By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com CLEARWATER, Fla. — Mike Schmidt feels fantastic, lucky, re-energized and excited about the future. Not long ago he had reasons to feel otherwise. He suffered a major scare last August when he visited his dermatologist to check ...
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Mike Adams Reportedly Nearing Return
By Paul Casella, Phillies.com Reliever Mike Adams moved another step closer to game action on Saturday, successfully completing his second live bullpen session. Adams, who is continuing to recover from shoulder surgery last July 31, pitched against Minor Leaguers Jim Murphy and Brock ...
Read More »Soul Drop Desert Heartbreaker to Open 2014
Report From PhiladelphiaSoul.com Arizona’s Nick Davila found Tyson Poots on an 14-yard touchdown on the first drive of overtime, while Riddell Defensive Player of the Game Jeremy Kellem intercepted Philadelphia QB Dan Raudabaugh on the first play of Philadelphia’s possession to give ...
Read More »Flyers Win Statement Game Vs. Pens
By Anthony SanFilippo, Philadelphia Flyers.com PHILADELPHIA – If you believe in statement games, then the Flyers just provided a full blown dissertation. In possibly the most complete performance of the season, the Flyers saw the first place Pittsburgh Penguins on ...
Read More »Sixers Lose 20th Straight, Match Longest Losing Streak
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 ...
Read More »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”) ...
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