Daniel Coyle

As a seasoned pro, Daniel has been writing about an eclectic mix of topics including amateur and professional sports, and online gaming & betting for over 25 years. In doing so, Daniel has contributed to a variety of print and online publications including Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, Bleacher Report, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine. In 2017, his expert writing garnered him the Sports Story of the Year award from the Quebec Community Newspaper Association.

The Toronto Raptors celebrate winning the 2019 NBA Championship after defeating the Golden State Warriors (Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
2022 NBA Finals

Biggest Underdogs to Ever Win in the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals has a long track record of bringing together the best teams and players in an annual clash for the NBA championship. But with 30 clubs starting each NBA season with a chance to make a run for glory, there has been no shortage of teams that have […]

After the Golden State Warriors won game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Floyd Mayweather landed an impressive $221,000 after backing them to claim an unlikely series win. (Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

The Biggest Bets in NBA Finals History

The NBA Finals is one of the biggest annual events on the American sports calendar. And with the rapid growth of legal, regulated sports betting across the United States, the Finals have also become a busy time for the nation’s sportsbooks. Hundreds of millions of dollars in bets are placed […]

Steph Curry scoring a three point basket as he takes his place in the ultimate Western Conference team (Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Ultimate NBA Finals Dream Teams

LeBron James, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan have all produced spectacular performances in the NBA Finals. But if you could go back in time and assemble a Dream Team of NBA greats to compete in an ultimate NBA Finals matchup, who would you pick? Here’s a look at our picks […]