Thad Young will be back with the Sixers this season as he signed a 5 year $42 million deal with them today.
Friday, December 09, 2011
Thursday, December 08, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
7 different Flyers registered points as the Flyers jumped to a 3-0 lead before holding for a 3-2 defeat of the Pens behind 25 saves by Ilya Bryzgalov. With the win the Flyers move into first place in the Atlantic division all by their lonesome.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers trailed 3-0 early, rallied back to take a 4-3 lead behind 3 straight assists from Claude Giroux, blew that lead with 2 minutes left in the 3rd period and finally won just a couple minutes into OT as Giroux broke away and scored unassisted to cap a wild 5-4 win over the Sabres.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Saturday, December 03, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Behind a goal and 2 assists from Matt Read and yet another goal from Claude Giroux the Flyers rolled to a 4-0 lead in the first period and then hung on to knock off the Coyotes 4-2 as Ilya Bryzgalov shut down his former team again with 36 saves.
Friday, December 02, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Down 3-0 at Anaheim the Flyers rallied back behind 2 power play tallies by Jaromir Jagr and Scott Hartnell's equalizer with just over 3 minutes to play. Then 3 and a half minutes into OT Claude Giroux blasted home the Flyer's 3rd power play goal of the night to cap off dramatic 4-3 win.
Thursday, December 01, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
Things went from bad to worse for the Birds tonight. Vince Young threw 4 interceptions while Marshawn Lynch carved up the Eagle's defense for 148 yards and 2 scores as the Eagles got embarrassed by the Seahawks 31-14. Only late touchdown run by Lesean MCcoy kept the score from being even more lopsided.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles jumped out to a 10-0 lead before watching helplessly as the Patriots the reeled off 38 points the rest of the way in a back-breaking 38-20 loss. Vince Young threw for a career high 400 yards in a losing cause.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Henrik Lundqvist shutdown the Flyers again this afternoon with 29 saves in a 2-0 Rangers win.
SIXERS NEWS
The NBA is back! A tentative agreement has been reached to play a 66 game NBA season beginning on Christmas. The players and owners still have to ratify the agreement but that is a mere formality.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Down 3-1 in the 1st period, the Flyers rallied back in the final 2 periods and eventually won in overtime 4-3 as Danny Briere scored the equalizer with about 6 min to play and then the game winner a little over 2 and a half min into OT.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
With Chris Pronger and Braydon Coburn both out the Flyer defense took another night off as they dropped their 2nd in a row to the Hurricanes 4-2.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
Vince Young engineered a 80 yard touchdown late in the 4th quarter while Jason Babin followed with a sack that forced Eli Manning to fumble the ball away deep in Eagles territory, preserving a season saving 17-10 win for the Birds.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers took another night off defensively and despite 2 more late goals by Matt Read, fell to the Winnipeg Jets again 6-4.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 30 of 31 shots while Matt Read scored with just 18 seconds remaining to lift the Flyers over Bryzgalov's former team, the Phoenix Coyotes, 2-1.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Claude Giroux had 2 goals and an assist, Chris Pronger had 3 assists, and Jaromir Jagr and Jakub Voracek each had 2 assists as the Flyers powered past the Hurricanes 5-3.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 31 of 33 shots while Matt Read recorded a shorhanded tally a little 4 minutes into the 3rd period to lift the Flyers over the Panthers 3-2.
EAGLES NEWS
In what's been an ugly season thus far, the Birds produced their ugliest performance to date this afternoon. While playing with two broken ribs Mike Vick threw for just 128 yards and 2 interceptions as the Eagles blew a 4th quarter lead for the 5th time this season, in a 21-17 loss to the Cardinals.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils have signed closer Jonathan Papelbon to a 4 year $50 million deal. He will replace Ryan Madson as the Phils closer in 2012. Now that void is filled the Phils still must re-sign SS Jimmy Rollins, extend the contract of Cole Hamels, and perhaps add someone to play left field until Dom Brown is ready.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Leading 1-0 to begin the 3rd period, the Flyers couldn't hang on and eventually lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime 2-1. Scott Hartnell scored the Flyers lone midway through the 2nd period.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Monday, November 07, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
For the 4th time this season the Eagles blew a 4th quarter lead before losing a heart breaker to the Bears, 30-24, after Jeremy Maclin tripped a yard short of a 1st down on 4th and 10 with under 2 minutes to play and the Eagles in Bears territory.
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Saturday, November 05, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
James Van Reimsdyk's 3 points led the way as the Flyers blew out the sad sack Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, 8-2. It doesn't get much more one sided than that.
