Bob Cooney

Philadelphia

Co-Host at WPEN-FM (Bala Cynwyd, PA)

25-year member of the greatest sports section ever at Philly Daily News. Did co-hosting and hosting gigs at The Fanatic. Now a free agent.

Articles

Phillies-Mets Series Preview: What to watch for in the playoff rematch

3 days ago | allphly.com | Bob Cooney

iOct 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola (27) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images 13.5 percent. Pretty much no matter where or how you may apply that in life, it seems to be a pretty low number.
Cooney: After struggling with RISP, Phils' bats get hot in series finale against Giants

6 days ago | allphly.com | Bob Cooney

Apr 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (28) hits an RBI triple against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images RISP. Those four letters have become less of an acronym in the early part of the Phillies season and more of a cringeworthy four-letter profanity.
Inside Excurio VR: Fabien Barati on the Future of Location-Based Entertainment

2 months ago | linkedin.com | Bob Cooney

Excurio's high throughput "Immersive expeditions" I sat down with Excurio founder and CEO Fabien Barati to discuss the state of VR in the art and cultural space and what’s next for location-based entertainment (LBE) VR. Excurio has quickly become a leader in immersive expeditions, creating large-scale, free-roam VR experiences that transport audiences to historical sites, artistic worlds, and cultural landmarks.
Why Caleb Martin Is Excited To Play For The 76ers

Jul 9, 2024 | 975thefanatic.com | Bob Cooney |Dylan MacKinnon

A little less than a week after making the biggest splash of free agency, and signing Paul George, the Sixers rounded out their starting lineup by bringing in Caleb Martin. They signed the former Heat Forward to a 4-year $32 million deal. Seemingly a bargain given what he was estimated to make going into free agency. He is another defensive minded player to throw into the starting lineup. But he is no slouch on the offensive side either, averaging over 10 points per game last year.
The James Harden Drama Is The Strangest Sixers Controversy Yet

Sep 28, 2023 | 975thefanatic.com | Bob Cooney

Of all the head-scratching moments that have faced the 76ers over the past handful of seasons, this one in which James Harden does not want to play for the organization as long as Daryl Morey is the President of Basketball Operations may be the itchiest on the scalp. Taking the top honor among a large group of baffling scenarios is not an easy task. But as Media Day looms on Monday and training camp in Colorado closely following, the Harden conundrum just may garner the top spot.
The Big Bodies Up Front Are the Key to The Eagles Stopping Justin Jefferson

Sep 13, 2023 | 975thefanatic.com | Bob Cooney

There was so much to dissect after the Eagles’ season-opening 25-20 win over the Patriots up in Foxborough, that many of us throughout the Delaware Valley feel like we are back in high school looking at the frogs in the jar, masks on, and scalpels in hand.
The One Thing We Know About The Phillies Is There Are Lots of Unknowns

Sep 5, 2023 | 975thefanatic.com | Bob Cooney

The bends. Defined as injuries caused by a rapid decrease in the pressure that surrounds you, of either air or water. Now most Phillies fans probably don’t watch games of their favorite team while deep-sea diving, but the highs and lows this team has taken everyone on throughout this season certainly could be comparable to the bends.
Is This The Best Lineup for the Phillies? Bob Doesn't Think So

Aug 22, 2023 | 975thefanatic.com | Bob Cooney

The Phillies won a game on Monday night in which their starting pitcher went seven innings, threw 100 pitches and allowed just two earned runs. The offense scored in 5 of the 8 innings, belted 16 hits, and took advantage of three errors by the San Francisco Giants during a 10-4 drubbing that upped their Wild Card lead over the Giants to three games.All good. I am not going to rain on the parade here. But there were some things that had me wondering about this team as the game went on.
Eagles Starting To Get Answers To Big Training Camp Questions

Aug 16, 2023 | 975thefanatic.com | Bob Cooney

The time of the year has come. We all look forward to Eagles training camp in the middle of the summer. From those who want to say goodbye to the hot and humid days that rule summers around here to those who need a distraction from the baseball season. Hopes, particularly this season, usually are higher than what they should be when the players are practicing without pads, aren’t hitting with any frequency and are giving few clues as to who they really are.
There's Nothing To See In This Preseason, Thanks, Nick Sirianni

Aug 14, 2023 | 975thefanatic.com | Bob Cooney

I’m mad at you Nick Sirianni. I don’t know you personally and there’s little doubt in my mind that you don’t have any idea of who I am. But you have elicited a feeling in me during this time of the year that I haven’t had in a long, long time and it makes me legitimately angry. And I blame no one but you. I have stated numerous times my love for the summertime. The heat is something that makes me smile while drenching my t-shirt as I do endless chores outside of the house.