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Rollins Reaches Vesting Option Mark Vs. Arizona

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com  PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins said he had not paid much attention to the $11 million countdown, but then again, he’s a baseball player who already has made more than $80 million in his career. Rollins also had friendly reminders ...

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Amaro Gives Support to Howard

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday afternoon that he believes Ryan Howard still has a future with the Phillies. “I fully expect him to be our first baseman next year,” Amaro said. “I don’t know where ...

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Union’s Lahoud Called up to Sierra Leone National Team

Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa.  – Philadelphia Union midfielder Michael Lahoud has been called up to represent the Sierra Leone men’s national team in a 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifier against the country of Seychelles on Aug. 2. Lahoud, ...

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Sixers Sign PG Pierre Jackson

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly signed point guard Pierre Jackson to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract, according to a report by Philly.com. Much like many of the Sixers’ transactions lately, the 5-10 rookie is not expected to play in Philly anytime soon ...

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Phillies Salvage Win Vs. Giants Behind Hamels

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels on Thursday afternoon proved why he’s one player on the Phillies’ roster that may not be expendable. With the non-waiver Trade Deadline just a week away, Hamels outdueled Tim Hudson with 10 strikeouts in eight strong ...

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Lane Johnson Issues PED Apology

By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com Lane Johnson isn’t hiding from the mistake he’s made. He’s taken ownership in taking a substance on the NFL’s banned list, and he’ll pay the price by missing the first four games of the 2014 regular season. ...

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Papelbon Struggles Again, Giants Beat Phillies Again

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Burnett signed with the Phillies with expectations of playing for a contender. But even with the ink still wet on his one year, $16 million contract, he began fielding questions about trade rumors with the Phillies ...

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Sandberg Hints at Less Playing Time for Howard

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies signed Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125 million contract extension in April 2010 partly because they believed making a deal more than a year before he hit free agency would become a bargain with fellow ...

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Union Midfielder Pfeffer Added to Homegrown Game Roster

Report From Philadelphia Union NEW YORK – Midfielder Zach Pfeffer has been named to the 20-man roster for the inaugural Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game that will be played on Monday, August 4 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, the League announced ...

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Flyers to Get Lots of National TV Exposure in ’14-15

Report From Philadelphia Flyers The National Hockey League and NBC today announced the television network’s national broadcast schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season, including telecasts slated for both NBC and the NBC Sports Network.  The Flyers will be featured on ...

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