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

June 6, 2018

Eagles

The Eagles and politics: What can the Super Bowl champions teach society?

by Evan Macy

A country is a lot bigger than a football team. It is also a lot more diverse and complicated.

June 6, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' Zach Ertz of FOX News: 'I don't need an apology'

by Evan Macy

"I don’t need an apology," Ertz said. "I just hope as media members, people should try and get the facts right and not try and skew it one way or the other. … When I make a mistake on the football field, I learn from it and get better and that’s what I hope everyone does."

June 5, 2018

Eagles

FOX News tries to walk back airing misleading footage defaming Eagles

by Evan Macy

No Eagles player has ever refused to stand during the National Anthem, with Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod demonstrating by hoisting a fist in the air, and Chris Long putting his arm on them in a show of solidarity. The news network still aired footage, and images of players like Zach Ertz taking a knee for various reasons, most of them players praying before or after a game.

June 5, 2018

Eagles

WATCH: PhillyVoice's Jimmy Kempski talks Eagles vs. Trump on MSNBC

by Evan Macy

On Tuesday afternoon, amid controversy left and right regarding the Eagles and their non-visit to the White House after their Super Bowl LII win — after not kneeling for the National Anthem (while being accused of doing so) and having the President of the United States say that the Eagles are "abandoning their fans," PhillyVoice's own Jimmy Kempski was invited not once, but twice to appear on MSNBC to discuss the news of the day.

June 3, 2018

Phillies

Phillies have been MLB's best first round drafters in recent years (pick third in 2018 Draft)

by Evan Macy

According to MLB.com, the Phillies have been the best team over the last 21 years with regard to maximizing their first round picks. Their recent success really coalesces with the 2008 World Series championship team and the years of NL East titles surrounding it.

June 3, 2018

Eagles

New faces adjusting, starting to feel at home in Eagles locker room

by Evan Macy

With OTAs in full swing but very little known about whether the team will have much of a new look or not when the season starts, how are the newest members of the Eagles dealing with the transition?

June 1, 2018

Eagles

Nick Foles-Carson Wentz bromance a model for Eagles locker room, culture

by Evan Macy

If it wasn't Nick Foles and Carson Wentz — their deep bond and friendship — the Eagles would not have been crowned world champions. And they would not be among the favorites to repeat.

May 31, 2018

Eagles

Eagles Malcolm Jenkins on NFL policy: 'Guys in our league don’t like being told what to do'

by Evan Macy

The Eagles' Pro Bowl (and two-time Super Bowl champion) safety has dedicated himself to two things over the last several years in Philadelphia: playing football and standing up for what he believes in.

May 30, 2018

Eagles

Eagles RB Jay Ajayi says he will have a breakout season, and we believe him

by Evan Macy

Ajayi said that the "full menu is open" which will allow the 6-foot, 223 Boise State product to excel unabated.

May 29, 2018

Eagles

Nick Foles on trade rumors: 'I never turned down anything, we never talked about anything'

by Evan Macy

Nick Foles for the Cleveland Browns second round pick. That was the rumor, reported by various NFL sources — which went on to say the Super Bowl MVP turned down the opportunity to go to Cleveland electing instead to stay in Philadelphia.