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.
It was an eventful Week 17 of NFL action with several games around the league playing a major role in deciding the playoff picture. The Detroit Lions will cap off the week facing the San Francisco 49ers but there will not be playoff stakes in this matchup. All eyes will be on next week’s matchup […]
December 30, 2024
There are seven games on the NBA schedule tonight. This includes three games in the late slate as there will be a heavy dose of West Coast action tonight. Starting at 7:00 p.m. ET, the Washington Wizards will host the New York Knicks, while the Chicago Bulls face the Charlotte Hornets. In addition, the Nuggets […]
December 30, 2024
The final push for playoff seedings is on around the NFL. Unfortunately, the Week 17 Monday Night matchup is not one that will play a role in this. The Detroit Lions will travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers and have looked like Super Bowl contenders from start to finish this season. All eyes […]
December 30, 2024
Seven NBA games are tipping off tonight, including three matchups in the late slate. In the 7:00 p.m. ET window, the Washington Wizards will host the New York Knicks while the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets face off. In addition, the Nuggets and Jazz will play and the Pelicans will host the Clippers. At 10:00 […]
December 30, 2024
As the NBA searches for the next face of the league, Victor Wembanyama has done everything possible to boost his candidacy. Last year’s No. 1 overall pick has taken a significant stride forward in his development and has the San Antonio Spurs right in the playoff mix in a deep Western Conference. Opponents will continue […]
December 29, 2024
The Atlanta Hawks have quietly emerged as one of the better storylines this NBA season. The largest source of optimism has been the emergence of Jalen Johnson. The fourth-year forward has fully put it together this season and is posting career-highs in just about every statistical category. As a team, Atlanta sits in sixth place […]
December 29, 2024
The Week 17 Sunday slate will conclude with a thrilling matchup between rookie quarterbacks with playoff stakes on the line. Washington will host the matchup and enter with a 10-5 record. They can officially clinch a playoff opportunity with a victory. Jayden Daniels has changed the outlook for the franchise greatly and has played his […]
December 29, 2024
The Philadelphia Eagles entered the week without Jalen Hurts as he recovered from last week’s concussion. Their quarterback issues worsened in the third quarter of the matchup with the Cowboys as Kenny Pickett left the game with a rib injury. Pickett took a notable shot when rolling right out of the pocket from Micah Parsons […]
December 29, 2024
Following an exciting night of nine NBA games on Saturday, just six will tip off throughout Sunday. The Orlando Magic will host the Brooklyn Nets starting at 3:30 p.m. ET. At 6:00 p.m. ET, the Boston Celtics will host the Indiana Pacers, while the Toronto Raptors will face the Atlanta Hawks. At 7:00 p.m. ET, […]
December 29, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets have kicked off NBA trade season by agreeing to a trade centered around D’Angelo Russell, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The former All-Star guard will return to the Brooklyn Nets, whom he played for in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Full trade details: Lakers Get: Dorian Finney-Smith, Shake Milton […]
December 29, 2024
Many of us have seen our season-long fantasy football aspirations come to a screeching halt with the playoffs now underway. Luckily, one of the best parts of DraftKings is the opportunity to pick a new squad every week with their variety of DFS contests. There has been plenty of NFL action already this week. In […]
December 28, 2024