PHILLIES NEWS
Jim Thome will return to the Phils next season after signing a 1 year $1.25 million deal. Considering Ryan Howard may be out to start the season this a smart signing. Welcome back big man.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Thursday, November 03, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Thanks to turnovers in their own end the Flyers managed to blow 2-0 and 3-2 leads before falling to the Devils in a shootout 4-3.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Sean Couturier, Scott Hartnell, and James Van Reimsdyk all scored while Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 29 of 31 shots as the Flyers held off Ville Leino and the Sabres 3-2.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles played their best game of the season to date on this Sunday night. Mike Vick threw for 279 yards and 2 TDs, Lesean McCoy ran for 185 yards and 2 TDs, Brent Celek caught 7 balls for 94 yards and a TD and the Eagle's defense held the Cowboys scoreless through 3 quarters and under 300 yards for the night as the Birds dominated the Boys 34-7.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Jagr-Giroux-Hartnell line was at it again tonight as they combined for 9 points and Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 24 of 25 shots to snap the Flyers 2 game losing streak with a 5-1 over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Against the worst team in the league, the Winnipeg Jets, the Flyers actually found a way to be even sloppier than before and they almost found a way to win as well. Neither Ilya Bryzgalov nor Sergei Bobrovsky stood a chance behind the Flyer's defense tonight as they combined to let in 9 goals. Incredibly the Flyers actually scored 8 goals of their own and led in 3rd period 7-6, after being down 5-1 in the first period, thanks to 2 points by JVR in the opening minutes of the period. Then after the Jets rallied ahead 8-7 JVR tallied his 2nd goal of the night 3rd point of the period to not things up at 8, but it wasn't enough as the Flyers fell 9-8.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers went back to being sloppy tonight and Ilya Bryzgalov paid the price letting 5 goals on just 28 shots in a 5-1 loss to the Canadiens. Only Jaromir Jagr's 1st period score averted a shutout.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
After back to back sloppy losses the Flyers rebounded tonight as Jaromir Jagr, Scott Hartnell, and Claude Giroux combined for 8 points and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 24 of 26 shots to lead the Flyers past the Leafs 4-2.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers took another night off defensively in a sloppy 4-2 loss to the St.Louis Blues.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers suffered their first loss in regulation tonight as Alex Ovechkin proved a little too explosive on this evening in a 5-2 drubbing. Ilya Bryzgalov gave up all 5 goals in his worst outing as a Flyer so far.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles attempted to trade Ronnie Brown to the Lions yesterday for Jerome Harrison and an undisclosed late round pick in 2013. Unfortunately a physical revealed Harrison had a brain tumor and the trade was voided, sending Brown back to the Eagles and Harrison back the Lions and hopefully a doctor.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers finally ended their long losing streak at Ottawa with their biggest scoring barrage of the season thus far. Matt Read registered a goal and 3 assists, Claude Giroux picked up a goal and an assist, Seant Couturier picked up his 1st NHL goal and an assist, Max Talbot picked up a goal and an assist, Harry the Z Zolnierczyk picked up his 1st NHL goal, and James Van Reimsdyk and Wayne Simmonds also picked up goals as the Flyers blitzed the Senators 7-2. On a side not Sergei Bobrovsky got his first start of the season in the content, and looked sharp stopping 21 of 23 shots.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
Mike Vick threw for 237 yards and a TD, Lesean McCoy ran 28 times for 126 yards and a TD, Jeremy Maclin caught 5 balls for 101 yards, and Kurt Coleman picked off Rex Grossman 3 times as the Eagles held off the Redskins 20-13 to snap their 4 game losing streak.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Jack Johnson's overtime ended the Flyer's hopes of a perfect season as they fell to old friend Mike Richards and the L.A Kings, 3-2. Ilya Bryzgalov had 23 saves and the Flyers twice converted on power plays but it wasn't quite enough on this night.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
In a thrilling and sloppy home opener, Claude Giroux and Chris Pronger combined for 5 points, James Van Reimsdyk registered his first goal of the season, and Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 40 shots, including 18 in the 3rd period alone, as the Flyers outlasted the reigning western conference champion Canucks, 5-4.
PHILLIES NEWS
Ryan Howard had successful surgery on his left achilles today and will require 5-6 months to recover, which will be cutting it close for the start of the season.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 09, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
The numbers sound good, 489 yards of offense, 315 yard passing and 2 TDs plus 5 rushes for 90 yard by Mike Vick, 11 rushes for 80 yards and a TD by Lesean McCoy, 9 catches for 139 yards by Jason Avant, and 5 catches for 86 yards and a TD by Desean Jackson, but the results were anything but. Thanks to 5 turnovers and an egregious offsides penalty by Juqua Parker on 4th and short with a 1:23 left and Eagles bidding to get the ball back one last time, the Eagles dropped their 4th in a row, in a 31-24 loss to the Bills.
Saturday, October 08, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Ilya Bryzgalov recorded the Flyers first shutout in 2 seasons tonight, stopping all 20 of the New Jersey Devil's shots. Meanwhile, Wayne Simmonds and Matt Read each scored their first goals as Flyers and Claude Giroux added to his already burgeoning goal tally as the Orange and Black dominated the Devils 3-0. Only another 80 wins to finish off a perfect season.
PHILLIES NEWS
The news came in for Ryan Howard today and it is not good. He did in fact rupture his achilles tendon and will require surgery. It will not be known how long his recovery time will be until after the surgery.
Friday, October 07, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay allowed just 1 run 6 hits in 8 innings while striking out 7 but it wasn't enough as Chris Carpenter tossed a 3 hit shutout and the Cardinals ended the Phils season with a 1-0 game 5 win. To make matters worse Ryan Howard may have torn his achilles while making the final out of the game on a hard ground ball past first. Better luck next year boys.
Thursday, October 06, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 22 of 23 shots, while Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek both scored in the 1st period, as the Flyers defeated the Bruins in the their season opener 2-1.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in game 4, thanks to a leadoff ground rule double by Jimmy Rollins, a triple by Chase Utley, and a single by Hunter Pence. Unfortunately, like Cliff Lee in game 2, Roy Oswalt couldn't hold the lead, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits in a tough 5-3 loss to the Cardinals. That means Chris Carpenter and Roy Halladay will square off at the Bank in a decisive game 5.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Ben Francisco's clutch pinch 3 run homer in the top of the 7th and 5 big outs from Ryan Madson to finish off his first postseason save, were just enough to lift the Phils to a 3-2 game 3 victory over the Cardinals. Roy Oswalt gets the start in game 4 tomorrow, with a chance to clinch yet another trip to the NLCS for the Phils.
Monday, October 03, 2011
Sunday, October 02, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils jumped out to a 4-0 game 2 lead on Chris Carpenter and the Cardinals but Cliff Lee couldn't hold the lead and the Phils let a golden opportunity slip away in a 5-4 loss.
EAGLES NEWS
510 yards of offense, including over 400 passing yards and 2 TDs from Mike Vick, and over 100 yards from Desean Jackson, helped the Eagles build a 20 point 3rd quarter lead. Then Alex Henery missed 2 field goals and the Eagle's defense collapsed as they tried to close it out, eventually costing the Birds their 3rd straight loss, a 24-23 heartbreaker to the 49ers.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
After allowing a 3 run homer in the first inning, Roy Halladay retired 21 straight Cardinals, while Raul Ibanez and Ryan Howard combined for 3 hits and 7 RBIs, as the Phils exploded for 11 runs on 14 hits in an 11-6 game 1 victory over St.Louis.
