Philly Sports Jabronis

Various reports claim that the proposal for a $1.3 billion downtown arena in Philadelphia for the 76ers has been approved via a City Council vote.

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the signing of former Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler to a one-year contract reportedly worth $10 million.

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed former Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano to a one-year, $8.5 million deal.

Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Dick Allen has earned election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after votes from the Classic Baseball Era Committee.   

The Philadelphia 76ers have announced the signing of power forward Pete Nance to a two-way contract. 

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that defensive end Charles Harris has been claimed off the waiver wire following the season-ending injury to Brandon Graham.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper has won his fourth Silver Slugger Award.

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced a trade with the Edmonton Oilers that will bring defenseman Ben Gleason to Philly in exchange for defenseman Ronnie Attard.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games by the NBA for shoving a columnist.  

The NBA has fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for public statements about the health status (or lack thereof) of oft-injured center Joel Embiid.