Eagles reportedly will trade Maxwell, Alonso to Dolphins

Embed from Getty Images   According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins are close to completing a major trade that would involve Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso.  Eagles-Dolphins now trying to finalize trade that will send Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell to MIA for draft-pick comp, per leaguesource. — Adam Schefter […]

Tim Kelly  •  07 Mar 2016
Phillies must-reads: David Buchanan and the forgotten Phillies

So far this spring, you've heard much about all the new faces in camp. J.P. Crawford, Vincent Velasquez and Nick Williams have been among the most discussed players in Spring Training. But what about David Buchanan, Severino Gaonzalez and some of the lesser discussed players? In this installment of Phillies must-reads, the forgotten bunch of […]

George Gouvas  •  07 Mar 2016
Hakstol’s Happenings: Flyers continue stretch of Jekyll-and-Hyde hockey

Embed from Getty Images   As the horn sounded on Thursday's disastrous 4-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, it looked like the Flyers' chances at a Wild Card playoff berth could finally be put to rest. It was the fourth time this season that they had been shut out, and their first goal-less effort since […]

Rob Riches  •  07 Mar 2016
Eagles and Dolphins reportedly discussing Byron Maxwell trade

  Embed from Getty Images   According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Eagles and Dolphins are discussing a potential trade that would send cornerback Byron Maxwell to Miami.    The #Dolphins are in talks with the #Eagles on a trade for CB Byron Maxwell, source said. It's in the works, — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) […]

Somers Price  •  07 Mar 2016
Phillies’ Bowa admits top prospect Crawford ‘probably could’ play in major leagues

Embed from Getty Images   Larry Bowa, whether he was a player, coach, manager or an analyst, has never minced words. To a degree, that quality caused him to have a shelf life as a manager. But as an analyst, or a coach speaking to the media, that quality has made Bowa a great interview.  […]

Tim Kelly  •  07 Mar 2016
Eagles Offseason Preview: Linebackers

Embed from Getty Images   With free agency coming up, we'll be doubling up on this column this week in order to fit everything in by the time the NFL calendar flips to 2016. Last Thursday we took a look at the state of the Eagles defensive line. Today, we'll be covering another group that […]

Tucker Bagley  •  07 Mar 2016
Former Phillies Sizemore, Byrd reportedly struggling to find work

Embed from Getty Images   Two seasons ago, Marlon Byrd played 154 games for the Philadelphia Phillies, while June pick-up Grady Sizemore played 60 games for the team. Byrd, who hit 25 home runs and drove in 85 RBIs in 2014, was traded to the Cincinnati Reds after the season, as the Phillies looked to […]

Tim Kelly  •  06 Mar 2016
REPORT: Redskins feared Eagles would sign Kirk Cousins in free-agency

Embed from Getty Images   Shortly after the Philadelphia Eagles announced a two-year contract extension with quarterback Sam Bradford, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported that the Eagles were among a handful of teams who waited for the Washington Redskins to place the franchise tag on Kirk Cousins before 'proceeding' with their quarterback.  The Redskins placed […]

Tim Kelly  •  06 Mar 2016
Depleted Sixers lose heartbreaker to veteran Heat

The Sixers were without big men Jahlil Okafor and Nerlins Noel as well as guards Kendal Marshal and Nik Stauskas, but fought hard in a loss to Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. For the second time this weekend, the Sixers loose to the Miami Heat; they lost 103-98. Even though they extended their losing […]

Mike Klein  •  06 Mar 2016