The Philadelphia 76ers today announced that respected industry veteran Scott O’Neil has been named the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 16, with responsibility for overseeing every aspect of the team’s business operations. He will also serve as an Alternate ...
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Defense Key in Soul Win Over Chicago
The Philadelphia Soul extended their win streak to five games and tied the Jacksonville Sharks for first place in the American Conference after defeating the Chicago Rush, 58-26, in front of 10,878 fans at the Wells Fargo Center. After getting ...
Read More »Union Falls at Houston
Houston – Philadelphia Union (7-6-6) lost to the Houston Dynamo, 1-0 Saturday evening on the road at BBVA Compass Stadium, as a second-half goal from Ricardo Clark was enough to give the home side all three points. Despite the loss, ...
Read More »Vinny Lecavalier Signing a Wise Move … At Least For Now
The recent acquisition of Vinny Lecavalier by the Philadelphia Flyers has not come without its criticisms. But there really seems to be only little downside to picking up an offensive force like him (383 career goals five seasons with at ...
Read More »Ryan Howard Will Be Missed
Philadelphia fans who’ve been wishful thinking that it would be nice to go back in time to reduce the length and or salary of Ryan Howard’s contract in the hopes of being more likely to trade him today better be ...
Read More »Racing Legends Andretti & Sullivan Remember Pocono
Long Pond, PA – Open-wheel racing mad an historic return after a 24-year absence to Pocono Raceway for the Pocono INDYCAR 400 Fueled by Sunoco July 7. Two racing legends, and former Pocono race winners, Mario Andretti and Danny Sullivan, ...
Read More »Sixers Trade for Houston’s White
The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired the rights to Houston Rockets forward Royce White. read more here.
Read More »Why Isn’t Yasiel Puig a Phillie?
When the Phillies ultimately decided not to retain Nate Schierholtz after acquiring him from San Francisco last season in the deal that shipped Hunter Pence to the eventual World Series champions, the assumption was that they were more interested in ...
Read More »Flyers Continue Contract Frenzy, Sign Goalies Emery, Danis
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 6-2, 196-lb goaltender Ray Emery to a free-agent contract, according to general manager Paul Holmgren. Emery, 30 (9/28/1982), makes a return to the Flyers after previously playing for the club during the 2009-10 season. Emery is coming ...
Read More »Why Isn’t Yasiel Puig a Phillie?
When the Phillies ultimately decided not to retain Nate Schierholtz after acquiring him from San Francisco last season in the deal that shipped Hunter Pence to the eventual World Series champions, the assumption was that they were more interested in ...
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