By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — This is an important series at the beginning of an important stretch for the Phillies. They play 21 of 29 games at home and 17 of 32 against National League East rivals. If they ...
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Giroux Named Hart Finalist
The National Hockey League announced today that Flyers center Claude Giroux has been named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy, which is given annually to “the player judged most valuable to his team.” Giroux joins Pittsburgh C Sidney Crosby and Anaheim ...
Read More »Flyers, Sixers Participating in West Chester Charity Event
The Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers have donated autographs to be auctioned off for charity during an event running through May 5 by the West Chester (PA) Food Cupboard, which provides food and household items for families in need. According to ...
Read More »Flyers’ Season Ends With 2-1 Loss in Game 7
By Adam Kimelman, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com NEW YORK — The New York Rangers didn’t really lean on Henrik Lundqvist to win a game for them at any point through the first six of their Eastern Conference First Round series against the Philadelphia ...
Read More »Soul Hang Tough to Beat Iowa 60-55
Report From PhiladelphiaSoul.com PHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2014) – The Philadelphia Soul (3-3) hang onto a 60-55 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers (3-3) at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday afternoon in front of 10,062 fans, bringing the team up to ...
Read More »Flyers Rout Rangers to Force Game 7
By Anthony SanFilippo, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com PHILADELPHIA – Steve Mason had just given up a goal, so it might have been an odd time for him to acknowledge a hockey crowd chanting his name. Usually, it’s done derisively after a goalie lets ...
Read More »Kelly Tells Media Jackson Release Was ‘Football Decision’
By Chris McPherson, PhiladelphiaEagles.com Head coach Chip Kelly answered questions about the Eagles’ decision to release wide receiver DeSean Jackson on Monday at the 18th annual Eagles Youth Partnership Playground Build. “We were going in a different direction at the wide ...
Read More »Dr. Jack Ramsay Dies at 89
Report From SJUhawks.com Saint Joseph’s University mourns the loss of legendary basketball coach Dr. Jack Ramsay ’49, who passed away overnight at his home in Naples, Fla., at the age of 89 after a decade-long battle with cancer. One of ...
Read More »Ruiz Earns NL Player of the Week Honors
By Adam Berry, Phillies.com After picking up only 10 hits in his first 14 games of the season, Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has caught fire. On Monday, he was named the National League Player of the Week for his hot streak at the ...
Read More »Burnett Dominates D-Backs, Phils End Road Trip With Win
By Jesse Sanchez, Phillies.com PHOENIX — A.J. Burnett made himself at home in Arizona all weekend. On Friday, he painted his face like an undead creature just like many of the locals as part of Zombie Night at Chase Field. A day ...
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