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The 2016 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching, and many expect Ben Simmons from LSU to be selected by the Sixers with the first pick in the draft. When asked about potentially being drafted by the restructuring Sixers, Simmons expressed some excitement. "For me, I just wanted to be the number one player selected," Simmons said […]
Maikel Franco has had a relatively quiet 2016, despite bigger expectations (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) It is time once again for a Phillies 97.3 ESPN Monday Mailbag. We take your questions every Monday and then we talk about them during the Sports Bash with Mike Gill on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. If you are not in […]
By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor The man that police believe threw a beer bottle at Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard in their 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on June 4 has been identified and charged, according to 6 ABC. Sidney Smith, 21, of Wilmington, Delaware, turned himself into police on Friday. He was […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor The Philadelphia Phillies entered the ninth inning yesterday evening with a 4-3 lead, seemingly headed towards avoiding a sweep at the hands of the Washington Nationals. Instead, Jeanmar Gomez loaded up the bases, before Jayson Werth, who seemingly has become one of the biggest villains […]
Embed from Getty Images We've reached the worst part of the NFL calendar. With OTAs and minicamps all wrapped up, there is nothing planned for the Eagles until they open training camp on July 28, and barring any unforeseen off-the-field issues, (looking at you, Nelson Agholor), these summer weeks will drag by with little-to-no […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, managing editor Final: Nationals 5, Phillies 4 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Having lost seven of their first 10 games in June, the Philadelphia Phillies sent lefty Adam Morgan to the mound against the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon, hoping to avoid being swept before beginning a home-and-home with the Toronto […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, managing editor Former Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels reached a career milestone Sunday afternoon when he struck out his 2,000 career batter. Congrats, @ColeHamels on 2,000 career strikeouts! #LetsGoRangers pic.twitter.com/oeitG8C7dY — #VoteRangers (@Rangers) June 12, 2016 As ESPN Stats and Info pointed out, Hamels is the […]
(Photo: Arturo Pardavila III/Flickr Creative Commons) By: Matt Rappa, managing editor WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philadelphia Phillies (29-33) — having lost five consecutive games to the division-leading Washington Nationals (38-24) — will start southpaw Adam Morgan as they look to salvage the series finale Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park. The Phillies hope to avoid being […]
Embed from Getty Images Under former defensive coordinator Billy Davis, one of the biggest problems for the Eagles defense was the lack of a consistent pass rush. The Eagles struggled to get to the quarterback on a regular basis. While guys like Connor Barwin were able to put together some decent statistical seasons, the […]
With the 2016 Draft rapidly approaching, the Sixers' top overall selection is a hot commodity. Since May's Draft Lottery several teams have reached out to the Sixers to inquire about acquiring the premier pick, according to a source within the organization. New Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo confirmed as much recently when speaking with NBA.com. “There […]
