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Flyers set to take on Bruins; Philly uses a little History to Rally Support |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 04/29/11 5:18 pm | updated: 04/29/11 5:18 pm |
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Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to drop at center ice tomorrow at 3:00pm at the Wells Fargo Center, with the Philadelphia Flyers taking on the Boston Bruins in a rematch from last year's incredible series in which the Flyers overcame a 3-0 deficit to win the series. This is a new year though, and the slate is clean. Both teams have just moved on from 7 game opening series' and the team that can play the strongest will probably have the most success.
Boston and... Read More |
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How long will Utley be out? |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 03/18/11 4:06 pm | updated: 04/16/11 5:46 pm |
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For Chase Utley 2012 see: Chase Utley Speaks Out About Knee Problem; No Time Table When He Will Be Back
Phillies Chase Utley, out a long time? It's looking that way. Utley can't run, and is only fielding ground balls with the aid of a lawn chair according to Ruben Amaro Jr. Amaro also said they're doing everything they possibly can to avoid Chase getting into a surgery. Can surgery help? ... Read More |
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Spring is Perfect season for watching Philly sports |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 04/12/11 3:36 am | updated: 04/12/11 3:36 am |
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Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, oh my... Fall fans don't get me wrong, I love Eagles football, and October baseball especially, but you can't beat this April for non-stop Philadelphia sports almost every day/night of the week. This year we have the Phils off to a predicted great start. The young Sixers are headed back to the playoffs lead by coach of the year candidate Doug Collins. Plus, the Flyers won the division and are hoping to go back to the Stanley Cup finals and finish last year's... Read More |
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Flyers win Atlantic Division title, head to playoffs against Sabres |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 04/09/11 11:54 pm | updated: 04/09/11 11:54 pm |
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The Flyers have won the Atlantic Division for the first time in seven years, and are the second seed in the East going into the playoffs after today's 7-4 win over the Islanders to close out the season. They'll meet the Buffalo Sabres in the first round starting Thursday.
We should be cheering and anxiously awaiting another great playoff run from the Flyboys like last year's miracle round after round to the Stanley Cup Finals. However, last year was a surprise treat by an... Read More |
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Phillies walk off Win Cold Opener |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 04/01/11 6:33 pm | updated: 04/01/11 6:33 pm |
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The wait is over, the anticipation can finally burst, Phillies season is here. This season is probably the most anticipated season of our recent golden age of Phillies baseball, and for once it's not because of our All-Star lineup of batters, but because of... Pitching! A fully stacked deck of starting pitchers ready to deal joker hands to all other teams, at least that's what we all hope. All of this will end in the fall with the realization of our expectations and October baseball and a World... Read More |
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76ers Want Philly to Show Ya Luv |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 03/24/11 10:51 am | updated: 04/01/11 6:16 pm |
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The 76ers are playing well as the playoffs approach and they continue to move up in the standings ensuring themselves a better seed. What's the secret? Doug Collins has them playing like a team and they are playing great defense. Veterans, Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand are playing like leaders and driving the young guys. The 76ers new message to the fans - Show ya... Read More |
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World Series, here we come? |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 04/01/11 10:25 am | updated: 04/01/11 10:25 am |
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Phillies baseball! Spring training is behind. The regular season has opened. Snow and rain bring it to a start in Philadelphia......and the city is buzzing with excitement. Another World Series year? How much will the Phillies be judged by the outcome of the games this weekend. You know our... Read More |
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Phillies and Luis Castillo |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 03/21/11 10:56 am | updated: 03/21/11 10:56 am |
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The Phillies have agreed to a contract with Luis Castillo, the former Florida Marlins' three-time Gold Glove and three-time All-Star second baseman who was released by the New York Mets on Friday.
Castillo has agreed to a minor league deal giving the Phillies the ability to evaluate him in person without guaranteeing him significant money for the entire season.
The Phillies do not have to purchase his contract and add him to the 40-man roster until March 31.
With the future... Read More |
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Allure of the NCAA Tournament |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 03/19/11 10:09 am | updated: 03/19/11 10:09 am |
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The NCAA Men's basketball tournament is underway and you don't need to be a basketball fan to get swept up in this action. Part of the magnetism is that these athletes are young amateurs, not millionaires and most know they will never turn pro. They play for the love of game and the spirit of competition. Win or go home. Watching, you can't help feel the rush of exhuberance when they win, and their disappointment when they're... Read More |
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GQ Lists Philly Fans Worst |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 03/19/11 10:08 am | updated: 03/19/11 10:08 am |
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GQ Magazine has released it's list of Worst Sports Fans in America and GQ put Eagles and Phillies fans in the 1 and 2 spots. They cite examples such as cheering opponent injuries, booing Santa Claus, and cheering a fan being tased by the cops. So what. We show up. And we cheer - lustily. Other sports towns would love to have Philly's passion. Ask the players. Ask Cliff Lee why he took less money to play in Philly. The... Read More |
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