By Joey Nowak, Phillies.com The Phillies have promoted Michael Stiles to executive vice president and chief operating officer, a role in which he will “spearhead all business operations and supervise the general administration of the club.” Stiles, who has served ...
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Flyers Point Streak Ends With Messy 3rd Period
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers had a nine-game point streak snapped with their loss tonight – It was their first regulation loss since January 19 at NYI. * The Flyers recorded a season-high 44 shots with five different ...
Read More »Union Announces Preseason Roster Cuts
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced on Saturday that they have released five players – Aaron Wheeler and four trialists, Aaron Simmons, Aodhan Quinn, Navid Nasseri and Petros Kanakoudis – from their preseason roster. Wheeler, 26, originally ...
Read More »Flyers Continue Points Streak With Win Over Sabres
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers picked up standings points for the ninth consecutive game, going 6-0-3 since a 3-2 OT win vs. Pittsburgh on Jan. 20 – it’s the first time they’ve had a nine-game point streak since ...
Read More »Flyers Keep Point Streak Going, But OT Loss to Columbus Stings
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers picked up a standings point for the eighth consecutive game (5-0-3). It’s their first eight-game point streak since Oct. 29 – Nov. 17, 2011. * Wayne Simmonds recorded two goals and an assist. It’s his ...
Read More »Eagles Being Criticized for Cooper’s 2015 Calendar Spot
Philadelphia Eagles head coach has probably had his full with all things related to Riley Cooper. Besides the public relations nightmare he caused following a race-related confrontation in the sumer of 2013, his on-the-field play this past season brought much ...
Read More »Union Adds D Vitoria From Benfica for 2015
Chester, Pa. (Feb. 9, 2015) – Philadelphia Union announced on Monday that it has acquired defender Steven Vitoria via loan from Benfica of Portugal’s Primeira Liga, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate. The loan will be for ...
Read More »Union Falls to 0-2 in Preseason With Loss to Tampa Bay
Report From Philadelphia Union Clearwater, Fla. – Philadelphia Union lost 1-0 to Tampa Bay Rowdies on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at their Spring Training home, Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex. In front of 2,000 fans on a cold Florida night, the Union were ...
Read More »Sixers Officially Introduce New Mascot ‘Franklin’
Report From Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers today introduced their new team mascot, Franklin, at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, where more than 300 area children welcomed “Sixers fan’s best friend.” Franklin, a blue dog with perky ears and wagging ...
Read More »Flyers Continue Points Streak Behind Emery With Mason Out 2-3 Weeks
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers picked up at least one standings point for the seventh consecutive game and are now 5-0-2 in that span. * Ray Emery turned away 39 of 41 Montreal shots. In addition, the Habs had 49 ...
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