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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »Vick Donates $200K For Field Renovation
By Dan Klausner, eagles.com Monday morning was the official dedication and opening of Team Vick Field at Hunting Park in North Philadelphia. Team Vick Field at Hunting Park will serve as the home of the North Philadelphia Aztecs, a Pop Warner ...
Read More »Union Earn Draw, Collect 1st Point at Red Bull Arena
Philadelphia Union (10-7-8) earned a draw against Eastern Conference rival New York Red Bulls Saturday night, as a shutout from Zac MacMath helped the Union record their first-ever point at Red Bull Arena. “[This game] does wonders for our team,” said ...
Read More »Robinson, Kizer Named to All-Arena Team
The Arena Football League announced the defensive players named to the 2013 All-Arena team. Philadelphia Soul DE Bryan Robinson (6’3, 285, Wesley) was named to the First Team All-Arena and DB Rayshaun Kizer (5’10, 190, Walsh) was named to the ...
Read More »Under Further Review, A Look at MLB’s Potential Reply System
In a move that commissioner Bud Selig has deemed “historic,” Major League Baseball has decided to move forward with a proposal that would expand the use of video review next season. The final decision won’t be made until the owners ...
Read More »Manuel out, Sandberg in as Phillies Skipper
By Todd Zolecki, phillies.com Charlie Manuel, who led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series championship amidst a run of five division titles, was replaced as the team’s manager Friday by Ryne Sandberg, who accepted the position on an interim basis. ...
Read More »Phillies, Amaro Smart to go to “WAR” With Utley
Veteran second baseman should give club best chance to chase pennants. Trying to calculate a Major Leaguer’s financial value is hardly an exact science. It’s literally impossible, in fact, except for those willing to attempt to put dollar vales on ...
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