FLYERS NEWS
Scott Hartnell scored their only goal as the Flyers finished the preseason with a 2-1 loss to the Devils. Overall they went 4-2-1 in the preseason and look to have a good season ahead of them, provided Ilya Bryzgalov plays like the #1 goalie he is and Jaromir Jagr continues his dominance on the power play.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 17 of 18 shots, Wayne Simmonds picked up a goal and an assist, and Jaromir Jagr registered yet another power play tally as the Flyers defeated the Devils 2-1 to improve to 4-2 on the preseason thus far.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
7 scoreless innings from the bullpen, a game tying sac fly by Chase Utley in the 9th inning and a 2 out RBI single by Hunter Pence in the 13th inning were all together enough for the Phils to end the Braves season with an historic 4-3 win. It was Justin Defratus' 1st career win, the Phils franchise record 102nd of the season and Charlie Manuel's record 646th win as Phillies manager. That's how you end a season.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt went 6 scoreless innings, while Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, and Hunter Pence all homered, as the Phils stunned the Braves again 7-1.
Monday, September 26, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Ilya Bryzgalov stopped 17 of 20 shots and Jaromir Jagr scored 2 power play goals as the Flyers roughed up the Rangers 5-3 to improve to 3-2 in the preseason thus far.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils made it in 2 in a row today defeating the Braves 4-2, as Cliff Lee allowed just 2 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings and Jimmy Rollins homered.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
It was an ugly day for the Eagles. Mike Vick went out again, this time with a hand injury, and again the Eagles did not recover. Thanks to Lesean McCoy's 128 yards and a TD the Eagles took a 16-14 lead into the 4th quarter. However, for the 2nd straight week the Eagle's defense collapsed from there as the Eagles fell to the Giants 29-13.
PHILLIES NEWS
6 scoreless innings from Roy Halladay and 3 hits and 3 RBIs from Hunter Pence finally ended the Phils losing streak as the lapped the Mets 9-4.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Thanks to their washout yesterday the Phils and Mets engaged in a doubleheader today. In game 1 Cole Hamels was brilliant allowing just 1 run on 4 hits in 7 innings, but the Phils managed only 1 run on 5 hits of their own en route to dropping their 7th straight game 2-1. In game 2, Joe Blanton threw 2 scoreless innings and the Phils jumped out to a 3-0 lead. Then Blanton left for the night all heck broke loose. By the time it was over the Phils had lost their 8th in a row, 6-3.
Friday, September 23, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Jaromir Jagr made his preseason debut with the Flyers tonight and was impressive. He hooked up with James Van Reimsdyk on a goal in the 1st period and then scored a goal of his own in the 2nd period as the Flyers defeated the Reds Wings 3-1, evening their preseason record at 2 games a piece.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils and Mets were washed out tonight and will play a doubleheader tomorrow instead.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt pitched into the 8th inning but allowed 6 runs as the Phils dropped their 6th straight with a 6-1 loss to the Nats. John Mayberry Jr. doubled and scored in the 9th inning to give the Phils their only run of the night.
FLYERS NEWS
It was an eventful evening for Wayne Simmonds who scored the game tying goal late in regulation and then had a banana thrown at him as he leadoff a shootout with a score. Unfortunately, despite Simmonds heroics, the Flyers lost to the Red Wings in the shootout 4-3.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
Ilya Bryzgalov's preseason debut wasn't quite what the Flyers were hoping for as he let in 3 goals in a 4-2 to the Maple Leafs.
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley allowed just 4 runs on 6 hits and roped an RBI single in the 2nd inning but the Phils still dropped their 5th in a row in a 7-5 loss to the Nationals
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers opened their preseason with an impressive win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Zac Rinaldo, Wayne Simmonds, Mike Testwuide, and the rookie Sean Couturier all scored, and Sergei Bobrovsky pitched a 27 save shutout in a 4-0 win.
PHILLIES NEWS
Again thanks to a makeup game, the Phils and Nationals played a doubleheader today. In the first game Kyle Kendrick tossed 6 shutout innings and Raul Ibanez bashed a late 3 run homer but it wasn't enough as the Phils dropped their 3rd game in a row 4-3. In the night cap Cliff Lee tried his hand at ending the losing streak be he too was unsuccessful, allowing 3 runs on 11 hits in 7 innings in a 3-0 loss, as the Phils managed just 3 hits.
Monday, September 19, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay was not his usual sharp self in allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and a 9th inning Phils rally fell a little short as they dropped another game to the Cardinals 4-3.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles racked up 447 yards of offense but Mike Vick went down with a neck injury late in the 3rd quarter and with him went their chances. Eventually the Eagles ended up blowing a 10 point 4th quarter lead en route to a heartbreaking 35-31 loss.
PHILLIES NEWS
The slightly disinterested Phils were quite frankly outplayed by the desperate Cardinals tonight as Chris Carpenter shut them down 5-0.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt threw 7 scoreless innings and the Phils exploded for 6 runs in the 8th inning, capped off by Raul Ibanez' grand slam, as the Phils pounded the Cardinals 9-2 en route to clinching their 5th straight NL East title.
Friday, September 16, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley allowed just 1 run in 6 innings but forced out of the game after that due to a high pitch count. That proved to be the Phils undoing as they entered the 9th inning down 2-1 and got down to their last strike before Ryan Howard blasted his 2nd pinch double in as many nights, to set up pinch runner Micheal Martinez to score the tying run on Carlos Ruiz' bloop single. It wasn't to be though as Micheal Schwimmer, who got his first major league win last night, ran out of gas in the top of the 11th, allowing 2 runs on the way to his first major league loss, as the Phils fell to the Cardinals 4-2. They can clinch the NL East for the 5th straight year with a win tomorrow.
