Just 24 hours prior the 76ers looked as if their monumental losing streak would end against, of all teams, the title contending Indiana Pacers. But on Saturday night those same Sixers resembled their truest of selves as of late by ...
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Union Wins Hope Opener Vs. New England
The Philadelphia Union (1-0-1, 4 points) defeated the New England Revolution (0-2-0) Saturday at PPL Park in the team’s 2014 home opening match, courtesy of a first-half goal from Sebastien Le Toux, assisted by Leo Fernandes. Zac MacMath earned a shutout, ...
Read More »Sixers Show Some Fight in Loss to Pacers
Ironically, the last time the Sixers won a game (Jan. 29), it was Evan Turner who hit a buzzer beater to defeat the Celtics. On Saturday night, the now former 76er returned to the Wells Fargo Center for the first ...
Read More »Eagles Sign CB Carroll from Dolphins
By Bo Wulf, PhiladelphiaEagles.com After polishing off the details of the trade to acquire running back Darrren Sproles from the New Orleans Saints, the Eagles stayed busy Thursday morning by agreeing to terms with cornerback Nolan Carroll, formerly of the Miami ...
Read More »Eagles Acquire Darren Sproles
By Bo Wulf, PhiladelphiaEagles.com After opening free agency with the fortification of special teams and the addition of safety Malcolm Jenkins, the Eagles made a splash on offense Thursday morning with the acquisition of running back Darren Sprolesfrom the New Orleans Saints. ...
Read More »Visiting Kings Extend Sixers’ Dubious Home Losing Streak Record
The 76ers wasted an early nine-pont lead dwindle and let the game itself get out of hand in the second half during a 115-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings (23-42) Wednesday night. The loss marks Philly’s 14th straight (franchise “record”) ...
Read More »Seahawks Safety Maragos Signs Deal With Birds
By Bo Wulf, PhiladelphiaEagles.com The Eagles got to work early on the second day of free agency, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with former Seattle Seahawks safety Chris Maragos. The 27-year-old Maragos was a core special teamer for the ...
Read More »Eagles Ink LB Bryan Braman From Texans
By Bo Wulf, PhiladelphiaEagles.com Since arriving in Philadelphia, head coach Chip Kelly has preached the importance of special teams. Kelly and the Eagles double down on that emphasis on the second day of free agency, adding former Houston Texans linebacker Bryan ...
Read More »Late ‘No Goal’ Costs Flyers Vs. Devils
By Anthony SanFilippo, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com If in fact this was the last time the Flyers faced long-time nemesis Martin Brodeur, it will certainly go down as a memorable outcome. And not because the Flyers won, they didn’t They lost 2-1. Not ...
Read More »Eagles Sign Safety Jenkins from Saints, Resign Punter Jones & Release Chung
By Bo Wulf, PhiladelphiaEagles.com After taking care of in-house business all offseason, the Eagles dipped their collective toe into the free-agent market by addressing the safety position, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with former New Orleans Saints safety ...
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