Ed BarkowitzWhat I DoGeneral assignment sports writer who always hits on 16 when the dealer has a 10.25 things to know about the Phillies in ’25: From the new guys to World Series odds, and more Meet the Phillies’ notable additions, and play some trivia as we preview a season with World Series expectations.Ed Barkowitz March 25, 2025Link copied to clipboardFrom a free-agent splurge to heartbreak in Houston: A timeline of the Phillies’ wild run to the World SeriesPhilly Rob, Schwarber’s bombs, Nick’s catches, the duct-tape rotation, the Rubik’s Cube bullpen. And Bryce Harper, $330 million bargain. Let's review an unforgettable ride.Ed Barkowitz Nov. 6, 2022Link copied to clipboardMike Trout is back in Philly: What you need to know about the 3-time MVP and Eagles super fanIn the eight years since the Millville, N.J. native last played in Philadelphia, he’s won three MVPs and finished in the top five four other times.Ed Barkowitz June 3, 2022Link copied to clipboardBookies aren’t out of the woods yet with March MadnessWhy the bookies likely are rooting for a North Carolina win over Kansas in Monday's NCAA championship game.Ed Barkowitz April 3, 2022Link copied to clipboardHeisman favorites, COVID plans and why Clemson won’t miss a beat: 50 things to know about the college football seasonClemson has a promising successor to Trevor Lawrence, someone other than Alabama will win it all and an Imhotep product is bound for stardom.Ed Barkowitz Aug. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboardTemple grad Rich Lerner will be the lead golf announcer for Olympics TV coverageLerner turned in his essay pad for a play-by-play microphone. He said it's as much an honor as it is an assignment. The men play July 28-31. The women go Aug. 3-6.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboardVillanova grad Summer Rappaport looks for gold today in Olympics triathlonVillanova has had a track and field competitor at every Olympics since 1948. Rappaport and two others representing Ireland continue that impressive tradition.Ed Barkowitz July 23, 2021Link copied to clipboardBefore filling out your bracket, these are the 50 things to know about this year’s NCAA men’s tournamentFrom locals in the field to the sleepers to keep an eye on, here's what to know before Thursday's first-round tip of the NCAA men's portion of March MadnessEd Barkowitz March 17, 2025Link copied to clipboardNL Division Series: Everything you need to know about the BravesAtlanta won the season series against the Phillies and played nearly .700 baseball since June as it captured another National League East crown.Ed Barkowitz Oct. 10, 2022Link copied to clipboardRich Strike bet nets winner fast $818Stockton College assistant professor made a $10 bet on the winnerEd Barkowitz May 8, 2022Link copied to clipboardVillanova is a 3.5-point underdog vs. Kansas in Final FourWith Justin Moore out, the Wildcats are a 3.5-point underdog.Ed Barkowitz March 27, 2022Link copied to clipboardTeam USA plays Iran in men’s hoops. The line is 40. Most people are betting Iran.Coming off a loss to France, Team USA takes on Iran, which covered a 17-point spread to the Czech Republic. Tonight's line (12:40 a.m., ET) is more than double that.Ed Barkowitz July 28, 2021Link copied to clipboardNew Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen was an NHL rookie at 18. Here are 14 other things you may not know about him.Durable, he was drafted eighth overall by Buffalo in 2013, and is one of six players among the first eight who have played in at least 500 games.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboardThis year marks the first Olympics for legalized sports betting across the United States. Why has a potential boon made bookies nervous?Mainstream sports such as basketball, tennis and golf are expected to draw heavy action. But local 'books are offering just about everything else.Ed Barkowitz July 20, 2021Link copied to clipboardTop 10 playoff moments of the Joel Embiid era, including Ben Simmons’ infamous passThe postseason determines how players are remembered. And moments during the Embiid era — in and out of his control — will collectively create his legacy.Ed Barkowitz April 14, 2023Link copied to clipboardA betting legend passes; some refunds offered on hot dog betsSome bookies issued refunds after bizarre interruption at hot dog eating contest.Ed Barkowitz July 4, 2022Link copied to clipboardJay Wright’s 9 most notable wins at VillanovaA look back at some of the top wins of a Hall of Fame coach.Ed Barkowitz April 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard50 things about the 2021 NFL seasonFrom Tom Brady the Buccaneer playing in Philly to wild Dan Campbell quotes coming out of Detroit, it’s going to be an interesting season.Ed Barkowitz Sept. 9, 2021Link copied to clipboardWith a prohibitive favorite at No. 1 in the 2021 NBA draft, the real betting intrigue starts after Cade CunninghamThe Oklahoma State star is the overwhelming favorite, but there's plenty of markets behind him. There's an over/under on where Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will go.Ed Barkowitz July 27, 2021Link copied to clipboardHere are 15 things you should know about new Flyers forward Cam AtkinsonSo what was the deal with his wife owning a Gritty T-shirt? Scott Hartnell had something to do with it.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
