Sixers get first look at Wiggins

If you were afraid the Sixers were ever going to walk on to a court and take an opponent lightly, think again. There will be no “trap” games for this winless team, as Michael Carter-Williams assured everyone that they will not take any teams lightly. Michael Carter-Williams on facing 4-12 T-Wolves: "We're not going to […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  03 Dec 2014
Who Am I?

  Hello Flyerdelphia Nation, It's time for Wednesday trivia. Hopefully everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.  Today we will be bringing you another edition of Who Am I.   Before we get into today's clues we will reveiw the answers to the Hall of Fame questions from two weeks ago.

Bill Minchin  •  03 Dec 2014
The Sixers Will Lose Many Games, But It Won’t Be Historical.

The Sixers are bad. This is by design of course, but its fair to say that most people didn’t think it would be this bad, look this bad, hurt this bad. And nothing hurts more that setting NBA records for futility. This year’s squad already demolished the franchise record for most consecutive losses to start […]

Rob Bauer  •  03 Dec 2014
Eagles’ Brandon Graham on Seattle Seahawks’ Earl Thomas: ‘I can be where he is, even better’

PHILADELPHIA — For the first several years of Eagles outside linebacker Brandon Graham's career, any mention of his name was immediately followed by an unflattering comparison to Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. "But he isn't Earl Thomas" was the familiar chorus that followed Graham … CONTINUE READING: Eagles' Brandon Graham on Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas: 'I can be […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  03 Dec 2014
Eagles coaches secret weapon to stopping Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

PHILADELPHIA — Given the structure of theEagles' coaching staff, defensive coordinator Bill Davis Jr. said Tuesday he believes his team has an advantage when it comes to defending Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and their zone-read offense. Because the Eagles coaching staff is comprised of not only head coach Chip Kelly, but also eight … CONTINUE […]

Eagledelphia Staff  •  03 Dec 2014
Flyers drop a heartbreaker to Sharks in San Jose

  #140417552 / gettyimages.com   The Philadelphia Flyers played arguably their best road game of the season, for 59 minutes. Sean Couturier gave them a first period lead. San Jose got a late goal in the second. Matt Nieto scored with 11 seconds left and the Philadelphia Flyers fell to the San Jose Sharks 2-1 at […]

Bill Minchin  •  03 Dec 2014
Game 24 Preview: Flyers prospecting for wins out west, face off against Sharks

  #476795719 / gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Flyers (8-12-3) head out to the west coast for a three game swing. They look to put an end to their four game losing skid as the take on the San Jose Sharks (11-10-4) at the SAP Center. Game time is 10:00. 

Bill Minchin  •  02 Dec 2014
Phillies Are Reportedly Doing “Extensive Homework” For Dodgers Cole Hamels Trade

  The Cole Hamels trade winds continue.  While the Phillies have seemed to be linked to the Chicago Cubs and Red Sox the most in discussing a potential Cole Hamels trade, another team appears to be entering the mix.  The team that already has Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke might be in search of yet […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 Dec 2014
Phillies Closer Jonathan Papelbon Is Selling His Philadelphia Home

Photo: Wikipedia Commons The Phillies tried to trade Jonathan Papelbon during the 2013 season.  The Phillies tried to trade Papelbon during the 2014 season.  Now, during this offseason, the Phillies are trying again to move him.   Reports seem to indicate that teams simply are not interested.   Maybe Papelbon knows something the Phillies don't, […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 Dec 2014