Colin Newby
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97.5 The Fanatic On-Site Correspondent: Phillies, Flyers, Sixers
97.5 The Fanatic On-Site Correspondent: Phillies, Flyers, Sixers
Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Adem Bona: OUT
Why can the Sixers withstand injuries better than they did last season?
“We’ve got a lot more youth. There’s some more athleticism and speed and stuff to just at least go out there and be able to keep up.” -Nick Nurse
Why can the Sixers withstand injuries better than they did last season?
“We’ve got a lot more youth. There’s some more athleticism and speed and stuff to just at least go out there and be able to keep up.” -Nick Nurse
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Adem Bona: OUT
Why can the Sixers withstand injuries better than they did last season?
“We’ve got a lot more youth. There’s some more athleticism and speed and stuff to just at least go out there and be able to keep up.” -Nick Nurse
Why can the Sixers withstand injuries better than they did last season?
“We’ve got a lot more youth. There’s some more athleticism and speed and stuff to just at least go out there and be able to keep up.” -Nick Nurse
Quentin Grimes on defending James Harden on the last possession
“Might’ve fouled him. Might’ve not. But that’s not my call.”
“Might’ve fouled him. Might’ve not. But that’s not my call.”
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Quentin Grimes on defending James Harden on the last possession
“Might’ve fouled him. Might’ve not. But that’s not my call.”
“Might’ve fouled him. Might’ve not. But that’s not my call.”
How does Tyronn Lue feel about Allen Iverson and the iconic stepover 25 seasons later?
"To me it wasn't a big deal until Doug Collins went crazy on air... 3 years after that, we (Lue, Iverson) were probably still mad at each other, but after that, we became really good friends.”
"To me it wasn't a big deal until Doug Collins went crazy on air... 3 years after that, we (Lue, Iverson) were probably still mad at each other, but after that, we became really good friends.”
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
How does Tyronn Lue feel about Allen Iverson and the iconic stepover 25 seasons later?
"To me it wasn't a big deal until Doug Collins went crazy on air... 3 years after that, we (Lue, Iverson) were probably still mad at each other, but after that, we became really good friends.”
"To me it wasn't a big deal until Doug Collins went crazy on air... 3 years after that, we (Lue, Iverson) were probably still mad at each other, but after that, we became really good friends.”
Rick Tocchet spoke yesterday about a meeting with Owen Tippett addressing the mental part of the game and staying focused on the ice.
In the loss to the Oilers, Tippett strayed offsides on a play that wiped the go-ahead goal off the board in the final minute.
In the loss to the Oilers, Tippett strayed offsides on a play that wiped the go-ahead goal off the board in the final minute.
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Rick Tocchet spoke yesterday about a meeting with Owen Tippett addressing the mental part of the game and staying focused on the ice.
In the loss to the Oilers, Tippett strayed offsides on a play that wiped the go-ahead goal off the board in the final minute.
In the loss to the Oilers, Tippett strayed offsides on a play that wiped the go-ahead goal off the board in the final minute.
Danny Briere spoke as a guest with Preston & Steve about Trevor Zegras
“We believe he’s a player that was maybe not used to the skill that he had in Anaheim. He was kind of pushed to the side a little bit.”
Keith Jones added that it took two years to find the right price for the trade
“We believe he’s a player that was maybe not used to the skill that he had in Anaheim. He was kind of pushed to the side a little bit.”
Keith Jones added that it took two years to find the right price for the trade
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Danny Briere spoke as a guest with Preston & Steve about Trevor Zegras
“We believe he’s a player that was maybe not used to the skill that he had in Anaheim. He was kind of pushed to the side a little bit.”
Keith Jones added that it took two years to find the right price for the trade
“We believe he’s a player that was maybe not used to the skill that he had in Anaheim. He was kind of pushed to the side a little bit.”
