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Yes, the Sixers are for real

Are you convinced now, NBA? After the Sixers coasted to one of the best records in the league, NBA experts warned that the team wasn't all it was cracked up to be and their record was simply the product of a cupcake schedule. Well, after wins against the Magic, Bulls, Hawks and Lakers in the last week, it is fair to say the Sixers are for real.Their latest win came on Monday...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  6 days ago
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Phillies add Chad Qualls to the bullpen

The Phillies made a solid addition to their bullpen today, signing reliever Chad Qualls to a one year, 1.15 million dollar contract. Qualls put up some decent numbers (3.51 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) last season, though he was pitching mostly in the pitcher-friendly confines of San Diego. An 8 year veteran, the Phillies will be his 5th MLB team. He is capable of pitching a lot of innings...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  12 days ago
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Report: Eagles will retain Juan Castillo as Defensive Coordinator

The Juan Castillo experiment will continue for at least another year. According to Jeff McLane of the Inquirer, the Eagles are going to hire Todd Bowles as their defensive backs coach and keep Castillo as the defensive coordinator. Bowles, who was the interim head coach for the Dolphins for the final 3 games last season, brings more than a decade of NFL experience as a secondary...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  13 days ago
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Phillies sign Juan Pierre to minor league deal

The Phillies made a solid no-risk addition today, signing OF Juan Pierre to a minor league deal. Pierre, a 12 year veteran of 5 different teams, will be given an opportunity to win a spot on the Phillies bench in spring training.The possible upside for Pierre, which would be as a solid 4th or 5th outfielder and decent pinch hitter with some speed, makes this signing a no-brainer...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  16 days ago
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So long: Brad Lidge signs with the Nationals

The Phillies have lost yet another member of their 2008 championship team: Brad Lidge has signed with the Nationals.  Lidge, who will be forever remembered for getting the final out in the World Series, signed a 1 year deal for around a million dollars with the Nationals.  There was some talk that Lidge would return to the Phillies but ultimately the Nats offered him more money...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  17 days ago
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Phillies deal Wilson Valdez to Reds

The Phillies bench in 2012 will have one less familiar face: utility infielder Wilson Valdez has been traded to the Reds for lefty pitcher Jeremy Horst. Valdez spent two seasons with the Phillies and was a mediocre injury replacement for Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Placido Polanco. While his bat was pretty awful, Valdez was at least a good-to-great fielder that was somewhat...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  18 days ago
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Claude Giroux fights?!?

The Flyers played one of their worst games of the season on Thursday night, losing to the Islanders 4-1, but there was one interesting development in the game: Claude Giroux fought: He certainly is much better with the stick than the fists. Perhaps this will help him snap out of his offensive funk.
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  24 days ago
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Phillies avoid arbitration, sign Cole Hamels to one year deal

The Phillies have avoided arbitration with Cole Hamels, signing him to a one year, 15 million dollar contract, according to Jon Heyman of CBS. This is a significant raise for Hamels, who made 9.5 million last season.The next step for the Phillies will be to wrap up Hamels long-term, something that may be tricky given all of the other big contract already on the books. Avoiding...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  26 days ago
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Flyers fall short in thrilling Winter Classic

It was just 1 game of 82 on the schedule but the Winter Classic lived up to all of the hype, producing an exciting game in a beautiful environment. While the Flyers did end up falling short, losing 3-2 to the Rangers, it was still an experience that the team and the city won't soon forget.The Flyers got on the board first after Brayden Schenn scored his first NHL goal in the...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  January 02, 2012
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Flyers win entertaining Alumni Game

The Flyers and Rangers Alumni Game wasn't the best hockey game ever played but it was certainly an awesome spectacle for Flyers fans. With 45,000+ on hand at Citzens Bank Park in an electric atmosphere, the Flyers alumni defeated the Rangers alumni, 3-1.The scoring started fittingly enough with an Eric Lindros pass to John LeClair for a goal. Their line, along with Mark Recchi...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 31, 2011
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Flyers and Rangers Winter Classic Alumni Game Rosters

For many, the today's Flyers/Rangers Alumni Game has been more highly anticipated than the Winter Classic Game itself.  Who would have thought that we'd ever see Eric Lindros back in a Flyers uniform and on the same ice as Bobby Clarke?  The Flyers have gone out of their way to bring back fan favorites from the recent past as well as from the Cup days and it should make for a fun...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 31, 2011
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Eagles playoff hopes remain alive after downing Jets

Playoffs? Playoffs?? Apparently the Eagles aren't ready to go away just yet this season, notching a solid win over the Jets, 45-19, to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Here are a few thoughts on the surprisingly solid win:-The defense has turned from embarrassing to dominating in the last few weeks. While the Jets offense isn't exactly lethal, the Birds defense swarmed...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 18, 2011
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Jimmy Rollins returns to the Phillies

