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January 3, 1974 Simply one of the best nicknames in all of sports belongs to a beloved Flyer, Dave Schultz. Nicknamed "The Hammer" for the heavy right hand that he would throw during a fight, he also had some scoring skills as well. On this night, his hands stayed inside his gloves as he played […]
The Sixers finished their stint on the road tonight with a 127-91 loss to the superior Clippers. MCW was out with shoulder soreness and starting in his place was Tony Wroten. Tonight started off with another solid first half performance to the tune of 53 points, 6 off of last night's season high of 59. […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Flyers had a chance to end their eight game road trip with a winning record. Jaromir Jagr notched a hat trick, Scott Gomez and Patrick Elias also scored and the Flyers lost to the Devils 5-2 on Saturday night.
New year, new Sixers? Well, not so much if their first impressions are any indication. After a few nights off, the team went into Phoenix and was blown out to commence their 2014 season. Unfortunately, it does not get much easier. Tonight, they migrate back to California, where they were Tuesday night, and get […]
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View image | gettyimages.com Last Friday, the Phillies reportedly signed 35-year-old left hander Wandy Rodriguez to a minor-league deal, as first reported by Santana Martinez and later Jon Heyman of CBSSports. It is presumed that this agreement, pending a physical before becoming official, contains an invitation to Spring Training. Rodriguez, a ten-year veteran, has played most of […]
Another lazy Saturday is upon us, what better time to catch up on some Phillies reading? Here are a few things that caught my eye that may catch yours, too. "Until Howard is Moved, Phillies Rebuild is Stuck"Bob Brookover, Philadelphia Inquirer: Tyrannosaurus Rex, however, remains in the middle of the room, and it's beginning to […]
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) It was the tale of two halves tonight as the 76ers fell to the Phoenix Suns out in the desert 112-96. Tony Wroten led all players with 28 pts and MCW had 17pts, 7rebs, and 5 assists. Gerald Green and Philly native Markief Morris had 21 points apiece to pace the […]
View image | gettyimages.com As it turns out, the "something big" news pertaining to the Eagles' front office, of which ProFootballTalk hinted at this afternoon, does not involve the departure of head coach Chip Kelly. Instead, Kelly and once general manager Howie Roseman have received promotions amongst what is called "structural change", as announced by chairman and […]
View image | gettyimages.com As we watch the Phillies make trades to rebuild the Phillies' farm system, we cannot help but wonder what other options are out there before the Phillies made a deal. So far the Phillies have gotten a trio of young pitchers in exchange for Jimmy Rollins and Marlon Byrd. Some […]
