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.
Ridley Scott has returned to the director's chair for The Dog Stars. So how much money did the adaptation of the hit dystopian novel make at the box office over its opening weekend?
August 30, 2026
We are halfway through President Curtis Season 1, a spinoff set in the Rick and Morty universe. Sam Connon breaks down everything you need to know before Episode 6 premieres on Adult Swim, then streams on HBO Max.
August 30, 2026
Dodgers deadline addition Tarik Skubal, Mets standout Christian Scott and Mariners righty Emerson Hancock 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.
August 28, 2026
Emerson Hancock, Jacob Lopez and Dean Kremer 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.
August 28, 2026
Sam Connon gives analysis on the Illinois Fighting Illini win total odds ahead of the 2026 college football season.
August 27, 2026
Gerrit Cole, Noah Cameron and Hayden Wesneski 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.
August 27, 2026
Looking for the best NFC West bets? Explore betting splits, NFL futures, player props, and win totals for the 2026 season.
August 27, 2026
The live shows are in full swing for America's Got Talent Season 21, as the results of the second fan vote are in. Here's who advanced from Quarterfinals 2 on Wednesday.
August 26, 2026
Bubba Chandler, Peter Lambert and Connor Prielipp 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.
August 26, 2026
MacKenzie Gore, Roki Sasaki and Robert Stock 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.
August 26, 2026
Sam Connon gives his analysis on the UCLA Bruins win total odds ahead of the 2026 college football season.
August 25, 2026