Saturday, March 01, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
After a tough loss to the Warriors in Golden State in their last game, the Sixers traveled to Phoenix to face the Suns and rebounded in a big way, giving the Suns a taste of their own medicine en route to an impressive victory. Offensively, six Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller, Willie Green, Reggie Evans, Thaddeus Young, Louis Williams) with Iggy's 32 leading the way. With Andre Miller posting 12 assists it's not hard to see why the Sixer offense was so spread out, and efficient. Defensively, Reggie Evans led the way with 13 rebounds, as the Sixers focused more on their scoring tonight than their defense. The Suns shot nearly 50% from the field and out rebounded the Sixers 40-39. However, the Sixers forced the Suns into 18 turnovers and used those TOs to fuel their fast breaking offense. So essentially, the defense did have some part in the win, just not as much as it should have. Through the first quarter of play, the Sixers jumpedout to a ten point lead , with score 28-18. In the 2nd quarter of play the Suns turned the tables and by the half it was all tied up at 54. In the 3rd quarter of play, thanks to an Iguodala buzzer beating half court shot to finish it off, the Sixers eked out to a 2 point lead, with the score 83-81. Finally, in the 4th quarter the Sixers stood firm and hung on for the impressive 119-114 win. So the Sixers improve to 27-33 overall and jump back into 3rd place in the Atlantic division and 7th in the Eastern conference.
FLYERS NEWS
After a crushing 10 game losing streak, the Flyers have now officially rebounded nicely, with this their 3rd straight victory, as they knocked off the New York Islanders. Marty Biron got the start in goal and his dazzling play, saving 33 of the 34 shots he faced, helped push the Orange and Black to victory. In the first period of play, Jeff Carter scored late for a 1-0 Flyer's lead. About midway through the 2nd period of play, Bill Guerin scored for a 1-1 tie. Then late in the period Braydon Coburn scored for a 2-1 Flyer's lead. About midway through the 3rd period of play Mike Knuble scored shorthanded for a 3-1 Flyer's lead. Finally, the Islanders pulled their goalie late in the game, so as to attempt to put together a final rally. Then with just over 30 seconds to play Scottie Upshall scored for a 4-1 Flyer's lead and that was about all she wrote. The Flyer's eventually, held on to win 4-1 and so improve 33-25-7 overall, but remain 4th in the Atlantic division and 8th in the Eastern conference.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles stayed busy today, signing defensive end Chris Clemons to a 5 year deal. Last season despite starting only two games, Clemons amassed eight sacks, one of only afew players to do so. Thus, Clemons should help to bolster the Eagles pass rush, as fights for playing time with Juqua Thomas, Trent Cole, and Victor Abiamiri. All they need now is that high profile reciever that was missing from their offense last season, and they'll be all set for a good and exciting season.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued spring training today against the Yanks. Chin ming Wang looked unhittable for the Yanks, while Adam Eaton and Chad durbin got a little roughed up for the Phils as New York showcased its mighty lineup and won 9-3.
Friday, February 29, 2008
EAGLES NEWS
The Birds wasted no time getting to work in the NFL's free agent signing period, as today on the first day of the period they signed Cornerback Asante Samuel to a 6 year 57 million deal. Samuel was the coveted free agent on the defensive side of the ball heading into this offseason and for good reason. Thus far in is career, playing only with the Patriots he has amassed 22 interceptions , 5 in the postseason, and 2 superbowl rings, not too shabby if I may say so myself. Anyway Sameul immediately, becomes one of the Eagles top two cornerbacks, most likely along with Lito "one more for the road" Sheppard, meaning Sheldon Brown either becomes the Bird's third option at cornerback or moves over to safety to help the aging Brian Dawkins and the upstart Quinten Mickell. Either way it will be to the Eagles benefit.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils continued spring training today wit ha couple games against the Pirates. First Kyle Kendrick and Doug Savert, the Phils 1st round draft pick a couple years ago, got a little roughed in their spring debuts in a 11-6 loss. Still, the Phils starting lineup looked good pounding out 5 runs. Next the Phils got even as Brett Myers pitched 3 innings and allowed one run in his Spring debut for a 5-4 win. So all in all it's been a pretty good spring for the Phils thus far.
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers began a key road trip today in Golden State against Baron Davis and the run and gun Warriors. Although the Sixers had been running and gunning pretty well themselves, they were no match for the seasoned artistry of Warriors' run and gun. Offensively, five Sixers scored in double figures (Andre Iguodala, Willie Green, Andre Miller, Rodney Carney, Louis Williams) with Miller and Carney's 18 a piece leading the way. Defensively, Sameul Dalembert led the way with 10 rebounds and a block, as the Sixers out rebounded the Warriors 50-45. Unfortunately, outside of that the Sixers didn't so well defensively, as the Warriors were able to get into a prime shooting rythm, hitting 51.1% of their shots from the field including 11 three pointers. The Sixers on the other hand shot just 40 % from the field and hit just three threes and that just won't get it done against three-point happy Golden State. In the first quarter of play, the Warriors jumped out to an eight point lead, with the score 26-18. From there they never looked back. By the half they led by 15 with the score 67-52. By the end of the 3rd quarter their lead was up to 17, with the score 90-73. Finally, in the 4th quarter of play Golden State just kept hitting threes and ran the final tally up to an easy 22 point win, with the final score 119-97. So the Sixers drop to 26-33 overall and back into 4th in the Atlantic division and 8th in the Eastern conference.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
After a stirring win in a shootout to snap a season long 10 game losing streak, in their last game, the Flyers returned to the Wachovia center tonight for a key match up with the Eastern conference leading Ottawa Senators. Marty Biron got the start in goal and put forth a dazzling performance saving 32 of the 33 shots he faced, to help usher the Flyer's to victory. In the first period of play the goaltenders dominated and there was no score. Early in the 2nd period of play Jason Spezza scored on the power play for a 1-0 Senators lead. Then late in the period Jim Dowd scored to tie it at 1 for the Flyers. In the 3rd period of play, Mike Knuble scored twice in the first 7 minutes for a quick 3-1 Flyers lead. From there Biron held down the fort until the Orange and Black had secured their second win in a row, 3-1. So the Flyers improve to 32-25-7, remain 4th in the Atlantic division and move back up into the coveted 8th spot and final playoff position in the Eastern conference. Yes that's right just like that the Flyers are in good shape again.