FLYERS NEWS
Chris Pronger has been named Flyer's captain, the 18th different player in franchise history to be so honored. Frankly it is not really a surprise at all.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils and Marlins engaged in a day-night doubleheader of makeup games today. In the day half Kyle Kendrick allowed just 1 run on 2 hits in 5 innings, Raul Ibanez and Hunter Pence both slugged RBI doubles, and Ibanez gunned down Omar Infante at the plate in the 8th to preserve a 3-1 victory. In the night half John Mayberry Jr lined a solo homer, and Cliff Lee took a complete game shutout to 2 outs and 2 strikes in the 9th before Jose Lopez stunned the crowd with a game tying solo homer. From there Micheal Schwimmer retired the side in order in the top of the 10th, before Ryan Howard came off to smash a game winning pinch double in the bottom of the 10th. Now that's how you sweep a doubleheader.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay produced his league leading 8th complete game of the season, allowing no runs on 6 hits while striking out 7, and Placido Polanco ripped an RBI single in the first inning, as the Phils avoided a sweep at the hands of the lowly Astros, and clinched at least of wild card spot in the NL playoffs.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Following Brett Myer's lead from last night, J.A Happ stuck it to his former team as well, allowing just 1 run in 6 innings as the Phils fell to the Astros again 5-2.
Monday, September 12, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Brett Myers was just a little too much for his disinterested former team tonight, holding them to just 1 run across 8 innings as the Astros, the team with the worst record in the majors, beat the Phils, the team with the best record in the majors, 5-1.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
It wasn't a perfect afternoon for the Birds on this the first Sunday of the 2011 NFL Season but they took care of business. Mike Vick threw for 187 yards and 2 TDs and ran 98 yards, Lesean McCoy rushed 15 times for 122 yards and a TD and caught 2 passes for 15 yards and a TD, Desean Jackson caught 6 passes for 102 yards and a TD, and the Eagles defense sacked Sam Bradford 5 times and returned a fumble for a touchdown in a 31-13 win.
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley allowed just 3 runs on 8 hits while striking out 7 in 6 and 2/3rds innings and Ryan Howard and Shane Victorino both homered, but it wasn't quite enough as the Phils fell to the Brewers 3-2. The final 3rd of the 7th inning was ultimately what did Worley and the Phils in, as Milwaukee collected 3 straight 2 out hits to take a 3-2 lead and send Worley to the showers.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee wasn't quite as dominant as he had been, but he still only allowed 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 7 in 7 innings, just enough to keep the Phils even as Hunter Pence and Placido Polanco both homered to tie things at 2. After Brad Lidge and Micheal Stutes survived the 8th and 9th innings the game went into extra innings. There Raul Ibanez ripped a leadoff double and scored on a perfectly executed bunt by Carlos Ruiz after Latroy Hawkins fielded the ball and threw it into the stands. After that Ryan Madson hung tough in the bottom of the 10th closing out his 30th save of the season.
Friday, September 09, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Ryan Howard bashed a 3 run homer in the first inning and Roy Halladay allowed just 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 9 in 8 innings as the Phils held off the Brewers again 5-3
Thursday, September 08, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
After Shane Victorino just missed a 2 out solo homer, the Phils exploded for 6 runs in the 6th inning . Cole Hamels led the way from there allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits in a complete game 7-2 win.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt took a no hitter into the 6th inning and it almost wasn't enough to complete a sweep of the Braves, as the Phils trailed 2-1 heading into the 8th inning. Then Placido Polanco ripped a 2 out RBI single in the 8th to tie things at 2. From there with 1 out in the 9th Ross Gload lined an RBI single down the line in left to score Carlos Ruiz with the winning run.
EAGLES NEWS
recently signed Kyle Devan was named the starter at right tackle today, meaning that for now at least Danny Watkins will sit on the bench and learn. Also today Joselio Hanson returned to the Birds signing a discounted 2 year deal. Trevard Lindley was released to make room on the roster for Hanson and he is not eligible for the Eagles practice squad, but will surely be picked up by someone else.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley survived 6 innings allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits, Chase Utley homered, and Raul Ibanez had 3 hits and 3 RBIs as the Phils knocked off the Braves again 6-3.
Monday, September 05, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee struck out 6 in a 5 hit shutout as the Phils pounded the Braves 9-0. Ryan Howard lined solo homer, Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence, and Carlos Ruiz all had 2 run singles, Pence also added an RBI double and finally Lee himself singled and scored in the 9th inning on a single by Placido Polanco. With the win the Phils move to 89-48 overall and 8.5 games up in the NL East.
Sunday, September 04, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils took a 4-3 lead into the 7th inning but again their bullpen couldn't hold the lead and eventually after 14 innings, they lost to the Marlins again 5-4. Despite the loss they remain 7.5 games up in the NL East.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles have claimed ex Colt guard Kyle Devan. Undrafted rookie Cedric Thornton was released to make room for him but is likely to be added to an Eagles practice squad that already features Stanley Havili, Greg Lloyd Jr, Daniel Teo Neishem, Chad Hall, and Dallas Reynolds.
Saturday, September 03, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels allowed just 3 runs on 2 hits in 7 innings and the Phils took a 4-3 lead into the 8th inning, but neither Antonio Bastardo nor David Herndon could hold the lead as the Marlins blasted 2 homers in the 8th for a 7-4 win.
EAGLES NEWS
Donald Lee, Anthony Hargrove, Derek Landri, Mike McGlynn, Sinorice Moss, Chad Hall, Joselio Hanson, and Daniel Teo Neishem all failed to survive the Eagels final roster cuts today. Notably Brandon Hughes, Trevard Lindley, Colt Anderson, Trevor Laws, Philip Hunt, Juqua Parker, Dion Lewis, Brian Rolle, and undrafted free agent Cedric Thornton did make the team.
Friday, September 02, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt was solid allowing 3 runs on 8 hits in 6 and 1/3rd innings of work and John Mayberry Jr. slammed a 2 run homer as the Phils knocked off the Marlins 5-3 for their 88th win.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley allowed just 4 runs on 8 hits in 7 innings and Ryan Howard hit his 30th homer of the season as the Phils finished a sweep of the Reds with a 6-4 victory.
