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| Ryan Madson Signs With Cincinnati Reds for $8.5 Million |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/11/12 8:40 am | updated: 01/11/12 8:40 am |
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Ryan Madson will be wearing red next year but it will be for the Cincinnati Reds, not the Philadelphia Phillies. Madson reached an oral agreement for a 1-year contract worth $8.5 million to pitch as their closer next year. He will be replacing Fransico Cordero whose $12 million option was declined, in favor of a $1 million buy out.
Ryan Madson stepped into the closer role for the Phillies in 2011 after Brad Lidge was plagued by injuries. He was 4-2 with a 2.47 ERA, and saved 32... Read More |
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| Philadelphia May Become Home for NFL Concussion Suit |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/10/12 1:57 pm | updated: 01/10/12 1:57 pm |
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| Philadelphia is likely to become the focal point of the NFL - player suit over concussion injuries. A group of former players has filed lawsuits against the NFL alleging that the league is partly responsible for their concussion-related brain injuries. According to the Wall Street Journal, the NFL will present a motion to have all of these lawsuits consolidated and to have the case heard by a U.S. District Court judge in... Read More |
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| Philadelphia 76ers Get to Come Home for Awhile |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/12 1:40 pm | updated: 01/06/12 1:40 pm |
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The 76ers started this abbreviated season away from home. And after five games, a 3 and 2 record and 11 days on the road, they'll be playing hoops close to home for awhile.
After the Friday night home opener against the Detroit Pistons, the 76ers won't have to venture far from the Wells Fargo Center for more than two weeks.
The Sixers play four straight games at home as well as eight of the next 10 and 18 of the next 22 games in Philadelphia. Included in the... Read More |
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| Andy Reid Will Return as Eagles Head Coach in 2012 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/12 2:53 pm | updated: 01/03/12 2:53 pm |
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Eagles Chairman/CEO Jeffrey Lurie announced during today's press conference that head coach Andy Reid will return for his 14th season in 2012. After high expectations at the beginning of the season, the Eagles started off slow, but finished well to end the season 8-8. Reid has only had 1 losing season as head coach after his first year in 1999, and has had an overall record of 126-81-1.
"I want to see our team coached by Andy Reid and I can’t wait to see that team play,"... Read More |
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| Winter Classic Penn State Hockey |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/29/11 10:47 am | updated: 12/29/11 10:47 am |
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Hockey's Winter Classic is January 2nd between the Flyers and New York Rangers. One of the other many outdoor hockey games on tap for Citizens Bank Park next week will be a college battle between 14-2 Penn State and 7-3 Neumann University on January 4th.
Neumann is one of the top squads in Division III while Penn State is transitioning up to the Division I level from club status in the ACHA. Nittany Lions head coach Guy Gadowsky says that transition is going quite well.Read More |
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| Hunter Pence of the Phillies to Pitch Steak and Hoagie Rolls |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/26/11 1:50 pm | updated: 12/26/11 1:50 pm |
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Hunter Pence of the Philadelphia Phillies has signed a 3-year endorsement deal with Liscio's Bakery. The Glassboro, NJ hoagie-and-cheesesteak rollmaker hired the outfielder as its spokesman for a campaign to run on television, radio, billboards and in-stadium advertising, as well as online.
Pence, who joined the Phillies last summer in a trade with the Astros, won fans after scoring a winning run over the Pirates then reportedly telling Phils star Chase Utley, “Good game,... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Eagles Upbeat, Not Disappointed with Season |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/26/11 1:25 pm | updated: 12/26/11 1:25 pm |
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| After the Philadelphia Eagles battered the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Eve in front of a national TV audience, team members were upbeat about their progress this season. After Super Bowl expectations during the pre-season, the Birds won't even make the playoffs. The best 7 and 8 team in football? Many fans say, "So what?" and think these Eagles and coaches should be hanging their heads in... Read More |
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| Former Philadelphia Eagle Joins Suit Against NFL |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/22/11 1:41 pm | updated: 12/22/11 1:41 pm |
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The list of former players suing the NFL over brain injuries now includes a former Philadelphia Eagle.
The Philadelphia Business Journal reports: Dorsey Levens, who played with the Eagles in 2002 and 2004 and spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, has filed a federal lawsuit in Atlanta. The other plaintiffs are former Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis, former Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fulton Kuykendall and... Read More |
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| Ed Wade to Return to the Philadelphia Phillies |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/20/11 2:46 pm | updated: 12/20/11 2:46 pm |
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The Phillies are bringing former GM Ed Wade back into the organization. Wade was fired by the Astros after last season. Ed will re-join the Philadelphia Phillies as a special consultant to the baseball operations department. During his time as GM in Philadelphia, Wade acquired players such as Jim Thome, Shane Victorino and Billy Wagner. He was also at the helm when the Phillies drafted Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Pat Burrell, Cole Hamels, Ryan Madson and Brett Myers.
In his new... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Eagles....not dead yet |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/19/11 11:18 am | updated: 12/19/11 11:18 am |
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The Philadelphia Eagles are still alive. Sitting at a record of 6 - 8, they still have a shot at the playoffs. Winning their last two regular season games, and many other scenario combinations are keeping them in the playoff hunt.
The Eagles next test is in Dallas on Christmas Eve against the Cowboys.
Does it end there or will a Christmas miracle make Eagles fans happy for another week?... Read More |
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