EAGLES NEWS
The NFLs' free agent signing period does not start until tomorrow, but the Eagles are already making moves. They have officially released Jevon "the Freak" Kearse and after two lackluster seasons it's about time. He really hasn't been worth his weight in gold these past few years and he even lost his starting job Juqua thomas last season, so there was just no way the Eagles could keep him. Now some other team can get suckered into giving him a free agent deal. In addition to releasing Kearse, the Birds also re-signed safety J.R Reed, and tendered an offer to cornerback Huselio Hanson, meaning he can still negotiate with other teams as a free agent, but the Eagles can match any offer he gets, so most likely he'll also be back with the Eagles next season.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers continued their hot streak, tonight as they welcomed the Orlando Magic to the Wachovia center. The last time these two teams met, the Sixers were outclassed and a little embarrassed, by Dwight "superman" Howard and his mates. This time however, the Sixers put a little kryptonite in superman's cape and pulled out the impressive win, their 7th in a row at home, apparently they can't lose at home any more. Any how this was an impressive night for the Sixers to say the least. Offensively, three Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Iguodala, Willie Green, Andre Miller) with Green and Miller's 26 each leading the way. Defensively, Samuel Dalembert led the way with 12 rebounds, as the Sixers equaled Orlando on the boards 41-41 and forced them into 2o costly turnovers, which with this team is a recipe for easy fastbreak points and wins. Through the first quarter of play the Sixers jumped out to an early 8 point lead, with the score 33-25. In the second quarter of play the Sixers only increased their lead to 19 by the half, with the score 61-42. In the 3rd quarter of play the Magic began to rally back cutting the lead to 15, with the score 83-68. Finally in the 4th quarter of play, the Magic continued to rally, but the Sixers stood firm and hung on to win by 12, with score 101-89. So the Sixers improve to 26-32 overall, and move into 3rd place in the Atlantic division all by their lonesome. Consequently they also jump to 7th in the Eastern conference, pretty cool huh?
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils played their first spring training game today against the Cincinnati Reds and won convincingly 8-1. I tell you about all the stats and everything, but it wasn't televised, so I know as much as you do at this point. Still although the outcome really doesn't matter in spring training, it's good to see the Phils get off to a good start for once.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
It's over, it's finally over and none too soon. A season that just weeks ago had started to look so promising for Flyers, had begun to unravel over the last week in and a half in the wake of a 10 game losing streak. Tonight, however, a miracle rally against the Buffalo Sabres finally got the Flyers out of it. Marty Biron got the start in goal and after having a rough start, allowing three goals in the first period, he buckled down and kept Buffalo out of the net the rest of the way, setting the stage for an Orange and black comeback. Early in the first period of play, Derek Roy and Chris Macarthur each scored for a quick 2-0 Sabres lead. Then late in period Jay Pominiville scored for a 3-0 Sabres lead. Finally Scott Hartnell and Jeff Carter answered a few minutes later to cut the lead to a manageable 3-2 heading into the 2nd period. In the 2nd period the two teams went scoreless. In the 3rd period it became a real test of wills, that Buffalo appeared to be winning, but with just over 8 minutes to play in the period, R.J Umberger slapped in the equalizer and it was all tied at 3. An overtime period then yielded only 4 shots on goal and no results. So the game went to a decisive shootout, usually a harbinger of impending doom for the Flyers, but not this time. In the first round of the shootout both teams failed to score. In the second round of the shootout, Jeff Carter scored for the Flyers, and Jan Spacek scored for the Sabres. In the 3rd round of the shootout Derek Roy failed to score for the Sabres, so it came down to a final confrontation between ex-Sabre captain Danny Briere and current Sabre goalie Ryan Miller. This time with a perfect fake, Briere prevailed and the Flyers had won 4-3 for 2 big points. So the Flyers improve to 31-25-7 overall, remain 4th in the Atlantic division, but move back up into 8th in the Eastern conference, for that coveted final playoff spot.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
PHILLIES NEWS
Well, as you probably know by now the Phillies have begun spring training and as luck would have it there is already bad news to report. The biggest offseason pickup for the Phils was veteran closer Brad Lidge. Unfortunately during an early batting practice toss last week he tweeked his knee. The same knee that kept him out for a while last season. While he was hopeful, it was just some torn cartilege from the knee surgery he underwent this offseason, it turned out to be a bit more serious and on Monday he will have to undergo Arthroscopic knee surgery again. Thus, he will likely miss 3 to 6 weeks and might miss opening day, which would not be a disaster, but it would be rather unpleasant. So while this is not a crushing blow to the Phils it is a bit unsettling to say the least.
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