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By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Following the injury to rookie quarterback Carson Wentz in his first preseason game, Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich doesn’t expect to see the mental growth of his young quarterback stall. In fact, Reich sees an opportunity for Wentz to make expeditious mental strides while he’s out with […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tucker Bagley, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Carson Wentz may have not been lights out on Thursday night, but he sure was captivating. Many people wondered how the second-overall pick would adjust to the talent-level and speed of the NFL. An up-and-down game was punctuated by a hard hit […]
Former Philadelphia Phillies Roy Halladay and Brad Lidge seem likely to be among the next inductees to the team's Wall of Fame. (Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia) By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Friday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies inducted former first baseman Jim Thome into their Wall of Fame, making him the 63rd member of the team's Wall […]
Embed from Getty Images By Denny Basens, Sports Talk Philly staff writer When the Philadelphia Eagles spent a first-round draft pick on wide receiver Nelson Agholor a year ago, expectations were high. Agholor was touted as a polished, NFL-ready receiver coming out of college, and even drew strong comparisons to Jeremy Maclin, the guy […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Eagles coaches seem to be preparing for the NFL to drop the hammer on right tackle Lane Johnson in regard to the looming P.E.D. suspension reported earlier this week. On Saturday, Johnson was seen taking snaps with the second-team offensive line while […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Former Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon, who the club traded to the division-rival Washington Nationals just over a year ago, has asked for his release according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick: Struggling reliever Jonathan Papelbon has requested his release from theWashington Nationals, a source […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson knows that the best offensive linemen in the NFL are often the most ill-tempered and vindictive football players. The Eagles offensive line allowed four sacks and five quarterback hits in the first half against Tampa […]
Embed from Getty Images By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer As No. 1 receiver Jordan Matthews recovers from a left knee strain, Eagles receivers competing to lock down available roster spots have received an abundance of reps both in practice and in the first preseason game against Tampa Bay this past Thursday. […]
Embed from Getty Images By Nick Mandarano, Sports Talk Philly staff writer Final: Philadelphia 10, Colorado 4 ❖ PHILADELPHIA, PA — Is there a more poetic way to celebrate Jim Thome's induction into the Wall of Fame than Ryan Howard breaking a 3-3 tie with a 455 ft. grand slam? The home run gave the […]
Embed from Getty Images Starting Pitching Matchup: Colorado Rockies (56-59) Philadelphia Phillies (53-63) RHP Jon Gray RHP Jake Thompson (8-5, 4.26 ERA) (0-1, 12.46 ERA) The Phillies open alumni weekend by welcoming Hall of Fame bound slugger Jim Thome to the Wall of Fame. Other old friends such as Placido Polanco and Randy Wolf […]