Keith Jones added that it took two years to find the right price for the trade
Rick Tocchet stopped by Camp Out for Hunger with Preston & Steve
He talked early-season Flyers, NHL coaching influences, and of course…
Matvei Michkov
“He had a little bit of an injury in the summer. He came to camp in not the greatest shape. Now he’s starting to feel himself.”
He talked early-season Flyers, NHL coaching influences, and of course…
Matvei Michkov
“He had a little bit of an injury in the summer. He came to camp in not the greatest shape. Now he’s starting to feel himself.”
November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Rick Tocchet stopped by Camp Out for Hunger with Preston & Steve
He talked early-season Flyers, NHL coaching influences, and of course…
Matvei Michkov
“He had a little bit of an injury in the summer. He came to camp in not the greatest shape. Now he’s starting to feel himself.”
He talked early-season Flyers, NHL coaching influences, and of course…
Matvei Michkov
“He had a little bit of an injury in the summer. He came to camp in not the greatest shape. Now he’s starting to feel himself.”
Nick Nurse when asked why the Sixers have struggled so badly in the third quarter
“I’d rather be a better fourth quarter team than a third quarter team cause our fourth quarters are pretty damn good.”
“I’d rather be a better fourth quarter team than a third quarter team cause our fourth quarters are pretty damn good.”
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Nick Nurse when asked why the Sixers have struggled so badly in the third quarter
“I’d rather be a better fourth quarter team than a third quarter team cause our fourth quarters are pretty damn good.”
“I’d rather be a better fourth quarter team than a third quarter team cause our fourth quarters are pretty damn good.”
Joel Embiid will sit with right knee soreness against the Celtics while the Sixers wait for the results of his imaging.
“There’s no certain play or anything like that that they’ve been able to pinpoint.” - Nick Nurse
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“There’s no certain play or anything like that that they’ve been able to pinpoint.” - Nick Nurse
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟗𝟕.𝟓 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 975thefanatic.com/2025/11/11/j...
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Joel Embiid will sit with right knee soreness against the Celtics while the Sixers wait for the results of his imaging.
“There’s no certain play or anything like that that they’ve been able to pinpoint.” - Nick Nurse
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟗𝟕.𝟓 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 975thefanatic.com/2025/11/11/j...
“There’s no certain play or anything like that that they’ve been able to pinpoint.” - Nick Nurse
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟗𝟕.𝟓 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 975thefanatic.com/2025/11/11/j...
Matvei Michkov twists and turns, and the calls on 97.5 The Fanatic just keep getting better.
"Another trick in Michkov's magic book" -Todd Fedoruk
"Another trick in Michkov's magic book" -Todd Fedoruk
November 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Matvei Michkov twists and turns, and the calls on 97.5 The Fanatic just keep getting better.
"Another trick in Michkov's magic book" -Todd Fedoruk
"Another trick in Michkov's magic book" -Todd Fedoruk
Ready for a big week at the sports complex with Preston & Steve Camp Out for Hunger.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Could Trevor Zegras reverse one of the strangest trends in Philadelphia sports history? @statmusefc.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Could Trevor Zegras reverse one of the strangest trends in Philadelphia sports history? @statmusefc.bsky.social
Rick Tocchet was tough on his team for not showing enough will in two losses this weekend.
“I think we have a couple guys the last 2-3 games that are accepting ‘Eh, it’s just another hockey game.’ The fans pay a lot of money here to watch games."
“I think we have a couple guys the last 2-3 games that are accepting ‘Eh, it’s just another hockey game.’ The fans pay a lot of money here to watch games."
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Rick Tocchet was tough on his team for not showing enough will in two losses this weekend.
“I think we have a couple guys the last 2-3 games that are accepting ‘Eh, it’s just another hockey game.’ The fans pay a lot of money here to watch games."
“I think we have a couple guys the last 2-3 games that are accepting ‘Eh, it’s just another hockey game.’ The fans pay a lot of money here to watch games."