25 things to know about the Phillies in ’25: From the new guys to World Series odds, and more Meet the Phillies’ notable additions, and play some trivia as we preview a season with World Series expectations.Ed Barkowitz March 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
25 things to know about the Phillies in ’25: From the new guys to World Series odds, and more Meet the Phillies’ notable additions, and play some trivia as we preview a season with World Series expectations.Ed Barkowitz March 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
From a free-agent splurge to heartbreak in Houston: A timeline of the Phillies’ wild run to the World SeriesPhilly Rob, Schwarber’s bombs, Nick’s catches, the duct-tape rotation, the Rubik’s Cube bullpen. And Bryce Harper, $330 million bargain. Let's review an unforgettable ride.Ed Barkowitz Nov. 6, 2022Link copied to clipboard
From a free-agent splurge to heartbreak in Houston: A timeline of the Phillies’ wild run to the World SeriesPhilly Rob, Schwarber’s bombs, Nick’s catches, the duct-tape rotation, the Rubik’s Cube bullpen. And Bryce Harper, $330 million bargain. Let's review an unforgettable ride.Ed Barkowitz Nov. 6, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Mike Trout is back in Philly: What you need to know about the 3-time MVP and Eagles super fanIn the eight years since the Millville, N.J. native last played in Philadelphia, he’s won three MVPs and finished in the top five four other times.Ed Barkowitz June 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Mike Trout is back in Philly: What you need to know about the 3-time MVP and Eagles super fanIn the eight years since the Millville, N.J. native last played in Philadelphia, he’s won three MVPs and finished in the top five four other times.Ed Barkowitz June 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Bookies aren’t out of the woods yet with March MadnessWhy the bookies likely are rooting for a North Carolina win over Kansas in Monday's NCAA championship game.Ed Barkowitz April 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Bookies aren’t out of the woods yet with March MadnessWhy the bookies likely are rooting for a North Carolina win over Kansas in Monday's NCAA championship game.Ed Barkowitz April 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Heisman favorites, COVID plans and why Clemson won’t miss a beat: 50 things to know about the college football seasonClemson has a promising successor to Trevor Lawrence, someone other than Alabama will win it all and an Imhotep product is bound for stardom.Ed Barkowitz Aug. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Heisman favorites, COVID plans and why Clemson won’t miss a beat: 50 things to know about the college football seasonClemson has a promising successor to Trevor Lawrence, someone other than Alabama will win it all and an Imhotep product is bound for stardom.Ed Barkowitz Aug. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Temple grad Rich Lerner will be the lead golf announcer for Olympics TV coverageLerner turned in his essay pad for a play-by-play microphone. He said it's as much an honor as it is an assignment. The men play July 28-31. The women go Aug. 3-6.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Temple grad Rich Lerner will be the lead golf announcer for Olympics TV coverageLerner turned in his essay pad for a play-by-play microphone. He said it's as much an honor as it is an assignment. The men play July 28-31. The women go Aug. 3-6.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Villanova grad Summer Rappaport looks for gold today in Olympics triathlonVillanova has had a track and field competitor at every Olympics since 1948. Rappaport and two others representing Ireland continue that impressive tradition.Ed Barkowitz July 23, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Villanova grad Summer Rappaport looks for gold today in Olympics triathlonVillanova has had a track and field competitor at every Olympics since 1948. Rappaport and two others representing Ireland continue that impressive tradition.Ed Barkowitz July 23, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Before filling out your bracket, these are the 50 things to know about this year’s NCAA men’s tournamentFrom locals in the field to the sleepers to keep an eye on, here's what to know before Thursday's first-round tip of the NCAA men's portion of March MadnessEd Barkowitz March 17, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Before filling out your bracket, these are the 50 things to know about this year’s NCAA men’s tournamentFrom locals in the field to the sleepers to keep an eye on, here's what to know before Thursday's first-round tip of the NCAA men's portion of March MadnessEd Barkowitz March 17, 2025Link copied to clipboard
NL Division Series: Everything you need to know about the BravesAtlanta won the season series against the Phillies and played nearly .700 baseball since June as it captured another National League East crown.Ed Barkowitz Oct. 10, 2022Link copied to clipboard