As the offseason wore on, this seemed more and more inevitable: according to Jerry Crasnick, the Phillies and Jimmy Rollins have finally agreed on a contract that will keep the shortstop in Philadelphia for the next few years. The money involved in the contract isn't known at this time but it is believed to be a 3 year deal with an option for a 4th year.Given that neither the...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 17, 2011
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Chris Pronger is done for the season

If the Flyers want to win a Cup this season, they are going to have to do it without Chris Pronger. The Flyers have announced that their captain, who has been out since November 19th, will miss the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs due to severe concussion symptoms.This is a huge blow to the Flyers, who lose one of their biggest advantages they have over opponents...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 15, 2011
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Phillies sign Dontrelle Willis for bullpen

A familiar veteran will be taking on a somewhat unfamiliar role for the Phillies next season: Dontrelle Willis has signed a one year contract with the Phils to pitch out of the bullpen. The deal is a major league contract and is believed to be worth 1 million dollars.Willis will be the second lefty out of the bullpen for the Phillies after Antonio Bastardo. At this point in his...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 13, 2011
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Eagles keep (slim) playoff hopes alive

Where has this Eagles team been the last few weeks? Needing a win to avoid being completely eliminated from playoff contention, the Eagles showed up against the Dolphins, winning convincingly, 26-10. Here are just a few of my thoughts on the game:-This one was all about the defense. They came up with 9 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and an interception in possibly their best effort...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 11, 2011
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NHL approves new four conference system

The NHL standings and playoffs will look very different next season. After a 26-4 vote, the NHL Board of Governors has approved a new four conference system that will look like this:Conference A: Ducks, Flames, Avalanche, Oilers, Kings, Coyotes, Sharks, CanucksConference B: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Wild, Predators, Blues, JetsConference C: Bruins, Sabres, Panthers...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 05, 2011
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Phillies sign OF Laynce Nix

The Phillies have made another free agent signing, inking former Nationals outfielder Laynce Nix to a 2 year deal according to Jim Salisbury of CSN.  Nix is a 9 year veteran who has played for 4 teams in his career.  He hit a career-high 16 home runs with the Nationals last season in 324 at-bats.The signing of Nix adds a left-handed bat to the outfield mix and figures to be amongst...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  December 04, 2011
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Stick a fork in 'em: Eagles embarrassed by Patriots

What started off promising quickly turned ugly as the Eagles blew an early 10-0 lead and got blown out by the Patriots, 38-20. Here are a few of my thoughts on yet another poorly played game by the Eagles:-The Patriots have a world-class offense but the Eagles defense was nothing short of terrible today. From botched coverage to bad play-calls to undisciplined penalties, the defense...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  November 27, 2011
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Flyers unveil 2012 Winter Classic Jerseys

The Flyers finally unveiled their jerseys for the Winter Classic.  Pictures via BroadStHockey and DNFlyers.  The pictures don't really show just how orange they are.
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  November 21, 2011
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No 4th quarter collapse this time: Eagles knock off Giants

The Eagles unpredictable season continues. Without Michael Vick at the helm, the Eagles went into the Meadowlands and knocked off the Giants, 17-10, and kept their slim playoff hopes alive. Here are a few of my thoughts on the game:-Vince Young was pretty much what we thought he would be tonight. He wasn't terribly accurate, wasn't always in sync with his receivers and...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  November 20, 2011
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Phillies trade for bench bat Ty Wiggington

If the Phillies do nothing else this offseason, they at least will have a much improved bench.  According to Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly, the Phillies have acquired Ty Wiggington from the Rockies for cash and a player to be named later.  The trade comes with basically no risk, especially considering that the Rockies will also pay half of Wiggington's 4 million dollar salary.Wiggington...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  November 20, 2011
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MAN DOWN

Vick, Maclin both out vs. Giants

The Eagles will be without two of their best weapons when they take on the Giants. Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin are both hurt.

Via All Things Philly Sports  |  November 19, 2011
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Eagles blow yet another 4th quarter lead

Different week, same story. The Eagles once again were unable to hold onto a 4th quarter lead against an inferior opponent, this time blowing a 7 point lead to the Cardinals in a brutal 21-17 loss. Here are just a few thoughts on another terrible effort from the Eagles:-I'm not usually calling for coaches heads after losses but I've seen enough of Juan Castillo as defensive...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  November 13, 2011
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Eagles/Cardinals Week 10 Inactives: DeSean benched

The Eagles and Cardinals announced their Week 10 inactive players:Eagles: S Nate Allen, DE Philip Hunt, T Winston Justice, G Evan Mathis, WR DeSean Jackson, QB Mike Kafka, CB Curtis MarshCardinals: T D'Anthony Batiste, TE Todd Heap, TE Rob Housler, QB Kevin Kolb, LB Joey Porter, S Kerry Rhodes, WR Stephen WilliamsDeSean Jackson has been benched by the Eagles for missing a meeting...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  November 13, 2011
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