Griffin Wong has been a content writer at DK Network since November 2024. Prior to that, he was the former sports editor for the Harvard Crimson, where he covered the football team for two years and earned four Story of the Year nominations from the Associated College Press. A lifelong Lakers and Dodgers fan, Griffin’s favorite athlete of all time is Kobe Bryant. When he’s not writing, Griffin is usually skiing, running, golfing, or playing basketball — badly.
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on the year in sports. The last 12 months have been marked by some unforgettable highlights, breakout stars, and teams who finally reached the pinnacle of their sports. After 11 National League West titles in 12 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers got over the […]
December 18, 2024
The Los Angeles Chargers enter Thursday night’s clash for playoff positioning in less-than-perfect condition. Los Angeles had been flying high before a 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers knocked it back to 8-6, good for seventh in the AFC. Quarterback Justin Herbert is banged up and wide receiver Quentin Johnston did not practice Monday […]
December 17, 2024
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December 17, 2024
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the odds-on favorite to be named MVP this season, with -900 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. With a masterful Week 15 performance against the Detroit Lions, in which he went 23/34 for 362 yards and two touchdowns and added 11 carries for 68 yards and two more scores, Allen not […]
December 16, 2024
In the big picture, the Atlanta Falcons are nothing if not consistent, having selected eighth overall in each of the past three NFL drafts. While this year’s eighth pick, quarterback Michael Penix Jr., has barely played, running back Bijan Robinson (eighth overall in 2023) and wide receiver Drake London (eighth overall in 2022) have become […]
December 16, 2024
A few things are guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and Nikola Jokić putting up ridiculous numbers. The three-time Most Valuable Player has had to carry the Denver Nuggets more than he ever has before, dragging them to a 13-10 record with ridiculous averages of 31.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. Denver is […]
December 16, 2024
The Atlanta Falcons are reeling, having lost four straight games and ceding first place in the NFC South to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To make matters tougher for Atlanta, Tampa Bay pulled off an upset road victory on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers to pull a game and a half ahead of the Falcons. […]
December 16, 2024
Wouldn’t it be fitting if the 2024 season ended with a Super Bowl matchup between two of the league’s most cursed franchises? Well, it’s a real possibility. The Detroit Lions — the only NFC team never to make the Super Bowl — are favored to win the conference at +125. While the Buffalo Bills — […]
December 14, 2024
Who had the AFC West appearing to be the strongest division in football? Three teams from the West are sitting in playoff position entering Week 15, including the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos, two of the biggest positive surprises of the 2024 season. The Chargers made a huge change over the offseason, bringing former […]
December 13, 2024
Griffin Wong shares his top picks on DraftKings Sportsbook for Wednesday's six-game Premier League slate.
December 13, 2024
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a revelation in his rookie season in 2017, bursting onto the scene with 1,554 all-purpose yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, finishing as an All-Pro Second Teamer. Over the years, Kamara’s star has lost some of its shine, as he’s battled various injuries and off-the-field issues. But he’s […]
December 13, 2024