Zach Gelb

Zach Gelb

Monday-Friday 6-10 p.m. ET

Ever since he was 8 years old and took a trip to the WFAN studios in New York, Zach knew he wanted to work in sports talk radio. Gelb grew up on Long Island in New York and attended Temple University in Philadelphia. At Temple, Gelb was the sports director for the student radio station, WHIP, and a TV anchor for OwlSports Update. While at Temple, he was named the recipient of the Richie Ashburn Scholarship awarded by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association and was also nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy. Gelb interned for WIP in Philadelphia and was also a radio stringer for Temple football games for CBS Sports Radio. After graduating college, Gelb was hired by WNJE-AM as the program director and afternoon drive host. For the 2017-2018 NFL season, Gelb hosted the Fanatic Postgame Show on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. The show aired after every Eagles game during their Super Bowl-winning season. Zach is extremely excited to be joining the Entercom/CBS Sports Radio family. Listen to his show weekdays 6-10 P.M. EST and follow him on Twitter @ZachGelb.

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    July 02, 2020 - 11:35 am

    Theismann: Bills Still The Favorite In The AFC East

    As Bill Belichick transitions from one MVP quarterback to the next, the New England Patriots, with Cam Newton, will likely contend for yet another AFC East title, a division they have won in 16 of the last 17 seasons, including 11 straight. Former MVP Joe Theismann, however, doesn’t see the streak...
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    July 02, 2020 - 8:41 am

    Trachsel: Sosa Wasn't A Good Teammate

    In June, ESPN aired Long Gone Summer , a documentary about the 1998 home run race between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire. Sosa not only lost the home run race, but also lost the respect of teammates during his tenure with the Cubs. Turk Wendell, who pitched for the Cubs from 1993-97, called Sosa “ one...
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    June 30, 2020 - 9:09 am

    Gelb: Barkley Is Wrong; 76ers Not A Threat To Reach NBA Finals

    Charles Barkley is nothing if not opinionated, and he is particularly bullish on the Philadelphia 76ers. Last September, Barkley predicted that they would win an NBA title this season. Last week, he said they have a “legitimate chance” to at least get to the Finals . Zach Gelb disagrees. “We don’t...
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    Vince Carter Hawks NBA
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    June 29, 2020 - 3:34 pm

    Shepard: Vince Carter Deserves A Better Farewell

    Dwyane Wade and Dirk Nowitzki are two future first-ballot Hall of Famers. Last season, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver added these two to the 2019 All-Star game. They were “special team roster additions.” It was the first time the NBA had ever done this. Wade could absolutely still play, but he didn’t...
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    Mark Cuban Mavericks
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    June 29, 2020 - 12:55 pm

    Jason Terry Recalls His Favorite Mark Cuban Story

    In June 2006, the Dallas Mavericks fell to Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. It was a thrilling series , with Games 3, 5 and 6 decided by a combined six points, but the Mavs came up short. That’s when owner Mark Cuban came to the rescue. “We lost [in] ’05-06, guys were dejected,”...
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    Rasheed Wallace Knicks
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    June 26, 2020 - 8:22 am

    Rasheed Wallace Questions Knicks’ New Regime

    In March, the New York Knicks hired Leon Rose as team president . Once one of the most powerful agents in the NBA, Rose must resuscitate a franchise that has missed the playoffs in 13 of the last 16 seasons , including seven straight. The Knicks have nowhere to go but up, but Rasheed Wallace, who...
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    Bubba Wallace NASCAR
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    June 25, 2020 - 6:55 am

    Joy: Bubba Wallace Didn't Do Anything Wrong

    Earlier this week, the FBI investigated a possible hate crime against Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in NASCAR’s top series. Fortunately, it appears the hate crime did not occur. Still, it doesn’t take away from NASCAR’s response to the incident, as drivers stood with Wallace prior to the...
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    Jamal Adams Jets
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    June 25, 2020 - 6:12 am

    Mangold To Jamal Adams: It’s Nothing Personal; It’s Business

    Jets All-Pro safety Jamal Adams has requested a trade , as he is reportedly unhappy with his contract , as well as head coach Adam Gase . Adams is also apparently upset that the Jets almost traded his last season. Nick Mangold’s message to Adams? Chill. “I think sometimes that goes to show a little...
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    Aaron Judge Yankees
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    June 24, 2020 - 9:06 am

    Murti On 2020 MLB Season: People Will Watch

    After months of failed negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association, the sport, mercifully, will return . Yes, the 2020 MLB season will begin July 23 or 24, with a 60-game sprint to follow. While many fans are just happy that baseball is back, at least one reporter...
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    Dak Prescott Cowboys
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    June 23, 2020 - 12:18 pm

    Choppy: Cowboys, Dak Won't Reach Long-Term Deal Before Deadline

    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed his $31.4-million franchise tag Monday, but the contract drama is far from over. “We knew he was going to sign the tender eventually,” Dallas’ 105.3 The Fan host R.J. Choppy said on The Zach Gelb Show. “Whether or not he was going to sign a long-term...
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