Around the NBA : Playoff Preview Edition

Embed from Getty Images   Kobe’s 60 point walk off along with the Warriors getting win 73 to break the all-time record made for an historic final night of the regular season this past Wednesday. It was an incredible night for NBA fans that won’t soon be forgotten. But now, the real season begins. The […]

Daniel Grugan  •  15 Apr 2016
Brett Brown provides updates on Dario Saric, Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor

Embed from Getty Images   By: Brandon Apter, managing editor The Sixers concluded their 2015-16 season with their 72nd loss on Wednesday night in Chicago. At 10-72, they finished with one more win then the 1972-73 Sixers. Over the past three seasons, they've posted a 47-199 record, which is second-worst in NBA history behind the […]

Brandon Apter  •  15 Apr 2016
Phillies nuggets: While Velasquez thrives, Giles struggles

Embed from Getty Images   Vince Velasquez has only started two games for the Philadelphia Phillies, but the man now affectionately nicknamed ''Vinny from Philly'' seems to have taken on a sort of folk hero status with the team's fans.  Through two games, Velasquez has a 0.00 ERA and a 0.60 WHIP, largely propelled by […]

Tim Kelly  •  14 Apr 2016
Phillies potential first round pick Jason Groome suspended, stats canceled

(John Russo/The Press of Atlantic City) Left-handed pitcher Jason Groome has been highly touted headed into 2016 as a strong candidate for the Phillies to select with their number one overall draft pick.  But Groome's 2016 season is not going to continue as planned and Phillies scouts will not be able to watch Groome pitch for […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  14 Apr 2016
Source: Eagles believed they had trade in place to land QB

Embed from Getty Images   This morning, the Los Angeles Rams completed a trade to obtain the No. 1 pick in this year's draft from the Tennessee Titans. To land the pick, the Rams sent their 2016 first-round pick, two second-round picks and a third-round pick, while also adding in their 2017 first and third-round […]

Tim Kelly  •  14 Apr 2016
2016 NFL Schedule: Eagles Opponents

Embed from Getty Images   Last night, the NFL announced that they will unveil the 2016 league schedule on Thursday night at 8 p.m. on NFL Network. Here is a quick rundown on who the Eagles are slated to play in Doug Pederson's first season as head coach.

Tucker Bagley  •  14 Apr 2016
Phillies news: Cody Asche won’t start hitting until May

Embed from Getty Images   To call the Philadelphia Phillies outfield offensive production through their first eight games underwhelming would be a massive understatement. While Odubel Herrera appears to have overcome a slow start, the other three outfielders currently on the team — Peter Bourjos, Tyler Goeddel and Cedric Hunter — are all batting below […]

Tim Kelly  •  13 Apr 2016
Eagles reportedly ‘in love’ with Ezekiel Elliott, in play with 8th pick if QBs off the board

  Embed from Getty Images   The draft is just over two weeks away and the Eagles, amongst other teams, have been the focal point of the rumor mill for the better part of the offseason. In addition to having their named attached to the top quarterbacks in the draft, the Eagles have also been […]

Somers Price  •  13 Apr 2016
MLB announces plans for more alternate uniforms for special events

Embed from Getty Images   The Phillies unveiled a second alternate uniform this season, a red base with blue trim on their letters, numbers, and the team logo across the chest.  Besides the new jersey their home pinstripes, road gray jersey, and cream-colored alternate home day jerseys, the Phillies will appear in other uniforms in […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  13 Apr 2016