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
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
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  •  29 Oct 2025
Tim Saunders Takes a Timeout After Hot Mic Moment During Flyers Loss

The Flyers’ loss to Buffalo wasn’t the only thing that went off the rails as a live microphone caught Tim Saunders in an unfortunate moment. The Flyers weren’t the only thing blowing it Tuesday night. Longtime Flyers radio play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders has been suspended for two games following an on-air gaffe during Philadelphia’s loss […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Nick Sirianni Stands by Jalen Hurts, Calls Benching Talk “Ridiculous”

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni isn’t entertaining even a hint of a quarterback controversy. During his weekly appearance on the SportsRadio 94 WIP Morning Show, Sirianni strongly defended Jalen Hurts when asked whether a benching should be considered amid recent offensive struggles. “No, I think that’s ridiculous,” he said during the interview. “I know […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Dec 2025
Shady McCoy Says Remove Him From Eagles Hall of Fame if Kevin Patullo Stays

LeSean McCoy threatens Eagles Hall of Fame removal if Kevin Patullo stays Former Philadelphia Eagles star LeSean “Shady” McCoy isn’t holding back when it comes to his opinion of the current state of the Eagles offense. On his “Speakeasy” podcast, McCoy said he wants his name removed from the team’s Hall of Fame if the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  10 Dec 2025
MLB Finalizes New Media Rights Deals With ESPN, NBC, and Netflix — Here’s What It Means for Phillies Fans

MLB Finalizing New Media Rights Deals With ESPN, NBC, and Netflix Ahead of 2026 Season A short-term set of deals reshapes national broadcasts as MLB positions itself for a massive rights overhaul in 2028 Major League Baseball is finalizing a trio of new national media rights agreements with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix that will dramatically […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Nov 2025
Legendary Philadelphia DJ Pierre Robert, Voice of WMMR for Four Decades, Dies at 70

We don’t often step outside the world of sports media, but some figures transcend those boundaries — and Pierre Robert was one of them. The legendary Philadelphia disc jockey, who became as much a part of the city’s identity as its teams, has passed away at the age of 70. Robert joined 93.3 WMMR in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Oct 2025
Philadelphia Sports Trifecta: Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles All Play on the Same Night for the First Time in Over 30 Years

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 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  09 Oct 2025