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 Kansas City Chiefs fell short on the biggest stage last February, spoiling their shot at a three-peat. Now, it’s time to see if that loss is a bump in the road or the beginning of the end for the Chiefs’ dynasty. Patrick Mahomes is about to enter his 30s. Travis Kelce is turning 36 […]
August 27, 2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is still in theaters, but its predecessor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has already made its way to the small screen. Thunderbolts* just premiered on Disney+, joining the expansive catalog of Marvel Studios movies and TV shows available on the streaming service. When will Thunderbolts* be on Disney+? Thunderbolts* became […]
August 26, 2025
It didn’t take long for Jayden Daniels to make an impact in Washington, guiding the Commanders to the playoffs as a rookie. The former Heisman Trophy winner helped his new team surge past their preseason Win Total of 6.5, going from 4-13 to 12-5 before marching all the way to the NFC Championship Game. Overachieving […]
August 26, 2025
The one-two punch of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry lived up to the hype and then some in 2024, and the Baltimore Ravens standouts are back for more in 2025. But there is still plenty left for the duo to accomplish, especially considering Jackson fell just short of his third MVP. They also lost to […]
August 24, 2025
The Houston Texans blew past all expectations when they went 10-7 and reached the AFC Divisional Round in 2023. They proved the breakout wasn’t a fluke in 2024, posting the same exact record and going just as deep into the postseason. That continued success came in spite of some team-wide struggles on offense, though, including […]
August 22, 2025
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense emerged as one of the best in the NFL in 2024, but replicating that production in 2025 could prove to be quite the challenge. While quarterback Baker Mayfield is back — along with running backs Bucky Irving and Rachaad White, receivers Mike Evans and (an injured) Chris Godwin and tight […]
August 21, 2025
From Kirk Cousins to Joshua Dobbs and Sam Darnold, it hasn’t mattered who has played quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings this decade. Either way, Justin Jefferson has dominated. Jefferson spent the past few weeks battling a hamstring strain, though, all while the Vikings have been trying to break in another new signal-caller. J.J. McCarthy was […]
August 20, 2025
With another NFL season about to get underway, Dallas Cowboys fans are hoping this is the year their Super Bowl drought comes to an end. The Cowboys haven’t won The Big Game since 1995, and they are one of only 11 teams not to make it there over the last 30 years. Dallas has +170 […]
August 18, 2025
Year one of the Mike Macdonald era went better than expected, as the Seahawks far surpassed their preseason win total of 7.5 by going 10-7. But considering Seattle went 2-5 against playoff teams — and 0-7 against the spread in those games — their record may not have told the whole story. And with so many changes […]
August 16, 2025
The Mets are set to open up a series against the Mariners on Friday, looking to break out of their brutal 2-13 funk from the past few weeks. Seattle on the other hand, is hoping to get back on track after following up their recent eight-game winning streak with back-to-back losses. With Sean Manaea taking […]
August 15, 2025
As has been the case for the past few years, the Bengals’ star-studded offense will take up most of the oxygen in Cincinnati this season. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins’ contract disputes are no longer hanging over the team, meaning Joe Burrow has his two favorite targets secured for the long run. It isn’t as […]
August 15, 2025