O.J. Spivey
@ojphilly.bsky.social
Award-Winning Sportswriter & Columnist (some Culture & Legacy stories too) at the Philadelphia Tribune, Radio Contributor. NABJ & PFWA member. Historian, intellectually curious. Priors: WURD Radio, Andscape. Views are my own.
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Happy Veterans Day. My first front page story with the Trib was on a documentary about the Edison 64. It was compelling, profound, and emotional. 🪖🇺🇸 www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Happy Veterans Day. My first front page story with the Trib was on a documentary about the Edison 64. It was compelling, profound, and emotional. 🪖🇺🇸 www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
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A 50 year mortgage minimizes your monthly payment by $200/month but adds $390K in interest over the life of the loan
a young man wearing glasses and a purple shirt is making a face .
ALT: a young man wearing glasses and a purple shirt is making a face .
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November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A 50 year mortgage minimizes your monthly payment by $200/month but adds $390K in interest over the life of the loan
None of this surprises me after watching a profile of him last year.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
None of this surprises me after watching a profile of him last year.
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The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
Supreme Court Rejects Call To Overturn Its Decision Legalizing Same-sex Marriage Nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
Again, there will be others no matter how small the payout versus their salaries. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
Guardians' Clase, Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on a host of charges related to an alleged scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown in MLB games. Ortiz is in custody.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Again, there will be others no matter how small the payout versus their salaries. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
Remembering Bob Gibson and a carefree memory of an intimidator on his 90th birthday www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Remembering Bob Gibson and a carefree memory of an intimidator on his 90th birthday
Gibson’s competitiveness with the St. Louis Cardinals is often celebrated. But he also had a sense of humor that deserves its own publicity.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Remembering Bob Gibson and a carefree memory of an intimidator on his 90th birthday www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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back in black.
what to know heading into tonight’s classic edition game ⬇️
what to know heading into tonight’s classic edition game ⬇️
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
back in black.
what to know heading into tonight’s classic edition game ⬇️
what to know heading into tonight’s classic edition game ⬇️
The greatest!!! 🗣️
Omar Cooper Jr.'s insane touchdown catch to put Indiana ahead 27-24 over Penn State may have been what finally broke Gus Johnson.
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The greatest!!! 🗣️
Making poor people the villains during this shutdown is utterly dense. No way you can sound that stupid.
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Making poor people the villains during this shutdown is utterly dense. No way you can sound that stupid.
The new Orange Bowl stadium in Washington DC. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: Trump wants D.C. stadium named for him
A senior White House source says there have been backchannel communications with a member of the Commanders ownership group, led by Josh Harris, to express Trump's desire to have the $3.7 billion dome...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The new Orange Bowl stadium in Washington DC. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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OutKast will be officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 during tomorrow evening's ceremony!
Please join us in congratulating André 3000 & Big Boi on this well-earned recognition + explore more here: album.ink/OutKast
Please join us in congratulating André 3000 & Big Boi on this well-earned recognition + explore more here: album.ink/OutKast
November 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
OutKast will be officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 during tomorrow evening's ceremony!
Please join us in congratulating André 3000 & Big Boi on this well-earned recognition + explore more here: album.ink/OutKast
Please join us in congratulating André 3000 & Big Boi on this well-earned recognition + explore more here: album.ink/OutKast
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A lot of Gen X'ers thought Magic would be gone within a year... and here we are almost 35 years later & thankfully, Magic is still with us.
November 7, 1991: Magic Johnson announces his (first) retirement from the NBA, three games into the Los Angeles Lakers' 1991-92 season.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A lot of Gen X'ers thought Magic would be gone within a year... and here we are almost 35 years later & thankfully, Magic is still with us.
Minnesota and Milwaukee’s floors look like tennis courts.
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Minnesota and Milwaukee’s floors look like tennis courts.
It is not a diverse pipeline when most of the talent are former athletes.
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It is not a diverse pipeline when most of the talent are former athletes.
Wemby sort of walks like Kareem.
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Wemby sort of walks like Kareem.
NCAA: 6 players from 3 schools threw games or shared betting info www.espn.com/mens-college...
NCAA: Six hoops players banned for betting plots
Six former men's college basketball players at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State and Arizona State participated in gambling schemes that included game manipulation or sharing information with know...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NCAA: 6 players from 3 schools threw games or shared betting info www.espn.com/mens-college...
Good morning and Happy Friday. 😊
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Good morning and Happy Friday. 😊
Fewer Black-owned businesses in Philly than in other cities, Pew report says www.phillytrib.com/news/busines...
Fewer Black-owned businesses in Philly than in other cities, Pew report says
Black business-ownership in Philadelphia still lags behind 12 other comparison cities referenced in the latest report from the Pew Charitable Trusts this week.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Fewer Black-owned businesses in Philly than in other cities, Pew report says www.phillytrib.com/news/busines...
Del. State president confident successful HBCU game will return to Philly next year www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
Del. State president confident successful HBCU game will return to Philly next year
It has been reported 47,266 people attended last week’s game between Norfolk State University and Delaware State University at Lincoln Financial Field, highlighting HBCU culture in Philadelphia.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Del. State president confident successful HBCU game will return to Philly next year www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
There was nothing like Soul Train’s live performances. It’s a shame Don eventually halted them due to expenses.
November 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
There was nothing like Soul Train’s live performances. It’s a shame Don eventually halted them due to expenses.
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM