Pete Rose reportedly loses chance at reinstatement as new gambling evidence comes forth

  View image | gettyimages.com Pete Rose had an opportunity at reinstatement.  New commissioner of baseball Rob Manifred was willing to listen to Rose's formal request.   However, new evidence came to light today that appears to end Rose's chances of ever being reinstated to baseball in his lifetime. According to ESPN's Outside the Lines, […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  22 Jun 2015
Report: Saric to Stay Overseas for 2015-16 Season

When it comes to 2014 Sixers Draft Pick Dario Saric, patience is virtue. Contrary to recent reports that the Sixers were actively trying to buy out Saric's contract with the Turkish Basketball League, this morning brings news from consummate NBA insider Chad Ford that Saric will in fact remain in Turkey for another year. Sixers […]

Rob Bauer  •  22 Jun 2015
Phillies Trivia: Who Am I?

Hello Philliedelphia nation. Sorry for the delay in the trivia question. Last week was a little hectic. We are closing in on the end of the month which means today's question is the last chance to answer for your chance to be picked for our Follower Favorite of the month. 

Bill Minchin  •  22 Jun 2015
Making Sense of the Kristap Porzingis to Sixers Rumor

Report: Sixers 'leaning toward' drafting Kristaps Porzingis http://t.co/RG9t18XG78 pic.twitter.com/StBJZEUvrA — CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) June 20, 2015 Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsJD I am going to sound like a broken record here, but the two weeks leading up to a draft are a breeding ground for misinformation. Agents and team executives feed information to reporters […]

Patrick Causey  •  22 Jun 2015
What’s next for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms?

  View image | gettyimages.com Just when you thought the Philadelphia Flyers were done with their coaching search (a search that ended up with arguably the most interesting hire of the 2015 offseason), it's going to have to start back up again. GM Ron Hextall can cross hiring a head coach off this summer's to-do […]

Rob Riches  •  22 Jun 2015
Phillies president Pat Gillick speaks: successor coming in “not-too-distant future”

  View image | gettyimages.com Pat Gillick has said little this season as the Phillies have put together one of their worst seasons in recent memory.  With the Phillies playing at their worst, fans and media alike are clamoring for changes, particularly in the club's leadership.  Last week, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly reported that […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  21 Jun 2015
The Blue Jays need Jonathan Papelbon…badly; team demotes three pitchers, closer struggles

The Toronto Blue Jays have a real shot at the American League East.  Actually, four of the five teams do.  The Blue Jays are three games behind the Rays for the division lead.  The Orioles are also three games out.  The Yankees are one games out.  So, the division title is within Toronto's reach.  However, […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  21 Jun 2015
Projecting the 2015 Philadelphia Eagles Offense: Wide Receiver Edition

  View image | gettyimages.com The kids are off for the summer.  Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly broke minicamp on Thursday.  Athletes & coaches, alike, will have roughly 6 weeks to rest & relax—or train & mentally prep— prior to preseason beginning on August 2nd.   Until then, it is likely that the continuous stream […]

Michael Coggin  •  21 Jun 2015
Ranking NBA Draft Prospects by Tier

  View image | gettyimages.com  Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsJD I like to rank top prospects in tiers: franchise  to all-star caliber players, potential all stars to starters; starters to potential role players; and role players. On average, each draft will have 1-2 players in the franchise category, 2-3 in the all star category, approximately […]

Patrick Causey  •  21 Jun 2015