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.
President Curtis is wrapping up Season 1 by revisiting a lingering plot thread from the pilot. Sam Connon breaks down everything you need to know before Episode 10 of the Rick and Morty spinoff premieres on Adult Swim, then streams on HBO Max.
September 27, 2026
A preview and betting breakdown for Saturday's college football game between the Maryland Terrapins and UCLA Bruins.
September 26, 2026
Orioles lefty Trevor Rogers, Tigers righty Jackson Jobe and Guardians righty Gavin Williams are among the starters set to take the mound Friday. Sam Connon shares his picks and predictions in regards to the three pitchers' strikeout prop bets.
September 25, 2026
Bryce Miller, Robert Gasser and Brandon Pfaadt 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.
September 25, 2026
Before Taylor Swift drops four new tracks for The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, here's how Sam Connon ranks the top 10 songs of her career.
September 24, 2026
Bryan Woo, Tyler Mahle and Peter Lambert 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.
September 24, 2026
America's Got Talent Season 21 came to a close Wednesday night, with one act emerging above the rest. Here's a recap of who fell short, as well as who won the $1 million prize.
September 23, 2026
Walbert Urena, Merrill Kelly and Ethan Pecko 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 Wednesday.
September 23, 2026
Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer, Brewers trade deadline acquisition Dustin May and Twins ace Taj Bradley are among the starters set to take the mound Friday. Sam Connon shares his picks and predictions in regards to the three pitchers' strikeout prop bets.
September 22, 2026
Max Fried, Anthony Molina and Cristian Javier 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 Tuesday.
September 22, 2026
America's Got Talent is mixing up its release schedule in the middle of its high-stakes live shows. Sam Connon breaks down who is performing and what is on the line in Quarterfinals 4 on Tuesday night.
September 22, 2026