Gordie Jones
@gxjones.bsky.social
Writer-Reporter, Libertyballers.com, Lebtown.com and gordiejones.com; co-host of After the Buzzer (http://afterbuzz.podbean.com) podcast
Wally Walker remembers Lenny Wilkens, catalyst of "the greatest in-season turnaround in history." gordiejones.com/remembering-...
Remembering Lenny Wilkens, Catalyst of ‘The Greatest Turnaround in History’ — Among Other Things | Gordie Jones, Sportswriter
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November 14, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Wally Walker remembers Lenny Wilkens, catalyst of "the greatest in-season turnaround in history." gordiejones.com/remembering-...
Dana O'Neil. late of the Philadelphia Daily News, The Athletic and ESPN.com, discusses her latest gig, with CNN Sports. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cc4kg-...
After the Buzzer, Nov. 13, 2025
Dana O'Neil discusses her latest gig, at CNN Sports, which will include coverage of the winter Olympics.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Dana O'Neil. late of the Philadelphia Daily News, The Athletic and ESPN.com, discusses her latest gig, with CNN Sports. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cc4kg-...
VJ Edgecombe has shown he's a keeper, even on those nights when his shot deserts him. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
The shots aren’t falling, but VJ Edgecombe continues to make winning plays
VJ Edgecombe is in the midst of a cold spell, but the rookie is still finding ways to impact winning.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
VJ Edgecombe has shown he's a keeper, even on those nights when his shot deserts him. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
The catch made by Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. on Saturday might be the best ever made in Beaver Stadium (especially given the stakes). But opposing views are welcome. gordiejones.com/pushed-to-th...
Pushed to the Brink, Indiana — yes, Indiana (in Football) — Makes a Grab for Greatness | Gordie Jones, Sportswriter
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November 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The catch made by Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. on Saturday might be the best ever made in Beaver Stadium (especially given the stakes). But opposing views are welcome. gordiejones.com/pushed-to-th...
ICYMI: Lunchtime read about Andre Drummond, who has reached an uncertain point in his NBA career. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
Andre Drummond’s reflective offseason had him ready to save the day
Andre Drummond had a difficult 2024-25. He saved the day in the 2025-26 home opener, staying ready when his number was called.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
ICYMI: Lunchtime read about Andre Drummond, who has reached an uncertain point in his NBA career. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
Terry Smith knows a little something about mayhem. But the current situation at Penn State is something beyond that. gordiejones.com/terry-smith-...
Terry Smith Once Again Marches Amid the Mayhem, Hoping To Find a Promising Path | Gordie Jones, Sportswriter
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October 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Terry Smith knows a little something about mayhem. But the current situation at Penn State is something beyond that. gordiejones.com/terry-smith-...
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Most effective sign at the “No Kings” rally in Bethlehem Pa.: “Somewhere in America
a young Hispanic girl is hiding in an attic writing a diary.”
a young Hispanic girl is hiding in an attic writing a diary.”
October 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Most effective sign at the “No Kings” rally in Bethlehem Pa.: “Somewhere in America
a young Hispanic girl is hiding in an attic writing a diary.”
a young Hispanic girl is hiding in an attic writing a diary.”
Give Nick Nurse credit for trying to find new ways to coax the Sixers out of chronic suckitude: www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analys...
Nick Nurse hopes new offense will lead to success — with and without Joel Embiid
Nick Nurse made meaningful tweaks to the Sixers’ offense. He’s hoping it will lead to points with and without his superstars.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Give Nick Nurse credit for trying to find new ways to coax the Sixers out of chronic suckitude: www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analys...
Fire James Franklin? The buyout makes it tough, but there are those who suggest he could be nudged out the door. gordiejones.com/fire-james-f...
Fire James Franklin? Maybe Not, But Penn State Administration Would do well to Nudge Him Toward an Exit | Gordie Jones, Sportswriter
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October 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Fire James Franklin? The buyout makes it tough, but there are those who suggest he could be nudged out the door. gordiejones.com/fire-james-f...
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Oh it's @yaronweitzman.bsky.social on the 76ers? Auto-click and read www.theringer.com/2025/10/01/n...
Has the Philadelphia 76ers’ Window Already Closed?
Can a new approach salvage this Sixers era? Or is history doomed to repeat itself with Joel Embiid and Paul George? “We realize we’re in the prove-it phase,” says Daryl Morey.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Oh it's @yaronweitzman.bsky.social on the 76ers? Auto-click and read www.theringer.com/2025/10/01/n...
Two of Claude Osteen's sons pitched at the highest level of the minor leagues, and one of them came agonizingly close to the majors: lebtown.com/2025/10/01/m...
Major leagues eluded Osteen brothers, but baseball is still major in their lives
Two sons of Claude Osteen, a long-time major league pitcher and coach, reached the highest level of the minor leagues.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Two of Claude Osteen's sons pitched at the highest level of the minor leagues, and one of them came agonizingly close to the majors: lebtown.com/2025/10/01/m...
Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews discusses Penn State-Oregon with Mike Gross. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tcdcq-...
