Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers have now won three straight games on home ice and earned a point in the standings in five straight homes games, going 3-0-2. * Jake Voracek scored two goals to extend his current ...
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Burnett Declines Option, heads to Free Agency
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies need starting pitching, but A.J. Burnett did them a huge favor Monday. The team announced Burnett declined his $12.75 million player option, which makes him a free agent. Burnett, who signed a one-year, $16 ...
Read More »Ryans Out for Season, Official Word on Foles Expected Wednesday
By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com The Eagles are back at the NovaCare Complex preparing for Monday night’s game with Carolina, knowing there are a lot of roster question marks and decisions to make. To win in the NFL, you have to ...
Read More »Rockets Make it Rain, Sixers Make it 0-4
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com PHILADELPHIA –– In the NBA, the three-point line so often determines fate. On Monday, the Sixers experienced both its highs and its lows but eventually fell victim to it, suffering a 104-93 loss to the Houston ...
Read More »Sanchez Steps in, Leads Eagles Past Texans
By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com HOUSTON — Mark Sanchez packed up his bag in the visitor’s locker room at NRG Stadium in the aftermath of Sunday’s 31-21 win over Houston with Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow” playing from his collection, ...
Read More »Flyers Fall in Florida, 2-1
By Alain Poupart, Flyers.com SUNRISE, Fla. — Outside a happy Florida Panthers dressing room, coach Gerard Gallant joked Saturday night that Aaron Ekblad saved his spot in the NHL with his game-winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers. “We had to make ...
Read More »Phillies Decline Their Option on Adams, Burnett and Team Decline Mutual Option
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — As expected on Thursday, the Phillies declined Mike Adams‘ $6 million club option for 2015. Adams spent much of the previous two seasons on the disabled list with various injuries, making just 50 relief appearances over ...
Read More »Sixers Drop Home Opener to Miami
By Doug Ammon, Sixers.com The Sixers fell to 0-3 on the season as the Miami Heat spoiled Philadelphia’s home opener, 114-96. The night began with the official unveiling of the team’s new 3D court projection system along with some striking ...
Read More »Union Keepers Summoned for FIFA Play
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced today that goalkeepers Rais Mbolhi and Andre Blake have been called up to represent Jamaica and Algeria, respectively, for the upcoming International FIFA window from Nov. 10 – Nov. 18. Mbolhi ...
Read More »Scary 4th Quarter Spoils Sixers Effort Vs. Bucks
MILWAUKEE –– For the second straight game, the Sixers allowed a close contest to slip away from them in the fourth quarter, as they fell to the Bucks 93-81 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday night. The Sixers ...
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