For the third time in three trips to Sporting Park, Philadelphia Union (5-8-9, 24 points) return with points in hand, this time courtesy of a 1-1 hard fought draw against the defending MLS champions, Sporting Kansas City. Union newcomer Brian ...
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Mason Breaks Finger Playing in Ontario
Report From Philadelphia Flyers Flyers general manager Ron Hextall gave the following injury update on goaltender Steve Mason “Steve Mason broke his right pinky finger playing hockey in Oakville, Ontario on Sunday, July 27. Mason will miss approximately two (2) weeks of on-ice training ...
Read More »Training Camp Report: Receivers Rise
By Chris McPherson & Bo Wulf, Eagles.com A common narrative is that wide receiver Josh Huff, the team’s third-round pick, would have an easier transition since he played for head coach Chip Kelly at Oregon. If the Oregon offense under Kelly was ...
Read More »Phils Beat Down on Nats, But Lose Lee
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com WASHINGTON — The Phillies didn’t make a single trade before Thursday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, then likely lost Cliff Lee for the remainder of the season to a recurring elbow injury at Nationals Park. The organization has had better ...
Read More »Training Camp Report: Defense Makes Statement in Practice No. 4
By Bo Wulf, Eagles.com It was a barren first three days of practice for the Eagles’ secondary. Through over six combined hours of practice, the defense as a whole had not yet notched an interception against an Eagles offense that, to ...
Read More »Union Acquires Algerian Goalie, Waives Holt
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. (July 30, 2014) –Philadelphia Union today announced that the club has acquired Algerian international and World Cup veteran goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi. Mbolhi, 28, recently led Algeria to the knockout round of the 2014 FIFA World ...
Read More »Phillies Drop Finale Vs. Mets as Bullpen Implodes
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com NEW YORK — The Phillies left Citi Field on Wednesday afternoon with the same group that arrived Monday. Trades? Not yet. Less than 24 hours remain before Thursday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, so there is still time ...
Read More »Sixers Reportedly Resisting Proposed Changes to Lottery
The Philadelphia 76ers are said to not be too happy with changes that may be coming to the NBA Draft Lottery as soon as 2015. For more on this story, click here.
Read More »Hamels Shines Again, Phillies Blank Mets
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com NEW YORK — Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels is exactly the type of pitcher a contending team wants in a postseason race. The Phillies know that better than anybody. Hamels, who led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series ...
Read More »Name 5 Guys You Never Would Have Traded
As the 2014 MLB trade deadline approaches we want to know 5 guys you wish were never traded away from Philly. All sports, past or present. Answer here for a chance to win a $50 gift card* to our sponsor, Brennan ...
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