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Here for the Dana Barros talk. Staying for the Willie Burton discourse.
Wrote a few books to marginal acclaim. I curl 🥌
Wrote a few books to marginal acclaim. I curl 🥌
Greatest night of my life
January 31, 1992: Philadelphia's Manute Bol blocks Orlando's Anthony Bowie, then Sean Higgins, then Anthony Bowie again, and then Stanley Roberts—all in the span of six seconds.
Bol played 16 minutes and had 7 BLK in the 76ers' 112-88 win. Higgins had 17 PTS/8 REB for the Magic.
Bol played 16 minutes and had 7 BLK in the 76ers' 112-88 win. Higgins had 17 PTS/8 REB for the Magic.
January 31, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Greatest night of my life
Sell the team, Josh Harris.
January 31, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Sell the team, Josh Harris.
Philly is blessed with so many outstanding sportswriters, and Rich is right there at the top.
Hey y'all, guess the cat's out of the bag: All City got out of newsletters, and I got let go. 2.5 years, not a bad run in this industry!
I liked working there, so many great friends at PHLY. And I worked really hard on that newsletter. I leave legitimately proud of that thing.
I liked working there, so many great friends at PHLY. And I worked really hard on that newsletter. I leave legitimately proud of that thing.
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Philly is blessed with so many outstanding sportswriters, and Rich is right there at the top.
Damn, this really, really sucks. I was fortunate to get to know @dhm.bsky.social over the years. A fantastic writer and an even better human. The world lost a great one.
January 29, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Damn, this really, really sucks. I was fortunate to get to know @dhm.bsky.social over the years. A fantastic writer and an even better human. The world lost a great one.
Pats had a cake walk to the Super Bowl. Sheesh.
January 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Pats had a cake walk to the Super Bowl. Sheesh.
Only half-joking, but Minnesota should secede and join Canada. They deserve much, much better than this federal government.
January 24, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Only half-joking, but Minnesota should secede and join Canada. They deserve much, much better than this federal government.
The peak of my Sixers’ fandom. Horny, Hawk, and ‘Nute.
The fellas.
The fellas.
January 20, 1993: Philadelphia's Manute Bol blocks Rony Seikaly of Miami at the rim.
Bol had 5 BLK, Jeff Hornacek had 27 PTS/6 AST, and Hersey Hawkins scored 23 PTS in the 76ers' 115-112 win. Seikaly finished with a game-high 28 PTS/17 REB for the Heat.
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Bol had 5 BLK, Jeff Hornacek had 27 PTS/6 AST, and Hersey Hawkins scored 23 PTS in the 76ers' 115-112 win. Seikaly finished with a game-high 28 PTS/17 REB for the Heat.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The peak of my Sixers’ fandom. Horny, Hawk, and ‘Nute.
The fellas.
The fellas.
Thinking the AFC winner may be the weakest Super Bowl rep since that ‘94 Chargers team. I’m sure I’m forgetting a few but let’s go with that.
January 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Thinking the AFC winner may be the weakest Super Bowl rep since that ‘94 Chargers team. I’m sure I’m forgetting a few but let’s go with that.
The number of E-ZPass tickets I get out of state is astounding. Did the states band together and decide to screw everyone ?
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The number of E-ZPass tickets I get out of state is astounding. Did the states band together and decide to screw everyone ?
Sixers also coughed up one to really hammer the nail home.
January 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Sixers also coughed up one to really hammer the nail home.
Bump
Our receivers don’t scream for PI, and it drives me crazy.
January 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Bump
Our receivers don’t scream for PI, and it drives me crazy.
January 11, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Our receivers don’t scream for PI, and it drives me crazy.
These back-up CBs are dreadful.
January 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
These back-up CBs are dreadful.
*Something something Notre Dame / Coast Guard jokes*
Navy has won 10 games in back-to-back years for the first time ever, and tonight's bowl win over Cincinnati ties a school record with 11 wins.
This 21-5 stretch includes wins over Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Memphis (x2), USF (x2) and Army (x2).
This 21-5 stretch includes wins over Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Memphis (x2), USF (x2) and Army (x2).
