Joseph Santoliquito

Joseph Santoliquito is an award-winning sportswriter based in the Philadelphia area who has written feature stories for SI.com, ESPN.com, NFL.com, MLB.com, Deadspin and The Philadelphia Daily News. In 2006, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for a special project piece for ESPN.com called “Love at First Beep.” He is most noted for his award-winning ESPN.com feature on high school wrestler A.J. Detwiler in February 2006, which appeared on SportsCenter. In 2015, he was elected president of the Boxing Writers Association of America.

November 16, 2016

Radio

The Q&A ... with new WIP afternoon host Chris Carlin

by Joseph Santoliquito

There was some trepidation that spread swiftly across the small Philadelphia sports universe when WIP announced that Chris Carlin would be its new afternoon drive time host, paired with popular former Philadelphia Eagle Ike Reese in the 2 p.m.-6 p.m. slot. You could almost hear the collective, “Woo, wait, what, who?” from the fickle Philadelphia fanbase.

November 10, 2016

UFC

UFC PR whiz Dave Sholler set to come home to the Sixers

by Joseph Santoliquito

The son of an addict, UFC VP Dave Sholler grew up in South Jersey in hellish conditions. But that didn't stop him from becoming one of the best in the business. Now he's about to return to his roots with the Sixers.

November 8, 2016

2016 Election

In Delco, all-time high turnout anticipated by voters with minds made up

by Joseph Santoliquito

The gaggle featured all kinds.

November 7, 2016

2016 Presidential Race

In Philly suburbs, secret Trump supporters not so eager to come out of the closet

by Joseph Santoliquito

Tom doesn’t fit the criteria.

November 2, 2016

2016 Election

Philly's toughest Congressional candidate? Female, black and Republican

by Joseph Santoliquito

On Tuesday, 171 women across the United States and its territories are up for seats in the U.S. Congress. Of that group, 46 are running as Republicans. Just four are African-American, including Deborah Williams, candidate for U.S. House from Philadelphia.

October 20, 2016

Boxing

In final bout, legendary Bernard Hopkins will defy logic one last time

by Joseph Santoliquito

The joints are a little sore today. His breathing somewhat heavier than normal after a quick routine at Joe Hand’s Boxing Gym on Third Street. Bernard Hopkins is going to do this again. He has always been defiant. The foundation of his legend was forged on insolence. The world goes left, “The Executioner” would invariably go right. His body tells him one thing, his incredible will power tells him something else.

October 14, 2016

Religion

Arlington bishop tends Redskins flock, but worships Eagles

by Joseph Santoliquito

It’s something, growing up in the Delaware Valley area, which becomes ingrained through time. It’s a passion that courses within you, becomes a part of your DNA to pass along to future generations. Regardless of where you may move, or what vocation you may follow, that staunch, unrelenting and often times unrequited love of the Philadelphia Eagles never goes away. Not if you grew up in the Philadelphia area and your father lived and died with the Eagles-like Michael Burbidge’s father, Fran.

September 25, 2016

Eagles

Mixed reactions from Eagles fans as Jenkins continues anthem protest at Linc

by Joseph Santoliquito

Somewhere in sections 104 or 105, no one can pinpoint exactly where or who, the vitriol spewed above the din of the national anthem being played. Someone wasn’t too pleased with Malcolm Jenkins’ gesture of raising his fist during the Star-Spangled Banner at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.

September 17, 2016

Eagles

Eagles' Jenkins explains decision to make symbolic gesture during anthem

by Joseph Santoliquito

Malcolm Jenkins knew what was coming. The usual media swarm gives hints, like bees swirling around honey, though on this lazy Saturday, they swirled around his locker after the Eagles practiced.

September 16, 2016

High Schools

Support, condemnation, fear as high schools address national anthem protests

by Joseph Santoliquito

Through the decades, things have always tended to trickle down from the National Football League to the high school level – everything from advanced equipment, to the way players hydrate, to the medical attention they now receive.