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Sixers Lose Paul George for 25 Games After NBA Suspension

Paul George has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the league’s Anti-Drug Program, dealing a major blow to the Philadelphia 76ers as they were playing their best basketball of the season. The suspension is effective immediately, sidelining George without pay for a significant stretch as Philadelphia continue to gel as a team. […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  31 Jan 2026
Fan-Favorite Harrison Bader Departs Phillies for San Francisco

The Harrison Bader era in Philadelphia is officially over. The fan-favorite outfielder has signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, cashing in after an impressive — albeit brief — stint with the Phillies. In just 50 games wearing red pinstripes, Bader emerged as an unexpected spark plug and quickly won over […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  26 Jan 2026
UFC Makes Paramount+ Debut at UFC 324 as Gaethje Claims Interim Lightweight Title

UFC officially opened its Paramount+ era Saturday night, and the promotion’s first numbered event on the new platform delivered a stacked card, major finishes, and a marquee lightweight showdown. UFC 324, held in Las Vegas, was headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship, with several high-profile names rounding out […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  26 Jan 2026
UFC Makes Paramount+ Debut This Weekend With Stacked Fight Card

Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headlines the UFC’s first event on Paramount+ as the promotion enters a new streaming era The UFC officially enters a new broadcast chapter this weekend as the promotion debuts on Paramount+, delivering a loaded fight card headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. Saturday’s event marks the first time a […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  24 Jan 2026
Max Kepler Suspended 80 Games for PED Use

Major League Baseball announced that former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. The suspension is effective immediately and will sideline Kepler for the first 80-games of the 2026 regular season, along with the 2026 MLB postseason. In 127 games and 474 plate appearances, […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  10 Jan 2026
UFC 2026 Schedule: Confirmed Dates, Locations, and Why the Paramount+ Deal Changes Everything

The UFC isn’t easing into 2026 — it’s kicking the door down. With a loaded early-year schedule already on the books and a massive broadcast shift to Paramount+, the sport is entering one of the most important eras in its history. Fewer paywalls, more accessibility, and a global streaming footprint are all part of the […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  01 Jan 2026
NFL Draft Rankings: A Look at the Top 10 Wide Receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft According to Pro Football Focus Rankings

The 2025 NFL Draft is less than a week away. The next set of NFL stars will take the stage at the Green Bay Packers’ TitleTown facility in Green Bay, WI beginning on Thursday, April 24. All eyes in Philadelphia will be on what the Philadelphia Eagles do with the No. 32 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Will […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  01 Jan 2026
Temple Football Dominates UMass 42-10 for KC Keeler’s First Win; Evan Simon Throws 6 TDs

Temple Owls head coach K.C. Keeler got off to a flying start in his debut, guiding his team to a convincing 42–10 road win over Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon, snapping Temple’s 20-game road losing streak and recording their first road victory since September 2021 (Akron). Temple’s offense was dominant, outgaining UMass 467–302 in total yards. […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  01 Jan 2026
Temple Football Announces Early Gate Openings for Oklahoma Game at Lincoln Financial Field

As anticipation builds for Temple’s noon kickoff this Saturday against No. 13 Oklahoma at Lincoln Financial Field, the university is urging fans to arrive early. Gates—including the Xfinity Gate (11th Street & Pattison Avenue) and the stadium’s regular entry points—will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, at 10:30 a.m. With an early start time coupled […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  01 Jan 2026
Georgia Tech pulls away from Temple in second half, wins 45-24

ATLANTA – The Temple Owls battled back from an early deficit but ultimately fell to No. 18 Georgia Tech, 45-24, on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in their final non-conference game of the 2025 season. Georgia Tech (4-0) surged to a 21-0 lead in the opening quarter, capitalizing on explosive plays. Quarterback Haynes King ran […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  01 Jan 2026