Philly Sports Jabronis

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday afternoon that he believes Ryan Howard still has a future with the Phillies. “I fully expect him to be our first baseman next year,” Amaro said. “I don’t know where ...

Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa.  – Philadelphia Union midfielder Michael Lahoud has been called up to represent the Sierra Leone men’s national team in a 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier against the country of Seychelles on Aug. 2. Lahoud, ...

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly signed point guard Pierre Jackson to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract, according to a report by Philly.com. Much like many of the Sixers’ transactions lately, the 5-10 rookie is not expected to play in Philly anytime soon ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels on Thursday afternoon proved why he’s one player on the Phillies’ roster that may not be expendable. With the non-waiver Trade Deadline just a week away, Hamels outdueled Tim Hudson with 10 strikeouts in eight strong ...

By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com Lane Johnson isn’t hiding from the mistake he’s made. He’s taken ownership in taking a substance on the NFL’s banned list, and he’ll pay the price by missing the first four games of the 2014 regular season. ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Burnett signed with the Phillies with expectations of playing for a contender. But even with the ink still wet on his one year, $16 million contract, he began fielding questions about trade rumors with the Phillies ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies signed Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125 million contract extension in April 2010 partly because they believed making a deal more than a year before he hit free agency would become a bargain with fellow ...

Report From Philadelphia Union NEW YORK – Midfielder Zach Pfeffer has been named to the 20-man roster for the inaugural Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game that will be played on Monday, August 4 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, the League announced ...

Report From Philadelphia Flyers The National Hockey League and NBC today announced the television network’s national broadcast schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season, including telecasts slated for both NBC and the NBC Sports Network.  The Flyers will be featured on ...

Report From Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley was selected as the Phillies’ winner of the Heart and Hustle Award, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced Tuesday. The award, which “honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of ...