By Bo Wulf, eagles.com Nate Allen will start at safety opposite Patrick Chung when the Eagles open the season against the Washington Redskins on Monday night. Head coach Chip Kelly explained the decision-making behind the team’s lone remaining starting spot up for grabs. ...
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Phils Officially Ink Cuban Righty
CHICAGO — The Phillies announced on Friday that they have signed 26-year-old Cuban right-hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez to a three-year, $12 million contract. The agreement includes a vesting/club option for 2017, as well as a signing bonus and performance bonuses. ...
Read More »Flyers announce 2013-14 TV, Radio Schedules
The Philadelphia Flyers, in conjunction with broadcast partners Comcast SportsNet and Greater Media, have finalized their broadcast plans for the 2013-14 season. Updated Flyers Schedule (PDF) Once again this season, Comcast SportsNet will serve as the primary home for Philadelphia ...
Read More »Phillies Announce Arizona Fall League Roster
By Todd Zolecki, mlb.com New York – The Phillies have some players worth watching in the Arizona Fall League, particularly in the outfield. The league announced its rosters Tuesday afternoon, and the seven players in the Phillies’ organization making the trip ...
Read More »Union Drops Match in New England
Foxborough, MA – The Philadelphia Union (10-8-8) fell to the New England Revolution, 5-1 Sunday night at Gillette Stadium in the third game of the season between the two sides. The Union now return home to PPL Park for an Eastern ...
Read More »Sixers Trade for Grizzlies Guard Wroten
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they have acquired point guard Tony Wroten (ROH-ten) from Memphis in exchange for future draft considerations. Wroten (6-6, 210) appeared in 35 regular season games as a rookie for the Grizzlies last season and ...
Read More »Off Crutches, Revere Could Still Miss Season
By Todd Zolecki, mlb.com Phillies center fielder Ben Revere is finally off his crutches following right ankle surgery in July, but there is a chance he will not rejoin the Phillies until next season. There is little reason to rush him back. More ...
Read More »Former Sixer Iverson to Announce Retirement
By Sekou Smith, nba.com Father Time always wins. Not even the all-time greats can survive his pull. Allen Iverson will become his latest victim sometime this week, with sources telling SLAM Magazine that the former Philadelphia 76ers star will “officially” retire later ...
Read More »Kelly Makes it Official, Names Vick Starter
Head coach Chip Kelly announced on Tuesday that Michael Vick will be the starting quarterback for the regular season opener at Washington. Check back for developing details.
Read More »Giroux Injures Finger During Golf Mishap
Below is a statement from Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren on Claude Giroux’s injury: “Philadelphia Flyers captain Claude Giroux had successful surgery this afternoon on his right index finger performed by Dr. Katherine Boyd at the Ottawa Civic Hospital in ...
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