Homecoming is always special at Temple University, but this year’s version was extra special. On Friday the University held the Inauguration of Neil D. Theobald as its 10th President, and Saturday, with Theobald on the field for the coin toss, ...
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Union Eliminated From MLS Postseason Contention
The Philadelphia Soul (12-11-10, 46 points) were eliminated from the MLS playoffs Oct. 19 following their 2-1 loss at Montreal (14-12-7, 49 points). With one game left on the schedule Saturday against visiting Sporting KC, a loss was needed by ...
Read More »Reliving 5 Great Eagles/Cowboys Moments
By Joe Darrah Truth be told, the version of this year’s division is more like the NFC Least than it is the beast of the NFL that it once was. But that doesn’t mean that this coming Sunday’s showdown between ...
Read More »‘Tolly’ Comes Up Less Than Awesome With Eagles Fans
According to an awesome report by Philly.com, former local sportscaster Don Tollefson fell awesomely short on his obligation to provide paying customers who purchased Eagles ticket packages as part of a fundraiser for his charity their actual tickets. For more ...
Read More »Vick’s Status for Dallas Game Questionable
According to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, there isn’t much of an injury update for Michael Vick’s potential to play Sunday versus Dallas. The winner of the game will retain sole position of first place in the NFC East. ...
Read More »McInerney Goal Helps Keep Playoff Hopes Alive in Draw
Kerith Gabriel, philadelphiaunion.com It’s one of those nights Union manager John Hackworth probably won’t forget anytime soon. In what was the quintessential “against all odds” situation, the Union – for the second game in a row – received a goal from ...
Read More »Name 5 NFL Players You’d Like to Bring to Philly
If you had the opportunity and the money, who are the five NFL players you’d bring to the Eagles? Answer here for a chance to win a $50 gift card* to our sponsor, Brennan Tech Services. *Gift cards can not ...
Read More »Bowa Returns to Phillies as Bench Coach
By Cash Kruth, phillies.com The Phillies made a host of changes to their coaching staff Oct. 8, highlighted by the returns of Larry Bowa and Pete Mackanin. In addition, Steve Henderson will return as hitting coach next season while Wally Joyner ...
Read More »Union Blanks Toronto FC, Continues Playoff Push
By Kerith Gabriel, philadelphiaunion.com “Gol incrivel.” It’s how to say “amazing goal” in Portuguese. It’s also the only way to describe the free kick blast from Brazilian midfielder Kleberson that sent PPL Park into frenzy Saturday night. With a minute ...
Read More »Vick Ruled DTD, Foles Likely to Start Vs. Bucs
By Chris McPherson, eagles.com Head coach Chip Kelly said that quarterback Michael Vick is “day-to-day” with a hamstring injury. An MRI conducted Monday morning showed that Vick suffered a pulled hamstring in the second quarter of Sunday’s win over the Giants, according to ...
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