After the Buzzer, September 25, 2025
Mike Gross, flying solo this week, discusses Penn State-Oregon with Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews discusses Penn State-Oregon with Mike Gross. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tcdcq-...
Claude Osteen, 86, is nearing the 60th anniversary of his greatest day as a major league pitcher. lebtown.com/2025/09/24/c...
Claude Osteen nears anniversary of signature moment as MLB pitcher
Osteen, who pitched 18 years in the majors in all, helped rally the Dodgers to victory in the 1965 World Series.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Claude Osteen, 86, is nearing the 60th anniversary of his greatest day as a major league pitcher. lebtown.com/2025/09/24/c...
Mike Jensen joins us to discuss his book "Philly Hoops: The City That Shaped a Sport," due out in 2026. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eska6-...
After the Buzzer, Sept. 18, 2025
Mike Jensen, late of the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins us to discuss his book "Philly Hoops: The City That Shaped A Sport," which is due out in late 2026.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Mike Jensen joins us to discuss his book "Philly Hoops: The City That Shaped a Sport," due out in 2026. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eska6-...
Paul Domowitch, late of the Philly Daily News, offers his impressions of Week One of the NFL season and discusses the book he's writing about Sam Mills, the late NFL linebacker. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mmzja-...
After the Buzzer, Sept. 11, 2025
Paul Domowitch, a long-time chronicler of the NFL, offers his impressions of Week One and also discusses a book he's writing about Sam Mills, the late NFL linebacker.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Paul Domowitch, late of the Philly Daily News, offers his impressions of Week One of the NFL season and discusses the book he's writing about Sam Mills, the late NFL linebacker. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mmzja-...
The Sixers in the 21st Century: Meh. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-histor...
Ranking the 25 Sixers teams of the Millennium
Now that it’s 2025, it’s time to rank all the Sixers teams of the last 25 years … if you dare.
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August 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The Sixers in the 21st Century: Meh. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-histor...
Audrey Snyder of the Inside the Lions substack and Nittany Dispatch podcast joins us to discuss Penn State football. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wk8ge-...
After the Buzzer, August 21, 2025
Audrey Snyder of the Inside the Lions substack and the Nittany Dispatch podcast joins us to discuss what might lie ahead of Penn State's football team this fall.
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August 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Audrey Snyder of the Inside the Lions substack and Nittany Dispatch podcast joins us to discuss Penn State football. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wk8ge-...
I always look forward to Drew's yearly takedown of my team-- especially given that he's a Vikings fan.#0-4
“Being the NFL's obsequious puppet is even worse than trying to change a rule because your defense hasn't been able to make a stop since 2010.”
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Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Green Bay Packers | Defector
Some people are fans of the Green Bay Packers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Green Bay Packers. This 2025 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the prev...
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August 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I always look forward to Drew's yearly takedown of my team-- especially given that he's a Vikings fan.#0-4
ICYMI: Lunchtime read about VJ Edgecombe's unlikely journey from Bimini to Broad Street: www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
VJ Edgecombe went from obscurity to endless possibility
Those who were there for VJ Edgecombe’s rise to the NBA aren’t surprised by his success, but it doesn’t make it any less surreal.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
ICYMI: Lunchtime read about VJ Edgecombe's unlikely journey from Bimini to Broad Street: www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
Tracing VJ Edgecombe's journey from Bimini to Broad Street: www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
VJ Edgecombe went from obscurity to endless possibility
Those who were there for VJ Edgecombe’s rise to the NBA aren’t surprised by his success, but it doesn’t make it any less surreal.
www.libertyballers.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Tracing VJ Edgecombe's journey from Bimini to Broad Street: www.libertyballers.com/76ers-featur...
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All right, the countdown has begun: Six months from today, my next book, "Moses and the Doctor," will be published. We'll be in page proofs and galleys in September. If you're interested in reviewing or covering the book, shoot me an email (address in my bio) or DM. It's becoming real.
August 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
All right, the countdown has begun: Six months from today, my next book, "Moses and the Doctor," will be published. We'll be in page proofs and galleys in September. If you're interested in reviewing or covering the book, shoot me an email (address in my bio) or DM. It's becoming real.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, the former F&M star, joins us. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ddybc-...
After the Buzzer, August 4, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, the former Franklin & Marshall star, joins us to discuss his team, which has reached the Western Conference finals the last two seasons.
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August 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, the former F&M star, joins us. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ddybc-...
Why should Jhoan Duran have all the fun? gordiejones.com/really-shoul...
Really, Shouldn’t We All Have Our Own Walk-Up Music? | Gordie Jones, Sportswriter
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August 3, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Why should Jhoan Duran have all the fun? gordiejones.com/really-shoul...
Just finished this. Great work by Andy McCullough (@bymccullough.bsky.social)
August 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Just finished this. Great work by Andy McCullough (@bymccullough.bsky.social)
We talk Harrison Bader, and whether the Orioles have enough players left to finish the season. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6zhjc-...
After the Buzzer, July 31, 2025
Sans guest, Mike Gross and Gordie Jones yak about the MLB trade deadline, the promise of Penn State football and the opening of the NFL preseason.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
We talk Harrison Bader, and whether the Orioles have enough players left to finish the season. www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6zhjc-...