KYW Newsradio Sports Pod

David Samson -- former Marlins President and current CBS Sports Analyst/Podcast Host -- chats with KYW's Dave Uram about the Phillies inconsistency and Joe Girardi's controversial request to check Max Scherzer for sticky substances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maisha Kelly has been chosen as the new Athletic Director at Drexel University. She will take over in mid-July, replacing Dr. Eric Zillmer, who is stepping down after more than two decades at the helm of the Dragons. Kelly, a former track & field standout at Saint Joseph's University, comes to the Dragons after spending more than a decade in athletic administration at Bucknell. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Kelly about this new opportunity and her goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. talks with KYW's Dave Uram about Phillies rookie Luke Williams the morning after his exciting walk-off home run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst and former Sixer Marc Jackson chats with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram about the Sixers Game 1 loss to the Hawks, as well as the series going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rowan University baseball team is headed to the Division III World Series. The Profs champions of the Marietta Regional, will open play on Friday evening in Cedar Rapids, Iowa against Wheaton. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Rowan head coach Mike Dickson to talk about his team's wild ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Chester University softball team has advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championship Tournament after winning the Atlantic Regional for a third straight time. The Golden Rams will open play against Saint Anselm on Thursday in Denver. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with head coach Diane Lokey about her team's success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saint Joseph's University baseball team has qualified for the Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Hawks will be the #4-seed and open play on Thursday against the top-seed and host school, VCU. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Saint Joseph's head coach Fritz Hamburg to talk about his surging team and the tourney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Mancini is one of the top distance runners in the region. The La Salle University graduate student and Cardinal O'Hara High School alum is preparing for the NCAA East Regional meet in the 3000 meter steeplechase and the 5K. KYW's Matt Leon spoke with Mancini about her success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Villanova University softball team is savoring the first Big East title and NCAA Tournament berth in program history. The Wildcats will open the tourney on Friday against Ole Miss. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Villanova head coach Bridget Orchard about her team's success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West Chester University softball team will play for the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title this weekend. A big key to the Golden Rams success has been the play of fifth-year infielder Bri Garber, who recently set the PSAC career record for hits. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Garber to talk about her success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saint Joseph's University softball team has enjoyed a great season and a big reason for their success has been the play of graduate student first baseman Caela Abadie. She recently set program records for single-season home runs and RBI and the career record for home runs. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Abadie to talk about her success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Delaware Valley University men's basketball team has a new head coach. Muhamadou Kaba is taking over the program. He comes to Doylestown after serving as an assistant at his alma mater East Stroudsburg University since 2016. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Kaba to talk about this new opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rowan University baseball team has enjoyed a fine season and the Profs are the #1 seed in the upcoming New Jersey Athletic Conference tournament. A big reason for their success has been the play of senior second baseman Alex Kokos. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Kokos about his 2021 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger and KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram discuss the entirety of the Eagles 2021 Draft selections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger chats with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram about the Eagles taking Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith in the first round of the NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, and KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram discuss the Eagles trading up and drafting Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger gives his Eagles prediction for Round 1 of the NFL Draft to KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Villanova University football team will play the final game of its spring season Saturday, hosting rival Delaware. The Wildcats are 2-1. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante about this one. ( See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger chats with KYW's Dave Uram about his new book set to release in May called "Finished Business: My Fifty Years of Headlines, Heroes, and Heartaches." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Phandemic Krew co-founders KYWand Brett MacMinn spoke with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram about where the Phandemic Krew will watch Phillies games during the 2021 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Villanova University softball team is enjoying a fine season and a big reason why has been the play of senior Paige Rauch. She has been a force both at the plate and on the mound for the Wildcats. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Rauch about her success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillies legend and Senior Advisor to the GM Larry Bowa chats with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram about the upcoming 2021 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Villanova University women's basketball team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the WNIT. After beating UMass and Florida, the Wildcats tonight will take on Delaware down in Charlotte, NC. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Villanova head coach Denise Dillon over Zoom to talk about tonight's game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger and KYW's Dave Uram talk about the most notable moments from Carson Wentz's press conference last week when the former Eagles QB was formally introduced as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drexel Dragons will open play in the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament on Friday afternoon, taking on the top seed in the Midwest Region, Illinois. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Drexel head coach Zach Spiker to talk about what his team needs to do pull off the upset in this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Villanova University women's basketball team will open play in the WNIT on Friday night, taking on UMass in the first round down in Charlotte, North Carolina. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Villanova head coach Denise Dillon about her sqaud's season and what she expects in this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drexel University women's basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history. The Dragons will face Georgia in the first round on Monday in San Antonio. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Drexel head coach Amy Mallon about her squad's CAA Tournament title and what she expects against the Bulldogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KYW Newsradio Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough, who is not treating Sixers center Joel Embiid, spoke to KYW's Dave Uram about the All-Star's left knee bone bruise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Villanova University football team will look for a 2-0 start to their spring season on Saturday when the Wildcats welcome Rhode Island to the Main Line. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante about the match-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Villanova University football team will begin a six-game pandemic delayed season on Saturday, visiting Stony Brook. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with Villanova head coach Mark Ferrante to talk about finally getting back on the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Villanova sophomore forward Maddy Siegrist is one of the top women's basketball players in the country. This past weekend she set a program record for fewest games needed to reach the 1,000 career points plateau, doing so in just her 50th game. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon spoke with Siegrist about her success and that special accomplishment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger and KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram talk about the late, great and trailblazing Irv Cross, who passed away at 81 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of the CBS Sports podcast "Nothing Personal with David Samson" and former Marlins President David Samson chats Phillies and NL East predictions with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Sixers President and General Manager, as well as current WIP Morning Show co-host, Billy King talks Sixers with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram heading into the team's 30th game of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, and KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram discuss the Eagles aggressing to deal Carson Wentz to Indianapolis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger and KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram talk about the Eagles agreeing to trade franchise quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KYW Newsradio's sports reporter Dave Uram asks medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough about the risk professional and some collegiate athletes are taking playing their sports during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Flyers captain, current TSN analyst and weekly Toronto Star columnist Dave Poulin chats with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram about the Flyers coronavirus pause and season in general. The two Dave's also chat about Poulin becoming a columnist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Former Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. chats with KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram about the Phillies upcoming season, as well as the offseason moves they made. Ruben and Dave also discuss new Phils President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, MLB rules in 2021, and the Phillies chances in a very competitive National League East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Saint Joseph's University women's basketball team will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak on Friday with a road game against Fordham. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon caught up with head coach Cindy Griffin to talk with her about her team and the season so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SportsRadio 94WIP's Ray Didinger and KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram chat about Tampa Bay's victory over Kansas City in Super Bowl LV, as well as the rumors that a Carson Wentz trade could be close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.