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 ...
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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, ...
Read More »Union Can’t Hold Lead in 1-1 Draw With Chicago
Philadelphia, Pa. – Amobi Okugo’s goal in the 88th minute gave the Philadelphia Union a short-lived 1-0 lead, but they were unable to hold on for three points against the Chicago Fire. Robert Earnshaw’s chip shot over Union goalkeeper Rais ...
Read More »Flyers Sign Draft Pick Nicolas Aube-Kubel
The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel, the club’s second-round pick (48th overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft today, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Aube-Kubel appeared in ...
Read More »Marlon Byrd Among Aaron Award Nominees
Voting is underway through Sunday exclusively at MLB.com to help decide the 16th annual winners of the Hank Aaron Award, given by “The Hammer” himself during the upcoming 110th World Series to the outstanding offensive performer in each league. American League ...
Read More »Lane Johnson Officially Returns to Eagles
Report From Philadelphia Eagles With his four-game suspension served, Eagles tackle Lane Johnson returned to work at the NovaCare Complex Monday. As a result, the Eagles activated Johnson from the reserve/suspended list and released undrafted rookie Kevin Graf to make room for ...
Read More »‘Banged Up’ O-Line the Focus After Birds Fall in San Fran
By Adam Hermann, Eagles.com Suffering one offensive line injury in the NFL is plenty. Two can hinder a team. Three is just plain hard to overcome. Chip Kelly acknowledged as much after the Eagles’ 26-21 loss to the 49ers Sunday evening. ...
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