DeSean Jackson rings the bell before Sixers-Celtics after coaching Delaware State in the HBCU matchup at the Linc last night to a win over Michael Vick and Norfolk State
Big Dom DiSandro (naturally) escorted DeSean’s entourage courtside
Big Dom DiSandro (naturally) escorted DeSean’s entourage courtside
October 31, 2025 at 11:21 PM
DeSean Jackson rings the bell before Sixers-Celtics after coaching Delaware State in the HBCU matchup at the Linc last night to a win over Michael Vick and Norfolk State
Big Dom DiSandro (naturally) escorted DeSean’s entourage courtside
Big Dom DiSandro (naturally) escorted DeSean’s entourage courtside
The new court design for the NBA Cup opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Halloween night.
The Sixers tip off against the Celtics at 7pm on 97.5 The Fanatic
The Sixers tip off against the Celtics at 7pm on 97.5 The Fanatic
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The new court design for the NBA Cup opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Halloween night.
The Sixers tip off against the Celtics at 7pm on 97.5 The Fanatic
The Sixers tip off against the Celtics at 7pm on 97.5 The Fanatic
Pierre Robert was as Philly as Ben Franklin.
Pour one out today, good citizens. RIP.
Pour one out today, good citizens. RIP.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pierre Robert was as Philly as Ben Franklin.
Pour one out today, good citizens. RIP.
Pour one out today, good citizens. RIP.
Rick Tocchet went philosophical about the pack mentality after the Flyers brawled the Penguins for a victory in his first matchup in the rivalry as a head coach.
“You eat together as a pack. If you’re the lone wolf, you’re done. But a pack lives.”
“You eat together as a pack. If you’re the lone wolf, you’re done. But a pack lives.”
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Rick Tocchet went philosophical about the pack mentality after the Flyers brawled the Penguins for a victory in his first matchup in the rivalry as a head coach.
“You eat together as a pack. If you’re the lone wolf, you’re done. But a pack lives.”
“You eat together as a pack. If you’re the lone wolf, you’re done. But a pack lives.”
"Travis Konecny gets another chance. This one, he doesn't miss"
Konecny's 2nd of the season puts the Flyers up 2-1
Konecny's 2nd of the season puts the Flyers up 2-1
October 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"Travis Konecny gets another chance. This one, he doesn't miss"
Konecny's 2nd of the season puts the Flyers up 2-1
Konecny's 2nd of the season puts the Flyers up 2-1
Why did the Flyers send 2024 1st-rounder Jett Luchanko back to the OHL?
"It was time for him to start playing high minutes, more of an offensive role, get back to playing power play, killing penalties, facing top opposition... because that’s what we expect down the road for him.”
"It was time for him to start playing high minutes, more of an offensive role, get back to playing power play, killing penalties, facing top opposition... because that’s what we expect down the road for him.”
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Why did the Flyers send 2024 1st-rounder Jett Luchanko back to the OHL?
"It was time for him to start playing high minutes, more of an offensive role, get back to playing power play, killing penalties, facing top opposition... because that’s what we expect down the road for him.”
"It was time for him to start playing high minutes, more of an offensive role, get back to playing power play, killing penalties, facing top opposition... because that’s what we expect down the road for him.”
The most exciting game of the season for the Flyers so far. 4-3 comeback win in the shootout over the Islanders with a lot of chippy play and a big day for Trevor Zegras.
Tim Saunders & Todd Fedoruk called Matvei Michkov's shootout goal that ultimately became the game-winner.
Tim Saunders & Todd Fedoruk called Matvei Michkov's shootout goal that ultimately became the game-winner.
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The most exciting game of the season for the Flyers so far. 4-3 comeback win in the shootout over the Islanders with a lot of chippy play and a big day for Trevor Zegras.
Tim Saunders & Todd Fedoruk called Matvei Michkov's shootout goal that ultimately became the game-winner.
Tim Saunders & Todd Fedoruk called Matvei Michkov's shootout goal that ultimately became the game-winner.
