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Jack Dougherty

Sports Editor

About

Writing professionally since 2015, Jack Dougherty spent six years as a sportswriter with publications such as GoPSUSports.com, the Centre Daily Times, and the Associated Press before joining Sports7 in 2020. He covers the NBA, the NFL, and the world of golf extensively and has added expertise on any team located in or around his hometown of Philadelphia. Yes, that includes the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia 76ers, and Philadelphia Phillies. When Jack isn't writing about sports, he's watching them or playing them as he regularly heads to the gym for some pickup basketball or the golf course to hit the links. He's also an avid participant in the sports betting scene who worked at a casino sportsbook for a year and learned the ins and outs of the industry before bringing his expertise to Sports7 with one excellent gambling recommendation after another.

Articles by Jack Dougherty (2523)

Which NBA Players Could a Casual Basketball Player Score On?

Have you ever wondered if you could take an NBA player like LeBron James or James Harden in a game of one-on-one? Could you give them a good game or even be able to score one basket? The short answer: probably not. After all, a majority of NBA players are taller, stronger, and quicker than […]

Jack Dougherty 25 Mar 2020
Rick Pitino Is Already Building His Dream Team at Iona

Rick Pitino is starting a new chapter of his coaching career at Iona next season, and he has wasted no time acquiring talent a week into the job.

Jack Dougherty 24 Mar 2020
How Cam Newton Went From NFL MVP to Cut by the Panthers 4 Years Later

Cam Newton was the most unstoppable player in the NFL just four years ago, but he was just cut by the Panthers to save cap space.

Jack Dougherty 24 Mar 2020
Whatever Happened to Barry Bonds' Record-Breaking Home Run Ball?

Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th home run ball sold for nearly $750,000 in 2008, but where is it now and how did it get there?

Jack Dougherty 23 Mar 2020
Remembering the Time Paul Pierce Failed Miserably in a High School Dunk Contest

Paul Pierce was an NBA legend for the Boston Celtics, but he was involved in a dunk contest in high school that he probably doesn't want anyone to see.

Jack Dougherty 23 Mar 2020
Was Jimmy Graham Any Good at Basketball When He Played in College?

Before Jimmy Graham was catching touchdown passes in the NFL, he was catching alley-oops at the University of Miami.

Jack Dougherty 23 Mar 2020
Which Professional Sports Commissioner Gets Paid the Most?

Professional athletes are getting bigger contracts every season, but what about the commissioners who run America's best sports' leagues?

Jack Dougherty 22 Mar 2020
How LeBron James and Other Stars are Passing the Time During the Sports Lockdown

Professional sports are on lockdown for the next few weeks, but that isn't stopping LeBron James and other athletes from entertaining their fans.

Jack Dougherty 22 Mar 2020
What Ever Happened to ‘Linsanity' Phenomenon Jeremy Lin?

Linsanity took the NBA world by storm in 2012, but Jeremy Lin has been all over the place since lighting the world on fire with the Knicks.

Jack Dougherty 22 Mar 2020
The Best Remaining NFL Free Agents at Each Position

Tom Brady and the rest of the top names are off the board, but there are still plenty of talented NFL free agents left after week 1.

Jack Dougherty 22 Mar 2020