Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)
As part of our ongoing Penn State Head Coach Hot Board series — which began with Indiana’s Curt Cignetti — we turn our attention to another name that could make plenty of sense in Happy Valley: Matt Rhule. After Penn State parted ways with James Franklin on Sunday following a third straight loss, Athletic Director […]
Earlier on Sunday, after a third consecutive loss, Penn State University officially parted ways with veteran head coach James Franklin, ending a tenure that began in 2014 and defined an entire era of Nittany Lion football. Franklin’s dismissal comes after the start of a disappointing season marred by offensive inconsistency and the inability to win […]
Penn State University has fired head football coach James Franklin, according to multiple reports from college football insider Pete Thamel and On3 Sports. The move ends a turbulent decade-plus tenure in Happy Valley after a disastrous 3–3 start to the 2025 season. Franklin, who took over the Nittany Lions in 2014, leaves with a 104–45 […]
Rumors are swirling once again around Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown — and this time, they’re carrying more weight than usual. According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, sources around the league believe the Eagles could entertain offers for Brown if the right opportunity presents itself. One AFC general manager didn’t hold back when […]
Just when James Franklin thought things couldn’t get worse, his team actually took the field on Saturday. The embattled Penn State coach was booed before kickoff, and then again after the final whistle — a fitting soundtrack to a disaster that’s now officially a trend. The Nittany Lions dropped their third straight game, this time […]
In addition to Penn State’s demoralizing loss to Northwestern on Saturday, insult has now been added to injury — literally. The Nittany Lions have lost starting quarterback Drew Allar for the remainder of the season, a blow that likely marks the end of his time in State College. Head coach James Franklin confirmed the news […]
The Philadelphia Phillies’ 1-through-3 hitters — Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper — went a combined 10-for-48 in the NLDS. One good night surrounded by three lifeless ones. Game 1: 1-for-11. Game 2: 1-for-10. Game 3: 7-for-13. Game 4: 1-for-14. That’s not a slump — that’s a death sentence for a lineup built around […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in extra innings on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium, clinching their spot in the 2025 National League Championship Series in a finish that defies logic. In a series defined by missed chances and missteps, it ended fittingly — with a head-scratching, boneheaded play that left Phillies […]
It’s a night to clear your schedule and setup multiple TVs (or YouTube Multivision for those lucky enough!) — the Philadelphia Sports Trifecta is here! Three of the city’s teams — the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles — will all be in action Thursday night, giving fans one of those rare, glorious evenings where every channel […]
The Eagles and Giants renew their NFC East rivalry under the lights on Thursday Night Football — a stage that has historically favored Philadelphia. As the Birds look to keep pace atop the division, several key trends could play a major role in determining the outcome. From Jalen Hurts’ past success against New York to […]