There is reportedly some concern around the NHL regarding the league’s hiring of current/former Flyer defenseman Chris Pronger within the league’s player safety department. Get more on this story here.
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Union Ends Season With Loss to Visiting Columbus
Philadelphia, Pa. (October 11, 2014) – Despite building a two-goal lead late in the second half, the Philadelphia Union were unable to hang on and fell 3-2 to the Columbus Crew before a crowd of 15,849 Saturday night at PPL Park. The Union ...
Read More »Sixers to Hold ‘Fan Fest’ in KOP
Report From Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 10, 2014 – The Philadelphia 76ers today announced details for the team’s first-ever, family-friendly Sixers Fan Fest on Friday, October 24 in the Bloomingdale’s court inside The Court at King of Prussia ...
Read More »Flyers Fall in Shootout After Surrendering 3-Goal Lead to Habs
Game Report From Philadelphia Flyers * Wayne Simmonds scored two goals tonight… He now has four of the Flyers eight goals through the first three games of the season. * Simmonds also had his second consecutive multi-goal game… It’s the second time ...
Read More »Former Flyer Zubrus Nets Game Winner in Loss to Devils
The Flyers were haunted by another player from their past during their 2014-15 home-opener Thursday night. After battling back from a 3-0 deficit, Philadelphia climbed all the way back to tie the game late in the second period when Wayne ...
Read More »Campbell, Former Phils’ Announcer, Dies
PHILADELPHIA — Bill Campbell broadcast some of the most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports history. His run included eight seasons as a Phillies broadcaster from 1963-70. Campbell, who died Monday at 91, worked alongside By Saam and Richie Ashburn, and ...
Read More »Phillies Name New Scouting Director
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have a replacement for former assistant general manager of amateur scouting Marti Wolever, whom they dismissed late last month. The team announced Wednesday that it has hired Johnny Almaraz, who was the ...
Read More »Sixers Add Pair to Preseason Roster
Report From Philadelphia 76ers On Tuesday, the Sixers added two players to their preseason roster, forward Drew Gordon and guard Malcolm Lee. Gordon played collegiately at New Mexico and has spent the last two years playing overseas after going undrafted ...
Read More »Flyers Drop Season Opener in Boston
By Matt Kalman, Flyers.com BOSTON – The Boston Bruins missed center Chris Kelly when he was out with a back injury for the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. Kelly made sure his return to the lineup was triumphant Wednesday when ...
Read More »Eagles Figure Out Way to Win Again, Beat Rams
Coaches say it all the time, emphasize in team meetings and make sure that every player understands: To win the NFL requires all three phases to excel and none is favored more than the other two. With that in mind, ...
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