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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

Golf power rankings for the 2026 season: Scottie Scheffler on top

Now that football is winding down, it's almost time to shift our attention to golf season. With the PGA Tour getting underway and LIV Golf set to begin its fifth season on Feb 4, let's power rank the top 10 golfers in the world from both tours.

NFL fan base confidence rating: Where does your team stand?

As the NFL turns its attention toward coaching changes, roster shakeups, the Super Bowl and draft season, fan confidence varies wildly from city to city.

Power ranking top 10 golfers at The American Express

Scottie Scheffler returns to the PGA Tour this week to make his 2026 debut at The American Express in La Quinta, Calif. We all know he's on top of the power rankings this week, but what about the rest of the top 10?

Five storylines to watch at The American Express 

The PGA Tour heads to La Quinta, Calif., this week for The American Express. Several of the world’s top players are set to make their season debuts at the three-course event, so let’s break down the five storylines to watch.

Rory McIlroy urges Ryder Cup teammates to pay hefty fines

Rory McIlroy is taking the idiom, "put your money where your mouth is," to another level.

Dustin Johnson descends deeper into irrelevance with LIV Golf decision

Days after Brooks Koepka announced he'll be returning to the PGA Tour, LIV Golf announced it has signed two-time major champion Dustin Johnson to a multiyear extension.

Five candidates to be next Eagles offensive coordinator

As expected, the Philadelphia Eagles fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo on Tuesday after a disappointing season and a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' silence on OC speaks volumes

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had a chance to defend former offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo following the team’s 23–19 wild-card loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Four newcomers you need to know ahead of 2026 PGA Tour season

The 2026 PGA Tour season kicks off this week from the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club. We all know about the Scottie Schefflers and Rory McIlroys of the world, but what about the rookies ready to make a name for themselves?

PGA Tour sends Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm a strict ultimatum

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp just unveiled a power play that could mark the beginning of the end for LIV Golf.

Brooks Koepka potentially making big sacrifice in return to PGA Tour

A major domino in the PGA Tour versus LIV Golf battle has fallen, as Brooks Koepka has decided to return to the PGA Tour after playing four seasons on the rival tour. The twist? He's willing to forfeit a potential $85 million to do so. 

Eagles free agency: Should they stay or should they go?

Now that the Eagles are out of the playoffs, it's time to turn the page to a crucial offseason for the defending Super Bowl champs.

Ranking the biggest culprits in the Eagles’ shocking wild-card loss to the 49ers

The Philadelphia Eagles will not be repeating as Super Bowl champions, as head coach Nick Sirianni's team fell 23-19 to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round Sunday.

Here's the foolproof plan for the Eagles to expose depleted 49ers

The NFC wild-card playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers appears evenly matched on the surface. However, the Eagles could hold a significant offensive advantage because of  San Francisco’s severely depleted linebacker corps.

Toughest conversation every NFL front office must have this offseason

The NFL offseason isn’t just about draft boards, cap space and free-agent wish lists. It’s also about the conversations teams must have — the uncomfortable, franchise-shaping discussions that could determine whether a contender keeps rolling or a rebuilding team finally admits where it stands.

NFL fantasy football takeaways: A tale of two QBs — one awful, another surprising

NFL Week 16 brought star performances and shocking duds in the fantasy football world. Let's unpack the chaos with our four biggest fantasy takeaways before the championship round in Week 17. 

NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags

Of the teams and players that struggled in NFL Week 16, which ones should be worried about their performances? Let's rank them on the panic meter.

Every NFL team’s 2025 MVP — from Packers EDGE Micah Parsons to Bills QB Josh Allen

Yardbarker NFL writers identify the MVP for every NFL team, weighing on-field impact, consistency and importance to overall success.

Trevor Lawrence headlines four fantasy football players who could flop in Week 16

Here are four players who could flop on their projections in NFL Week 16.

Tyler Shough headlines four under-the-radar fantasy football players who could smash projections in Week 16

The fantasy football semifinals are upon us. At this point in the season, you can't afford to make any lineup mistakes.

NFL Week 15 fantasy football takeaways: Jacoby Brissett shines again

If you're reading this, that likely means you won your first-round matchup to advance to the next round of your fantasy football playoffs. Here are takeaways from Week 15 ahead of fantasy semifinal matchups.

NFL Week 15 panic meter: Lions, Packers losing hope

With only three weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, bubble teams are running out of time to make a final push to the playoffs.

Fantasy football Week 15: Four players who could flop

You can't afford any bust performances this week, and we have you covered with four players who might flop in the first round.

Fantasy football Week 15: Commanders QB Marcus Mariota, Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell headline sleepers

Fantasy football playoffs have arrived, so you can't afford to make any more mistakes with your lineup. The good news is we're here to help with four under-the-radar

NFL fan-base satisfaction index: How floundering Eagles, Giants and your team rate

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprising turns, giving fan bases across the league a wide range of emotions.