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

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - MAY 26: Jin of Wizards District Gaming reacts against 76ers Gaming Club on May 26, 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 Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA 2k League Week 3: Top 5 highlights, performances and full recap

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

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - MAY 19: oFAB of Celtics Crossover Gaming during the game against Mavs Gaming on May 19, 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 Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Celtics Crossover Gaming lays out path to sustainability without huge audiences

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

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - MAY 19: NateKahl of Knicks Gaming reacts during game against Blazer5 Gaming on May 19, 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 Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images)

State Farm helping NBA 2k League power content machine

A sign hangs on the wall in the reception area at Fanduel Inc.'s offices in Edinburgh, U.K., on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. More coders are choosing to live in Edinburgh over London, according to a report by developer community Stack Overflow, reported the Scotsman in Dec. 2017. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

5 things to know about Daniels vs. FanDuel

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 - APRIL 04: The hat of Pistons GT on display 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)

Pistons GT stays unbeaten in NBA 2K League: Highlights and recap

First-ever Red Bull AdrenaLAN esports tournaments open for registration

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

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: NY Giants QB Eli Manning attends Hanks Yanks Charity/First Contact Ent. Event With Eli Manning on April 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

The NFL’s concern over integrity of game-used merchandise apparently only applies to PSI

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 15: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was shot with a fisheye lens.) Guests attend a viewing party for the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament inside the 25,000-square-foot Race

Inside the sports betting technology ‘arms race’

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