EAGLES NEWS
Vince Young threw for 193 yards and a TD before going down with what appeared to be a minor hamstring injury, Dion Lewis ran 15 times for 62 yards and a TD and caught 5 balls for 38 yards, and the Birds finished their preseason with a 24-14 victory over the Jets.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee went 8 and 2/3rd's scoreless innings, striking out 7, and Hunter Pence homered again as the Phils finished off a series win with a 3-0 victory over the Reds. They'll go for the sweep tomorrow afternoon with Vance Worley on the mound.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers have signed James Van Reimsdyk to a 6 year contract extension worth $25.5 million with an annual cap hit of $4.5 million. Hopefully he delivers on all the promise he showed this past season.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay tossed 7 scoreless innings and slapped a 3 run double, while Ryan Howard twice, Hunter Pence, and Raul Ibanez all homered as the Phils crushed the Reds 9-0. They'll look to finish off another series win with Cliff Lee on the mound tomorrow.
Monday, August 29, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Phillies returned to the mound tonight and looked very good allowing just 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 7 in 6 innings. Meanwhile, Shane Victorino slammed his 15th homer of the season and the Phils bullpen backed up Hamels effectively as the Phils held off the Reds tonight 3-2.
EAGLES NEWS
It was an important day today for the Birds as they signed Mike Vick to a 6 year $100 million extension, with only $40 million guaranteed. Hopefully he stays healthy for the full 6 years, but since it is only $40 million guaranteed he doesn't have to. The other news for the Birds today was that rookie Jason Kelce was named the starter at center. Given how much he struggled as the starter in the Eagles last preseason game this is a bit of a surprise and you just have to hope the kid can clean up things he did wrong before the start of the season.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The weekend went to Irene as the Phils and Marlins were washed out today. With there last 2 games with the Fish already canceled, the Phils 33 games to play in 30 days to finish the season. Thanks again Irene.
Friday, August 26, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt was roughed up for 6 runs on 12 hits and the Phils comeback bid, keyed by a 3 run blast by Ryan Howard, came up just short in a 6-5 loss to the Marlins. When the Phils next game will be is anybody's guess.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
Mike Vick and Ronnie Brown each ran for touchdowns and the Eagles' defense blanked Cleveland in the first half, forcing two turnovers, as they improved to 2-1 in the preseason, with a 24-14 win over the Browns.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Kyle Kendrick was roughed up for 6 runs on 7 hits in just 4 innings. The Phils attempted a comeback bid, twice putting the tying run on base in the final innings, but they couldn't quite pull it off and lost to the Mets 7-4. Despite the loss they remain 6.5 games up in the NL East.
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley was lights out, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits while striking out 9 in 7 innings. Meanwhile, John Mayberry Jr. and Shane Victorino both homered and Victorino added a triple as the pounded the Mets again 9-4.
Monday, August 22, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee tossed 7 scoreless innings, Hunter Pence and John Mayberry Jr. each slammed 2 run homers, Shane Victorino lined a 2 run triple, and Carlos Ruiz ripped a 2 run single as the Phils hammered the Mets 10-0 for their league best 14th shutout of the season. David Herndon rolled through the final scoreless innings for his 2nd successive scoreless outing,
Sunday, August 21, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Carlos Ruiz and Chase Utley both homered but once again the Phils bullpen couldn't close it out as the Phils fell to the Nationals 5-4 in 10 innings. Better luck next time I guess.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt tossed 8 scoreless innings, Hunter Pence blasted a homer, Wilson Valdez lined a 2 run triple and Jimmy Rollins slapped a bases loaded single as the Phils rebounded from yesterday's loss with a 5-0 win over the Nationals.
Friday, August 19, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Kyle Kendrick was subbed in for Roy Oswalt(he'll start tomorrow) at last the minute and pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits over 6 innings. Meanwhile, consecutive hits by Jimmy Rollins, John Mayberry Jr, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Hunter Pence, and a 2 out single by Carlos Ruiz allowed the Phils to jump to a quick 4-0 lead in the 3rd inning. It was still 4-2 Phils heading into the 9th, but it wasn't to be as Ryan Madson blew just his 2nd save of the season and the Phils fell 8-4.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley and David Herndon combined around a rain delay for 6 scoreless frames. Meanwhile, John Mayberry Jr. blasted a 2 run homer just before the delay in the 3rd inning. That coupled with Raul Ibanez RBI double in the 5th inning, was just enough for the Phils finish off the DBacks 4-1 for their 80th win of the season.
EAGLES NEWS
It was a rough night for the Eagles in their 2nd preseason game against the Steelers at Heinz Field. Mike Vick threw 3 interceptions and the Eagles defense, vaunted just a week ago, alloted the Steelers touchdowns of 80 and 96 yards. Even Desean Jackson wasn't that effective in his first game back, with just 2 catches for 8 yards. Things got so bad that the Eagles found themselves down 21-0 at the half. Still it wasn't all doom and gloom for Birds, as Mike Kalfka threw for 160 yards and 2 TDs in the second half to make the final score a respectable 24-14. Frankly I will not get to carried away by how sloppy the Birds were tonight. After all it is the preseason and you can only read so much into a preseason game.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
It was a rare treat for the Phils tonight as they racked up 9 runs on 12, with only one of those hits being a homer and 7 of 9 runs coming in their final 2 at bats. Cliff Lee was also in fine form allowing just 2 runs on 3 hits while striking out 7 in 7 innings. Jimmy Rollins got the homer out of the way early leading off the game with a solo shot. John Mayberry lined an RBI single in the 2nd inning to knot things up at 2 and then it looked like it would stay that way for a while. Instead good smart baseball and poor defense by the Diamondbacks took hold in the 7th and 8th innings. In the 7th Wilson Valdez ripped a 2 run double and scored on a sac fly to make it 5-2 Phils. In the 8th 3 straight hits and a Cody Ransom error led to 1 run. Then another DBack error loaded the bases for Brian Schneider who singled in a run. Later Jimmy Rollins hit a sac fly, Shane Victorino doubled and before you knew it the Phils lead 9-2. That was more than enough for Ryan Madson to nail down the Phils 79th win of the season.
