Articles by Brandon Apter (1888)
View image | gettyimages.com Earlier this week, ESPN's Keith Law not only released his top 100 prospect list, but also the top ten for each organization. Only J.P. Crawford and Aaron Nola made Law's list, with Crawford coming in at number 7 overall and Aaron Nola slotted further down in the number 57 slot. […]
Today, the Sixers announced that Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel were selected to participate in the annual Rising Stars Challenge. The game will take place in Brooklyn, NY as a part of All-Star Weekend on Friday, February 13th. This game has undergone plenty of changes over the years. Once known as the Rookie and Sophomore […]
View image | gettyimages.com If you want to call it a controversy, go ahead. Even before Nick Foles went down with a broken collarbone this season, many questioned his ability to be the answer for this team at quarterback. It has been no surprise that Chip Kelly and the Eagles are thinking about Marcus […]
View image | gettyimages.com Would you be surprised if I told you that Darren Sproles is participating in his first Pro Bowl tonight? The 10-year NFL veteran will join his Eagles teammates in Arizona tonight at 8PM as the annual NFL All-Star Game airs on ESPN. Though many view this game as a waste […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Sixers got some unfortunate news today on their leading scorer, Tony Wroten. He's missed the last five games due to a knee injury. Here is the press release from the Sixers official site. “During our game against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 16, Tony Wroten suffered an injury […]
View image | gettyimages.com Today, the Phillies have announced a deal with a former top pick. #Phillies have signed former Cardinals No. 1 pick Tyler Greene to a minor-league contract. Last played in big leagues with 2013 White Sox — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) January 22, 2015 Greene, 31, provides some infield depth for the […]
View image | gettyimages.com If the Sixers future still seems bleak to you, one bright spot is encouraging. Dario Saric, acquired by the Sixers from the Magic on draft day, was named the FIBA European Young Player of the Year. This is the second straight year thar Saric has earned this honor. In addition […]
View image | gettyimages.com After missing out on the majority of the 2014 season, it seems as if Cliff Lee will be ready to go once Spring Training gets underway. This past Friday, the Phillies reported that Lee was about a week away from throwing off of the mound. Things have been moving a little […]
View image | gettyimages.com The speculation regarding a potential Cole Hamels deal has been the focal point of the Phillies this offseason, with the exception of the organization unprofessionally voicing their opinions on Ryan Howard. Sure, Jimmy Rollins has departed, but Cole Hamels has really been the center of this thought of rebuilding. A […]
View image | gettyimages.com Chip Kelly hasn't been shy in his feelings towards his former QB at Oregon, Marcus Mariota. A source close to the Eagles told NJ.com that the Eagles are "going to try" and move up in the draft to select Mariota. Easier said then done though as the Eagles pick 20th. […]