Spivey: Sixers have the talent. Now comes the pressure.After the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown and later LeBron James, most people had the term “super team” top of mind. How could you not? Paired with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: More clarity is needed with Hurts InjuryEagles Nation has been shaken ever since it was announced that their franchise quarterback, Jalen Hurts, will likely be out for the season due to a blood clot in both Oct 23 26October 23, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
What a Philly doc is saying about factors that may have led to Hurts’ diagnosisWhen Delana Wardlaw, M.D. of the Twin Sister Docs in Philadelphia, heard that Eagles quarterback will remain sidelined indefinitely with blood clots that could cost him the rest of the Oct 19 26October 19, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Eagles season in crisis without HurtsLast week, I questioned whether the Philadelphia Eagles could rebound from two straight losses. Now, with Jalen Hurts unavailable for an indefinite period, the question is whether their season is Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Eagles face a defining test amid mounting lossesIt would seem disingenuous to think the Philadelphia Eagles’ season is on the brink of disaster at 2-2, but their situation is far from ideal. As they try to avoid Oct 10 26October 10, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Make Jalen Hurts a QB? The Titans better think againAs the Eagles converge on a sultry Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, Titans All-Pro defender Jeffrey Simmons was asked how they’ll defend Birds quarterback Jalen Hurts. “We just need to make Sep 18 26September 18, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Eagles enter 2026 with another title in their sightsAs the leaves turn brown, the question is whether the 2026 Philadelphia Eagles can win another crown. They will first aim for their third straight NFC East title, but their Sep 11 26September 11, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Eagles' 53-man roster is a thriving operating systemJust a week before the regular season, the initial roster for the 2026 Philadelphia Eagles is set. Still, like our homes and résumés, it remains an ongoing process, tidy enough Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Thumbs down to Stephen A. Smith was dueThe National Association of Black Journalists’ 2026 Convention sparked heated debate after the organization presented one of its “Thumbs Down” awards to ESPN personality and part-time political commentator Stephen A. Aug 21 26August 21, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Overbrook grads among 11 honored with Wilt Chamberlain scholarshipsThe Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund was established in 2001, two years after the death of a man whom many still say is the greatest basketball player who ever lived. Committed Aug 14 26August 14, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Jaylen Brown anchors in PhiladelphiaWith all attention centered on LeBron James choosing the Philadelphia 76ers during free agency, we forgot about the key player who jump-started the franchise's rise to becoming a championship contender. Aug 07 26August 07, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Even signing LeBron James to Sixers didn’t please some in Philly’s fickle fan baseAmong Philly’s often fickle fan base even acquiring one of the greatest basketball players in history couldn’t please everyone. Jul 24 26July 24, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: My first MLB All-Star Week was about more than home runs and headlinesYes, I was a first-time All-Star. The experience was amazing yet hectic. Interesting as well as enlightening. Even though it was darn near impossible to attend every event, this 54-year-old Jul 17 26July 17, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: HBCU baseball players have their spotlight at Swingman ClassicThe 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic, held at Citizens Bank Park, marked another major milestone for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs. Jul 11 26July 11, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: What the Jaylen Brown trade does for the 76ersIn a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple future draft picks. Jul 03 26July 03, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: WNBA should not bend the rules just for one playerThis column is as much a history lesson as it is an opinion. For three decades, the WNBA has represented the pinnacle of women’s professional basketball, a legacy of resilience, Jun 26 26June 26, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Packed Juneteenth block party kicks off Welcome America events in PhiladelphiaHundreds of people gathered Friday for this year’s Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia, an event that also served as the kickoff to two weeks Jun 19 26June 19, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Hurts ready to prove himself with a 3rd Super Bowl tripAfter the Philadelphia Eagles’ disappointing playoff loss to San Francisco in January of this year, I warned everyone that things would get abundantly nasty down at One Eagles Way in Jun 19 26June 19, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Brown's slick and dicey exodusAfter months of anticipation, the inevitable occurred on the afternoon of June 1st. Wide receiver A.J. Brown is no longer a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. The 3-time All-Pro and Jun 05 26June 05, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune
Spivey: Jimmy Rollins carries torch as Phillies legendWith the Major League Baseball All-Star Game coming to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years, it has already provided me access to legends. Look no further than 2007 May 29 26May 29, 2026Article at The Philadelphia Tribune