Report From Philadelphia Phillies PHILADELPHIA — Phillies catcherCarlos Ruiz got hit in the head with a pitch during an at-bat in the 11th inning Thursday, but finished the 14-inning victory over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. But then the Phillies ...
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NHL Draft: Flyers Take D Sanheim With No. 17 Overall
By Jay Greenberg, Flyers.com Travis Sanheim has good jump. He shot up from 167th to 53rd in the Central Scouting in just half a Western League season. And not even Drew Doughty could ever say that. Now, can Sanheim eventually go ...
Read More »Braves Carry Early Lead to Series-Opening Win
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Friday represented much of the same for the Phillies. Kyle Kendrick’s first-inning problems returned as the team’s home-field struggles continued in a 4-2 loss to the Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The defeat dropped ...
Read More »With Utley’s Walk-Off, Phils Win Another Marathon
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Finally. Following seven solid innings from Cole Hamels, seven scoreless innings from the Phillies’ bullpen, two spectacular defensive plays from Cody Asche, one 14th-inning stretch and one two-run, walk-off home run fromChase Utley in Thursday night’s 5-3 ...
Read More »Sixers 2014 Draft Recap
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com Sixers General Manager Sam Hinkie has been clear about his goals since day one: to construct a roster that is designed for sustainable success, one that is carefully planned out, and one that is built upon a ...
Read More »My Mc’Bucket’ List for the Sixers
Here’s hoping Philly gets the one certainty this draft will offer: Lights-Out Shooting By Joe Darrah Your Philadelphia 76ers are the perfect example of just how chaotic life in the NBA can be even when mired in its ho-hum purgatory. ...
Read More »76ers Draft Party Tracker
If you’re looking for a good spot to go out for Thursday’s draft, there’s a lot to choose from. Click here for a full listing of the 76 Sixers-sponsored bars/restaurants that are hosting draft-night festivities.
Read More »Eagles Release 2014 Training Camp Schedule
The Philadelphia Eagles announced their training camp schedule today, which begins with all players reporting to the NovaCare Complex on Friday, July 25. This year’s training camp features three open practices, including one on Sunday, August 10 at historic Franklin ...
Read More »Marlins Make Most of Miscues in Win Over Phillies
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Domonic Brown quickly found A.J. Burnett in the Phillies’ dugout following the top of the fourth inning on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. He had to apologize. “It’s a play I’ve got to make for my team,” ...
Read More »With Win Over New York, Union Advances in U.S. Open Cup
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. (June 24, 2014) – The Philadelphia Union defeated the New York Cosmos, 2-1 in the fifth round of the 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open behind a brace from Sebastien Le Toux. The Union will now ...
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