Whew. The first day of free agency 2015 was a whirlwind in Philadelphia. Here’s a recap of the moves that have been made – some that finally became official on Tuesday and some that took us by surprise less than ...
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Flyers Sign C Danick Martel to Entry-Level Deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed 5-8, 162-lb C Danick Martel to a three-year entry-level contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Martel, 20 (12/12/1994), is currently in his fourth and final season with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Major ...
Read More »Sixers Roster Update: Glen Robinson III Claimed Off Waivers, Embiid Experiences Setback?
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com When Thomas Robinson was waived by the Denver Nuggets last month, the Sixers jumped on the opportunity to claim the former top-five pick and try to help him realize his massive potential. On Thursday, 2014 second-round ...
Read More »Eagles Resign Brandon Graham
Report From Philadelphia Eagles Five years after the Eagles traded up in the first round to add Brandon Graham to the team, the two parties have agreed to continue their partnership for another four seasons. On the eve of the ...
Read More »Flyers Season on Brink of Meaningless After Loss to Devils; Del Zotto Out
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * Ryan White had a goal and an assist for this third career multi-point game and first as a Flyer. * Michael Raffl recorded his first career shorthanded goal. It was just the third for the ...
Read More »Elbow Issues Persist for Lee After 1st Spring Start
By Paul Hagen, Phillies.com PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Something has gone wrong for a team that needs a lot to go right this season. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro announced before Sunday’s Grapefruit League game against the Rays at Charlotte ...
Read More »Union Open Season With Scoreless Draw Against Colorado
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids opened the 2015 MLS Regular Season with a 0-0 draw at PPL Park on Saturday night. The Union outshot Colorado 16-2 and did not allow a single shot on ...
Read More »With OT Loss to Bruins, Flyers Salvage Point, Still Slip in Standings
Report From Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers came from behind to earn at least one standings point for the fourth consecutive game (2-0-2). * Chris VandeVelde scored his ninth goal of the season in his 56th game. Prior to this ...
Read More »Sans Korver et al, Sixers Topple Atlanta Hawks, 92-84
The Philadelphia 76ers earned their 14th win of the 2014-14 season Saturday night against visiting Atlanta, edging the East’s top-seeded Hawks, 92-84. Atlanta was without former Sixer Kyle Korver as well as Paul Millsap, both of whom reportedly did not ...
Read More »Good Trade or Not, We’ll Miss Shady McCoy
By Mike Greger When the text message buzzed my phone, I had to check the calendar. Was it April Fools’ Day? No, it was only March 3. We were still a full month away. Were my friends playing with emotions? ...
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