By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com ATLANTA –– During the seven-game win streak the Hawks had strung together heading into Wednesday’s game against the Sixers, they had allowed an average of just 88.7 points a night. Their prowess on the defensive end ...
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Soul Resigns James Romain
The Philadelphia Soul have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with third-year defensive back, James Romain (5’11, 175, Delaware State). Romain becomes the 12th player from last year’s team to officially return for the 2015 season. “James is an outstanding ...
Read More »Union Acquire Forward Sapong From Sporting KC; Trade Okugo to Orlando City SC
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced Monday that it has acquired 25-year-old forward C.J. Sapong from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for the Union’s highest (best) pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft. A native of Manassas, Va., ...
Read More »Union F Ribeiro Taken in Expansion Draft
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union forward Pedro Ribeiro was selected by Orlando City SC in the fourth round of the 2015 MLS Expansion Draft Wednesday. “We thank Pedro for his time here in Philly and wish him ...
Read More »Point Taken: Flyers Fall to Columbus in OT, Creep up in Standings
Report From The Philadelphia Flyers * Brayden Schenn recorded his seventh career two-goal game and his second of the season… He is now tied for second on the team in goals (9) and ranks third on the team in overall scoring with ...
Read More »Rollins Traded to Dodgers, Bastardo Headed to Pittsburgh
Jimmy Rollins has waived his no-trade clause to go to the Los Angeles Dodgers while Antonio Bastardo has been dealt to Pittsburgh. For more on the Rollins deal, click here. For more on Bastardo, click here.
Read More »Former Phillie Allen Falls 1 Vote Shy of HOF Induction
By Paul Hagen, Phillies.com SAN DIEGO — The announcement was straight and to the point. The Golden Era Committee didn’t elect a single player on Monday to be inducted in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. In the audience, Dick Allen ...
Read More »Sixers Beat Pistons in OT for 2nd Win
By Max Rappaport, Sixers.com Three days ago, the Sixers were 0-17 and on the brink of joining the 2009-10 New Jersey Nets as only the second team in NBA history to begin a season with 18 consecutive losses. On Saturday, they ...
Read More »Defending Champ Seahawks Ruin Eagles Undefeated Home Season
By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com In very business-like order the Eagles will turn the page and focus on Dallas and the NFC East battle ahead, but lessons learned in Sunday’s 24-14 to Seattle resonate for the moment. The defending Super Bowl ...
Read More »Flyers Stop Skid, Beat Cup Champ Kings 2-1
Report from Philadelphia Flyers * The Flyers won on the road for the first time since October 22, a 5-3 win in Pittsburgh. They had gone nine road games without a win. * The Flyers improved their record at Staples ...
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