Author image

Mike Lipinski

Sports Editor

About

Mike Lipinski has been covering Philadelphia sports since 2005. Previous stops include Section 247 Sports, My MMA News, and more. He has been a part of the Sports Talk Philly team since 2019. He is the editor of Philadelphia Phillies content, co-editor for college football covering mainly the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and dabbles in all other sports. Follow him on social media channels -Twitter & Threads- @TheMikeLipinski

Articles by Mike Lipinski (1264)

Temple Owls Add Former Samford Defensive Back out of the NCAA Transfer Portal

The Temple Owls have landed a highly rated defensive back out of the NCAA transfer portal. The Owls announced Pittsburgh native Dontae Pollard has signed with the program after playing the past two seasons for Samford. Time to work 😁🤝 Welcome home, @DontaePollard!#TempleTUFF pic.twitter.com/02KDM8M7CQ — Temple Football (@Temple_FB) April 29, 2025 Pollard will arrive on […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
Temple Football Coach K.C. Keeler Adds a Handful of Players from the NCAA Transfer Portal

New Temple Owls head coach K.C. Keeler has a daunting job ahead of him. The former two-time NCAA FCS National Champion coach was hired by the Owls in early December and tasked with rebuilding. Like many coaches, Keeler has hit the NCAA transfer portal looking to immediately reshape the Owls. Keeler and the Owls have […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
Temple Football Unveils 2025 Schedule

Temple University unveiled the 2025 Temple Owls football schedule on Friday, February 28. The schedule will feature six home games including a visit from the Oklahoma Sooners. The new look Owls will kick off the 2025 campaign with a trip to UMass before returning to Philadelphia for the home opener against FCS opponent Howard. In […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
NCAA Transfer Portal: Temple Owls Add Physical Guard Derrian Ford

The Temple Owls have once again dipped into the NCAA transfer portal to add another piece to the 2025-26 men’s basketball team.  According to the University, the Owls have added transfer guard Derrian Ford to the mix. Ford is Temple’s fifth transfer portal addition during the offseason.  Ford spent the past two seasons at Arkansas […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
2025 Temple Owls Football Schedule: Four Kickoff Times and Television Clearances Announced for the New Look Owls

The Temple Owls have announced kickoff times and television clearances for four 2025 football games including a 3:30 PM/eastern kickoff for the first game under new head football coach K.C. Keeler. Keeler’s Temple debut on the road against the Massachusetts Minutemen will air on ESPN+. In addition to the UMass game, the Owls home opener […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
SEPTA Budget Cuts to Severely Impact Service to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex

Fans heading to Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and Sixers games — or any event at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex — will soon feel the impact of upcoming SEPTA service cuts. The transit agency confirmed in a statement provided to our own David Malandra, Jr. that starting August 24, a 20% reduction in Broad Street Line […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
Temple’s Evan Simon Named American Conference Offensive Player of the Week After Six-TD Explosion vs UMass

Temple Owls’ quarterback Evan Simon has been named the American Conference Offensive Player of the Week following a historic performance against UMass on August 30, 2025. The redshirt senior completed 19 of 25 passes for 248 yards, tying a school record with six touchdown passes—the most by any FBS player in Week 1—and helped orchestrate […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
Temple Roster Turnover Highlights College Football’s Growing Midseason “Opt-Out” Trend

Temple University is entering its American Athletic Conference opener against UTSA after a bye week, but the Owls are facing significant roster turnover that reflects a growing trend in college football: players leaving programs midseason. Veteran wide receiver Xavier Irvin confirmed his departure this week, following senior running back Terrez Worthy, who announced his exit […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
Harry Donahue, legendary Temple play-by-play voice and KYW snow-day staple, dies at 77

It was already a tough day for Philadelphia icons — the city was still processing the loss of Pierre Robert — and it just got tougher. On Wednesday, longtime broadcaster Harry Donahue, the trusted voice behind Temple athletics and KYW Newsradio, passed away at age 77 after a battle with cancer, Audacy announced. For generations […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026
AP Top 25 Poll: Penn State Holds Steady at No. 7

  The latest AP Top 25 poll is out and there were a few shakeups heading into Week 4.  The Texas Longhorns jumped Florida State and into the Top 3 while the Orgeon Ducks moved into the Top 10.  The Alabama Crimson Tide dropped to No. 13 after struggling to beat USF on Saturday in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  01 Jan 2026