Philadelphia Union drew with Orlando City, 1-1 Wednesday evening at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex behind a second-half goal from substitute Leo Fernandes. After facing the New York Red Bulls last week in Jacksonville, Philadelphia started many similar faces ...
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Sixers Deal Hawes to Cleveland on Deadline Day
According to multiple reports, the 76ers have traded center Spencer Hawes to Cleveland for two players and two draft picks on Thursday. The move is the first in what may be many deals as the trade deadline expires. Read more ...
Read More »Sixers Honor Bensalem’s Grow on Last Day of Contract
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com As he stood in the entrance tunnel, wearing a number-33 Sixers jersey with his name emblazoned upon the back, Bensalem High School senior Kevin Grow could not contain his excitement. Kevin’s journey had begun one week earlier, ...
Read More »Sixers Start Season’s 2nd Half With Another Thumping
The All-Star break apparently didn’t help the 76ers shake the doldrums that have seen them dealt blowout losses in what is now three of their last four games. Tyler Zeller scored a season-high 18 points and added a career-best 15 ...
Read More »Hamels & Adams to Potentially Start Season on DL
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session next Tuesday at Carpenter Complex. He is behind schedule after feeling discomfort in his left shoulder in November. He said he could open ...
Read More »Savery Claimed by Oakland, Pettibone Ailing
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com CLEARWATER, Fla. — Left-handerJoe Savery was claimed on outright waivers Monday by the A’s. The Phillies designated him for assignment Sunday to make room on the 40-man roster for A.J. Burnett. The Phillies selected Savery in the first ...
Read More »Former Eagle Farragut Passes Away
The Eagles are saddened to learn of the death of former center Ken Farragut, who passed away of complications of diabetes on Sunday morning in Lafayette Hill, Pa. Mr. Farragut was 85 years old. Selected in the sixth round of ...
Read More »Sixers Sign High Schooler to Ceremonial Contract
Report From Sixers.com The Philadelphia 76ers today announced that they will sign Bensalem High School senior Kevin Grow to a ceremonial two-day contract on Monday, February 17 at the team’s practice facility, PCOM (4190 City Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.) at approximately ...
Read More »Carter-Williams Impresses in Rising Stars Game
NEW ORLEANS –– Michael Carter-Williams entered Friday’s BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge as the NBA’s rookie leader in points, rebounds, and assists. He kept that trend alive, filling out the stat sheet for Team Webber with 17 points (7/12 FG), ...
Read More »Phillies Finalize Burnett Deal
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com The A.J. Burnett deal is official. The Phillies announced Sunday morning they have signed Burnett to a one-year, $16 million contract, which includes a mutual option, bonuses and a limited no-trade clause. Burnett was scheduled to speak to reporters ...
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