Phillies center fielder Ben Revere said Sunday he could miss six to eight weeks because of a broken right ankle. His timetable held true, as the Phillies announced Monday morning he will have surgery on the ankle Tuesday at the ...
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Flyers Name Hextall Assistant GM
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that Ron Hextall has been named Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations, according to General Manager Paul Holmgren. “We are very pleased to welcome back Ron Hextall to our management team,” said Holmgren. “Ron has a wealth of ...
Read More »Daulton Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
Former Phillies catcher Darren Daulton has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that claimed the life of MLB Hall of Famer Gary Carter in 2012. For more on Daulton’s condition, click here.
Read More »Noel Trade Becomes Official
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they have acquired the rights to the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft Nerlens Noel and a 2014 first round pick from New Orleans in exchange for guard Jrue Holiday and the ...
Read More »Union Rally to Beat Chivas USA
It was a game as wild as the weather it was played in. Behind three second half goals, the Union battled back to defeat lowly Chivas USA, 3-1. The win propels the Union in into second place in MLS’ Eastern ...
Read More »Soul Push Win Streak to 6
The 2013 East Division Champion Philadelphia Soul (11-5) extended their winning streak streak to six games after defeating the Utah Blaze, 69-39, in front of 9,163 fans at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday night. “Once again we played well ...
Read More »Phils Salvage Split on Michael Young’s Walk-off
The Phillies split an “exhausting” double header with the White Sox Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. Two extra inning games and a nasty injury to centerfielder Ben Revere provided plenty of drama. Read more here.
Read More »Registration Open for Flyers Charity 5K
Competitive and amateur runners dressed in their most creative costumes are encouraged to participate in the second annual “Flyers Charities Halloween 5K and 1-Mile Walk” at the Wells Fargo Complex on Saturday, October 26, beginning at 8 a.m. The 5K ...
Read More »Eagles Honor ‘Community QBs’
The Philadelphia Eagles and Teva Pharmaceuticals recognized 10 finalists for the 2013 Eagles Community Quarterback Awards on Thursday night at the NovaCare Complex. The event was emceed by Merrill Reese and defensive end Phillip Hunt was on hand to give out jerseys ...
Read More »Sixers to Host Jersey Shore Beach Bash
Trading high-tops for flip-flops, the Sixers will turn up the heat this summer when they host their 14th-annual Beach Bash presented by Coors Light on July 27 from 3-6PM. Held at Jack’s Place in Avalon, NJ, Beach Bash is a ...
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