By Anthony SanFilippo It was only a matter of time before it reached this point. There was only so long the Flyers could go playing substandard hockey before someone finally let the frustration boil over. So, after the Washington Capitals ...
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Sixers Notebook: Philly Wins in Washington 109-102, Improves to 2-0
By Rich Dubroff, Sixers.com THE FACT: The Philadelphia 76ers scored 74 of their 109 points in the paint in their win over the Washington Wizards. THE LEAD: Thaddeus Young scored 29 points and Evan Turner had 23 as the Sixers won their ...
Read More »Flyers reacquire RW Downie From Avalanche
Report From Flyers.com The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired 5-11, 191-lb RW Steve Downie from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for C Max Talbot, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Downie will wear uniform #9 for the Flyers. Downie, 26 (4/3/1987), makes a ...
Read More »MCW Makes Stellar Debut, Sixers Beat Heat to Open 13-14 Season
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com The Sixers jumped out to a big lead early in the first quarter, scoring 19 unanswered points in the first four and a half minutes of the game. Miami eventually found their groove, though, going 6-of-12 from ...
Read More »Flyers Squander 2-Goal Lead in Loss to Ducks
By Adam Kimelman, Flyers.com Growing up in Montvale, N.J., Kyle Palmieri made numerous trips south to Philadelphia during his minor hockey days. He made his first trip to town as a professional a successful one. Palmieri scored the tying and ...
Read More »Foles to Start in Oakland
By Alex Smith, Eagles.com At a press conference Tuesday, offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said that Chip Kelly and the rest of the Eagles staff would need to see how Nick Foles responded to being back at practice before they could determine who ...
Read More »We’re Talking ‘Bout Retirement?!
AI’s prolonged final goodbye to Philly comes at a fitting time. By Joe Darrah We’ve been through this before — sort of — that being Allen Iverson’s exit from Philadelphia. But just like his gritty play on the floor ...
Read More »Eagles Trade DT Sopoaga To Pats
By Chris McPherson, Eagles.com The Eagles have traded defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga and a 2014 sixth-round pick to New England for a 2014 fifth-round pick just minutes before Tuesday’s trade deadline. The decision to trade Sopoaga moves rookie third-round pick Bennie Logan into ...
Read More »Freddie Mitchell Headed for the Slammer
Former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell is reportedly headed for a prison term of more than three years for tax evasion. Mitchell, a first-round draft pick in 2001 who had a rather underwhelming career but did play on the ...
Read More »Meszaros Returning to Flyers Lineup Tonight Vs. Ducks
By Anthony SanFilippo, Flyers.com So, Andrej Meszaros will be back in the lineup for the Flyers tonight against the high-powered Anaheim Ducks (nee: Mighty). Head coach Craig Berube said he wanted to get Meszaros back into the lineup after sitting out the past five games. ...
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