The Philadelphia 76ers gave a special welcome Wednesday night before and during their contest versus Detroit to the family of fallen Philadelphia police officer Robert Wilson III.Philly beat the visiting Pistons 94-83. Wilson’s older son Quahmier was given a tour of the ...
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Noel Injured in Win Over Visiting Detroit
By Doug Ammon, Sixers.com After overcoming a 15-point deficit Tuesday night to notch a win against Memphis, the Pistons found themselves in a similar predicament on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. But despite a late push by Detroit, the Sixers’ defense ...
Read More »Learning to Accept the Predictable Unpredictability of Coach Kelly
Chip is taking major risks heading into 2015. It’s time for Philadelphia’s football team to do so. By Joe Darrah As the undisputed “quarterback” of the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster management these days, Chip Kelly is conducting himself this offseason as ...
Read More »Flyers Again Let Lead Slip in Loss to Vancouver
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * Per the Elias Sports Bureau, the two goals from Alexander Burrows in a 17-second span were the fastest pair of goals against the Flyers since November 18, 2010 when Tampa Bay scored two goals in ...
Read More »Sixers Fall in Boston, 108-89
The Philadelphia 76ers tok it on the chin Moinday night in Boston, falling to former Sixer Evan Turner 108-89. Nerlens Noel again led the squad in points and rebounds with 18 and seven, respectively. For more on this game, click ...
Read More »Cliff Lee Back to DL, Career Could be Over
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com CLEARWATER, Fla. — Cliff Lee‘s triumphant return to Philadelphia in December 2010 preceded a memorable press conference two months later at Bright House Field, where the Phillies introduced the “Four Aces” to a national audience. Lee ...
Read More »Soul Adds WR Marco Thomas
Report From Philadelphia Soul PHILADELPHIA (March 15, 2015) – The Arena Football League’s Philadelphia Soul adds another big weapon with the addition of 2014 Cutter’s Receiver of the Year Marco Thomas (6’0, 190, Western Illinois) to the 2015 Soul training ...
Read More »Flyers Make Another Trip to OT, Fall Again in Shootout Vs. Ottawa
* The Flyers went past regulation for the 23rd time this season. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, the franchise record for games gone past regulation is 24, set in 1998-99. * Claude Giroux had 11 shot attempts – four on ...
Read More »Union Play to 3-3 Draw in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah – Philadelphia Union and Real Salt Lake drew 3-3 Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium in front of 20,281 fans. After a back-and-forth affair for much of the night, Real Salt Lake equalized in the 86th ...
Read More »Chip Kelly Attends Funeral of Fallen Philly Police Officer Robert Wilson III
Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly was among those in attendance at viewing services for fallen Philadelphia police officerRobert Wilson III on Friday. He brought with him a football from the organization and presented the ball to the officer’s son Quahmier. A ...
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