January 3, 2026 at 3:50 AM
*Something something Notre Dame / Coast Guard jokes*
Bama will not be dropping in the rankings thanks to their impressive stretch in October.
January 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Bama will not be dropping in the rankings thanks to their impressive stretch in October.
Bills gifted every call.
December 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Bills gifted every call.
December 27, 1994: San Antonio's Moses Malone plays in what would be the final game of his NBA career at age 39, and throws in a 75-foot shot at the end of the first quarter.
The Spurs defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 119-108.
The Spurs defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 119-108.
December 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My favorite movie is on AMC
“How’s the boy?”
“He saved his life.”
It kills me
“How’s the boy?”
“He saved his life.”
It kills me
December 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
My favorite movie is on AMC
“How’s the boy?”
“He saved his life.”
It kills me
“How’s the boy?”
“He saved his life.”
It kills me
Think the NFL has a real back-up QB problem. They’re all completely dreadful.
Back in *my day*, there were Vince Evans’ and Scott Mitchells’ and a Ken O’Brien or two who could keep offenses afloat.
Back in *my day*, there were Vince Evans’ and Scott Mitchells’ and a Ken O’Brien or two who could keep offenses afloat.
December 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Think the NFL has a real back-up QB problem. They’re all completely dreadful.
Back in *my day*, there were Vince Evans’ and Scott Mitchells’ and a Ken O’Brien or two who could keep offenses afloat.
Back in *my day*, there were Vince Evans’ and Scott Mitchells’ and a Ken O’Brien or two who could keep offenses afloat.
What’s with these diners still trotting out these orange marmalade packets?
Give it up.
Give it up.
December 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What’s with these diners still trotting out these orange marmalade packets?
Give it up.
Give it up.
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Born 12/22/1958, today is Glenn Wilson's 67th birthday! Glenn drove in 102 runs and was an All Star for the Phillies in 1985. "Glennbo" was known for his strong throwing arm and one of the greatest photoshoots ever.
Listen and learn: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/03/glen...
Listen and learn: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/03/glen...
December 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Born 12/22/1958, today is Glenn Wilson's 67th birthday! Glenn drove in 102 runs and was an All Star for the Phillies in 1985. "Glennbo" was known for his strong throwing arm and one of the greatest photoshoots ever.
Listen and learn: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/03/glen...
Listen and learn: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/03/glen...
When I’m asked — and I’m asked often — to name my three favorite Sixers ever, I always list Dana Barros. They assume I’m joking.
I assure you I’m not.
I assure you I’m not.
December 22, 1995: Boston’s Dana Barros sets an NBA record by making a 3-point shot in his 80th consecutive game.
Barros’ final mark of 89 straight games with a made 3-pointer would stand for nearly 18 years (it was broken in 2013 by Kyle Korver).
Celtics 114, Timberwolves 113.
Barros’ final mark of 89 straight games with a made 3-pointer would stand for nearly 18 years (it was broken in 2013 by Kyle Korver).
Celtics 114, Timberwolves 113.
December 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
When I’m asked — and I’m asked often — to name my three favorite Sixers ever, I always list Dana Barros. They assume I’m joking.
I assure you I’m not.
I assure you I’m not.
Make one adjustment, Jake. Just one.
December 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Make one adjustment, Jake. Just one.
1) Love that this game aired on Sports Channel
2) Looked clean. Hammer didn’t touch ‘em
2) Looked clean. Hammer didn’t touch ‘em
December 18, 1993: New Jersey’s Armon Gilliam is ejected after a flagrant foul that emptied Indiana's bench.
Gilliam was fined $7,500. Pacers players Antonio Davis, Vern Fleming, Sam Mitchell, Byron Scott & Kenny Williams were also fined for leaving the bench area.
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Gilliam was fined $7,500. Pacers players Antonio Davis, Vern Fleming, Sam Mitchell, Byron Scott & Kenny Williams were also fined for leaving the bench area.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
1) Love that this game aired on Sports Channel
2) Looked clean. Hammer didn’t touch ‘em
2) Looked clean. Hammer didn’t touch ‘em