#AskSteezy, Volume 1: Defensemen, Facial Hair, and Vinny

(picture from islanders.nhl.com) At an in-between time for columns (winning streak over, losing streak not at a newsworthy level, and no glaring advanced statistic trends leaping off the screen at me), I decided to field questions this week and answer them in what will be the first of hopefully many #AskSteezy mailbags. Feel free to […]

Stephane Hardinger  •  28 Mar 2014
Hockey Hilarity: What Were the Pittsburgh Penguins’ PR Folks Thinking?

Image c/o of GeekTyrant Friday funnies brought to you straight from hockey’s own players, media personnel, and broadcast botches. We’ll be mucking it up every week right here, examining puck ups, puns, tweets, and more!

Nick Dobrowolski  •  28 Mar 2014
Sixers match NBA losing streak record at 26

If you are a fan of the tank, tonight was your night. If you want the Philadelphia 76ers to be the absolute worst team in the NBA and get as many ping pong balls into the hopper as possible, tonight was your night. First, let’s not burry the lede: the Sixers tied the NBA record […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  28 Mar 2014
Phillies Break Camp Being Shut Out in Back to Back Games.

Yesterday, the Phillies bats struggled against Justin Verlander as they were shut out 1-0. Today more of the same, with the Phillies only having one hit by Jimmy Rollins against Drew Hutchison and the Toronto Blue Jays in nine innings. The Game: A.J. Burnett cruised through the first three innings until the fourth inning. Jose […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  27 Mar 2014
Stolarz suspended eight games by the OHL

Image courtesy of CSNPhilly.comAnthony Stolarz, the Philadelphia Flyers’ top goaltending prospect, has been suspended eight games by the Ontario Hockey League for his slash to the back of Joshua Ho-Sang’s head. Stolarz slashed the forward in the London Knights’ 10-2 win on Tuesday over the Windsor Spitfires in Game 3 of the teams’ Western Conference […]

Craig Forsythe  •  27 Mar 2014
Mark Sanchez Signs with Eagles after Passing Physical

The Philadelphia Eagles search for a veteran backup quarterback has come to an end after adding Mark Sanchez. (Image via Newsday) Mark Sanchez is officially a member of the Philadelphia Eagles after passing a physical with the team earlier in the day, an official announcement from the team is expected soon according to Ian Rappaport. […]

Matt Lombardo  •  27 Mar 2014
2014 Draft Eligibles: Is Boston College commit Alex Tuch the next John LeClair?

Alex Tuch is a top prospect for the 2014 NHL Draft. (Photo c/o The Hockey News) It’s pretty easy to see why Alex Tuch has been rising up the draft boards in recent months. Tuch, who plays right wing for U.S. National Developmental Team in Ann Arbor, Mich., picked the perfect season to have a […]

Tom Zulewski  •  27 Mar 2014
Phillies Look to Leave Florida on High Note

Today, the Phillies face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in their final game in Florida. The Phillies will head home to Philadelphia tonight for the On Deck Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yesterday, the Phillies faced the Detroit Tigers and were shut out 1-0 by a Justin Verlander that look like he was in […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  27 Mar 2014
Chip Kelly To Scout Mike Evans, Johnny Manziel

Mike Evans is widely regarded as the top WR in May's NFL draft and will have an audience with Eagles head coach Chip Kelly at his Pro Day Thursday. (Image via The Courier Post) Chip Kelly's Pro Day Tour continues Thursday as the Eagles head coach will be in College Station, Texas to scout Aggies […]

Matt Lombardo  •  27 Mar 2014