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Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports.com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting.com. He also spent more than a year working at a casino sportsbook, where he learned the ins and outs of the betting world and witnessed the grave mistakes casual bettors make every day. Now, Jack wants to use his expertise and experience in the industry to make you a more disciplined and more profitable bettor.

EXPERTISE:

Golf, Sports Betting, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies

Sizzling AFC training-camp position battles

The NFL preseason schedule will begin July 31, with the regular season to follow on Sept. 4. Ahead of the start of games, Yardbarker NFL writers spotlight the hottest position battles in training camp for each AFC team.

Sizzling NFC training-camp position battles 

The NFL preseason schedule will begin July 31 with the regular season to follow on Sept. 4. Ahead of the start of games, Yardbarker NFL writers spotlight the hottest position battles in training camp for each NFC team.

Predicting U.S. Ryder Cup team after British Open Championship

With major championship season over, it's time to shift focus to the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Old Bethpage, N.Y.. 

Golf power rankings: Who lurks behind British Open champ Scottie Scheffler?

Combining the best of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, here's our top 10 players in the world in inverse order.

Storylines for the 3M Open: Ryder Cup battles abound

Although there are no superstars in the field this week, there's no shortage of intriguing storylines at the penultimate event in the 2025 regular season. 

2025 Ryder Cup: It's time to shut down the Patrick Cantlay slander

Now that major championship season is over, it's time to shift our focus to the 2025 Ryder Cup and how captain Keegan Bradley will fill out Team USA's roster.

Scottie Scheffler chimes in on 'silly' Tiger Woods comparisons

Scheffler has a long way to go before he can be mentioned in the same breath as Woods, and he knows that.

Ranking Open Championship contenders with best chance of catching Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler doesn't usually give up leads on the weekend, but if he does, these are the players with the best chance of catching him.

Scottie Scheffler's Open Championship start should terrify the rest of the field

Scottie Scheffler opened up his 2025 Open Championship with a 3-under 68 in the first round at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

A Buddhist monk is surprisingly in contention at the Open Championship

At the top of the 2025 Open Championship leaderboard, you'll find household names such as Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton. One name near the top—Sadom Kaewkanjana—isn't as familiar.  That's because Kaewkanjana has never played in a PGA Tour event and hasn't appeared in a major since the 2023 PGA Championship.

NFC: Top non-QB storylines entering training camp

Yardbarker's NFL writers came together this week to identify the top non-QB storylines each team is facing heading into camp. 

Who is Jacob Skov Olesen, the surprising early leader at the Open Championship?

If you're just waking up and tuning into the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, you might be surprised to see the name J.S. Olesen sitting atop the leaderboard.

British Open Championship: Three stars who can't win

The best in the world have congregated at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland for the 2025 Open Championship. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are the three men to beat at the final major championship of the year, but some big names have no chance of winning the Claret Jug.

British Open Championship: Three longshots who can win at Royal Portrush

Longshots are all the rage in golf, especially after J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open as a 125-1 underdog. The Open Championship is normally the friendliest major for longshots, so let's take a look at three players who could pull a Spaun at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

British Open Championship storylines: Will Rory McIlroy get revenge?

The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland this week, and we can't wait to watch the best in the world try to tame this 137-year-old beast. 

Five holes that will define the Open Championship at Royal Portrush

When it comes to who will lift up the Claret Jug on Sunday afternoon, these are the five holes that will define the tournament.

Ranking the top five contenders at British Open

The 2025 Open Championship is here, as the best players in the world will compete in the fourth and final major of the season at Royal Portrush Golf Club beginning early on Thursday morning. 

NFC under-the-radar rookies, training camp reporting dates

The first round of the NFL Draft doesn't produce all the stars. Teams also mine gems beyond the first 32 picks.

Rory McIlroy quietly disses PGA of America's prized possession

McIlroy is never afraid to speak his mind, even if it means ruffling a few feathers along the way.

Genesis Scottish Open storylines: Why Scottie Scheffler is switching routine

The PGA Tour heads overseas this week for the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, a famed links course on the east coast of Scotland. 

Jordan Spieth offers new golfer LeBron James a much-needed swing tip

The golf bug infects everyone eventually, and LeBron James is the newest star athlete to receive a bite.  

Ranking the five best golfers suited for links golf right now

After a full season of parkland courses in and around the United States, the PGA Tour heads overseas for a two-week links golf journey in the United Kingdom.

Buckle up for most interesting two events on PGA Tour

The next stops on the PGA Tour schedule are the Genesis Scottish Open and Open Championship, both on famed links courses. Links courses are much different than the typical parkland courses we watch on the PGA Tour most weeks. .

Max Homa finally shows signs of life at John Deere Classic

Max Homa hasn't had much fun playing competitive golf over the last 15 months, but after notching a top-five finish at the John Deere Classic for the first time since the 2024 Masters, he can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

Offensive fireworks? Grading NFC skill-position groups

The usual suspect — we're looking at you, Detroit Lions — should again have a high-powered offense. But what teams enter could enter the 2025 NFL season with dreadful offenses?