PHILLIES NEWS
It was rough ending to the night for the Phils. Roy Halladay struck out 14 and allowed just 1 run through 8. Unfortunately he got unlucky in the 9th as the Diamondback scratched out a couple runs and the hung to win 3-2. Shane Victorino's 2 run jack in the 5th inning account for the Phils only runs of the night.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Top 10 Most Beloved Philly Sports Teams
It's been a couple years since I last unveiled a list and with no Phils for the 2nd straight day I thought it would be a good idea to do a list to pass the time. Love is defined as a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection. Here now our the 10 Philly sports teams who best provided their fans with those feelings.
#10. Andy Reid's Eagles 2001-present.
Love Factor(out of 10): 6
Reason(s) For Love: Won franchise' first ever out right NFC East title. Advanced to 4 straight NFC Championship games and 5 in 8 years. Advanced to franchise' 2nd ever Super Bowl and first in 24 years. Would be higher on the list if they had won, but poised to move up the list this season.
Impact: Restored football as the favored sport in town for the better part of a decade and Allowed city to dream of a Lombardi Trophy for the first time. Even now 3 years removed from their last playoff win they continue to sell out every game. They could change sports in the city forever with a super bowl win this year.
#9 Fo Fo Sixers (1983)
Love Factor: 6
Reason(s) for Love: The team that owed us one snagged Moses Malone in the offseason and finally delivered what would be the city's last championship for the next quarter century, with a resounding sweep of the Lakers in the Finals.
Impact: Briefly lifted Basketball to #1 sport in town. Unfortunately became the first victims of the Billy Penn curse with a shocking opening round playoff loss to the Nets in 1984.
#8 2010 Flyers.
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: As a #8 seed, became only the 3rd NHL team to rally from 3-0 down to win a series, rallying from 3-0 down in game 7 to stun the Bruins in the Eastern conference semi-finals. Won franchise' first Eastern conference title in 13 years. Pushed the heavily favored Blackhawks to overtime of game 6 of the finals. Their loss in game 6 ranks amongst the city's most heartbreaking.
Impact: Renewed the Flyer's drive for the cup after a now 36 year drought. Sure it didn't work last season, but with new faces and perhaps a #1 goalie this year, the Cup may finally be theirs again.
#7 Vermeil's Eagles (1980-1981).
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: Advanced to franchise' first Superbowl by defeating the hated Cowboys in the NFC championship game. No Eagles' head coach has ever been more one with the city than Dick Vermeil.
Impact: After nearly 20 straight years of losing the Eagles were finally winners again. Unfortunately it didn't last. Vermeil burned out just 2 years later and so did the Eagles. It was 13 years before the Birds finally won another playoff game, 21 before they finally returned to NFC title game and 24 before they returned to the Superbowl.
#6 Current Phillies(2007-Present)
Love Factor: 8
Reason(s) For Love: Exercised the demons of 64 by rallying from 7 games down in September to win the 07 NL East title. Exercised the demons of 'Black Friday' by downing the Dodgers in back to back NLCS. Delivered the city's first championship in 25 years with the 08 world title, vanquishing the Billy Penn curse at least partially. Gave Harry Kalas his first and sadly only opportunity to call the final out of the world series.
Impact: Baseball is king in Philly once again. Not even the Eagles can match their popularity at this point. Like the Yankees and Red Sox they now routinely sell out before the season even begins, have fans in every stadium, not just the Bank, and are always in the World Series picture. No Philly team has ever matched the sustained excellence of this team and they've got all the other teams in the city trying to match them now. Likely to move up this list in the coming years.
#5 Hextall's Heroes (1987 Flyers).
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Pushed Gretzky's Oilers to the 7th game of the Stanley Cup Finals. Since their last triumph in 1975, no other Flyer's team has come closer to winning the cup. Just had an eclectic mix of fan favorites in Rick Tocchet, Dave Poulin, Tim Kerr, Brian Propp, Mark Howe, and a crazy rookie goalie named Ron Hextall. J.J Daigneault's winning goal in game 6 of the finals produced arguably the loadest roar in spectrum history.
Impact: As it turned out this would be the Flyers last real shot at a cup until the mid-90s. In the 24 years since they have advanced to only 2 Stanley Cup Finals. Why you ask? In all those years they have yet to find another goalie as good as Hextall. Things might finally be different this season.
#4 2001 Sixers
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Survived 2 grueling 7 game series in a row to advance to franchise' first NBA finals in 18 years. Denied the hated Lakers of the first perfect postseason in NBA history with an overtime win in game 1 of the finals. No one is more Philly than then owner Pat Croce. Allen Iverson was the epitome of Philly, the fearless little guy who just keeps getting back up again.
Impact: Like Fo Fo, briefly turned Philly into a basketball town when it was thought to be impossible to do so. Unfortunately, the renaissance didn't last as Allen Iverson was traded away and Larry Brown resigned. So far the team has yet to recover from their departures.
#3 1980 Phillies
Love Factor: 9
Reason(s) For Love: After 97 years of frustration they finally won the franchise' first ever world title. Survived arguably the most dramatic NLCS in history just get to the world series. All 4 Phillys teams played for a championship in 1980 but only the Phils finished the deal. Tug McGraw, fearless and effervescent, might be the most beloved reliever in history. Pete Rose, "Charlie Hustle", was always endearing to the fans with his grit and determination.
Impact: Proved that even the losing-est franchise in pro sports could be a champion. The legendary figures from that team as well as the drive and will to win with which they played remain an inspiration to this day. Could have changed the course of the franchise if ownership had not completely mortgaged the future to win a 2nd title in 1983.
#2 Macho Row(1993 Phillies)
Love Factor: 9.5
Reason(s) For Love: This wonderful wacky bunch of throwbacks led us on the 162 game joyride of a lifetime. Had an incredible will to win no matter the circumstances. Not necessarily the most talented team but wanted it more than anyone else. Every fan in the city and in America for that matter had a player on the team they could relate to. Probably had more wild and wacky endings then any team ever. Won franchise's first NL Pennant in 10 years. Pushed the mighty Blue Jays (then defending champions) to 6 games in the world series. The walkoff homer by you know who is arguably the most heartbreaking moment in Philly sports history.
