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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

Storylines for the BMW Championship: Ryder Cup rosters shaping up

The top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings head to Baltimore this week for the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club.

Bryson DeChambeau divulges Scottie Scheffler's biggest advantage

Scheffler is the best golfer on the planet by a fairly large margin, but what makes him so much more consistent than other stars in professional golf?

Rickie Fowler's popularity is giving him an unfair advantage

Rickie Fowler finished T6 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship to barely squeak into the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings and qualify for the BMW Championship.

Other golfers could learn from admirable Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood did nothing at the FedEx St. Jude Championship to dispel his reputation as a Sunday choker, but he proved once again he's a classy professional even in defeat.

Eagles' preseason opener reveals glaring issue with defense

The critical CB2 battle between Kelee Ringo and Adoree' Jackson looks a whole lot more like a pillow fight than a bare-knuckle brawl. 

Five players to watch during Eagles' preseason opener

Although most of the Eagles' starters won't suit up in the opener, there will be several key position battles to keep an eye on Thursday. 

One major training-camp surprise for every NFL team as preseason begins

While teams continue to shape rosters, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the major surprises — good or bad — for each team during training camp.

Ranking the five worst NFL QB situations

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL — possibly the most important position in sports. Teams with inferior quarterback rooms don't stand much of a chance to compete in 2025, so it could be a long year for these five organizations.

Rory McIlroy's controversial decision leaves PGA Tour 'very concerned'

Seventy players qualified for the first round of the playoffs at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, but only 69 will tee it up at TPC Southwind this week.

Storylines for the FedEx St. Jude Championship: Where's Rory McIlroy?

The 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs have officially arrived.

One player from each NFC team who deserves Hall of Fame call

With the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Chargers Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicking off 2025 action, Yardbarker NFL writers mulled a player — past or present — on each NFC team who merits enshrinement in Canton.

Scottie Scheffler about to bank $18M without hitting a single golf shot

The World No. 1 is about to add another $18 million.

Wyndham storylines: What Jordan Spieth needs in final regular-season event

The PGA Tour regular season will end this week with the Wyndham Championship from Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. 

Joaquin Niemann scores another meaningless win on LIV Golf

Joaquin Niemann shot 65-63-68 at JCB Golf and Country Club to win LIV Golf United Kingdom by a comfortable three shots. The Chilean now has more wins than Scottie Scheffler in 2025, but it's still hard to take him seriously.

Breaking down the FedExCup bubble ahead of regular-season finale

With only one tournament remaining in the PGA Tour regular season, players have one last shot to punch their ticket to the FedExCup Playoffs. 

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.