Report From PhiladelphiaUnion.com Chester, Pa. (April 12, 2014) – Philadelphia Union (1-1-4) came back from a first-half deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against undefeated Real Salt Lake Saturday afternoon at PPL park behind second-half goals from Andrew Wenger and Maurice ...
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Soul Edges Orlando for Season’s 1st Win
Report From PhiladelphiaSoul.com Led by an impressive performance by Dan Raudabaugh and the entire defensive front, the Philadelphia Soul (1-3) notched its first victory of the season with a 69-56 road win over the Orlando Predators (3-2) at the CFE ...
Read More »Sixers Fall in Charlotte, 111-105
Charlotte got 29 points and 12 rebounds from Al Jefferson during a 111-105 win over the visiting 76ers Saturday night. With the win, the Bobcats (41-39) remained one game behind Washington for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. Michael Carter-Williams ...
Read More »Flyers Drop Regular Season Finale to ‘Canes
By Adam Kimelman, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com PHILADELPHIA — Scoring goals and winning games is always nice, but for the Carolina Hurricanes it was more than just a bit bittersweet. Eric Staal scored two goals in regulation and had the only goal in the ...
Read More »Phillies Finish Sweep of Marlins
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay often called Chase Utleythe Derek Jeter of the National League for his importance to the Phillies, his professionalism and the positive impression he left on players around the game. Tony Gwynn Jr. was one of those players. “That he ...
Read More »Grizzlies Use Sixers to Pull into Playoff Spot
With their 117-95 win over the visiting Sixers Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies (47-32) secured at least a temporary hold on the last plaoff spot in the Western Conference. By virtue of the Phoenix Suns’ loss to San Antonio, the ...
Read More »Burnett to be Evaluated After Groin Problem
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels could rejoin the Phillies’ rotation as early as April 22. But will A.J. Burnett be there with him? Burnett left Friday’s game against the Marlins in the fifth inning with what the team called “groin ...
Read More »Galvis Returns From DL, Hernandez Optioned to AA
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Freddy Galvis rejoined the Phillies on Friday after opening the season on the disabled list while he recovered from an infection in his left knee. Galvis, who had Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is arguably the ...
Read More »Phillies End Skid With Win Over Marlins
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Marlins ace Jose Fernandez spoke for both teams Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Fernandez had allowed just one run in 18 innings in three starts last season against the Phillies, and he had not allowed ...
Read More »Eagles Announce 2014 Preseason Slate
Report From PhiladelphiaEagles.com The NFL released its preseason schedule Wednesday, revealing the Eagles’ four opponents in the lead-up to Chip Kelly’s second NFL season. The Eagles will begin the preseason with back-to-back road games, opening with a trip to Soldier ...
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