About

Chris Baker

Chris is an expert in both the NBA and NFL. He has previously written for The Action Network, where he has covered the NBA and the NFL since 2022. Chris is also an avid basketball player and coach, and finds that his coaching experience helps him become a student of the game, always striving to learn. Chris loves to combine data analysis with film to accurately analyze the game.

Chris Schad

Chris is an associate editor for the FanSided Regional Network. He grew up in Minnesota, where he promptly hit the "failed-middle-school-athlete-to-writer" pipeline. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has written for numerous sites since 2011, including Bleacher Report, Yahoo! and Bring Me The News. A pro wrestling enthusiast when he's not watching sports, Chris is also the co-host of The Viking Age podcast.

Cem Yolbulan

Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, Cem moved to the Washington, DC area for college and never left. If he is not watching basketball, soccer, or football, he can be found reading and having a cocktail on the couch with his many cats and dogs.

Devon Platana

Devon is an avid sports lover who graduated from Canada's Carleton University with a Master of Journalism degree. He's been writing about sports full-time since early 2021, while also making occasional television and radio appearances. When he's not watching sports, he can be found playing his guitar or looking to re-watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (again).

Efstathios Savvidis

Stathi Savvidis is a contributor at Chowder and Champions. Stathi graduated from Roger Williams University with a B.A. in journalism in 2024. Stathi's passion for Boston sports originated when he watched the Boston Celtics win the championship in 2008. Stathi is an avid runner and enjoys spending time with his family

Jacob Levine

Jacob is a Contributor to FanSided. As a Hofstra University graduate, he's been featured on LastWordonSports.com and the MMM Journal. He's an avid Red Sox fan, watching them since he was 5 years old when they won the World Series back in 2007. As a former baseball player, he focuses not just on the analytics or statistics of the game. He also emphasizes on player morale and fundamentals.

Jovan Alford

Jovan is Philadelphia-born and raised and has been in the sports journalism industry since 2016, covering Philadelphia sports, fantasy sports, and sports betting. He also attended La Salle University. Jovan loves to wager on player prop bets and is an avid sports card collector.

Jason Schandl

Since getting his start in the fantasy sports and betting space in 2016, Jason has spent years covering every major sport and a wide variety of teams across each league. When he's not staying on top of the latest sports news, you can find Jason outside camping or at home with his cats.

Jeff Szymanski

Jeff is a regional NBA contractor with FanSided. Of all the teams in the NBA, he is most knowledgeable about the Boston Celtics. Most topics covered will include trade and draft ideas, as well as keys to winning. Other content may include analyzing player performances and injury news for teams and players. Outside of watching the Celtics and NBA, Jeff enjoys keeping up with other sports, most specifically the NFL, NHL, and PLL, as well as spending time with friends.

Joseph Grassano

Joseph Grassano is a recent graduate of National Louis University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing. As a lifelong football fan, Joseph combines his passion with a strong foundation in statistical analysis to form well-informed opinions. He hosts "The Bear Down Buzz," a podcast out on all platforms, where he engages in insightful discussions about the Chicago Bears.

Joe Summers

Born and raised in Kansas City, Joe obtained a Political Science degree from Stanford University before falling in love with sports media and entertainment. He's enjoyed many diverse experiences in media and betting since starting sports-related work in 2016. When he's not showering his amazing Pit Bull/Dachshund mix with affection, Joe is an avid fan of live music and all things Kansas City.

Justin Trombino

Born and raised in Rhode Island, Justin attended Nichols College where he first began sports writing in his courses and working in the Sports Information Office. He covered the Bison’s football team and updated live box scores for various home games on The Hill. He then began covering Boston sports in 2018, with a strong focus on the Celtics, but he also covered the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins. In his free time, Justin enjoys time with his dog and family while also studying the history of the Celtics.

Kevin Stephan

Kevin (Jun Myung-Hwan) is a Korean-American adoptee and contributor for Chowder and Champions and Section 215. While Chowder and Champions lets him dive into all things Boston sports (his lifelong passion), Section 215 gives him the chance to cover Philadelphia's vibrant sports scene—right from the heart of the city. Originally from the Boston area and now based in Philly, Kevin brings a unique perspective to both fan bases. He holds a degree in Sport and Recreation Management from Temple University and has gained hands-on experience working with college and professional teams. When he’s not writing or watching a game, you can find him working at Philly’s top sports bar, getting in a workout, or catching an EDM show. He’s always looking to grow as a writer, connect with fellow fans, and find common ground—even between Boston and Philly (no easy task).

Michael Bohlin

Over the past decade, Michael has covered basketball from the grassroots level to the NBA. After stops with 247Sports and CBS Sports, Michael serves as an Associate Editor for the FanSided Regional Network.

Nick Halden

Nick Halden is a Site Expert for Blogging Dirty and a contributor for House That Hank Built. Nick is a lifelong Atlanta sports fan and has spent the last three years covering the Falcons with Blogging Dirty. He has spent time covering the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks as well as having worked for his local newspaper. Halden graduated from Liberty University in 2024 with a bachelor's in journalism. When not covering Atlanta sports, Nick enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Ryan Bunton

Richard Louis

Born and raised in New York. Richard attended the University at Buffalo and earned a Communications degree with a minor in Journalism. He covers all major sports with a background in sports betting. In his free time, he loves to hang out with family and play video games.

Ryan Kennedy

Ryan is one of Fansided's NBA Regional Contributors. He previously wrote for Bleacher Report and graduated from their BR Writer's Internship Program in 2011. There, he covered the NBA, NFL, and dabbled in WWE content. Ryan is a lifelong Boston Celtics fan who can often be seen sporting a Jared Sullinger jersey. In his free time, Ryan can be found rooting for the Celtics and oddly enough, the Carolina Panthers, or if he’s lucky, getting in 18 holes on the weekend.

Ryan Markham

Ryan is a Contributor at Chowder and Champions. He has been writing since May 2023, when he started at gametimesharks.com, a Last Word on Sports company. He has written sports betting articles for the Celtics, Red Sox, and Patriots games. Growing up in Massachusetts, he has attended Boston sports games (and championship parades) his whole life, including the Deflategate game. Ryan recently graduated from Westfield State University and enjoys summers in New England.

William Frangules

Will is a contributor at Fansided's Chowder and Champions, covering Boston's professional sports teams. Having grown up in Metro-Boston since he was born in 1998, Will has become a die-hard Boston sports fan. He graduated from St. Lawrence University in New York with a Bachelor's in English. While there, Will wrote for the school newspaper, covering national and school sports. He never misses an NFL Sunday and has previously written for ScreenRant. He covered movies, TV shows, and the Star Wars franchise there. During his downtime, Will loves playing video games or watching a movie/show with a strong story. He resides in Massachusetts and dreams of becoming a novelist.

Zach Spellman

Zach is a contributor at FanSided covering the Red Sox and MLB, starting in 2025. A lifelong baseball fan, Zach has been a devoted Red Sox fan since the early 2000s. When he’s not watching baseball, Zach enjoys running, reading, and exploring new music.