Hernandez and Phillies Begin Series Against Struggling Diamondbacks

After an impressive series win against the Dodgers, the Phillies head to Arizona to take on the struggling (putting it kindly) Diamondbacks. The Phillies at 11-11 have a golden opportunity to take on a team that could not have come out of the gate any worse at 7-18 though they did take their last two […]

Account Deleted  •  25 Apr 2014
Around the Net April 25, 2014: Flyers look to rebound in critical game 4

Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. Today we look ahead to the critical game 4 against the Rangers.

Dain Stiles  •  25 Apr 2014
Flyers-Rangers Game 4 News and Notes

Steve Mason will be between the pipes in game 4 (photo by Amy Irvin/38 Photography) Here’s some playoff news and notes while you’re getting ready for the Flyers and Rangers to face off for game 4 at the Wells Fargo Center.

Steve Jacot  •  25 Apr 2014
Hockey Hilarity: Marc-Andre Fleury in April is Awesome

Image c/o GeekTryrant. The Pittsburgh Penguins were up 3-0 a little more than halfway through the first period in game four and were about to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets when, well, I guess they realized it was April. The Penguins allowed Boone Jenner to score a power play […]

Nick Dobrowolski  •  25 Apr 2014
NBA Draft Profile: Julius Randle

    We’re quickly approaching the NBA  Draft, only two months away, and so we are running out of weeks to showcase prospects. That being the case, this week we will zero in on one of the league’s top-five picks. While Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker have dominated everyone’s attention, and rightly so because of […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  25 Apr 2014
Byrd, Ruiz Lead Phillies to Series Victory

Photo Courtesy: Andrew Gillen Cole Hamels made his much anticipated debut for the Phillies last night after missing all of Spring Training and a good portion of April. Given that pitchers typically aren't expected to be at their peak just after an injury, Hamels wasn't supposed to look that great. However, to the delight of […]

Andrew Gillen  •  25 Apr 2014
Kyle Kendrick Gets The Start As Phils Look For Series Win In Los Angeles

The Phillies lost last night after winning their last three games in a row. Despite the solid effort from Cole Hamels, who made his 2014 debut last night with a 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K line, the Phillies were unable to mount much offense against the arm of Zack Greinke […]

Erik Seybold  •  24 Apr 2014
Greinke’s Dominance Shadows Hamels’ Return

Photo Courtesy: Andrew Gillen After winning their third straight game on Tuesday night against the Dodgers, the Phillies 0-2 start to the road trip seemed so long ago. Since then, the offense repeatedly showed up to support its pitchers, and the team was able to return to the .500 mark with a 10-10 record. Last […]

Andrew Gillen  •  24 Apr 2014
A Cursory Look and an Inappropriately Early Analysis of the Eagles Schedule

Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Eagles' Official Facebook Page The NFL truly is the year round league in American Sports.  By moving the NFL Draft back a month into May to break up the dead period between Free Agency and Training Camp, the schedule release has plenty of time to gestate in our brains.  This allows […]

JR Cummings  •  23 Apr 2014