By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins quietly hit a milestone Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. They started their 887th regular-season game together. It set a Major League record for teammates at first base, second base and shortstop, ...
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Kimmo Timonen Being Treated for Blood Clots
The following statement is an injury update from Flyers GM Ron Hextall: Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lower right leg and in both lungs. Kimmo is currently being treated for this disorder back ...
Read More »Union’s Edu Added to MLS All Star Squad
Report From Philadelphia Union NEW YORK – Philadelphia Union midfielder Maurice Edu has been added to the 2014 AT&T MLS All-Star gameday roster by Coach Caleb Porter, the League announced today. Edu and D.C. United’s Bobby Boswell and Sean Franklin replace ...
Read More »Training Camp Report: Eagles ‘Going Greene’
By Chris McPherson & Bo Wulf, Eagles.com Kevin Greene has been there and done that. In fact, he’s done it 160 times. The NFL’s third-leading sack artist of all time (with the most sacks of any linebacker), Greene has worked with ...
Read More »Howard Hosts 2nd Annual Literacy Event in Philly
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard and many of his Phillies teammates made the most of their off day on Monday. Autographed memorabilia lined the walls of the cocktail reception and purple and blue hues set the mood in Franklin Hall ...
Read More »Nationals Salvage Split Against Phillies
By Daniel Popper, Phillies.com WASHINGTON — Sunday afternoon was an all-too-familiar scene for the Phillies at Nationals Park. Left-hander Cole Hamels surrendered one unearned run in seven sparkling innings. He struck out six and only allowed four hits. But thanks to a ...
Read More »Lindros, LeClair, Desjardins Entering Flyers’ HOF Together
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers will induct Eric Lindros, John LeClair and Eric Desjardins into the Flyers Hall of Fame during the 2014-15 season, according to team president Paul Holmgren. Lindros and LeClair will be inducted on Thursday, November 20 prior to the ...
Read More »Phils Take Consecutive Games Against Washington
By Daniel Popper, Phillies.com WASHINGTON — Leading up to Thursday afternoon’s non-waiver Trade Deadline, Phillies slugger Marlon Byrdwas one of the most sought-after offensive assets on the market. The outfielder was almost surely on his way out, rumored to end up ...
Read More »Union Plays to Draw Vs. Kansas City
For the third time in three trips to Sporting Park, Philadelphia Union (5-8-9, 24 points) return with points in hand, this time courtesy of a 1-1 hard fought draw against the defending MLS champions, Sporting Kansas City. Union newcomer Brian ...
Read More »Mason Breaks Finger Playing in Ontario
Report From Philadelphia Flyers Flyers general manager Ron Hextall gave the following injury update on goaltender Steve Mason “Steve Mason broke his right pinky finger playing hockey in Oakville, Ontario on Sunday, July 27. Mason will miss approximately two (2) weeks of on-ice training ...
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