Mark Leiter Jr. to start for Phillies on Friday

The Phillies have tabbed right-hander Mark Leiter as their start for Friday night’s game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks.

Brandon Apter  •  22 Jun 2017
Joel Embiid doing his best to recruit Kristaps Porzingis

Embed from Getty Images   By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The Philadelphia 76ers will pick first in tonight's NBA Draft and it looks like Markelle Fultz will be joining an already talented young core that includes the likes of Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and of course, Joel Embiid. We all know about […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Jun 2017
Jerad Eickhoff hits the disabled list, Brock Stassi recalled

Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with an upper back injury.

Brandon Apter  •  20 Jun 2017
Around the NBA: GM Griffin leaves Cavs, Knicks ‘not ruling out’ Porzingis trade

With the NBA Draft two days away, a lot of news and speculation surrounding some of the leagues’ most talented players are beginning to surface.

Brandon Apter  •  20 Jun 2017
Report: Bulls inquired about No. 3 pick with Sixers, offered Jimmy Butler

According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the Chicago Bulls offered Jimmy Butler in exchange for the No. 3 pick from the Philadelphia 76ers, who have agreed to a trade with the Celtics.

Brandon Apter  •  19 Jun 2017
Milwaukee Bucks owner takes a shot at Sixers, The Process

Milwaukee Bucks owner Wes Edens commented on the Sixers’ “process” as the team introduced their new general manager on Monday.

Brandon Apter  •  19 Jun 2017
Report: League execs view Sixers as ‘aggressive suitors’ for Redick

The Philadelphia 76ers interest in veteran guard JJ Redick could spike after their trade with the Celtics to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.

Brandon Apter  •  18 Jun 2017
Report: Sixers ‘in advanced talks’ with Celtics to acquire No. 1 pick

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly in serious talks with the Boston Celtics to acquire the top pick in next week’s NBA Draft.

Brandon Apter  •  16 Jun 2017
Report: Josh Jackson holding private workout with Sixers today

According to a report, Josh Jackson is holding a private workout with the Sixers today in California.

Brandon Apter  •  16 Jun 2017