What has happened to the Philadelphia sports teams of my youth?
For my entire life, I’ve enjoyed the spoils of being a fan of the greatest sports teams in the country. I’ve watched their continued dominance over their respective leagues and I’ve grown accustomed to having people from other towns jealously point out any little issue, so that they may feel better about the sad state of their local teams. But, lately, I’m not feeling the love back from my teams.
Michael Phelps’ Golf Channel reality show has its Philadelphia connections
The show producers are our ticket to world’s-greatest-Olympian-washboard-ab-sexiness possibly, maybe making future trips to Philadelphia.
How quickly will Citizens Bank Park turn into Veterans Stadium of the 1990s?
The trades of Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Hunter Pence to the San Francisco Giants re-stocked the Phillies’ farm system and saved them some money. But the moves could also result in empty seats at CBP.
Predators match the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for Shea Weber. Now what?
The swing and miss on prized restricted free agent Shea Weber is just another recruiting failure for the Flyers, a team that isn’t used to being turned down. So where do they turn now?
Will the Nashville Predators match the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer for Shea Weber?
By next Thursday, the Flyers will either have one of the league’s best defenseman in orange and black anchoring their blue line next season, or they’ll be back at square one – searching for alternate ways to improve the team.
Scott Franzke is right: Scott Hairston stinks! And so do these other athletes
New York Mets outfielder Scott Hairston has had an insignificant Major League career. Against the Phillies this season, though, he’s been an absolute monster. Here are some other so-so professional athletes who have killed Philadelphia sports teams…and our fans’ hopes and dreams.
Philadelphia Soul practicing with a bunch of animals tomorrow
The Philadelphia Soul is known for some strange public practices, and tomorrow’s, which is going down at the Elmwood Park Zoo, could take the cake.
Creators of Angry Birds choose Eagles in first avian sports team sponsorship
It’s a deal that didn’t just happen overnight but will keep most of us from getting any sleep as our finger launchers will be addicted to our favorite game and favorite team.
Phanatic riles more that team spirit, gets sued again
The Philly Phanatic was up to his old tricks when he picked up a lounge chair and tossed it in a pool…with a woman still in it. And now, with her laundry list of injuries, she is suing the crazy mascot.
Local Chris Gold will help Andy Zhang, the youngest qualifier ever, at the U.S. Open
At 14 years old, Andy Zhang is the youngest qualifier ever for the U.S. Open. When play opens today, he’ll be accompanied by his 25-year-old caddy and coach, Chris Gold, a Haddonfield, N.J. resident.
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