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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 ...

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Wrestling Legend Iron Sheik Tweets Embiid

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.

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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 ...

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Eagles Vs. Steelers: Gameday Preview

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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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Phils’ Late Rally Falls Short Vs. M’s, Burnett Mulls Retirement

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ryne Sandberg beamed in February, when the Phillies announced they had signed A.J. Burnett. He pictured big things from his rotation. “He’s the belated Christmas present and Valentine’s Day present that I’ve been waiting ...

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Sixers Release 2014 Preseason Schedule

Report From Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA, PA. – AUGUST 18, 2014 – The Philadelphia 76ers announced their 2014 preseason schedule today, which is comprised of eight games beginning at Boston on Monday, Oct. 6, and concluding at Detroit on Thursday, Oct. ...

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Williams Solid Again, Phils Beat Mariners

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Jerome Williams didn’t appear to be the prettiest addition, even for a starting rotation starving for help. A 6.04 ERA in 47 2/3 innings prompted Williams’ release from the Astros in June. Two starts, ...

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