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.
Just as it seemed like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was getting underway, the second Game of Thrones prequel series is about to reach its season midpoint. Gone are the world-ending stakes of the main show and House of the Dragon. Instead, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is sticking much closer to the […]
January 29, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Sacramento Kings at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday night, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. If you’re looking to build out a same-game parlay (SGP) of NBA player props for the East vs. West affair, DraftKings has you covered. Using the NBA Player Props Trends Tracker, […]
January 29, 2026
It’s been a slow start at the box office in 2026, with holiday blockbusters Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2 and The Housemaid doing most of the heavy lifting. Primate, Mercy and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple have been the most notable new draws to theaters, but none of those have even broken $25 […]
January 27, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Paycom Center on Tuesday night, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. If you’re looking to build out a same-game parlay (SGP) of NBA player props for the crosstown affair, DraftKings has you covered. Using the NBA Player Props Trends Tracker, […]
January 27, 2026
Sam Connon takes you through his preview, prediction and pick for Monday's men's college basketball game between Louisville and Duke.
January 26, 2026
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is coming off a rocky 2025. While Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four: First Steps were critical hits, both fell short of expectations at the box office. Captain America: Brave New World, Ironheart and the first season of Daredevil: Born Again were plagued by delays and reshoots, while animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood […]
January 25, 2026
Ahead of the 2026 NFL playoffs, DraftKings launched a brand new tool to help you build the ultimate parlay. Start by selecting one pick – an “Anchor” bet – and choose how many legs you want. Then, the Free Trending Parlay Picks Optimizer will give you a custom parlay based on games in which the […]
January 25, 2026
Ahead of the 2026 NFL playoffs, DraftKings launched a brand new tool to help you build the ultimate parlay. Start by selecting one pick – an “Anchor” bet – and choose how many legs you want. Then, the Free Trending Parlay Picks Optimizer will give you a custom parlay based on games in which the […]
January 25, 2026
The Campbell Fighting Camels (9-10) and Charleston Cougars (11-8) are set to face off on Thursday night, going head-to-head in South Carolina. The Coastal Athletic Association showdown will tip off at 7 p.m. EST on The CW Network. The Cougars are 3.5-point home favorites with -170 moneyline odds, and the total has been set at […]
January 22, 2026
The second prequel to Game of Thrones is officially underway, with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debuting January 18. In case it wasn’t clear in the premiere, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms doesn’t seem to have the same serious tone or world-ending stakes of the main show or House of the Dragon. Instead, […]
January 22, 2026
The 2026 Oscar nominations are officially out, narrowing the field for who could take home hardware at the 98th Academy Awards. The show will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15. One of the more anticipated races will be for Best Actor, which is very much […]
January 22, 2026