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 delivering a Christmas special in the penultimate episode of Season 1. Sam Connon breaks down everything you need to know before Episode 9 of the Rick and Morty spinoff premieres on Adult Swim, then streams on HBO Max.
September 20, 2026
A preview and betting breakdown for Saturday's college football game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and Ohio State Buckeyes.
September 19, 2026
Royals righty Randy Dobnak, Reds ace Chase Burns and Blue Jays Cy Young contender Dylan Cease 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 18, 2026
Ian Seymour, Bryan Woo and Tyler Mahle 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 18, 2026
Fresh off a consequential round of live performances, America's Got Talent Season 21 revealed who the fans voted into the Finals. Here's who made it past the Semifinals on Wednesday, as well as who got sent home.
September 16, 2026
Rays All-Star Nick Martinez, Brewers rookie Logan Henderson and Orioles veteran Chris Bassitt 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.
September 16, 2026
Mason Adams, Yusei Kikuchi 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 Wednesday.
September 16, 2026
Kevin Gausman, Bailey Ober and Ryan Johnson 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 15, 2026
Several different shows and A-list actors won at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday night. Sam Connon breaks down who went home with the top honors.
September 14, 2026
The 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards are here, with The Pitt beating out Hacks, Widow's Bay and Pluribus for the most nominations. Which other shows and star actors are up for the top honors on Monday?
September 14, 2026
Lanterns just wrapped up what seemed like the main plot with three weeks left in the season. Sam Connon breaks down everything you need to know before Episode 6 of the latest DC Universe project to hit HBO airs on Sunday night.
September 14, 2026