-ups, as the Phoenix Suns host the Indiana Pacers at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Suns (7-5), who fell to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 Finals, are riding a four-game winning streak that’s propelled them to seventh in the Western Conference. The Pacers (1-10), meanwhile, […]
November 13, 2025
Detroit Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal and Pittsburgh Pirates righty Paul Skenes were named the 2026 Cy Young award winners on Wednesday night, taking home the American League and National League honors, respectively. Skubal, who led the AL with a 2.21 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 241 strikeouts, took home the award for a second consecutive […]
November 12, 2025
Top seeds in the Western Conference go head-to-head on Wednesday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Los Angeles Lakers at the Paycom Center. The Thunder (11-1, 1st West) haven’t shown any signs of a championship hangover, opening the season 8-0 and entering Wednesday’s matchup on a three-game winning streak — each by at […]
November 12, 2025
Interconference rivals square off on Monday night as the Dallas Mavericks host the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Center. The Bucks (6-4, 6th East) aim to avoid losing back-to-back games for the first time this season, while the Mavericks (3-7, 14th West) try to build momentum after recently snapping a four-game slide. Looking at the […]
November 10, 2025
Interconference squads go head-to-head on Monday night as the Orlando Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Kia Center. The Magic (4-6, 11th East) have returned to form after a sluggish start to the season, but aim to rebound from Sunday’s narrow loss to the Boston Celtics. The Blazers (5-4, 7th West), meanwhile, have […]
November 10, 2025
Interconference rivals go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs (6-2) are living up to the hype, pacing the NFC South and coming off a 20-point beatdown of the New Orleans Saints. The Pats (7-2), meanwhile, have been one of the NFL’s […]
November 9, 2025
NFC South rivals will face off on Sunday afternoon as the Carolina Panthers host the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers (5-4) have enjoyed a solid season, winning four of their last five games to join the playoff race. The Saints (1-8), meanwhile, are one of the NFL’s punching bags and […]
November 9, 2025
NFC rivals collide on Sunday afternoon when the Chicago Bears host the New York Giants at Soldier Field. The understaffed Giants (2-7) have dropped three straight games, coming off a 10-point home loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears (5-3), meanwhile, have won five of their last six — punctuated by a roller-coaster, comeback […]
November 9, 2025
Time to run it right back. The Los Angeles Clippers host the Phoenix Suns in an immediate rematch at the Intuit Dome on Saturday night. The Clippers aim to avenge the double-digit loss they endured in Phoenix just two days ago. Saturday night marks the third time these teams have met in the early stages […]
November 8, 2025
Flyweight contenders square off at the Apex as Matt Schnell takes on TUF winner Joseph Morales in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown. Schnell looks to build on a decision victory that snapped a three-fight skid, while Morales comes in riding a five-fight win streak — punctuated by a second-round submission […]
November 8, 2025
Welterweight knockout artists collide at the Apex as Muslim Salikhov takes on Uros Medic at UFC Vegas 111 on Saturday night. Both fighters enter the Octagon riding momentum from first-round knockouts in roughly a minute, teeing up a high-stakes striking battle where one shot could end someone’s night. Medic enters as a -148 moneyline favorite […]
November 8, 2025