Problems on North Broad: Temple Starting QB D’Wan Mathis Leaves the Program

Photo: Temple Football Twitter/@Temple_FB By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor OwlsDaily.com and the Philadelphia Inquirer are reporting that Temple starting quarterback D’Wan Mathis has entered the transfer portal and is no longer part of the program.  Mathis enters the portal a day after former running back Iverson Clement alleged mistreatment by head coach Rod […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Nov 2021
MV3: Bryce Harper Win 2021 NL MVP Award

Photo: Philadelphia Phillies/@Phillies By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper won his second NL MVP award edging out Washington’s Juan Soto and San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr.  Harper previously won the award in 2015 as member of the Washington Nationals and is the first Phillie to win the award since Ryan […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Nov 2021
Former Temple RB Alleges Mistreatment by Rod Carey & Staff

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor To say things have not been going well for Temple football coach Rod Carey might be an understatement. The Owls have not been competitive for the past two seasons enduring blowout loss after blowout loss.  Recruiting has been in the toilet and scholarship players […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Nov 2021
Burnes Edges Wheeler for the NL Cy Young Award

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Phillies ace Zack Wheeler nearly added a Cy Young Award to his impressive resume but  was edged out by Milwaukee Brewers righty Corbin Burnes.  And boy was it close.  Wheeler and Burns both recorded 12-of-30 first place votes but Burns took the award by […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Nov 2021
Original Phanatic: “I’m Back!”

News broke yesterday of a settlement between the Phillies and Harrison-Erickson and immediately rumors began to swirl that Dave Raymond and Tom Burgoyne’s large, furry friend from the Galapagos was going to be back at Citizen Bank Park dumping popcorn on unsuspecting visiting “fans” heads.  But there was no confirmation.  Fans and media have waited […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Nov 2021
Former Eagles LB Nigel Bradham Arrested on Guns, Drug Charges

Image: Leon County Sheriff's Office via TMZ Sports By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Former Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham is once again in trouble with the law.  Bradham was arrested in Leon County, Florida after sheriff's deputy's found over three pounds of marijuana and a gun in his vehicle. TMZ Sports was the first […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Nov 2021
Donovan McNabb Gets the Call to the Hall

Image: National Quarterback Club Press Release By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is getting his call to the hall. But don’t go booking your trip to Canton just yet, it’s not THAT Hall of Fame.  McNabb, along with Matt Hassleback and Steve Beuerlein, will be inducted into the prestigious […]

Mike Lipinski  •  15 Nov 2021
Eagles-Broncos Preview

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor The Philadelphia Eagles (3-6) travel to Colorado for the first time since 2013 to take on the Broncos (5-4).  The Eagles are coming off a disappointing 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.  The Broncos shocked the Dallas Cowboys 30-16 on the road in […]

Mike Lipinski  •  14 Nov 2021
No. 17 Houston-Temple Preview

Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Temple (3-5, 1-3 AAC) hosts nationally ranked Houston (8-1, 6-0 AAC) today at Lincoln Financial Field.  The Owls were soundly defeated 45-3 by East Carolina last weekend.  No. 17 Houston is coming off a 54-42 win over South Florida.  The Cougars are 24-1/2-point road […]

Mike Lipinski  •  13 Nov 2021