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(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) The Flyers were playing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Down two games to one, a Game Four win was pivotal for the Flyers’ playoff hopes. Playing in Toronto against Mats Sundin and Ed Belfour, this was not going to be an easy task at all. […]
The most underappreciated team in college hockey all-season long showed the nation why they are now a national power as the Union Dutchmen beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 7-4 Saturday night in Philadelphia to capture their program’s first national title.
Your browser does not support iframes. One night after giving fans a pleasant surprise in beating Miami ace Jose Fernandez, the Phillies sent Jonathan Pettibone to the mound against the Marlins on Saturday. Opposing him was Nate Eovaldi (1-1), who has been riding a mid/high-90’s fastball to a successful start to the 2014 season, including […]
For the second time in two weeks, “Big” Al Jefferson was just too much for Philadelphia to handle. His 29 points led the playoff-bound Charlotte Bobcats past the 76ers on Saturday night, 111-105. Jefferson achieved a double-double with 29 points and 12 rebounds. It marked the sixth consecutive game, a franchise record, in which he […]
Opening Day is always a special time. The Phillies brought in former players Steve Carlton and Jamie Moyer to throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' opener. For the Charlotte Knights, Jim Thome would be that special player. It did not go so well. Kami Mattoli of the Sporting News passes along […]
The Phillies snapped their four-game losing streak last night as they defeated the Marlins 6-3 in the series opener. A.J Burnett pitched 4 1/3 innings before being pulled due to "groin soreness". He allowed two earned runs on five hits and walked six batters. The Phillies' offense would prove positive as they took out Marlins' […]
The Phillies announced yesterday that Jonathan Pettibone would start tonight's game at home against the Miami Marlins. The Phillies had to make room on the roster, and of the Phillies relievers, Mario Hollands, B.J. Rosenberg, Justin De Fratus, and Jake Diekman had minor league options remaining. However, the did so in the form of […]
Something that has become clear in the last two games—losses by a combined margin of 33—that there is very little for Philadelphia to accomplish this season. There are three games left, but these may three of the most forgettable games the franchise has played this century. The losing streak is now irrelevant. Because they […]
Everything about this week was a failure for the Philadelphia Phillies. While the players deserve a chunk of blame for underperforming, just about everything decision Ryne Sandberg made was wrong. Starting on Sunday, with A.J. Burnett struggling, it was a chance to take advantage of the eight-man bullpen. Remember, Sandberg and the Phillies already knew […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF AMY IRVIN Philadelphia Flyers (41-30-9) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (51-24-5), 3:00pm, NBC Although it has been determined that the Philadelphia Flyers will be on the road to start the postseason, it hasn't been decided who they will play in the first round of the playoffs. The Orange and Black can play the New […]
