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.
The endless offseason wait is over. Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here, and with it comes opportunity for sports bettors of all forms. From fantasy football fans to player prop experts and everything in between, one format that continues to grow in popularity is survivor pools. This format allows fans to pick […]
September 4, 2024
The 2024 NFL season has finally arrived, and a new group of young talent is intent on making their mark on the league. This season’s rookie class is loaded with talent, and many players fall into favorable locations. Each draft pick will be looking to cement themselves as a key part of the future of […]
September 2, 2024
It is not often that we can witness two all-time greats go head-to-head. A true clash of the Titans at their respective expertise. We will never see LeBron James and Michael Jordan face off on a basketball court. Joe Montana will never get a chance to take down Tom Brady, and Muhammed Ali will never […]
September 2, 2024
The 2024 NFL season has finally arrived! There’s now a blank slate upon which players will seek to make their imprint. Many of them will be looking to bring home some hardware. At the top of the list of most prestigious awards sits the NFL MVP. There have been 49 different players to house the […]
September 2, 2024
College Football is off to the races and, with it, all of the weekly overreactions. There were several notable performances in the Week 1 slate from stars around the country. The ripple effects can be seen throughout the DraftKings SportsBook futures markets. But perhaps no lines moved more significantly than those in the Heisman Trophy […]
September 1, 2024
The Detroit Lions finished last season with a 12-5 record, marking their most wins since 1991. They also made their first playoff appearance since 2016, defeating the Buccaneers and Rams before being eliminated by the 49ers in the Conference Championship. Detroit will be looking to build off this success in 2024. The organization has kept […]
September 1, 2024
Is the U… back? Miami made one of the loudest statements with its play in the opening week of college football. The Hurricanes traveled down to the Swamp in Gainesville to face the Florida Gators. Entering as the 19th-ranked team in the country in the preseason, Miami entered this matchup as two-point favorites on the […]
August 31, 2024
Penn State entered the season as the eighth-ranked team in the country and looking to cement itself as a legitimate National Champion threat. The Nittany Lions started this journey in Morgantown against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Penn State opened up as 10-point favorites with the spread closing at -7.5 on DraftKings Sportsbook. West Virginia closed […]
August 31, 2024
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have quietly been one of the more successful franchises in the NFL in recent years. The organization has made the playoffs in each of the past four seasons, including winning the Super Bowl in 2020. While key franchise pieces like Tom Brady and Bruce Arians have moved on, the Buccaneers have […]
August 31, 2024
College football is officially back. And with that the thrilling upsets and heartbreaking upsets unlike any other sport. Virginia Tech had grown into a trendy pick as a program expected to take a notable leap this season. After a 7-6 record last year, the Hokies returned a number of key players, including quarterback Kyron Drones […]
August 31, 2024
The 2024 NFL season will mark an era of change for the Minnesota Vikings. The organization moved on from Kirk Cousins after he spent the past six seasons in Minnesota. The 36-year-old led the organization to a 50-37-1 record during the games that he played, but suffered a torn Achilles last season. He’ll now be […]
August 31, 2024