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Phillies Close to 3-Year, $18 Million Deal with Placido Polanco

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:57:09 +0000

The Phillies have are close to coming to terms on a 3-year, $18 million deal with former Phillie Placido Polanco to move from second base and man the hot corner at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki says the deal is pending a physical. Polanco performed extremely well at second base after ...

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NBA Braces for Impact: Tim Donaghy's Book Available Tomorrow

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:01:43 +0000

We're all pretty familiar with the Tim Donaghy story by now, but only the overall gist of it—that he gambled on NBA basketball, and that he was an NBA referee when he did it. Once caught, Donaghy began to tell stories of a major American sport that wasn't being decided simply by which team was ...

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Today in Philly Sports History: Cunningham Kicks, 1989

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Is he...is he gonna punt the ball?

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Zo: Phils Targeting Polanco

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 02:45:39 +0000

Remember the sweet sounds of Dan Baker announcing that Placido Polanco was on his way to the plate? We could be hearing it again soon. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports that the Phillies are aggressively pursuing the free agent infielder, making him their primary target at least for the ...

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The Way We Were: Old-Look Sixers Look to Give it One Last Go in OKC

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 23:12:07 +0000

You know who's breathing easier right now on the Sixers? How about everyone? (Well, everyone except Eddie Jordan). An overlooked plus of this Iverson mess is the pressure it takes off the rest of our boys. Suddenly, Elton Brand's not on the hot seat for failing to live up to his $80 mil deal, ...

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Randy Jones Is Doing Just Fine in LA, Thank You.

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 21:32:26 +0000

Randy Jones was a defenseman whose play I thought got a bad rap in Philly for the most part, probably for two reasons: (1) he was overpaid for his skill level and ability to contribute; and (2) lower-line defensemen always are. They're like the middle relief of hockey—almost never good enough ...

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ESPN Experts Weigh in on Allen Iverson Signing; A.I. "Like a Kid on Christmas"

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 18:02:09 +0000

Allen Iverson will suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers once again. It's pretty surreal and surely won't fully hit us until number three steps onto the court a Sixers jersey. Whether you like the move or not, one thing is certain, it's fun to talk about. ESPN "experts" weigh in on a number of ...

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Nobody Cares About Your Fantasy Team: Week 12 Results

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

With one week left in the 700 Level Inaugural Fantasy League regular season, two slots have been sewn up beyond a shadow of a doubt. Those will be occupied by MagMac#5 and Team Vicktory!, both of whom continue to roll this week and are currently dominating the league with their 9-3 records. ...

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Who's Really Calling the Shots for Sixers?

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:26:20 +0000

From the standpoint with Allen, I don't believe our team is where it is from an age standpoint and the minutes that we want to get these younger players to play, that Allen obviously wants to start and play a lot of minutes. I don't see that conducive to what we're trying to do. The minutes, ...

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Allen Iverson Officially Returns to Philly

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:39:11 +0000

It's finally done. My favorite NBA player of all time has returned to Philly, where he made hoops exciting for years. And we all know this is a town in need of some excitement on the court. Hoops experts and casual fans alike can give us a lot of reasons and opinions on why this is the ...

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Today in Philly Sports History: Cunningham's End Zone Scramble, 1990

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Randall Cunningham had many skills as a quarterback, but only one noteworthy enough to be namechecked in Jay-Z's "Heart of the City" decades later. Perhaps the QB's most famously fleet-footed moment came on December 2nd, 1990, in a game against the Buffalo Bills. About to be sacked in his own ...

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WATN: John LeClair Makes Us Proud Yet Again

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:06:35 +0000

In the late 90s, John LeClair was one of the prominent faces of both the Philadelphia Flyers and USA Hockey. I was a big fan of LeClair's from his days in Montreal, when he lifted the Cup in '93. With a name like that, on a team like that, it was surprising to find out he was a Yank. He was an ...

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Philly Fans Await An Answer

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:34:33 +0000

The Sixers have put a non-guaranteed one-year contract offer on the table. The ball, as usual, is in Allen Iverson's hands now. FanHouse points out that the non-guarantee bit could give Iverson pause. If A.I. fails to put fans in the seats, will the Sixers part ways once Lou Williams returns? ...

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You Always Wanted to Have Your Pick of the Phillies Ballgirls...

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:12:31 +0000

In quite a smart marketing ploy, the Phillies have put the final spot in their 2010 Phillies Ballgirl squad up to a vote for fans to decide . It's a tough decision with so many qualified candidates. Each young lady has their own video during which they are asked a variety of questions from ...

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Phillies Add Local Backstop Brian Schneider as First 2010 Addition

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:24:44 +0000

While backup catcher is certainly not the most exciting of positions to fill during the offseason, there is excitement in knowing the 2010 Phillies team is beginning to take shape. According to the Allentown Morning Call, the Phillies have signed local boy Brian Schneider and his family full of ...