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Elton Brand showing us some old school
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All the gossip about Brand losing his starting spot must have inspired him. Elton was breaking it down old school against the Charlotte Bobcats. He finished with 19 points, 11 boards, 2 assist and 3 steals in just under 42 minutes.From the opening tip Brand seemed to have some pep...
Top Five Sixer Trades of All-Time
August 03, 2009 by
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All the buzz in Philadelphia now is the Phils acquiring reigning Cy Young award winner Cliff Lee. It’s a huge deal, a huge deal that got me thinking. What are some of the best 76er trades of all-time? I did some old fashion research and came up with my own Top 5 list. I think you’ll...
Ruben Amaro Jr. = Anti-Ed Wade
August 03, 2009 by
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Let me take you back to the end of the 2005 season. Remember when the Phillies had finally had enough of Ed Wade? Phillies fans everywhere took the news of Wade's firing with cautious optimism.Why?While Ed Wade was bad his possible replacement wasn't seen to be much better...
Does Anyone REALLY Care About the WBC?
March 09, 2009 by
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If your a Baseball fan your probably at least checking out the World Baseball Classic. Chances are a handful of players on the MLB team you cheer for are playing in the WBC. However, Do you care more if they do well? Your country wins? Your home teams players coming out of this "...
ESPN to get Hockey Back?
February 20, 2009 by
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Eklund from Hockeybuzz.com posted that ESPN could potential get some NHL games including the Cup Finals next season. I think it would be great for the sport. With attendance and ratings up already, this would be even better for the NHL. Any thoughts ?
The Donovan Debate
February 04, 2009 by
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There has been lots of talk about Donovan McNabb lately on a variety of topics. Let's settle all of it right now. Donovan wants a new deal, with two years remaining on his present deal which will pay him around $19 Million. There is speculation from fans and media alike on whether...
Flyers Down 0-2 So Whose Fault is it?
February 04, 2009 by
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In any playoff series , in any sport, when a team is down 0-2 the blame game starts with one person and ends with another. The Flyers situation is no different. Down 0-2 and headed home. They played badly game one, maybe even giving the game away to the Pens. Not taking anything away...
Get the Golf Clubs Out; Flyers Season All But Over
February 04, 2009 by
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Now down 0-3 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals , it certainly looks grim for the Fly guys. They haven't had the benefit of even officiating, and they are down some key players but you have to hand it to the Pens. They've out played the Flyers in pretty...
Speaking of getting the golf clubs out...
February 04, 2009 by
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Flyers, leave yours in the closet. Everybody else, it's been a while, so I'm just going to throw out a few random thoughts here... Trevor Immelman won the Masters. Nice job, man. This guy has been around for a few years and is a good, solid player. He'd only won once since...
How Long Can the Phils Keep This Up?
February 04, 2009 by
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The Phils came back from a 5-1 deficit Sunday afternoon to beat the Marlins 7-5 , taking two out of three from the Marlins to take over 1st place by a 1/2 game. During this offensive explosion the Phils have been on, more times then not the Fightins' fall behind early. The real...
Sami Kapanen Retires
February 04, 2009 by
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Sami Kapanen announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday. Kapanen who spent the last five seasons with the Flyers after being acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes retires after 13 seasons in the NHL. Kapanen spent his first 4 seasons of professional hockey playing for Kalpa...
An Absolute CLASSIC so far....
February 04, 2009 by
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There is about 13:00 minutes left in the 3rd overtime between Pittsburgh and Detroit, it's been a classic so far. Great hockey, Fluery has been spectacular in overtime, Osgood hasn't had to be as good but he's made the saves he's had to. Can't say I'm as up...
Good Riddance...
February 04, 2009 by
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After watching Cincinnati Red?s ace pitcher Edinson Volquez toss for the second time this season, I am more than a little relieved that the Reds will be missing this postseason. The Reds are beyond dreadful on the road (7-21 when Volquez isn?t pitching) and will not even sniff the...
I Can't Take Another Boston Championship
February 04, 2009 by
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The final score doesn't really do it justice. 108-102, a six point win by the Celtics over Kobe and the Lakers in game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics led by more then twenty points early in the 3rd quarter. So whats going on? Clearly the Lakers have no answer for what can be...
Jeff Carter Signed?
February 04, 2009 by
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Hockeybuzz.com is reporting a rumor that Jeff Carter and the Flyers may have ironed out a long term deal earlier today. More to come if it becomes official. Link: http: Hartsburg to coach Sens, Carter Signed? Mike Santa Barbara
Is Donovan Really Hurt?
February 04, 2009 by
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All the talk during the first official "mini-camp" of the year, or "OTA's", has been Donovan McNabb's dreaded shoulder tendinitis. An MRI done on "5's" shoulder revealed no damage, so whats the problem? Are we all overreacting over some shoulder...
Will the Flyers Draft a Goaltender?
February 04, 2009 by
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The 2008 NHL Entry Draft will begin on Friday and the Flyers unlike last year pick late in the first round. The Fly guys seem to have a nice young group of forwards and defensemen who may be ready to contribute in years to come. One glaring weakness in the Flyers farm system is goaltending...
Interview With Phillies Beat Writer Scott Lauber from the Wilmington News Journal
February 04, 2009 by
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Scott Lauber covers the Phillies for the Wilmington New Journal and was nice enough to answer some questions regarding the Phillies. Us & Them: After Kyle Kendrick's poor outing against the Red Sox, do you believe the Phils are more dedicated to going after a starting pitcher...
Meet the Flyers and Sixers 1st Round Picks
February 04, 2009 by
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Luca Sbisa and Marreese Speights probably don't know who each other are, but now they do have something in common. They were both drafted by professional Philadelphia based sports teams. Sbisa by the Flyers 19th overall in the NHL Entry Draft and Speights by the Sixers 16th overall...
Kearse Says Birds Will Miss Him
February 04, 2009 by
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Jevon Kearse according to ESPN's Paul Kuharsky said that the Philadelphia Eagles will miss him this upcoming year and that get this , fans will be surprised by how well he plays. Seems like Jevon is finally motivated to play, guess all those millions of dollars the Eagles wasted...
Let's Meet JA Happ
February 04, 2009 by
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JA Happ will get the start tonight against the Mets. He'll be opposed by Johan Santana and the Mets, so it's safe to say that no one is expecting a complete game shut out from Happ. Which may be a good thing for him, expectations wouldn't be that high no matter who he...
Defending The Phils
February 04, 2009 by
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Phils GM Pat Gillick was unable to pull the trigger on a deal before today's "non-waiver" Trade Deadline at 4pm. Phils fans are no doubt upset by the inactivity, however, looking at what was available and the asking price for things that may have interest the Phils, coming...
United States Hockey Hall of Fame Class Announced
February 04, 2009 by
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The United States Hockey Hall of Fame announced this years inductions Tuesday. Former New York Rangers Brian Leetch and Mike Richter will be inducted as well as Brett Hull and Cammi Granato. Granato the younger sister of former NHLer and current Head Coach of the Colorado Avalanche...
Goodbye Jimmy Rollins
February 04, 2009 by
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As you have all heard by now, Jimmy Rollins had some things to say about Philly fans on "The Best Damn Sports Show Period," which might be "The Worst Damn Sports Show Period," but that's a whole other article. JRol said Philly fans were "front runners,...
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