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It all came full circle Monday night in Atlanta. The Hawks, who started Philadelphia’s previous losing streak of 26 games, put the 76ers back in the loss column again. The 103-95 win for them was much closer than that loss in January that was a start of a bad two months, though. Leading the way […]
Photo: Wikipedia Commons Eagles kicker Alex Henery had a down year in 2013. With just an 82.1 field goal percentage last season, Henery ranked 22nd in the league among kickers. The down year caused many Eagles fans to be down on Henery. However, a report this morning says that Henery will be sticking around. Dave […]
Image courtesy of HerCampus.comSeveral of the Philadelphia Flyers' prospects are succeeding in the postseason this year, as every prospect of the Orange and Black playing in the CHL has advanced past the opening round of the postseason. Outside of the CHL, Shayne Gostisbehere is having an incredible year at Union College and has led his […]
Today seems like a great day for a first tweet. Why not!? pic.twitter.com/xunuGo0lbe — Erik Kratz (@ErikKratz31) March 31, 2014 That's right, former Phillies' backup catcher from 2011 through 2013 has joined Twitter. Kratz joins Roy Halladay (@RoyHalladay) as recently departing Phillies that have joined the well-utilized social media website. Kratz joined the Phillies organization […]
Aside from the statement released by former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson after his release, the free agent has yet to speak publicly. Heading to the airport after meeting with the Washington Redskins, a host of reporters chased Jackson down looking for a comment. Jackson, however, had little to say. Channel 6 Action News boasted […]
Someone has pounced on outfielder Bobby Abreu. Today, the Mets signed the 40-year old veteran to a minor league deal. Abreu, who was just cut by the Phillies last Wednesday, hit .244 in 41 AB this spring with his former Phillie team. The Phillies informed Abreu on Wednesday that he would not be making the […]
What happens in this game? They’ve prevented the losing streak, so what happens next? That last win was for Brett Brown. He needed to feel good about his squad after a 26-game, two-month losing streak that plagued his team. Surely, you would have to think a 26-game losing streak is a reflection of a coach’s […]
Cody Asche finished today 3-for-4 with 2 RBI, 4 runs scored, and a HRPhoto Courtesy: Andrew Gillen It cannot be overstated how glorious this day is. Whether your team is a contender or not, everyone starts tied for first place on Opening Day, and the excitement is at the highest of levels. Baseball fans around […]
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who had not traveled with the Phillies to be with pregnant wife Johari, has made it to Texas. Rollins is scheduled to bat second this afternoon against the Texas Rangers. With this Opening Day start, there are a couple important records. Jimmy Rollins' 14th straight Opening Day start sets […]
Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL.We look back at the OT loss to the Boston Bruins, Shayne Gostisbehere gets ready to play for Union in the NCAA Frozen Four and more.
