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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

Why analyst's glowing prediction for Penn State makes perfect sense

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt recently ranked Penn State as the No. 1 college football team in the country heading into the 2025 season. That might seem like a controversial opinion, but Klatt might just be onto something.

Three storylines for Truist Championship: PGA Tour returns to Philadelphia

The PGA Tour is back in the 2-1-5 for the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club, the sixth Signature Event of the 2025 season. 

Scottie Scheffler makes controversial decision leading up to PGA Championship

Scheffler explained his thought process during an appearance on the "Dan on Golf" podcast with Dan Rapaport on Monday.

Scottie Scheffler sticks it to Phil Mickelson with emphatic win in Texas

Scottie Scheffler blitzed the field at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson to snag his first win of the 2025 season.

Three burning questions for 2025 Browns

The Browns have a true quarterback competition heading into training camp.

Three burning questions for 2025 Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off back-to-back 9-8 seasons without a playoff appearance, so this is a huge year for QB Joe Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor to get back to the contender tier where they belong.  Here are the three biggest questions facing the Bengals in 2025.

Three burning questions for 2025 Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finished .500 or better every season since 2003, but it might be challenging to keep that streak alive after losing quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields this offseason.

Three burning questions for 2025 Ravens

Coming off another disappointing playoff loss, the Baltimore Ravens are looking to take the next step and reach the Super Bowl in 2025-26. 

Three burning questions for 2025 Bears

The Chicago Bears are poised to take a big step forward in 2025, but winning the offseason doesn't always translate to the field.

Rory McIlroy details how 2011 Masters collapse helped him win 2025 green jacket

Entering the final round of the 2025 Masters with a two-shot lead, Rory McIlroy remembered his 2011 mistakes and brought an improved mindset to the course this time.

Collin Morikawa makes shocking change ahead of PGA Championship

With the 2025 PGA Championship just a few weeks away, it's not the time to tinker with their process or make sweeping changes, but that's precisely what Collin Morikawa is up to.

Three storylines for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Scottie Scheffler a heavy favorite

The PGA Tour heads back to Texas this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. Let's check out the three most intriguing storylines for the next stop on the schedule.

Why Scottie Scheffler seems like a lock for first win of season

Even though Scheffler hasn't found the winner's circle yet this year, you can tell he's close. The 13-time PGA Tour winner has finished T8, solo fourth and T2 in his past three starts.

Andrew Novak has officially entered the Ryder Cup conversation

The 2025 Ryder Cup isn't until September, but it's never too early to start thinking about what the U.S. team might look like at Bethpage Black.

Eagles draft: Did Howie Roseman get it right?

With Shedeur Sanders' freefall and the Jacksonville Jaguars trading a haul to land Travis Hunter dominating the 2025 NFL Draft headlines, the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles took a back seat. Did the Eagles pull off a coup amid the noise?

AFC draft grades: Why Patriots, Raiders, Ravens, Titans stand out

After spending the weekend sorting through each team's draft class, Yardbarker NFL writers have so many questions.

NFC draft grades: What teams earned an 'A' besides Giants?

After spending the weekend sorting through each team's draft class, Yardbarker NFL writers have so many questions.

Eagles plan on going Micah Parsons route with Jihaad Campbell

When Jihaad Campbell's name popped up on the screen during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Philadelphia Eagles fans scratched their heads in confusion.

Five biggest disappointments of the PGA Tour season so far

There have been a ton of positives from the first few months of the 2025 PGA Tour season, but what about the negatives? Here are the five biggest disappointments of the PGA Tour season through four months.

NFL Draft Watch: Best bet in first round for each AFC team

Ahead of the first pick in Green Bay, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the best bet in the first round for each AFC team.

NFL Draft watch: Best bet in first round for each NFC team

After weeks of mock drafts and mind-numbing speculation, the NFL Draft is upon us. The first round is Thursday (8 p.m. ET), followed by rounds 2 and 3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET) and the final four rounds on Saturday (noon ET). 

Three storylines for the Zurich Classic: Rory McIlroy returns 

The PGA Tour heads to TPC Louisiana this week for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a unique team event on the 2025 schedule. Let's check out the top storylines for the Zurich Classic.