Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
Oneil Cruz left the Braves’ victory over the Pirates with lower back tightness. Pittsburgh’s shortstop and centerfielder attempted to steal second base on a 3-2 count, but ball four gave him the free base. As he pulled up ahead of second base, Cruz seemed to tweak something and pulled up in pain. Andrew McCutchen grounded […]
May 10, 2025
The Boston Celtics are back in the win column, producing a commanding 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. This cuts the series deficit to 2-1 after the Knicks took both games in Boston to start the series. Despite still trailing, the defending champions are the favorites […]
May 10, 2025
Things seem to be going from bad to worse in Pittsburgh with the Pirates amid an absolute disaster of a season. Bryan Reynolds added to the organizational drama by being ejected following the seventh inning of today’s matchup with the Braves. Reynolds was called out on strikes to end the seventh inning on a pitch […]
May 10, 2025
The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves will face off in a Game 3 matchup tonight, with the series tied at one win each. Buddy Hield and company will travel back to the Bay, but will need to do so without Stephen Curry. The outlook for the series changed in a major way when Curry […]
May 10, 2025
The Boston Celtics have reached desperation mode sooner than expected, dropping into a 0-2 hole in this Eastern Conference semifinals. Boston is the first team in 29 years to lose multiple playoff games that they have led by at least 20 after doing it in both games to start this series. This second-round battle will […]
May 10, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets will square off in Game 3 tonight. Jamal Murray and the rest of the Nuggets squad will return to Denver with the series tied 1-1 and looking to take control with the home crowd behind them. After the Nuggets produced an impressive opening game victory, Oklahoma City answered […]
May 9, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton has stepped into the center stage of the NBA playoffs. Carrying a chip on his shoulder from his “most overrated” label, Haliburtong has led the Pacers to a 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers, complete with a game-winning three-point dagger and an electric celebration after the fact. This Eastern Conference semifinals matchup will […]
May 9, 2025
It has been a thrilling start to the NBA playoffs with plenty of great basketball still on the horizon. Two crucial Game 3 matchups will be tipping off tonight as the second round action continues. To start, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to dig out of the 0-2 series hole in Indiana tonight. Darius […]
May 9, 2025
It has been a thrilling start to the NBA Playoffs, with the best basketball likely still yet to be played. Two more games of action will be on tonight’s Friday night slate in these Game 3 matchups of the second round series. To start the night in the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers will look to […]
May 9, 2025
The Denver Nuggets produced a surprising opening game victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a 1-0 series advantage. Russell Westbrook and the rest of this Nuggets squad will be looking to take full control of the series as Game 2 takes place in front of the Oklahoma City faithful. While Westbrook’s roller coaster-like […]
May 7, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles made news today by announcing Dallas Goedert will be returning to the team next season after an offseason in which his future was largely in question. The defending Super Bowl champions had plenty of decisions to make, with Goedert taking roughly a $4 million pay cut to remain with the lone franchise […]
May 7, 2025