Tim Josephs

Sports Writer

United States

Originally from New Jersey, I now find myself in North Carolina. I've been a big sports fan since my Dad took me to my first game when I was probably still in diapers. I've been lucky enough to write about my favorite teams - including the Knicks and Mets - in addition to trending news and many other topics in the world of sports.

Portfolio
Mental Dimes
08/18/2025
A QB We Should All Be Rooting For: Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills.

Not every NFL quarterback is easy to root for, but Josh Allen is different. From befriending fans with disabilities to forgiving millions in debt, building hospital wings, and even supporting stray dogs, the Buffalo Bills star has become more than a football hero-he's a role model.

Mental Dimes
01/30/2026
There's Only One Way to End the Suffering for Jets Fans

My dad didn't just root for the Jets. He endured them. Sundays meant hope, frustration, greasy diner food, and the quiet understanding that things would probably fall apart by the fourth quarter. And somehow, that became part of who he was - and who I became too.

Yardbarker
08/28/2024
Sky's Angel Reese is getting too much criticism, not enough praise

Once upon a time in the not-so-distant past, rookies weren't expected to do a whole lot in their first year or years in the pros. Even if they had a stellar college career, it was mostly assumed that they would take their lumps and struggle for a while, that is if they even got off the bench.

Mental Dimes
06/30/2026
What's It Like Being a Knicks Fan Right Now? Weird.

For years, Knicks fans convinced themselves they would never see another championship. Then it happened. What follows isn't a recap of a title run-it's a reflection on loyalty, heartbreak, family, and why finally getting what you've waited a lifetime for can feel surprisingly strange.

Mental Dimes
08/05/2026
Are the Sixers Savvy - or Showing Signs of Desperation?

LeBron James. Jaylen Brown. Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey. On paper it looks unstoppable. But one Eastern Conference executive called it exactly what it might be - desperation. Mental Dimes breaks down whether Philadelphia's blockbuster offseason is genius or a ticking time bomb.