Dikembe Mutombo, who’s trade acquisition during the 2000-01 season helped propel the Philadelphia 76ers into the NBA Finals, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday. A shot-blocking specialist, the iconic player best remembered for waving his finger ...
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Washington Post Article Exposes Chip Kelly’s Personal Life
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly had some of his past drudged up in a recent article by Washington Post reporter Kent Babb. The main take away from the piece is that Kelly, who’s personal affairs have regularly remained private ...
Read More »McNabb ‘Suspended Indefinitely’ From Fox Sports Following 2nd DUI
Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has been suspended for an undetermined amount of time by his employer, Fox Sports, following his second arrest for driving under the influence. For more on this story, click here.
Read More »Former Flyer Richards Under Police Investigation
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Mike Richards is reportedly under investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for an undisclosed off-ice incident. His contract was recently terminated by the Los Angeles Kings, with whom he won two Stanley Cup championships with ...
Read More »Judge Rules Chip Kelly Must May $99K for Penthouse Lease
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has been ordered to pay a $99,000 bill for a penthouse apartment he had been leasing in Old City that he apparently tried to leave early despite an active lease agreement still in play. ...
Read More »Showtime Airs ‘Iverson’ Film
Showtime recently produced a movie that offers a first-person perspective on the life and career of former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson. Aptly titled “Iverson,” the documentary debuted recently. Philadelphia Daily News columnist John Smallwood offers some commentary on the project ...
Read More »The Legend of AI and His Money Continues ….
The wild stories from Allen Iverson’s off-the-court activities remain as rampant years after his retirement as they did during his hay day. Sports Illustrated has published a report on former 76er (and current LA Clipper) Matt Barnes on the traits ...
Read More »Iverson Reveals Interest in Front-Office Job With Sixers
Former Sixer Allen Iverson has publicly stated that he’d like to work for the franchise in some capacity. “The Answer” was recently a guest during a live-game telecast with broadcasters Marc Zumoff and Malik Allen, during which time he told ...
Read More »Chip Kelly Attends Funeral of Fallen Philly Police Officer Robert Wilson III
Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly was among those in attendance at viewing services for fallen Philadelphia police officerRobert Wilson III on Friday. He brought with him a football from the organization and presented the ball to the officer’s son Quahmier. A ...
Read More »San Fran Man Claims to be Wilt Chamberlain’s Son
A to-be published article in Sports Illustrated tells the story of a man currently living in California who claims to be the biological son of former 76er Wilt Chamberlain. Author Gary Pomerantz’ piece on Aaron Levi will reportedly be published in the ...
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