Report From Philadelphia 76ers Ever since LeBron James announced his decision to return to Cleveland six weeks ago, rumors have swirled about the possibility of a blockbuster deal that would send three-time All-Star Kevin Love from the Timberwolves to the ...
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Errors Hurt Phils in Extra-Inning Loss to Cards
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — There are just five weeks of baseball left in the 2014 season, but the Phillies are still struggling in an area that was highly stressed by manager Ryne Sandberg during Spring Training. Poor execution ...
Read More »Phillies Find Enough Offense to Support Kendrick, Beat Cards
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — It was another headache of a first inning for Kyle Kendrick on Friday night. But he wasn’t the only pitcher to endure early struggles in the series opener at Citizens Bank Park. Kendrick allowed ...
Read More »Eagles Get 1st Preseason Win ‘When it Matters’
For the first time this preseason, the Philadelphia Eagles showed why expectations are high for them in the NFC East in 2014 with a 31-21 win over visiting Pittsburgh. Despite brief injury scares from LeSean McCoy and Jeremy Maclin, the ...
Read More »Wrestling Legend Iron Sheik Tweets Embiid
Sixers draft pick Joel Embiid has quickly become known for his playful tweets to other celebrities, namely Kim Kardashian. Recently, a former wrestling icon reached out to the young NBA potential phenom. Read more here.
Read More »Sixers Coach Brown to be Inducted into Maine HOF
Report From Philadelphia 76ers On Wednesday morning, head coach Brett Brown took to the roof of the Sixers’ practice facility to complete the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. After toweling off and changing into dry clothing, he departed for Philadelphia International Airport to ...
Read More »Eagles Vs. Steelers: Gameday Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles welcome in the Pittsburg Steelers Thursday night for their first 2014 home opener during NFL Preseason Week 3. Get the full gameday preview from the Eagles here.
Read More »Former Phillie Schilling Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
By Spencer Fordin, MLB.com There’s another ballplayer lined up in the fight against smokeless tobacco. Curt Schilling said Wednesday that he believes his use of smokeless tobacco led to oral cancer that required radiation and chemotherapy. Schilling revealed the type of ...
Read More »Hamels Gets Help From Bullpen This Time as Phils Beat Mariners in Finale
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The multiple mound meetings were one indicator. The two wild pitches were another. All the signs clearly denoted that Cole Hamels’ start against the Mariners was unlike his past eight outings. Fortunately for the ...
Read More »Amaro’s Job Safe, Montgomery Says
Report From Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies might have the third-highest payroll in baseball, but they are going to miss the postseason for the third consecutive year. But Phillies president David Montgomery’s support for general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has ...
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