Derek Helling

Joined: Jan 20, 2016

Derek Helling is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa, and since graduation he has been working in sports media. When he isn't working, he is spending time with his two Munchkin cats, Dorian and Persephone.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 31: FC Cincinnati fans celebrate their victory during the USL Soccer match between FC Cincinnati an Indy Eleven on March 31, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis IN. FC Cincinnati defeated the Indy Eleven 1-0. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cincinnati city council follows shady example of Cleveland in stadium funding

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 31: Video game 'FIFA 18' developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports is seen on the sceen of a Sony PlayStation game console PS4 Pro during the 'Paris Games Week' on October 31, 2017 in Paris, France. 'Paris Games Week' is an international trade fair for video games to be held from October 31 to November 5, 2017. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Is FIFA 18 game play really the best way to award a MLS All-Star team spot?

BLOOMINGTON, MN - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Former NFL head coach and SiriusXM radio host Pat Kirwan, former NFL player Terrell Owens and SiriusXM radio host Jim Miller attend SiriusXM at Super Bowl LII Radio Row at the Mall of America on February 1, 2018 in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Terrell Owens Madden cover announcement begins annual hype for game’s release

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 17 Ice-T And Coco hosted and performed at The Pool After Dark, Harrah’s Resort on Saturday September 17, 2016 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo Tom Briglia/ WireImage)

Team Liquid wins Rainbow Six Pro League Season 7 Finals

Rainbow Six Pro League adds new map, operators and format in hopes of driving revenue

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: A shot of Cavs LegionGC on the clock during the NBA2K Draft on April 4, 2018 in New York, New York at the Hulu Theater. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cavs Legion GC snags 2 wins in NBA 2K League: Highlights and recap

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 30: Former commissioner of the NBA, David Stern attends the NYCFC pop-up experience store VIP launch party on August 30, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: New funding aims to expand ShotTracker experience for teams and fans

Stacks of $1 dollar notes bearing the name of U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin move through a machine at the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. A change in the Senate tax-overhaul plan that would expand a temporary income-tax break for partnerships, limited liability companies and other so-called "pass-through" businesses won the endorsement of a national small-business group today. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

5 things to know about the Supreme Court sports betting ruling

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - MAY 12: Timelycook of Kings Guard Gaming against Jazz Gaming on May 12, 2018 at the NBA 2K League Studio Powered by Intel in Long Island City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Alex Nahorniak-Svenski/NBAE via Getty Images)

CEEK VR working toward future of spectating in NBA 2K League

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - MAY 12: Celtics Crossover Gaming after the game against Raptors Uprising Gaming Club on May 12, 2018 at the NBA 2K League Studio Powered by Intel in Long Island City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Alex Nahorniak-Svenski/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics Crossover Gaming completes 2 comebacks in NBA 2K League: Highlights and recap

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: A shot of 76ers GC on the clock during the NBA2K Draft on April 4, 2018 in New York, New York at the Hulu Theater. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

76ers GC keeps rolling as NBA 2K League regular season begins: Highlights and recap

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 23: Head coach Bob Huggins of the West Virginia Mountaineers looks on during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament East Regional against the Villanova Wildcats at TD Garden on March 23, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Wildcats won 71-59. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bob Huggins

West Virginia sports betting bill could set off chain reaction

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - MAY 5: The 76ers Gaming Club poses for a photo during the NBA 2K League Tip Off Tournament on May 5, 2018 at Brooklyn Studios in Long Island City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Alex Nahorniak-Svenski/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA 2k League regular season Week 1: Live stream and schedule

COUVA, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - OCTOBER 09: Tim Howard of the United States mens national soccer team during their training session at the Ato Boldon Stadium on October 9, 2017 in Couva, Trinidad And Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

Tim Howard shares his struggle with mental health

MLB again embodies hypocrisy in moving games to London

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 24: San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) celebrates a turnover recovery during an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 24, 2017 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

5 things to know about the NFLPA Eric Reid grievance