Sam joined DraftKings in 2025 following five years with Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network. He has covered the UCLA Bruins, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Rays, MLB, MiLB and NBA, on top of earning awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and College Media Association during his time as a student at UCLA.
The Dance of the Dragons is burning hot, with the body count of the Targaryen civil war continuing to rise. Here's a spoiler-filled breakdown of who died in House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7.
August 3, 2026
Michael King, Brandon Pfaadt and Ian Seymour highlight another jam-packed slate of MLB action. Sam Connon shares his DFS pitcher rankings, highlighting which players could be worth a big chunk of your budget on Monday.
August 3, 2026
Peter Parker is back for another adventure in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. So how much money did the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe make at the box office over its opening weekend?
August 2, 2026
Now that Rick and Morty Season 9 is over, the President Curtis spinoff has Sunday night to itself. Sam Connon breaks down everything you need to know before Episode 2 premieres on Adult Swim, then streams on HBO Max.
August 2, 2026
Brandon Young, Nick Martinez and Kyle Leahy highlight another jam-packed slate of MLB action. Sam Connon shares his DFS pitcher rankings, highlighting which players could be worth a big chunk of your budget on Friday.
July 31, 2026
Sadie Sink joined the cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day over a year ago, but her role remained a mystery up until the premiere. So which Marvel character did the former Stranger Things actress portray, and how will she fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward?
July 30, 2026
At the very end of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, fans saw a post-credit scene with major implications across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So how did the teaser at the end of the latest Spider-Man movie lay the foundation for what comes next in the MCU?
July 30, 2026
The penultimate episode of House of the Dragon Season 3 could be among the most monumental yet. Sam Connon breaks down everything you need to know before the Game of Thrones prequel show continues on HBO.
July 30, 2026
Love Island UK Season 13 came to a close after a wild two-month run. Sam Connon recaps everything that went down in Episode 65, a live final that decided the winning couple.
July 30, 2026
Nolan McLean, Roki Sasaki and Rhett Lowder highlight another jam-packed slate of MLB action. Sam Connon shares his DFS pitcher rankings, highlighting which players could be worth a big chunk of your budget on Thursday.
July 30, 2026
Giants ace Logan Webb, Yankees righty Cam Schlittler and Cardinals veteran Dustin May are among the starters set to take the mound Wednesday. Sam Connon shares his picks and predictions in regards to the three pitchers' strikeout prop bets.
July 29, 2026