Waiver Wire: Sixers Claim Glenn Robinson III

  View image | gettyimages.com Last week, the Sixers waived JaVale McGee and had been searching for someone to fill his spot on the roster. Before the game against Atlanta tonight, the Sixers did just that by claiming Glenn Robinson III off waivers from the Timberwolves.  During his two seasons at Michigan, Robinson, 21, averaged […]

Brandon Apter  •  07 Mar 2015
LeSean McCoy Wanted a Raise, Chip Kelly Said No

  View image | gettyimages.com We've had some time to process the departure of LeSean McCoy to Buffalo and while the wound may still sting, what's done is done and the Eagles now move forward with a big hole to fill on the offensive end of things.  It had been made known that both McCoy […]

Brandon Apter  •  07 Mar 2015
Strong Mutual Interest Between Eagles and Mark Sanchez

  View image | gettyimages.com The talk around the Eagles this winter has been primarily about the quarterback position. Is Nick Foles Chip Kelly's guy? Will the Eagles trade up to get Marcus Mariota? While we may have to wait until April to find out those answers, another quarterback is in the picture as well. […]

Brandon Apter  •  07 Mar 2015
Cole Hamels Strong In First Spring Outing as Yanks Top Phils

Yesterday, the Phillies suffered their first Grapefruit League contest against the Astros. Cliff Lee made a successful debut, tossing two shutout innings in front of 22 scouts. Today, Cole Hamels made his spring training debut in front of 29 scouts. The Phillies ace has drawn plenty of interest from other teams this offseason, so his […]

Brandon Apter  •  06 Mar 2015
Devin McCourty, Byron Maxwell Top Eagles Free Agent List

    The last week in Eagles football has been a strange one. Seeing Todd Herremans go was sad, but we got over it. Cary Williams was next. Fans were happy about that one. Then, Trent Cole was released, which was rather shocking, especially after he had been willing to take a pay cut. After […]

Brandon Apter  •  06 Mar 2015
Isaiah Canaan Has Career Night; Jordan McRae Joins 87ers

Last night, the Sixers went up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Superstar Russell Westbrook returned to the team and posted his fourth straight triple-double. The Sixers fell 123-118 in overtime, blowing a 16-point lead in the third quarter.  The highlight on the Sixers end of things was a career-night for Isaiah Canaan, who has been […]

Brandon Apter  •  05 Mar 2015
Source: Eagles, Jets Will Make a Trade if Mariota Falls in Draft

  View image | gettyimages.com The rumors of Chip Kelly being reunited with QB Marcus Mariota have been ongoing for months now. The Eagles have parted ways with Todd Herremans, Trent Cole and LeSean McCoy in the past week or so and a Jeremy Maclin decision is expected by March 10th, when he can become […]

Brandon Apter  •  05 Mar 2015
Aaron Nola Eager for First Spring Training Experience

While the Phillies have begun their Grapefruit League schedule, minor leaguers are beginning to report to camp as well. Both JP Crawford and Aaron Nola have shown up to camp early, with minor leaguers set to report on March 6th.  Last season, Nola spent time with Advanced 'A' Clearwater and Double-A Reading, posting a combined […]

Brandon Apter  •  05 Mar 2015
Herrera Shines as Phillies Top Yankees

After being beaten by Division-II University of Tampa this past weekend, the Phillies opened their Grapefruit League Schedule yesterday at Bright House Field with a 5-5 tie against the Yankees. Today, the two teams played each other again, this time at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Cord Phelps got the Phillies on the board first in […]

Brandon Apter  •  04 Mar 2015