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Embed from Getty Images In a bit of a shocker, the Philadelphia Eagles have parted ways with head coach Chip Kelly. The move is surprising, mainly because the Eagles still have one more game to play. But, with three seasons in and no playoff appearances since his opening season, it appears that Eagles ownership […]
View image | gettyimages.com In the last few weeks, a few news stories appeared about various political candidates and just how "real" their Twitter followers are. In this Business Insider story, 51% of New Jersey Governor and presidential hopeful candidate Chris Christie's followers were deemed to be real. Secretary Hillary Clinton's Twitter status […]
View image | gettyimages.com Darren Sproles delivered a huge impact for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014. Sproles contributed in the passing and running game on offense, while returning punts for the Eagles as well. Earning his first pro bowl in his career. In the first three games of the 2014 season, Sproles had 17 […]
While we were aware that second baseman Chase Utley sprained an ankle during the offseason, we learned today that Utley is not yet close to taking the field. Utley is in Phillies Spring Training and working on drills. But games will not happen. Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News reports: Utley said he […]
Photo via Deadspin Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper has had a hard time restoring his image after the July 31, 2013 post on Crossing Broad that showed Cooper making a racial slur in reference to African Americans at a Country concert. Since then, Cooper has tried to keep his nose clean, slowly rebuilding […]
The playoff hopes for the Philadelphia Flyers are not looking too good. Despite the recent four-game winning streak, the odds of the Flyers making the playoffs are just 3.9 percent according to Sports Clubs Stats (via CSNPhilly.com). Last night, Flyers captain Claude Giroux held his inaugural Claude Giroux Foundation event at Lucky Strike Lanes and stated […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso The Texas Rangers emerged as a suitor for Cole Hamels just the other day for the first time in a published report. A report out of Dallas this morning suggests that these talks are ongoing. However, money is an issue. Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News writes that the Rangers are […]
The Phillies have been very aggressive this offseason in terms of number of moves, considering that the World Series is not over yet. You might ask, "Aggressive? Jerome Williams and Grady Sizemore?" These moves may not be the minor moves that they appear to be on the surface. Instead, these moves may be the precursor […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani The Phillies have been relatively aggressive thus far this offseason, which technically has not begin yet, since as many as five games of the World Series remain. The Phillies re-signed free-agent-to-be Grady Sizemore and minor league catcher John Hester. Additionally, the Phillies outrighted outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., infielder Andres Blanco, and […]
The Phillies are open for business and two of their relievers are getting attention from around baseball. This time it is the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers reportedly are interested in left-handed reliever Antonio Bastardo, and perhaps even Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon. Jon Morosi of Fox Sports has the scoop: Tigers showing interest in Phillies […]
