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| Embiid Out Of All-Star Weekend; Flyers Vs. Oilers; NJ Gov. Christie Bad Mouths Phillies Fans |
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 by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/16/17 2:26 pm | updated: 02/16/17 2:26 pm |
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The Sixers have now stated that Joel Embiid will not be participating in the Rising Stars Challenge as well as the Skills Challenge during the All-Star Weekend this upcoming weekend. The Sixers said that he will not be participating due to his injured left knee. The NBA announced that Oklahoma City's Alex Abrines will replace Embiid at the Rising Stars Game and Denver's Nikola Jokic will take Embiid's spot in the Skills Challenge.
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| Okafor Joining Sixers Vs. Celtics; Philly Native In NBA Slam Dunk Contest; Eagles Ticket Price Hike |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/15/17 12:47 pm | updated: 02/15/17 12:47 pm |
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The Sixers have now stated that Jahlil Okafor will be joining the team on Wednesday night against the Celtics. Okafor has been in the midst of a trade rumor between the Sixers and the Pelicans, and has not been playing much because of it. Head Coach Brett Brown said earlier this week that playing Okafor in the middle of the trade talks could complicate things. Coach Brown stated "It's still fluid but if you see me not play him, that's probably the reason."
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| Simmons Timeline Unknown; Temple Hires S.W.A.G. Coordinator; Pete Rose Eligible For Wall of Fame |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/14/17 12:45 pm | updated: 02/14/17 12:45 pm |
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| As the NBA All-Star weekend is just a little over a week away, many Sixers fans were hoping that the end of the All-Star weekend would mean a start for Sixers rookie Ben Simmons. According to head coach Brett Brown, that scenario is looking extremely unlikely, saying that Simmons will not be participating in the 5-on-5 drills during All-Star Weekend. Sixers general manager Bryan Colangelo stated in a recent interview, "Ben wants to play basketball in the worst way, but he will only be... Read More |
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| Joel Embiid Injury Report; Phillies Spring Training Starts This Week; Jay Wright Gets 500th Win |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/13/17 12:47 pm | updated: 02/13/17 12:47 pm |
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| The Sixers General Manager Bryan Colangelo has updated Joel Embiid's injury report and says that Embiid has a "very minor meniscal injury" in his left knee. Colangelo also stated that his knee injury is not the source of the pain that has kept Embiid out for nine straight games. Colangelo also talked to reporters after the Sixers beat the Heat on Saturday 117-109 stated that the MRI taken of Emiid's knee showed a small tear and bruise. Embiid is unlikely to play in the rising stars game... Read More |
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| Key Players Missing For Sixers Vs. Magic; Eagles Release Leodis McKelvin; Owls Vs SMU |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/09/17 1:37 pm | updated: 02/09/17 1:37 pm |
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| The Sixers are taking on the Orlando Magic tonight at 7, and both teams will be facing some serious absences in their rosters. The Magic will be missing forward Aaron Gordon, who left the Magic's game against the Rockets on Tuesday with a bruised right foot. Magic Forward Jeff Green is also missing from the roster due to the birth of his first child. Jodie Meeks will also be absent on Thursday. Orlando has lost 16 of 21 games, and has not won consecutive games since after Christmas.... Read More |
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| Top 50 NBA Rising Stars; Pelicans Talk Trade For Okafor; Flyers Lose In Second Shutout |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/07/17 1:21 pm | updated: 02/07/17 1:21 pm |
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| ESPN will be releasing the top 50 rising stars in the NBA of 2016-2017 season over the next 10 days, leading up to the Rising Stars Challenge during the All-Star Weekend. Numbers 50-41 were released today, and Sixers rising center Jahlil Okafor was ranked at number 43. Okafor has the fourth highest points per game at 15.1, he also has the second most points scored by a 76er since being drafted. There are many speculations of who will be at the No. 1 spot, many are hopeful for Sixers... Read More |
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| Patriots Win Super Bowl LI; Sixers Face Pistons With Limited Roster; Villanova Moves To No. 2 |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/06/17 1:20 pm | updated: 02/06/17 1:20 pm |
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| Super Bowl 51 was held on Sunday night which had the New England Patriots going head to head with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons came out very strong in the first quarter, and held up a strong defense against the Patriots, putting incredible pressure on QB Tom Brady. The Falcons kept the momentum going throughout the second and third quarter, scoring 21 points in the second quarter and 7 points in the third quarter. It looked like the Falcons had the game all wrapped up having a 25... Read More |
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| Phillies Sign Chris Coghlan; Union Sign 'Fafa' Picault; Joel Embiid To Play In Skills Challenge |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/03/17 12:39 pm | updated: 02/03/17 12:39 pm |
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The Phillies have announced they signed former Chicago Cubs outfielder Chris Coghlan to a minor league contract. Coghlan played for the Cubs for the 2014 and 2015 season, and part of their World Series 2016 season. In 2009, Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year Award while he was on the then Florida Marlins. The Phillies have invited Coghlan to come to spring training in Clearwater this spring.
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| Hurricanes Beat Flyers; Union Sign Haris Medunjanin; Temple Women's Basketball Takes On No.1 UConn |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 02/01/17 12:27 pm | updated: 02/01/17 12:27 pm |
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| The Hurricanes sealed a 5-1 victory over the Flyers Tuesday night, breaking their 3 game win streak. The Flyers started to fall short in the first period as the Hurricanes led 2-0 and out shot the Flyers 8-4. The Hurricanes then scored again, making it 3-0 at the end of the 2nd period. Flyers' Brayden Schenn scored the only goal for the Flyers, which was his 100th NHL goal. Flyers goalie Steve Mason made 23 saves, but was not enough to stop the Hurricanes. Flyers Head Coach stated, "That... Read More |
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| Sixers Beat Kings; Phillies' Moniak Ranked #6 Outfield Prospect; Sixers Turn Down McConnell Trade |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/31/17 12:30 pm | updated: 01/31/17 12:30 pm |
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| The Sixers were able to seal a 122-119 victory over the Kings on Monday even without the help of star center Joel Embiid who was out with a left knee contusion. The Sixers were down 16 points in the first half, but they scored 42 points in the third quarter giving them the lead they needed to get a victory. Sixers small forward Robert Covington had 23 points in the game as well as 10 rebounds to help rally the Sixers for a win. Next up, the Sixers take on the Mavericks on Wednesday.Read More |
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