Impact: Proved that talent and good looks aren't everything. It's hard to imagine any team being better remembered for losing a world series than these guys. Always a one shot deal, the Phils were doomed to losing seasons for the remainder of the decade. Eventually you have to put real talent on the field if you expect to win. It was 8 years before they finally started doing so, resulting in a winning season in 2001, and then their first postseason berth in 14 years in 2007.
#1 The Broad Street Bullies(Flyers 1974-1975)
Love Factor: 10
Reason(s) For Love: Only Philly team in the modern era to win back to back titles. Won the Orange and Black's last Stanley Cup in 1975. Had an enigmatic cast of characters, with the likes of Rick Macleish, "the Rifle" Reggie Leach, Bernie Parent, Andre "Moose" Dupont, Bill Barber, Gary Dornhoeffer, and Dave Schultz. Won the way Philly would have wanted them to, either outscoring the opposition with skill and precision or if all else failed, kicking the crap out of them. Nearly won a 3rd straight Stanley Cup before losing to the Canadiens in the 1976 finals. Bobby Clarke was most the fearsome competitor ever to wear the Orange and Black along with the Captain's C. Simply put, they were our team, our champions, and they were loved like it.
Impact: Ushered in a championship era in Philly, with the Phils following suit in 1980, the Eagles reaching the super bowl in 1981, and the Sixers winning their 2nd championship in 1983. Before they got here most people in the city didn't know what a puck was, now you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the city who isn't at least a casual fan. Even now they remain beloved by those who saw them play. Most still live in the area and contribute in multiple ways. Some returned to the team after retirement, most notably Clarke himself as GM, and Barber as head coach. 36 years later their accomplishments still hang like a cloud over the current Flyers and they will continue to unless they win the cup this year.
#10. Andy Reid's Eagles 2001-present.
Love Factor(out of 10): 6
Reason(s) For Love: Won franchise' first ever out right NFC East title. Advanced to 4 straight NFC Championship games and 5 in 8 years. Advanced to franchise' 2nd ever Super Bowl and first in 24 years. Would be higher on the list if they had won, but poised to move up the list this season.
Impact: Restored football as the favored sport in town for the better part of a decade and Allowed city to dream of a Lombardi Trophy for the first time. Even now 3 years removed from their last playoff win they continue to sell out every game. They could change sports in the city forever with a super bowl win this year.
#9 Fo Fo Sixers (1983)
Love Factor: 6
Reason(s) for Love: The team that owed us one snagged Moses Malone in the offseason and finally delivered what would be the city's last championship for the next quarter century, with a resounding sweep of the Lakers in the Finals.
Impact: Briefly lifted Basketball to #1 sport in town. Unfortunately became the first victims of the Billy Penn curse with a shocking opening round playoff loss to the Nets in 1984.
#8 2010 Flyers.
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: As a #8 seed, became only the 3rd NHL team to rally from 3-0 down to win a series, rallying from 3-0 down in game 7 to stun the Bruins in the Eastern conference semi-finals. Won franchise' first Eastern conference title in 13 years. Pushed the heavily favored Blackhawks to overtime of game 6 of the finals. Their loss in game 6 ranks amongst the city's most heartbreaking.
Impact: Renewed the Flyer's drive for the cup after a now 36 year drought. Sure it didn't work last season, but with new faces and perhaps a #1 goalie this year, the Cup may finally be theirs again.
#7 Vermeil's Eagles (1980-1981).
Love Factor: 7
Reason(s) For Love: Advanced to franchise' first Superbowl by defeating the hated Cowboys in the NFC championship game. No Eagles' head coach has ever been more one with the city than Dick Vermeil.
Impact: After nearly 20 straight years of losing the Eagles were finally winners again. Unfortunately it didn't last. Vermeil burned out just 2 years later and so did the Eagles. It was 13 years before the Birds finally won another playoff game, 21 before they finally returned to NFC title game and 24 before they returned to the Superbowl.
#6 Current Phillies(2007-Present)
Love Factor: 8
Reason(s) For Love: Exercised the demons of 64 by rallying from 7 games down in September to win the 07 NL East title. Exercised the demons of 'Black Friday' by downing the Dodgers in back to back NLCS. Delivered the city's first championship in 25 years with the 08 world title, vanquishing the Billy Penn curse at least partially. Gave Harry Kalas his first and sadly only opportunity to call the final out of the world series.
Impact: Baseball is king in Philly once again. Not even the Eagles can match their popularity at this point. Like the Yankees and Red Sox they now routinely sell out before the season even begins, have fans in every stadium, not just the Bank, and are always in the World Series picture. No Philly team has ever matched the sustained excellence of this team and they've got all the other teams in the city trying to match them now. Likely to move up this list in the coming years.
#5 Hextall's Heroes (1987 Flyers).
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Pushed Gretzky's Oilers to the 7th game of the Stanley Cup Finals. Since their last triumph in 1975, no other Flyer's team has come closer to winning the cup. Just had an eclectic mix of fan favorites in Rick Tocchet, Dave Poulin, Tim Kerr, Brian Propp, Mark Howe, and a crazy rookie goalie named Ron Hextall. J.J Daigneault's winning goal in game 6 of the finals produced arguably the loadest roar in spectrum history.
Impact: As it turned out this would be the Flyers last real shot at a cup until the mid-90s. In the 24 years since they have advanced to only 2 Stanley Cup Finals. Why you ask? In all those years they have yet to find another goalie as good as Hextall. Things might finally be different this season.
#4 2001 Sixers
Love Factor: 8.5
Reason(s) For Love: Survived 2 grueling 7 game series in a row to advance to franchise' first NBA finals in 18 years. Denied the hated Lakers of the first perfect postseason in NBA history with an overtime win in game 1 of the finals. No one is more Philly than then owner Pat Croce. Allen Iverson was the epitome of Philly, the fearless little guy who just keeps getting back up again.
Impact: Like Fo Fo, briefly turned Philly into a basketball town when it was thought to be impossible to do so. Unfortunately, the renaissance didn't last as Allen Iverson was traded away and Larry Brown resigned. So far the team has yet to recover from their departures.
