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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »Flyers Dump Laviolette, Name Berube Coach
By Anthony SanFilippo, philadelphiaflyers.com Unsatisfied with the team’s start to the season, which has seen them score just three goals in three games, all losses, the organization has decided to change its leadership voice. As such, head coach Peter Laviolette has ...
Read More »Forecasting the Fates of the Underachievers
Our friends at FanDuel offer advice on which struggling players to bench. One of the biggest storylines of this NFL fantasy season is the number of highly touted underachievers. As we inch closer to what will soon be the playoffs ...
Read More »Sixers Ink Free Agent Pair
The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have signed free agents Solomon Alabi (Ala-bee) and Nayal “Mac” Koshwal. The Sixers training camp roster now stands at 20 players. Alabi (7-1, 250) was originally the 50th overall pick by Dallas in the ...
Read More »Union Keeps Playoff Possibility With Win Over KC
If there is one game the Union will remember this season, it will be the game few expected them to win. Winless since August, and on the outside looking in at the playoffs, the Union quieted its naysayers with a ...
Read More »Flyers Sign D Hal Gill
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 6-7, 240-lb free-agent defenseman Hal Gill to a one-year contract, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Gill, 38 (4/6/1975), attended Flyers training camp on a professional try-out. He appeared in three preseason games, recording two assists and ...
Read More »Phils Won’t Renew Dubee’s Contract
By Todd Zolecki, phillies.com Rich Dubee will not be back as Phillies pitching coach next season. The Phillies announced Monday morning they will not renew his contract. Dubee had been pitching coach nine seasons, which is tied with Cy Perkins ...
Read More »Chase Utley Nominated for Clemente Award
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is one of 30 players nominated for the 2013 Roberto Clemente award, which recognizes and honors players for their contributions to their community. Former Phillie Raul Ibanez is also a nominee in the American League. ...
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