Game 39 Preview: Flyers head back West to meet Minnesota Wild

Photo Courtesy of Kate Frese Between a spirited win over a big Eastern Conference club and a trade that sent not one, but two Paul Holmgren Specials to Los Angeles, this week has shaped up to be a significant (and fun) one for Flyers hockey. But, of course, the  Orange and Black aren't out of […]

Rob Riches  •  07 Jan 2016
Phillies chairman David Montgomery will be honored with the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association humanitarian award

Embed from Getty Images   Phillies president emeritus David Montgomery stepped down from the president's role last season after serving in that capacity since 1997, after battling some health issues.  Now in his new role as Phillies chairman and his team presidency complete, Montgomery will be honored by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association.  The award […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Jan 2016
On sale today: Phillies Spring Training tickets, Reading Futures Game

Embed from Getty Images   Today is January 7, and Phillies Spring Training is just weeks away.   It is already time to buy tickets to some of the Spring's top Phillies events in 2016.   Both Phillies Spring Training tickets at Bright House Field in Clearwater and the Futures Game held in Reading on […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Jan 2016
Ken Griffey Jr, Mike Piazza headline Hall of Fame class; Curt Schilling, Billy Wagner fall short

Embed from Getty Images   Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced the results of the 2016 Hall of Fame vote.   Those whose name appeared on 75 percent of all ballots would be elected.   Those who had at least five percent are eligible to be on next […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  06 Jan 2016
Around the NFL: Cowboys NFL’s most disappointing team in 2015

Embed from Getty Images   Cowboys most disappointing team: According to ESPN's NFL weekly power rankings, the Cowboys fell a league-high 24 spots throughout the season to become 2015's most disappointing football team.

Ryan Gerstel  •  06 Jan 2016
By the Numbers: Flyers bounce back against Canadiens

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Flyers bounced back from their winless California road trip with a spirited performance against the Montreal Canadiens. It may have been a case of good timing, catching the Canadiens at a time when they haven't been playing very well, but the Flyers definitely played with more jump. The […]

Marc Naples  •  06 Jan 2016
Former Phillies ace Roy Halladay: no Hall of Fame for Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds

Embed from Getty Images   Since retiring from baseball after the 2013 season, former Phillies ace Roy Halladay has had a good amount of fun on his Twitter account.  But Halladay also uses his platform to speak his mind on the issues of the day.  Early Wednesday morning – the day of the 2016 Hall […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  06 Jan 2016
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard files suit against Al Jazeera over PED allegation

Embed from Getty Images   Yesterday, news agency Al Jazeera reportedly had a second source that would back up claims that Denver Broncos quarterback received shipments of HGH that appeared in a documentary on the network.   Other names mentioned in the report on camera by Charlie Sly, a pharmacist trying to sell performance-enhancing drugs […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  05 Jan 2016
Reading Fightin’ Phils unveil new dugout suite seating at First Energy Stadium

The 2015 Reading Fightin' Phils made it all the way to the championship round of the playoffs before losing to the Bowie Baysox.  But even in lean years, attendance at First Energy Stadium (formerly Reading Municipal Stadium) has always been very strong.  Heading into 2016, the Fightin' Phils found another way to add some seats […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  05 Jan 2016