"SHOOTS, He scores!" Tim Saunders calls the first goal for Trevor Zegras with the Flyers
October 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"SHOOTS, He scores!" Tim Saunders calls the first goal for Trevor Zegras with the Flyers
𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆
Nobody better than Tom McGinnis to welcome VJ Edgecombe to the NBA.
"Edgecombe rears back and dunks it! There's the WOW factor!"
Nobody better than Tom McGinnis to welcome VJ Edgecombe to the NBA.
"Edgecombe rears back and dunks it! There's the WOW factor!"
October 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆
Nobody better than Tom McGinnis to welcome VJ Edgecombe to the NBA.
"Edgecombe rears back and dunks it! There's the WOW factor!"
Nobody better than Tom McGinnis to welcome VJ Edgecombe to the NBA.
"Edgecombe rears back and dunks it! There's the WOW factor!"
Owen Tippett has hit the ground running with 5 goals in 6 games.
“He’s had some bodychecks the last couple games where he went through people because he’s a big guy... And obviously through the neutral zone, his speed for a big guy like that, it’s elite speed." -Rick Tocchet
“He’s had some bodychecks the last couple games where he went through people because he’s a big guy... And obviously through the neutral zone, his speed for a big guy like that, it’s elite speed." -Rick Tocchet
October 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Owen Tippett has hit the ground running with 5 goals in 6 games.
“He’s had some bodychecks the last couple games where he went through people because he’s a big guy... And obviously through the neutral zone, his speed for a big guy like that, it’s elite speed." -Rick Tocchet
“He’s had some bodychecks the last couple games where he went through people because he’s a big guy... And obviously through the neutral zone, his speed for a big guy like that, it’s elite speed." -Rick Tocchet
It took a tough comeback, Nicolas Deslauriers dropping the gloves, and a good night between the pipes from Dan Vladar.
But Tim Saunders finally got to call the game-winner in OT off the stick of Noah Cates.
But Tim Saunders finally got to call the game-winner in OT off the stick of Noah Cates.
October 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
It took a tough comeback, Nicolas Deslauriers dropping the gloves, and a good night between the pipes from Dan Vladar.
But Tim Saunders finally got to call the game-winner in OT off the stick of Noah Cates.
But Tim Saunders finally got to call the game-winner in OT off the stick of Noah Cates.
Bryce Harper wasn’t an elite MLB hitter in 2025? Was it a down year or the start of a decline at age 33?
“Can he rise to the next level again? I don’t really know that answer. He’s the one that will dictate that more than anything else.” -Dave Dombrowski
“Can he rise to the next level again? I don’t really know that answer. He’s the one that will dictate that more than anything else.” -Dave Dombrowski
October 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Bryce Harper wasn’t an elite MLB hitter in 2025? Was it a down year or the start of a decline at age 33?
“Can he rise to the next level again? I don’t really know that answer. He’s the one that will dictate that more than anything else.” -Dave Dombrowski
“Can he rise to the next level again? I don’t really know that answer. He’s the one that will dictate that more than anything else.” -Dave Dombrowski
Why should fans believe in the Phillies after 4 straight Red October disappointments?
“We won 96 games this year, fought the Dodgers tooth and nail. That series could’ve gone either way.”
“I’m bullish on this team… We’re going to go out and try to make this team better.” -Rob Thomson
“We won 96 games this year, fought the Dodgers tooth and nail. That series could’ve gone either way.”
“I’m bullish on this team… We’re going to go out and try to make this team better.” -Rob Thomson
October 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Why should fans believe in the Phillies after 4 straight Red October disappointments?
“We won 96 games this year, fought the Dodgers tooth and nail. That series could’ve gone either way.”
“I’m bullish on this team… We’re going to go out and try to make this team better.” -Rob Thomson
“We won 96 games this year, fought the Dodgers tooth and nail. That series could’ve gone either way.”
“I’m bullish on this team… We’re going to go out and try to make this team better.” -Rob Thomson