#3 1980 Phillies
Love Factor: 9
Reason(s) For Love: After 97 years of frustration they finally won the franchise' first ever world title. Survived arguably the most dramatic NLCS in history just get to the world series. All 4 Phillys teams played for a championship in 1980 but only the Phils finished the deal. Tug McGraw, fearless and effervescent, might be the most beloved reliever in history. Pete Rose, "Charlie Hustle", was always endearing to the fans with his grit and determination.
Impact: Proved that even the losing-est franchise in pro sports could be a champion. The legendary figures from that team as well as the drive and will to win with which they played remain an inspiration to this day. Could have changed the course of the franchise if ownership had not completely mortgaged the future to win a 2nd title in 1983.
#2 Macho Row(1993 Phillies)
Love Factor: 9.5
Reason(s) For Love: This wonderful wacky bunch of throwbacks led us on the 162 game joyride of a lifetime. Had an incredible will to win no matter the circumstances. Not necessarily the most talented team but wanted it more than anyone else. Every fan in the city and in America for that matter had a player on the team they could relate to. Probably had more wild and wacky endings then any team ever. Won franchise's first NL Pennant in 10 years. Pushed the mighty Blue Jays (then defending champions) to 6 games in the world series. The walkoff homer by you know who is arguably the most heartbreaking moment in Philly sports history.
Impact: Proved that talent and good looks aren't everything. It's hard to imagine any team being better remembered for losing a world series than these guys. Always a one shot deal, the Phils were doomed to losing seasons for the remainder of the decade. Eventually you have to put real talent on the field if you expect to win. It was 8 years before they finally started doing so, resulting in a winning season in 2001, and then their first postseason berth in 14 years in 2007.
#1 The Broad Street Bullies(Flyers 1974-1975)
Love Factor: 10
Reason(s) For Love: Only Philly team in the modern era to win back to back titles. Won the Orange and Black's last Stanley Cup in 1975. Had an enigmatic cast of characters, with the likes of Rick Macleish, "the Rifle" Reggie Leach, Bernie Parent, Andre "Moose" Dupont, Bill Barber, Gary Dornhoeffer, and Dave Schultz. Won the way Philly would have wanted them to, either outscoring the opposition with skill and precision or if all else failed, kicking the crap out of them. Nearly won a 3rd straight Stanley Cup before losing to the Canadiens in the 1976 finals. Bobby Clarke was most the fearsome competitor ever to wear the Orange and Black along with the Captain's C. Simply put, they were our team, our champions, and they were loved like it.
Impact: Ushered in a championship era in Philly, with the Phils following suit in 1980, the Eagles reaching the super bowl in 1981, and the Sixers winning their 2nd championship in 1983. Before they got here most people in the city didn't know what a puck was, now you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the city who isn't at least a casual fan. Even now they remain beloved by those who saw them play. Most still live in the area and contribute in multiple ways. Some returned to the team after retirement, most notably Clarke himself as GM, and Barber as head coach. 36 years later their accomplishments still hang like a cloud over the current Flyers and they will continue to unless they win the cup this year.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils and Nationals were washed out this afternoon and now will play a day night doubleheader on Sept 20 to make it up.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt was much better in his second start back from the DL, allowing just 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 5 in 7 innings. Meanwhile, poor defense doomed the Nationals as they committed 4 errors and allowed 8 unearned runs. Ryan Howard was in the middle of it all, slamming a 2 run homer in the 1st inning, lining an RBI single in the 3rd inning, beating out a fielder's choice to push across an unearned run in the 6th inning, and finally walking ahead of Hunter Pence's RBI single in the 8th inning. In all thanks to Howard and all those unearned runs the Phils rolled to a convincing 11-3 win.
Friday, August 12, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels was off his game tonight allowing 3 runs on 6 hits in just 5 innings while mustered just 6 hits of their own off Livan Hernandez in a 4-2 homestand opening loss to the Nationals.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
EAGLES NEWS
Mike Vick threw for 74 yards and a TD while the new and improved Eagles defense collected 2 turnover and 6 sacks as the Birds opened their preseason with a 13-6 win over the Baltimore Ravens
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley did not have his best stuff this afternoon, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits as the Phils fell behind 6-0 through 3 innings. The Dodgers had not yet surrendered a lead that big this season, that is until n0w. Hunter Pence crushed a 2 run homer and Worley himself singled for a run to cut it to 6-3. In the 5th inning an error and a fielder's choice cut it to 6-5. Finally in the 6th, Chase Utley lined a 2 out 2 run single and Ryan Howard jacked a 2 out 2 run homer to put the Phils up for good 9-7. Later Ryan Madson would help them to hang on for a 9-8 win and a series sweep of the Dodgers.
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles havesigned ex-Giant WR Steve Smith to a one year deal. He is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered last year but if he can get healthy before long he'll give the Eagles a formidable to receiving core. Plus the Giants n0w have one less weapon for their offense.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee tossed 8 scoreless innings while striking out 10 and bashed a solo homer in the 7th inning to lead the Phils past the Dodgers again 2-1.
Monday, August 08, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay battled through 6 and 1/3rd innings, allowing just 1 run on 9 hits. Meanwhile the Phils quickly gave him a 3-0 lead on Ryan Howard's infield single in the 1st inning and Jimmy Rollins 2 run double in the 2nd inning. It was enough to put Doc in position for his 15th win. Later Howard added an RBI double in the 7th for a 4-1 lead. Then Micheal Stutes almost blew it in the 8th inning before Brad Lidge bailed him out. Finally Shane Victorino lined a solo homer to right in the 9th to seal a 5-3 series opening win over the Dodgers.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Once again Tim Lincecum was too much for the Phils on this afternoon, allowing just 1 run on 7 hits while striking out 5 in 7 and 2/3rd's innings to snap the Phils 9 game winning streak. Roy Oswalt was okay in his return from the DL, allowing 3 runs on 12 hits while striking out 4 in 6 innings. Lincecum was just a little bit better. Chase Utley's RBI single in the 3rd inning accounted for the Phils only run and at the time a 1-0 lead, but it wasn't enough as the Phils fell 3-1.
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