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  • • Jalen Hurts doing what he needs to do to “take off” in 2021
    Carson Wentz started 12 games in 2020. Jalen Hurts started the final four. So who starts the season opener for the Eagles in 2021? Hurts had a diplomatic answer when asked that question Tuesday. “That’s a great question; that’s a great question,” Hurts told CBS Sports HQ, via Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia. “I’ll [more]...2021
  • • Phillies Sign Matt Moore
    Feb. 3: The Phillies have announced the deal. Jan. 29, 9:50am: Moore’s deal comes with a $3MM base salary and additional incentives, tweets The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. 9:39am: The Phillies have agreed to a Major League contract with free-agent left-hander Matt Moore, reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (via Twitter). The Apex Baseball client…...2021
  • • Phillies, Red Sox Interested In Marwin Gonzalez
    Utilityman Marwin Gonzalez is garnering interest from at least six teams, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (Twitter link).  The Red Sox have been linked to Gonzalez in recent weeks and continue to be involved in his market, Feinsand writes, while NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury (via Twitter) reports that the Phillies are also interested in…...2021
  • • Phillies To Sign Matt Moore
    9:50am: Moore’s deal comes with a $3MM base salary and additional incentives, tweets The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. 9:39am: The Phillies have agreed to a Major League contract with free-agent left-hander Matt Moore, reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (via Twitter). The Apex Baseball client spent the 2020 season pitching in Japan, where he fared…...2021
  • • Report: Eagles hire Kevin Patullo as passing game coordinator
    The Eagles are hiring Colts assistant coach Kevin Patullo as their passing game coordinator, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Patullo coached the receivers in Indianapolis in 2018-19 before becoming the team’s passing game coordinator in 2020. He has 15 years of coaching experience, including 10 in the NFL. He was the Jets’ quarterbacks [more]...2021
  • • The reason Ben Simmons’ high turnover rate doesn’t concern Sixers coach Doc Rivers
    Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was asked about the fairly sluggish start to the season that Ben Simmons has experienced, but the Sixers tactician was having none of it. The venerable Rivers was quoted by Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia, saying that the Aussie’s uncharacteristic turnover rate doesn’t bother him. “I really don’t […] The post The reason Ben Simmons&...2021
  • • Latest On Phillies’ Free Agent Targets
    The hiring of Dave Dombrowski as the Phillies’ new president of baseball operations brought renewed hope that the team could re-sign J.T. Realmuto, though the Phils still hadn’t made an official offer to Realmuto as of late December.  “The Phillies continue to be engaged” in discussions with Realmuto and his representatives, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim…...2021
  • • Cubs Sign Adam Morgan To Minor League Contract
    The Cubs have signed left-hander Adam Morgan to a minor league deal with an invitation to Chicago’s big league spring camp, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury (Twitter link). Morgan chose to become a free agent after the Phillies outrighted him off their 40-man roster at the end of the season.  It was effectively…...2021
  • • Phillies Sign Michael Ynoa To Minor League Contract
    The Phillies have signed right-hander Michael Ynoa to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Ynoa – who turned 29 in September – spent last season in the Athletics organization, though he didn’t reach the majors then. It was the second stint with…...2021
  • • Latest On Phillies, J.T. Realmuto
    Jan. 1: NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury takes a fresh look at Realmuto’s market, running through several speculative matches for him in free agency. While the Phils have yet to make an offer, Salisbury writes that given Realmuto’s “fondness” for Philadelphia, it’s likely he’d circle back and give them a chance to match or top…...2021

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Sports Philadelphia injury and suspension

