Evan Macy

Evan Macy is the managing sports editor at PhillyVoice.com. Before spending five years at Metro Philly as sports editor, Evan worked at ESPN in Bristol CT, and has experience at several other smaller publications on the Northeast coast. Career highlights for Evan, a Temple grad and Lancaster native include covering Super Bowl LII, the 2016 DNC, the 2017 NFL Draft and a bevy of playoff games and golf tournaments.

evan@phillyvoice.com

October 11, 2020

Eagles

Is Eagles' leading (yes, leading) receiver Travis Fulgham the real deal?

by Evan Macy

If someone told you, a month ago, that there'd be an article (or likely many) pondering whether Travis Fulgham was the real deal for the Eagles, you've have to open a new browser window and do a google search.

October 8, 2020

Golf

Why is Philadelphia the only major US City without a regular PGA Tour event?

by Evan Macy

Philadelphia represents the 4th largest media market in the country. It has rabid sports fans and historic golf courses. But the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and Champions Tour rarely stop in these parts.

October 8, 2020

Fantasy football

Fantasy football: Sit Kirk Cousins, Laviska Shenault Jr., sit Baker Mayfield in Week 5

by Evan Macy

As we do every Thursday, we've singled out a player at each position we recommend starting and sitting for their upcoming games. In contrast to no-brainer decisions (yes, you should probably start Alvin Kamara every week), we are highlighting players on the fringes, who are not your first or second choice but who may be on your radar due to circumstances.

October 7, 2020

Eagles

Latest Eagles' playoff odds and player props heading into Week 5

by Evan Macy

Out of context, the Eagles being 1-2-1 through four games would suggest that, you know, no one would be interested in betting on them to win, well, anything.

October 7, 2020

Flyers

RECAP 2020 NHL Draft tracker, live thread, open stream: Flyers take defenseman in 2nd round

by Evan Macy

After getting some sleep (likely very little), the Flyers' front office will get back to work Wednesday morning as they look to find gems in the later rounds of the 2020 NHL Draft.

October 7, 2020

Flyers

Flyers pick winger Tyson Foerster with 23rd pick in 2020 NHL Draft

by Evan Macy

Picking 23rd in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Flyers selected Tyson Foerster, a huge 6-foot-2, 200 pound winger 18-year-old winger from Ontario.

October 6, 2020

Fantasy football

Have fantasy football injuries ever been worse?

by Evan Macy

So far in 2020, nearly half of the top 25 fantasy football picks, by ADP (average draft position) have missed or will a game due to injury. Yes, this seems like more than usual, but is it?

October 6, 2020

Fantasy football

Fantasy football: Pick up D'Earnest Johnson, Tim Patrick, Justin Herbert this week on waivers

by Evan Macy

Whether COVID wrecked your roster, or injuries did, there is once again ample opportunity to improve your fantasy roster heading into Week 5 by making a key pick up on waivers. As we do every week, we've highlighted a handful of players at each position that are worth emptying some of your FAAB for.

October 6, 2020

Flyers

Live 2020 NHL Draft tracker, live thread, open stream: Flyers take Tyson Foerster

by Evan Macy

Last year at this time, the 2019-20 NHL season was underway and the Flyers were heading home from Prague, preparing for their home opener against the Devils.

October 5, 2020

Eagles

The Eagles are in first place in the NFC East

by Evan Macy

Travis Fulgham (this is the first time I have ever typed this man's name), may have saved the Eagles season Sunday night, catching an unbelievable deep bomb from Carson Wentz.