NL Division Series: Everything you need to know about the BravesAtlanta won the season series against the Phillies and played nearly .700 baseball since June as it captured another National League East crown.Ed Barkowitz Oct. 10, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Rich Strike bet nets winner fast $818Stockton College assistant professor made a $10 bet on the winnerEd Barkowitz May 8, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Rich Strike bet nets winner fast $818Stockton College assistant professor made a $10 bet on the winnerEd Barkowitz May 8, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Villanova is a 3.5-point underdog vs. Kansas in Final FourWith Justin Moore out, the Wildcats are a 3.5-point underdog.Ed Barkowitz March 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Villanova is a 3.5-point underdog vs. Kansas in Final FourWith Justin Moore out, the Wildcats are a 3.5-point underdog.Ed Barkowitz March 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Team USA plays Iran in men’s hoops. The line is 40. Most people are betting Iran.Coming off a loss to France, Team USA takes on Iran, which covered a 17-point spread to the Czech Republic. Tonight's line (12:40 a.m., ET) is more than double that.Ed Barkowitz July 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Team USA plays Iran in men’s hoops. The line is 40. Most people are betting Iran.Coming off a loss to France, Team USA takes on Iran, which covered a 17-point spread to the Czech Republic. Tonight's line (12:40 a.m., ET) is more than double that.Ed Barkowitz July 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen was an NHL rookie at 18. Here are 14 other things you may not know about him.Durable, he was drafted eighth overall by Buffalo in 2013, and is one of six players among the first eight who have played in at least 500 games.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen was an NHL rookie at 18. Here are 14 other things you may not know about him.Durable, he was drafted eighth overall by Buffalo in 2013, and is one of six players among the first eight who have played in at least 500 games.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
This year marks the first Olympics for legalized sports betting across the United States. Why has a potential boon made bookies nervous?Mainstream sports such as basketball, tennis and golf are expected to draw heavy action. But local 'books are offering just about everything else.Ed Barkowitz July 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
This year marks the first Olympics for legalized sports betting across the United States. Why has a potential boon made bookies nervous?Mainstream sports such as basketball, tennis and golf are expected to draw heavy action. But local 'books are offering just about everything else.Ed Barkowitz July 20, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Top 10 playoff moments of the Joel Embiid era, including Ben Simmons’ infamous passThe postseason determines how players are remembered. And moments during the Embiid era — in and out of his control — will collectively create his legacy.Ed Barkowitz April 14, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Top 10 playoff moments of the Joel Embiid era, including Ben Simmons’ infamous passThe postseason determines how players are remembered. And moments during the Embiid era — in and out of his control — will collectively create his legacy.Ed Barkowitz April 14, 2023Link copied to clipboard
A betting legend passes; some refunds offered on hot dog betsSome bookies issued refunds after bizarre interruption at hot dog eating contest.Ed Barkowitz July 4, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A betting legend passes; some refunds offered on hot dog betsSome bookies issued refunds after bizarre interruption at hot dog eating contest.Ed Barkowitz July 4, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Jay Wright’s 9 most notable wins at VillanovaA look back at some of the top wins of a Hall of Fame coach.Ed Barkowitz April 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Jay Wright’s 9 most notable wins at VillanovaA look back at some of the top wins of a Hall of Fame coach.Ed Barkowitz April 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
50 things about the 2021 NFL seasonFrom Tom Brady the Buccaneer playing in Philly to wild Dan Campbell quotes coming out of Detroit, it’s going to be an interesting season.Ed Barkowitz Sept. 9, 2021Link copied to clipboard
50 things about the 2021 NFL seasonFrom Tom Brady the Buccaneer playing in Philly to wild Dan Campbell quotes coming out of Detroit, it’s going to be an interesting season.Ed Barkowitz Sept. 9, 2021Link copied to clipboard
With a prohibitive favorite at No. 1 in the 2021 NBA draft, the real betting intrigue starts after Cade CunninghamThe Oklahoma State star is the overwhelming favorite, but there's plenty of markets behind him. There's an over/under on where Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will go.Ed Barkowitz July 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
With a prohibitive favorite at No. 1 in the 2021 NBA draft, the real betting intrigue starts after Cade CunninghamThe Oklahoma State star is the overwhelming favorite, but there's plenty of markets behind him. There's an over/under on where Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will go.Ed Barkowitz July 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Here are 15 things you should know about new Flyers forward Cam AtkinsonSo what was the deal with his wife owning a Gritty T-shirt? Scott Hartnell had something to do with it.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Here are 15 things you should know about new Flyers forward Cam AtkinsonSo what was the deal with his wife owning a Gritty T-shirt? Scott Hartnell had something to do with it.Ed Barkowitz July 26, 2021Link copied to clipboard
