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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/25/13 8:52 pm | updated: 04/25/13 8:52 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles have chosen offensive tackle Lane Johnson of Oklahoma as the 4th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Johnson is 6' 6" and 303 lbs. He was an all-state quarterback in Texas in high school, started his college career as a tight end, eventually moved to defensive end and finally ended up on the offensive line. He displays quickness and athleticism, strength, and solid technique, but lack of experience at the position could be a weakness.
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/13 11:35 pm | updated: 04/14/13 11:35 pm |
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| Multiple reports say 76ers head coach Doug Collins will resign at the end of the season. He has told the ownership the he has decided not to return to the sidelines for the final year of his four year contract. Collins informed owner Josh Harris of his decision in recent days. If he coached the final year of his contract, the 6ers would have paid $4.5 million. There is a possibility that Doug Collins could move into another role in the organization, perhaps in the front office. He previously... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/13 11:13 am | updated: 04/03/13 11:13 am |
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| Rutgers has fired their basketball coach. After the ESPN show, Outside the Lines featured video of Rutgers Men's Basketball coach, Mike Rice berating players during practices, the school has decided to fire him. The video was revealed to the school in November showing Rice throwing balls at players, grabbing them and using racial and gay slurs. At the time, Rutgers officials suspended Rice for three games, fined him $50,000 and sent him to anger management. Now it has decided, that was not... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/17/13 6:41 pm | updated: 03/17/13 6:41 pm |
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| Temple, Villanova, and LaSalle all make the NCAA Tournament with at large bids. The Villanova Wildcats garnered a #9 seed and will play #8 North Carolina in the South Region on Thursday in Kansas City, MO. The Temple Owls also received a #9 seed and will play #8 NC State in the East Region on Friday in Dayton, OH. They will start in the “second” round. The LaSalle Explorers got selected for the play-in game for the #13 seed in the West Region. They'll play Boise St in the first round on... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/21/13 1:14 am | updated: 01/21/13 1:14 am |
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It was announced today that the 29th Philadelphia International Cycling Championship will not be held in 2013, originally scheduled for June 2. Race organizers hope to bring the race back in 2014.
"We are disappointed that we must remove the race from the calendar in 2013, but we feel that we will be able to reorganize with new partners and make this the preeminent event the region deserves in 2014 and beyond,” said event creator David Chauner. “The race is more than just... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/08/12 11:40 pm | updated: 12/08/12 11:40 pm |
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The Phillies continued to check off their Christmas needs list this December. Fresh off the trade for OF Ben Revere the Phillies have acquired Michael Young from the Texas Rangers for right-handed reliever Josh Lindblom and a Minor League pitcher, Lisalverto Bonilla.
Young, 36, waived his no trade clause to become a Phillie. Staying in Texas would have meant less playing time as either a utility player or DH. In Philadelphia he'll be our everyday starting third basemen. Young... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/06/12 1:00 pm | updated: 12/06/12 1:00 pm |
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The Philadelphia Phillies have traded right-hand pitcher Vance Worley and top pitching prospect Trevor May to the Minnesota Twins for Outfielder Ben Revere.
Fan favorite Worley, 25, has been up at the major league level for 2 seasons+ now with a career ERA of 3.50. In 2011 he was great posting a 11-3 record and 3.01 ERA. 2012 he was less than spectacular with a 6-9 record and ERA of 4.20. Trevor May had an ERA of 4.87 at Double-A this year, was named Phillies Minor League... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/03/12 4:45 pm | updated: 12/03/12 4:45 pm |
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Penn State's Matt McGloin Named 2012 Burlsworth
Trophy Winner McGloin - Chosen by Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee and Fan Votes
SPRINGDALE, Ark., Dec. 3, 2012 - Monday, senior quarterback, Matt McGloin from Penn State was named third winner of the Burlsworth Trophy in Springdale, AK, at a ceremony hosted by the Springdale (Ark.) Rotary Club. The award is given to the nation’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on. On hand to present the trophy... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/29/12 9:33 pm | updated: 11/29/12 9:33 pm |
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This season of Penn State football could have been a complete disaster. However, most players decided to stay in Happy Valley and play for a team under heavy sanctions that is ineligible for the postseason for the next 3 years. The Nittany Lions finished the season 8-4 and first year coach Bill O'Brien won Big Ten Coach of the Year honors.
Now, Matt McGloin, quarterback for the Penn State Nittany Lions, has been selected as a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy. The award is given... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/21/12 11:19 am | updated: 11/21/12 11:21 am |
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| The Reading Phillies announced on Saturday the new name for the baseball franchise that has been the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies for 46 Years. Paying homage to that tradition the team will now be known as the Fightin Phils. The big league club has affectionately been called "Fightins" since the Whiz Kids era on the '50s. General Manager Scott Hunsicker also revealed the team's new logo, uniform set, and identity program focusing on family fun and Baseballtown... Read More |
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