Report from Flyers.com The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 6-4, 217-lb goaltender Steve Mason to a multi-year contract extension, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Mason, 25 (5/29/88), was acquired by the Flyers from the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 3, 2013 in ...
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Chip Kelly Named Coach of the Year
Report from Eagles.com The Maxwell Football Club announced its 25th annual Earle “Greasy” Neale Award for Professional Coach of the Year, and the winner is Chip Kelly of the Philadelphia Eagles. In his first season as an NFL head coach, ...
Read More »LeBron, Heat Enact Revenge on Sixers
The two-time defending champion Miami Heat avenged an earlier-season loss in Philadelphia with a 101-86 win over the Sixers Friday night. LeBron James tallied 21 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help Miami Heat snap a three-game losing streak. ...
Read More »Union Bewilders Fans With Bizarre Draft Moves
By Brian W. Ferrie PHILADELPHIA – First of all, let me just say I have no idea what the Philadelphia Union is doing. I think that sentiment was shared by most of the other fans who packed the downtown Pennsylvania ...
Read More »DeSean Jackson Becomes 4th Eagle Pro Bowler
By Alex Smith, Eagles.com Add another Eagle to the 2014 Pro Bowl roster. The Eagles announced on Friday that wide receiver DeSean Jackson is Honolulu-bound. Jackson replaces Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson. It is the third Pro Bowl appearance for Jackson in six ...
Read More »Union Adds New Players in Hometown SuperDraft
By Andy Jasner, philadelphiaunion.com Three trades, two players…one frenetic first round of the MLS SuperDraft for the Philadelphia Union. The first trade allowed the Union to move up and grab the No. 1 overall pick. With that coveted selection, the Union ...
Read More »Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Kendrick, Mayberry Via 1-Year deals
By Paul Casella, Phillies.com The Phillies have avoided arbitration with two players, agreeing to terms with right-hander Kyle Kendrick and outfielder John Mayberry. Kendrick has agreed to a one-year, $7.675 million contract, plus award bonuses for the 2014 season, while Mayberry accepted a one-year ...
Read More »“Former” Flyer Goalie Stones Philly in Shootout Loss
By Anthony SanFilippo, Flyers.com It’s safe to say the Flyers are the chameleon of the NHL because it seems they have once again morphed into a different team. No matter how you look at the Flyers at this point, 48 ...
Read More »All Hail ‘Prince’ James
By Joe Darrah There’s never, and I mean never, been any athlete in any sport in any era who has received more “credit” for what he’s “going to do” than LeBron James. The self-promoting and media anointed “King” of basketball ...
Read More »Eagles’ QB Coach Named Miami Offensive Coordinator
Eagles quarterback coach Bill Lazor has left the team and been named offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. He reportedly chose Miami after turning down an opportunity with the Detroit Lions. the 41-year-old was ...
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