Writer: Michael Lipinski

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Philadelphia Eagles offensive linemen Landon Dickerson and Andre Dillard have been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced on Monday.  Both players are likely unavailable to play in Tuesday’s key match up against a divisional rival.  Roster Move: Eagles have placed OL Landon […]

Embed from Getty Images By STP Staff, Eagles Coverage on Sports Talk Philly The NFL's decision to move three games due to COVID-19 outbreaks, including the Eagles-Washington matchup, has been met with anger and bewilderment by many players.   Being the age of social media, players took to varius social media platforms to voice their displeasure […]

Embed from Getty Images   By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor The NFL has moved Sunday’s Eagles-Washington game to Tuesday night per a league memo released this afternoon.  Washington has been hit with a COVID-19 outbreak that includes starting quarterback Taylor Heinicke and other starters.  The change in date is to allow Washington to […]

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to change the league’s COVID-19 policies amid a spike in cases and the rise of the omicron variant. Below are highlights of the changes: All players and staff must wear masks when indoors at the club facility regardless […]

A COVID-19 outbreak is affecting Washington heading into a key game against Philadelphia

Photo: Stan Drayton Twitter/@StanDraytonUT By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor The Temple Owls have reportedly found their next head football coach. University of Texas running backs/run game coordinator Stan Drayton has been tasked with rebuilding the program.   Drayton, 50, has been a fixture in coaching circles since 1993. The Cleveland, OH native has […]

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor The Phillies have signed six players to minor league deals, the club announced on Monday.  Cam Bedrosian, Andrew Bellatti, Jake Newberry, Joe Gatto (not the comedian), Tyler Cyr, and Michael Kelly have signed minor league contracts with an invitation to Spring Training.  All six […]

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor The City of Philadelphia has announced new COVID-19 guidelines that will change the attendance policy for events at Wells Fargo Center and other indoor venues beginning January 3. Beginning January 3, attendees must present proof of vaccination to attend events at Wells Fargo Center […]

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Former University of Miami head coach Manny Diaz has been announced as Penn State’s new defensive coordinator.  He takes over for Brent Fry who took the head coaching job at Virginia Tech. Diaz, 47, is coming off of a disappoint stint as head coach […]