Michael Carter-Williams posted a triple-double (23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists) and the Sixers got out to a 29-17 first-quarter lead, but the result was much like it has been of late … another loss, 123-100, to the Knicks ...
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Nerlens Noel to Play This Season?
Sixers rookie Nerlens Noel could make his NBA debut late this season when the team travels to his hometown of Boston to play the Celtics on April 4. According to a report by Philly.com, the “4-4-14” tweet that the 6-11 ...
Read More »Stutes, Biddle Among Phillies Initial Cuts
By Paul Hagen, MLB.com CLEARWATER, Fla. — Right-hander Michael Stutes and left-hander Jesse Biddle were among the first players cut as the Phillies reduced their roster Saturday. Stutes made 57 relief appearances in 2011 but has battled injuries since. Biddle is ...
Read More »Soul Announces Final Cuts, Temple WR Shine Released
The Philadelphia Soul has released its final team roster for the 2014 season. The 35-man roster was trimmed to 24 (21 active and three inactive) after a two-week training camp at the NovaCare Complex. Temple University wide receiver Darryl Shine, ...
Read More »Union Earns Impressive Draw in Season Opener
Report From PhiladelphiaUnion.com The Philadelphia Union (0-0-1) drew with Portland Timbers, 1-1 on the road at Providence Park Saturday night behind a second-half goal from Jack McInerney. The Union return home to PPL Park for a match Saturday, March 15 ...
Read More »Sixers Falter Late in Loss to Jazz
Tony Wroten’s career-high 30 points were not enough to keep the Sixers (15-47) from their 16th consecutive loss Saturday night against the visiting Utah Jazz (22-41). The loss also stands as a 13-game home losing streak, the worst in team ...
Read More »Flyers Again Show Comeback Grit in OT Loss to Leafs
By Joe Yerdon, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs blew another third-period lead but were able to overcome that on the way to a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. Joffrey Lupul scored at 2:21 of overtime to give the ...
Read More »Reinforced Union Kicks Off 2014 Season With Renewed Excitement
By Brian W. Ferrie It seems like almost yesterday the Philadelphia Union kicked off its inaugural season in Major League Soccer (MLS). In reality, that was the spring of 2010, and tonight the team will launch its fifth season in ...
Read More »‘Nova Wins 1st Big East Title Since 81-82
Report From Villanova.edu CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Villanova Wildcats claimed their first outright regular season BIG EAST title since 1981-82 on Thursday night with a 77-70 victory over the Xavier Musketeers at the Cintas Center. VU is now 27-3 overall, ...
Read More »Will AP Recruit Vick to Vikings?
While no formal decisions have been made on Michael Vick’s free agency status this offseason, by neither he nor the Eagles, speculation already surrounds the situation should Vick test the open market next week. In Minnesota, star running back Adrian ...
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