By Micah Powell, Sixers.com THE FACT: Monta Ellis poured in 24 points, marking his 11th consecutive game with at least 18 points. No other player has started his career in Dallas with more than two. THE LEAD: Ellis notched 19 of ...
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Foles, Shady Lead Eagles to Win as Home Losing Streak Snapped
By Alex Smith, Eagles.com Entering Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins, Nick Foles had already accomplished a great amount during the 2013 season. Five times he had achieved a passer rating over 100, twice he had been named the NFC Offensive Player ...
Read More »Has the ‘Art’ of Booing in Philly Died?
I was just as exhausted by last season’s Andrew Bynum situation as anyone who paid attention to it. The anticipation. The setbacks. The updated timelines. The setbacks. The bowling. The setbacks. The hairstyles. The setbacks. The light activity during practice. ...
Read More »Flyers Drop Shootout Loss in Winnipeg, Snapping Win Streak
By Anthony SanFilippo, Flyers.com WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Two weeks ago, the reaction would have been different. A lot different. But this is not the same Flyers team that got off to the worst start in franchise history. This is not ...
Read More »Former Sixer Korver Gets Closer to 3-pt Record in Win Over Philly
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 ...
Read More »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 ...
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