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Colin Newby

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Bensalem, Delaware County, PA, Philadelphia
As seen in: Philly Sports Network, The Hockey Writers, WWDB-AM (Philadelphia, PA), MSN, NewsBreak, WBZ-FM (Boston, MA), WMMR-FM (Philadelphia, PA), WPEN-FM (Bala Cynwyd, PA), WRIF-FM (Detroit, MI), WRBQ-FM (St. Petersburg, FL), That Ball's Outta Here, WLLD-FM (St. Petersburg, FL), WBQT-FM (Boston, MA) and
Covers:  Sports: heavy concentration in four major professional sports teams in Philadelphia Music/Entertainment/Local Interests: experience with web content for 93.3 WMMR and 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia
Beasley Media Digital: @975TheFanatic/@933WMMR 97.5 The Fanatic On-Site Correspondent: @Phillies/ @NHLFlyers/ @Sixers Member of @ThePHWA

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Colin Newby’s Biography

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Colin Newby is a freelance writer and content contributor for 97.5 The Fanatic in Beasley Media's Philadelphia cluster who transitions the company's award-winning radio content onto digital platforms. He is a Philadelphia sports lifer from Delaware County whose work blends a passion for precise and accurate story-telling with expert knowledge of the professional sports landscape.

His writing experience also includes fictional children’s sports stories and credentialed coverage of the NHL and th…

Colin Newby’s Journalist Portfolio

The Most Curious (Mis)Perception Among Phillies Fans

The Most Curious (Mis)Perception Among Phillies Fans

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The Real Appeal of Matvei Michkov For Flyers Fans

The Real Appeal of Matvei Michkov For Flyers Fans

Matvei Michkov didn't score any goals or win any Stanley Cups during his introductory press conference. He ac…

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7 Lyrics From The Offspring That Uniquely Represent Punk Rock

7 Lyrics From The Offspring That Uniquely Represent Punk Rock

The Offspring has persisted through decades of success as a punk rock giant. Their intense style helped them …

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Is Eagles Defense Better Equipped Against Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX?

Is Eagles Defense Better Equipped Against Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LIX?

Red and yellow confetti fell to the ground as the Philadelphia Eagles walked off the field at State Farm Stad…

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14 NBA 1st-Overall Picks Who Played for the Philadelphia 76ers

14 NBA 1st-Overall Picks Who Played for the Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have selected with the 1st-overall pick in the draft four times in their franchise his…

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Open Practice: The Lone Night of Universal Eagles Praise

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By Colin Newby Verified
| WPEN-FM (Bala Cynwyd, PA) Verified
The cool breeze blew through the late August air at Lincoln Financial Field on Tuesday afternoon. Thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans arrived at the team’s annual open practice early to walk on the gridiron before the two-time Super Bowl champions ran through the tunnel at 6pm. A novelty training camp practice won’t leave an impact of the highest magnitude on the 2026 season. However, it captivated over 45,000 fans excited for another pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy.
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Could Sean Mannion Resurrect the Fullback Position With Eagles?

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By Colin Newby Verified
| WPEN-FM (Bala Cynwyd, PA) Verified
A new offensive coordinator brings the hope for new and creative ideas to a unit that went stale in a disappointing 11-6 season in 2025. Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles might enjoy an old and more original layer under Sean Mannion, however. Could the new-look offense feature a fullback in 2026? “I guess we’ll have to wait and see. I don’t want to reveal too much, but certainly position versatility, alignment, flexibility, those are things we place a premium on.
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J.T. Realmuto Has Higher Potential With ABS Challenges

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By Colin Newby Verified
| WPEN-FM (Bala Cynwyd, PA) Verified
The offseason skepticism circulated when the Philadelphia Phillies signed an aging catcher with declining offensive numbers to a three-year, $45 million. J.T. Realmuto was about turn 35, but Dave Dombrowski elected for the veteran savvy with a lucrative financial investment. The move coincided with the new ABS challenge system that adds a layer of value to a catcher’s experience and baseball IQ behind the plate.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Blogger for Broad Street Buzz, covering the Philadelphia Flyers for FanSided

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being a journalist means telling objective, unbiased stories that the public needs to hear.