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| Phillie Phanatic Debuts New Look at Spring Training; New Sneakers, Slimmer Body, and Wings! |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/23/20 3:20 pm | updated: 02/23/20 3:20 pm |
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| The Phillie Phanatic made his debut at Spring Training at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, FL, on Sunday afternoon, 2/23, with a few changes to his appearance. He is slightly slimmer than before, which may actually make it easier to navigate the stands. He also has a new pair of sneakers and socks. His feathery eyebrows and tail have also been spruced up. The biggest change comes in the form of gloved hands and 'wings' that replace his furry fingers. There are many foam Phanatic hands out there... Read More |
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| Kobe Bryant, NBA Legend, Has Died In A Helicopter Crash; 13-year-old Daughter Gianna Also Aboard |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/26/20 5:42 pm | updated: 01/26/20 5:42 pm |
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Kobe Bryant, NBA legend, has died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA. Bryant won 5 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was an 18-time All-Star. He attended Lower Merion High School. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria-Onore was also on board and died. Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa and three other daughters (Natalia Diamante, 17; Bianka Bella, 3; and infant Capri Kobe). He was 41.
Just last night against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James passed him... Read More |
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| Former Phillies Bobby Abreu, Cliff Lee, and Raul Ibanez make 1st time Hall of Fame Ballot |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/18/19 5:39 pm | updated: 11/18/19 5:39 pm |
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| A number of Philadelphia Phillies appear on the 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot released on Monday, 11/18, including several players making the ballot for the first time. Bobby Abreu has the best chance out of the new comers to make it to the hall. Cliff Lee and Raul Ibanez are also on the ballot for the first time. They join Curt Shilling, Scott Rolen, and Billy Wagner who have been on the ballot a number of years. Players must receive votes on 75% of the ballots cast to enter Cooperstown. They must... Read More |
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| Philadelphia 76ers Make Moves in Free Agency; Redick, Butler Out; Horford, Richardson In |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/01/19 4:40 am | updated: 07/01/19 4:40 am |
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| The first few hours after NBA free agency officially opened on Sunday evening, 6/30, there were a flurry of reported verbal deals across the league with big implications. There were plenty of players that defected from their current team to sign with a new one and hopefully a new opportunity. Some teams did a good job at attracting the talent on the open market, most notably the Brooklyn Nets, while the New York Knicks have received a fair amount of criticism. None of these deals are official,... Read More |
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| Brett Brown Returning as Sixers Head Coach; Joel Embiid Trademarks 'The Process' |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/15/19 3:40 am | updated: 05/15/19 3:40 am |
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Brett Brown will be returning as head coach on the Sixers for the 2019-2020 season. Sixers managing partner Josh Harris said on Tuesday, "A lot's been made about this in the press, and truthfully, you can't believe what you read or what you are hearing. Brett's job was never in jeopardy."
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| Philadelphia 76ers Acquire F Tobias Harris in Trade w/ LA Clippers; Lose Shamet, Chandler, Muscala |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/06/19 5:16 pm | updated: 02/06/19 5:16 pm |
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| The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired Los Angeles Clippers F Tobias Harris in a blockbuster deal involving 6 players ahead of the NBA trade deadline (Thurs. February 7th 3pm EST). In addition to Harris, the Sixers also received C Boban Marjanovic and F Mike Scott. Philadelphia sent rookie G Landry Shamet, F Wilson Chandler, and F Mike Muscala to the Clippers. The Sixers also gave up a 2020 protected first-round pick (1-14), an unprotected 2021 first-round pick via the Miami Heat, and 2021... Read More |
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| Philadelphia 76ers Acquire Jimmy Butler in Trade w/ Minnesota Timberwolves; Lose Covington and Saric |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/11/18 5:09 am | updated: 11/11/18 5:09 am |
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The Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed on a trade that will send All-Star F Jimmy Butler to the Sixers. Philadelphia will send F Robert Covington, F Dario Saric, G Jerryd Bayless, and a 2022 2nd round pick to Minnesota. The Sixers will also get F Justin Patton. The teams will have to finalize the trade on Monday with the league office and then players will undergo physicals. Butler could play for the Sixers on Wednesday, 11/14, at the Orlando Magic.
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| Former Philadelphia CF Shane Victorino Will Retire as a Phillie in Ceremony on August 3rd. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/04/18 12:14 am | updated: 07/04/18 12:14 am |
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| Former Philadelphia Phillies' center fielder Shane Victorino, the "Flyin' Hawaiian," announced via Twitter that he was retiring from baseball. He said, "Mahalo BASEBALL. I hope I made you all PROUD." Victorino was a Rule-5 draft pick for the Phillies in 2004 and played from 2005-2012, including the 2008 World Series Championship. He won three NL Gold Glove awards and was named to two All-Star teams. Victorino was also a member of the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox and won an AL Gold... Read More |
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| Philadelphia 76ers GM Bryan Colangelo Resigns Amid Twitter Scandal; Wife Blamed for Accounts/Tweets |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/07/18 6:01 pm | updated: 06/07/18 6:01 pm |
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| According to the team, Philadelphia 76ers' president of basketball operations and general manager Bryan Colangelo resigned today following an investigation into a number of anonymous Twitter accounts allegedly linked to the team executive. The allegations surrounding the five 'burner' accounts were first reported by the sports website The... Read More |
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| 123rd Penn Relays Excite at Franklin Field; Villanova Women Sweep Distance, Oregon Sweeps Sprints |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/30/17 1:50 am | updated: 04/30/17 1:59 am |
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| Just across the Schuylkill River from all the festivities of the NFL Draft, the 123rd Penn Relays carnival has been running all week long. On Saturday alone, 47,420 spectators packed into historic Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. The big events today as usual featured USA vs. The World. The US and rival Jamaica split the 6 events, with Jamaica winning three for the first time. The Oregon Ducks women swept the Championship of America sprint relays (4x100, Sprint... Read More |
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