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| Basketball Alumni Legends League, The-BALL, Tips Off in Philly, DC Wins 102-94 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/12 4:46 am | updated: 08/06/12 4:46 am |
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| The Basketball Alumni Legends League, or The-BALL, tipped off their second showcase game tonight at the Hagan Arena in Philadelphia. The game again pitted Team Philly vs. Team DC, featuring former stars from local colleges and universities. Unlike yesterday's debut matchup, which was controlled by DC the entire game, tonight featured great competition and a close battle throughout. DC once again got the edge beating Philly 102-94, but it could have gone either way. DC went on a late run in the... Read More |
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| The-BALL League Debuts, Team DC beats Team Philly 111-93, Next game in Philly Aug. 5 at 8pm |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/04/12 10:12 pm | updated: 08/04/12 10:14 pm |
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| The first showcase game of the new Basketball Alumni Legends League is in the books. Team DC beat Team Philly 111-93 at the Charles E. Smith Center on the Campus of George Washington University. Team DC took control of the game early and never let go, building a sizable lead through 3 quarters. Philly made a push in the late game but it had too far to climb. These two teams will take the court again tomorrow in Philly, Sunday August 5th at Hagan Arena on the campus of St. Joe's at 8pm. Be sure... Read More |
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| Joe Blanton claimed off waivers, heads to Dodgers for player/cash to be named later |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/03/12 9:22 pm | updated: 08/03/12 9:22 pm |
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Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon and sent West on a trade that will net the Phillies either a player or cash to be decided later.
Blanton is 8-9 with a 4.59 ERA in 21 games so far this year. He has allowed 22 home runs, which is tied for the most in the National League. He leads the league with a 6.4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Kyle Kendrick will make the start for the Phillies tonight against... Read More |
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| Forbes releases 2012 Top College Rankings, Philadelphia area Schools in Top 20 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/03/12 3:20 am | updated: 08/03/12 3:20 am |
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| Forbes magazine has released it's annual rankings of colleges and universities. Forbes' list, although popular, sometimes gets criticized for it's ranking method. The rankings are based on five categories which include postgraduate success (32.5%), which evaluates alumni pay and prominence; student satisfaction (27.5%), which includes professor evaluations and freshman-to-sophomore retention rates; debt (17.5%), which penalizes schools for high student debt loads and default rates; four-year... Read More |
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| 2nd Street Festival Northern Liberties iradiophilly Live Stream; Man Man, Great Unknown, Lush Life |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/03/12 1:55 am | updated: 08/03/12 1:56 am |
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| This Sunday, August 5th from noon to 10pm, Northern Liberties will once again host the Fourth Annual 2nd Street Festival. North 2nd Street will be closed off between Green and Germantown and filled with beer gardens, workshops, art, food, and other merchandise vendors. There's also going to be plenty of music. Three stages will have music all day/night located on the streets with a fourth stage inside the Piazza at Schmidts with music... Read More |
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| Phillies Fire Sale has Begun; Victorino to Dodgers, Pence to Giants |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/31/12 5:17 pm | updated: 07/31/12 5:17 pm |
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The Phillies have officially thrown in the towel on this season. Shane Victorino is headed out west to join the LA Dodgers. The trade will net the Phillies right-handed relief pitcher Josh Lindblom and Double-A right-handed relief pitcher Ethan Martin.
Victorino won 3 Gold gloves and made two All Star appearances over his 8 years here in Philly. In his 987 games, the Flyin' Hawaiian hit .279 with 181 doubles, 63 triples, 88 home runs, 390 RBI and 179 stolen bases. He was... Read More |
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| Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower tonight in Philadelphia skies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/29/12 3:28 am | updated: 07/29/12 3:28 am |
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Overnight tonight, Saturday July 28 to early morning Sunday July 29th, will be the zenith of the annual Delta Aquarid meteor shower. This shower is not expected to be overwhelmingly prolific because the waxing gibbous moon will be bright in the sky drowning out most of the duller meteors. The full moon is only a few days away on August 2nd.
The moon will be setting after midnight, so you can still head out and try and catch a few. The peak meteor rate for this particular shower... Read More |
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| London Rocks at 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/28/12 6:40 am | updated: 07/28/12 6:40 am |
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| It's once more time for the Olympics and over the next 16 days of glory we'll get Bob Costas spinning us a 1000 different human interest stories out of the actual sports that are going on. I do thoroughly enjoy the Olympics for the games, especially since we don't get to see many of these except for every four years. I get enough excitement out of the actual winning, losing, competition, and athletics. I don't care too much about the fluff. That's why the Opening Ceremonies usually don't appeal... Read More |
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| Philly's Newest Basketball Team, The BALL; Interview w/ founder Michael Wranovics |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/28/12 2:27 am | updated: 07/28/12 2:30 am |
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Tune in at 9am on Sunday, July 29th to any iradiophilly station to hear my interview with Michael Wranovics, CEO and Founder of the Basketball Alumni Legends League or BALL.
Listen to the entire interview with BALL founder Michael Wranovics that aired July 29th.
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| Cole Hamels Calls Philly Home; Signs 6-year, $144 million extension |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/25/12 5:56 pm | updated: 07/25/12 5:56 pm |
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All the speculation about trades or free agency can now end, Cole Hamels signed a contract extension with the Phillies for 6 years worth $144 million. That will keep the left hander with the club through 2018, with a club option for 2019.
Hamels gave Philadelphia every chance to be the first ones to sign the ace pitcher. The native of San Diego has grown to call Philadelphia his home. He has played every year of his 7-year career here in Philadephia after being selected 17th by... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
