Former Philadelphia 76er Kyle Korver came one game closer to tying the NBA record for most consecutive regular season games with at least one 3-point basket as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sixers 113-103 Friday night in Atlanta. Korver, who ...
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Tony Wroten Posts Triple-Double in First Start, Sixers Stun Rockets
By Andy Jasner, Sixers.com THE FACT: With Wednesday’s loss, the Rockets now have gone another season without sweeping a multi-game series against the 76ers. The last time it happened was 2006-07. THE LEAD: James Anderson and Tony Wroten had career games, leading the Philadelphia 76ers ...
Read More »Phillies Confirm Marlon Byrd Signing
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com The Phillies believe they found a right-handed bat on Tuesday, when they announced they have signed outfielder Marlon Byrd to a two-year, $16 million contract. But what type of right-handed bat are they getting? Byrd, 36, hit .291 with ...
Read More »Mason Gets First Flyers Shutout in 5-0 Win Over Senators
By Sean Farrell, Flyers.com OTTAWA — Steve Mason made 24 saves for his first shutout with the Philadelphia Flyers, and Jakub Voracek scored twice in the second period in a 5-0 win against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Mason recorded the 20th shutout of ...
Read More »Eagles Sign Special Teamer Brad Smith
By Bo Wulf, Eagles.com The Eagles bolstered their special teams on Tuesday with the signing of do-it-all return man Brad Smith. The 29-year-old Smith has experience as a quarterback, running back and wide receiver on offense, but his biggest contributions during an ...
Read More »Status of Peters, Kendricks, Wolff Uncertain After Win Over Packers
By Chris McPherson, Eagles.com Head coach Chip Kelly did not have an injury update on the three starters who were unable to finish Sunday’s game during his press conference Monday. Kelly said that he was meeting with the team’s medical staff later ...
Read More »Former Flyer Bryz Signs With Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers have reached a verbal agreement in place with goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov on a one-year contract. The agreement is pending the completion of the Oilers and Flames trade from earlier this evening. The backstop won the 2007 Stanley ...
Read More »Sixers Thump Cavs to Halt Skid, Win in Bynum’s Return
Notebook: 76ers 94, Cavaliers 79 By Andy Jasner, Sixers.com THE FACT: It was the fifth consecutive victory for the 76ers over the Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center. THE LEAD: Evan Turner led six players in double figures in the Philadelphia 76ers’ ...
Read More »Flyers Blanked by Devils in Latest Loss, Spur Snider Speech
By Anthony SanFilippo, Flyers.com The time for talking a good game publicly is over. No longer can the Flyers use words as the crutch that promises better days ahead. No longer can they just be a team that speaks positively in ...
Read More »Dykstra, Mitch Williams Have Unfriendly Encounter in Mall
According to a recent report, Mitch Williams became confrontational with Lenny Dykstra during a recent encounter in a Philadelphia suburb mall. The two were with former teammate Darren Daulton during the spat. For more, click here.
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