Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
After Thursday’s first round of the Mexico Open, the projected cut line was three-under, and that’s where it ended after Friday’s second round. Here are some notable players who won’t be playing over the weekend: In the $500K Pitch + Putt tournament, there were 19 golfers rostered on at least 10% of teams. Four of […]
February 21, 2025
The Mexico Open at VidantaWorld isn’t a star-studded event but there’s money to be won and a trophy to be hoisted. After Thursday’s first round, there are 21 golfers that shot a three-under 68, which is the projected cut line. There’s another 19 golfers at two-under. Here are how some of the more popular golfers […]
February 21, 2025
DraftKings, your paradise of DFS nirvana, has done it again with a new contest called NBA Starting 5. You select one point guard, one shooting guard, one small forward, one power forward and one center. There is no salary cap. The only stipulation is that you must select players from at least two different teams. […]
February 20, 2025
There are six NBA games on Friday’s slate. CLE, MEM, MIL, NYK, ORL and SAS are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. As for injuries, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, PJ Washington, Yves Missi and Mike Conley are questionable. Dwight Powell is doubtful. Malcolm Brogdon is out. Keep track of all the pertinent injury updates […]
February 20, 2025
There are nine NBA games on Thursday’s slate. CHA and LAL are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. As for injuries, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, OG Anunoby, Ty Jerome, Andre Jackson Jr. and Isaac Okoro are questionable. Victor Wembanyama is doubtful. Josh Hart, Justin Edwards, Patrick Williams, Vit Krejci, Larry Nance Jr. and Tosan […]
February 19, 2025
DraftKings, your paradise of DFS nirvana, has done it again with a new contest called NBA Starting 5. You select one point guard, one shooting guard, one small forward, one power forward and one center. There is no salary cap. The only stipulation is that you must select players from at least two different teams. […]
February 19, 2025
Victor Wembanyama ($10,900) is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due to an illness. Wembanyama has missed six games this season, with the most recent on February 1st. In that one, Charles Bassey received the start, but he’s been ruled out for Thursday. Zach Collins started four of the other five games, but […]
February 19, 2025
UPDATE: Both Antetokounmpo and Lillard will start but be on a minutes limit. This is the front end of a back-to-back. Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,500) last played on February 2, missing six games due to a strain in his left calf. Damian Lillard ($9,500) did not play in the last game before the All-Star break due […]
February 19, 2025
Anthony Edwards ($5,900) dealt with a hip issue, causing him to miss two games in the last eight contests. He did play at least 36 minutes in each of the last three games before the All-Star break, so everything seemed fine. Unfortunately, he will not be playing in the All-Star game for Team Kenny due […]
February 16, 2025
UPDATE: There will be no injury replacement for James. LeBron James will miss the 2025 All-Star Game due to ankle and foot discomfort. He missed a contest three games ago but had played the two games prior to the All-Star break. Ironically, Shaquille O’Neal’s team also has Anthony Davis on it, and he will not […]
February 16, 2025
Ludvig Aberg ($9,800; 125.5 FPTS) won the Genesis Invitational as the fifth-highest priced golfer, and he had the sixth-lowest odds heading into the tournament on DK Sportsbook at +2200. After Thursday’s first round, Aberg was T7, six strokes off the lead after shooting a two-over 74. Aberg must’ve caught some good z’s Thursday night because […]
February 16, 2025