By Chris McPherson, Eagles.com For Jeremy Maclin, it’s always been about the team. That’s why even after one of the best seasons by a wide receiver in Eagles history, Maclin’s main thought at the end of the year was that the ...
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Noel Shines in Sixers Win Over New Orleans
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com As an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs for more than a decade, Brett Brown was taxed with taking wildly talented players and molding them into an offensive system that preaches patience, altruistic play, and, above ...
Read More »Flyers, Emery Blanked by Vancouver
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers were shut out by the Canucks for just the third time in their 114-game all-time series. The other two were Dec. 3, 2009 (3-0 L) and Jan. 27, 1984 (4-0 L). * Ryan ...
Read More »Union Signs Maurice Edu Long-Term
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced Wednesday it has signed former American World Cup star Maurice Edu to a multi-year deal. Edu originally joined the Union prior to the 2014 season on loan from British Premier League ...
Read More »Sixers Fall to Raptors Despite 29 from MCW
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com Entering Wednesday’s meeting with the Toronto Raptors, the Sixers knew they would be without Tony Wroten, who didn’t make the trip north of the border due to a right knee sprain. What they didn’t know was ...
Read More »Early Goal Dooms Flyers in Loss to Capitals
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers lost a game 1-0 for the 41st time in their history and for the third time at the hands of the Capitals – The last time it happened at all was a 1-0 ...
Read More »Wroten Hurt During Sixers Loss to Atlanta
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com An upper respiratory infection forced Hollis Thompson to miss all 11 of the Sixers’ games between December 21 and January 10, but on Tuesday the team welcomed the second-year swingman back into the lineup. In 17 ...
Read More »Union Announces 2015 Schedule
Chester, Pa. (Jan. 7, 2015) – Philadelphia Union’s schedule recently became official as Major League Soccer released the 2015 season slates for all 20 clubs. The Union’s schedule features exciting home matches against 2014 Supporters Shield and U.S. Open Cup winners ...
Read More »Flyers End Homestand With Big Win Over Tampa, But ……
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * Several Flyers posted multi-point games: – Brayden Schenn: sixth multi-point game of the season – Mark Streit: first three-point game since Apr. 6, 2014 vs. Buffalo; ties a career high – Chris VandeVelde: first career multi-point game – Wayne ...
Read More »It’s Time For the Phillies to Rebuy, Not Rebuild
History tells us the team wins when money is spent. By Joe Darrah Disclaimer: When reading this column keep in mind that the Phillies received a $2.5 billion TV deal in early 2014. $2.5 billion. The enchanted version of the ...
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