Writer: Brandon Apter
Embed from Getty Images Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel were selected to participate in this weekend's Rising Star Challenge during All-Star Weekend, and although Noel likely won't play, another Sixer will be in Toronto for TSN. The Canadian sports network station tabbed Sixers guard Nik Stauskas as their All-Star event reporter, working the red […]
Prior to last night's Sixers loss to the Kings, forward/center Nerlens Noel was scratched due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee, the opposite leg of the one had ACL surgery back in 2012-13 at Kentucky. Jerami Grant started in his place and scored seven points to go along with six rebounds and four blocks. […]
Embed from Getty Images The Phillies have added some infield depth to their team today, acquiring Taylor Featherston from the Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. Bobby LaFromboise has been designated for assignment to make room for him on the roster, reports Phillies.com's Todd Zolecki. #Phillies have acquired […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Publishing Editor With spring training inching closer and closer, minor league baseball teams have been slowly releasing their promotional schedules and the Reading Fightin' Phils just recently announced a unique bobblehead promotion. On seven nights during the 2016 season, Reading will distribute Golden Bobblehead dolls to the first […]
At 8-44 on the surface, if you don't follow the Sixers, it is a pathetic showing of a team that doesn't belong in professional basketball. If you watch the Sixers, it's a different story, especially as of late. Though they lost to the 35-17 Clippers in overtime last night, their young core of players is […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), contributor The Eagles haven't been shy in signing players they believe to be a part of their future. They've already agreed to new deals with Zach Ertz, Vinny Curry and Lane Johnson. Fletcher Cox could be next. According to Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com, the Philadelphia Eagles and […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor The Sixers (8-43) have had issues this season getting their big men, Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel, to co-exist on the court together. In their most recent game against the Nets though, both Noel and Okafor helped lead Philadelphia to victory with point guard Ish Smith nursing an injury. Okafor […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), contributor On the first day they were able to make a move, the Eagles decided to part ways with wide receiver, Riley Cooper. After creating good chemistry with Nick Foles in 2013 following Michael Vick's injury, Cooper was basically a non-factor during the past two seasons for […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor With a team that has Carmelo Anthony and rising star Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks should be in the mix for a playoff spot, but they are not. At 23-31, New York is having another disappointing year after going 17-65 last season. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Knicks have decided […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), contributor The morning following Denver's Super Bowl win, news out of Philadelphia has caught headlines with a former Eagle reportedly involved in an assault of off-duty police officers. According to Candice Womer of 6ABC, Bills running back, and former Eagle, LeSean McCoy assaulted two officers last night and […]