  • • DeSean Jackson volunteered for punt return which led to injury
    Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson volunteered to return the punt that ultimately led to another stint on the injured reserve list. According to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Eagles special teams coach Dave Fipp said Jackson came to him on the sidelines late in the team’s 22-21 victory over the New York Giants [more]...2020
  • • Phillies’ Adam Morgan To Undergo Elbow Surgery
    Phillies left-hander Adam Morgan is set to undergo surgery on his throwing elbow tomorrow.  Morgan’s wife Rachel revealed the news in a post on her Instagram past, and NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury added that the surgery will address a flexor pronator injury.  Salisbury estimates a six-to-eight month recovery time for Morgan, based on past…...2020
  • • If season doesn't resume, NBA could lose more than $500M in ticket revenue
    The league will lose nearly $500 million in ticket revenue if the remainder of the season is not played out, Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Using an unnamed high-ranking league official as a source, Haberstroh relays that the NBA makes an average of $1.2 million in gate revenue per regular-season game and $2 million for each playoff game. There were 259 regular-season games rem...2020
  • • Seranthony Dominguez Experiences Setback
    Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez has experienced a setback in his elbow rehab efforts, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Details on his anticipated timeline remain unknown. Dominguez had hoped to be ready for Opening Day and has appeared in some spring action. Unfortunately, he is said to have experienced some issues during his most…...2020
  • • Report: Zach Ertz in, Lane Johnson out
    The Eagles, who have been relying on a slew of Vince Papales in recent weeks, got some good news on Saturday. And some bad news. Derrick Gunn of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports that Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, who has ribs and back injury, has been cleared to play on Sunday against the Seahawks. Gunn [more]...2020
  • • 76ers rookie Matisse Thybulle out indefinitely with knee injury
    Sixers rookie Matisse Thybulle is sidelined indefinitely with a right knee sprain and a bone bruise, according to Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice. His condition will be re-evaluated in about two weeks. Thybulle suffered a hyperextension injury in the fourth quarter Saturday night after colliding with the Wizards‘ Troy Brown Jr., according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Thybulle was exa...2019
  • • Report: Carson Wentz wants to play despite doctors' advice
    Carson Wentz is not interested in resting up as his Philadelphia Eagles attempt to fight their way into the NFC playoff picture in the final two weeks of this season. The young quarterback reportedly got a second opinion on his fractured back, per NBC Sports Philadelphia, and was urged by that second doctor to rest. That hasn’t stopped him from wanting to play. It’s been widely reported that the E...2018
  • • Nick Foles sports webbed footwear at press conference
    Nick Foles stepped in for an injured Carson Wentz and kept the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff hopes alive with Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Rams. During his press conference Wednesday, it was Foles’ choice of footwear, not his play in the win, that appeared to elicit the most attention from the media. Foles strolled to the podium rocking some unorthodox webbed shoes — foot gloves, if you wi...2018
  • • Phillies have strong interest in RP Andrew Miller
    The Phillies are “strongly” in on free-agent lefty Andrew Miller, tweets Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Salisbury had previously reported the team to be in pursuit of both Miller and Zach Britton. Meanwhile, Fancred’s Jon Heyman suggests that Miller “is going to insist on a no-trade clause” after surprisingly being dealt a year and a half into his four-year pact with the Yankees. Heyman...2018
  • • Injury Notes: Altherr, Correa, Hicks, Bryant, Swanson, Harvey, Walker
    Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr has been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his big toe, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (via Twitter). He suffered the injury on Monday when crashing face-first into the left field wall while chasing a ball that ultimately cleared the fence. The Phillies were optimistic about Altherr coming into the…...2018

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Sports Philadelphia trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Phillies Sign Matt Moore
    Feb. 3: The Phillies have announced the deal. Jan. 29, 9:50am: Moore’s deal comes with a $3MM base salary and additional incentives, tweets The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. 9:39am: The Phillies have agreed to a Major League contract with free-agent left-hander Matt Moore, reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (via Twitter). The Apex Baseball client…...2021
  • • Phillies To Sign Matt Moore
    9:50am: Moore’s deal comes with a $3MM base salary and additional incentives, tweets The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. 9:39am: The Phillies have agreed to a Major League contract with free-agent left-hander Matt Moore, reports Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (via Twitter). The Apex Baseball client spent the 2020 season pitching in Japan, where he fared…...2021
  • • Latest On Phillies’ Free Agent Targets
    The hiring of Dave Dombrowski as the Phillies’ new president of baseball operations brought renewed hope that the team could re-sign J.T. Realmuto, though the Phils still hadn’t made an official offer to Realmuto as of late December.  “The Phillies continue to be engaged” in discussions with Realmuto and his representatives, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim…...2021
  • • Cubs Sign Adam Morgan To Minor League Contract
    The Cubs have signed left-hander Adam Morgan to a minor league deal with an invitation to Chicago’s big league spring camp, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury (Twitter link). Morgan chose to become a free agent after the Phillies outrighted him off their 40-man roster at the end of the season.  It was effectively…...2021
  • • Phillies Sign Michael Ynoa To Minor League Contract
    The Phillies have signed right-hander Michael Ynoa to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Ynoa – who turned 29 in September – spent last season in the Athletics organization, though he didn’t reach the majors then. It was the second stint with…...2021
  • • Latest On Phillies, J.T. Realmuto
    Jan. 1: NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury takes a fresh look at Realmuto’s market, running through several speculative matches for him in free agency. While the Phils have yet to make an offer, Salisbury writes that given Realmuto’s “fondness” for Philadelphia, it’s likely he’d circle back and give them a chance to match or top…...2021
  • • Rumor: Jrue Holiday trade something Sixers are ‘very interested in’
    The Philadelphia 76ers are “very interested” in acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Pelicans are reportedly listening to Holiday trade offers. The All-NBA guard began his pro career with the Sixers. I’m hearing Sixers are very interested in & are trying to trade for […] The post Rumor: Jrue Holiday trad...2020
  • • East Notes: Phillies, Andujar, Marlins
    Let’s check in on a few East Coast clubs… The Phillies will not retain bullpen coach Jim Gott, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Gott held the role for three years, but the Phillies elected not to renew the former big league right-hander’s contract. The move comes on the heels of a disastrous season…...2020
  • • Phillies To Promote Mickey Moniak
    The Phillies are set to call up former No. 1 overall draft pick Mickey Moniak, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia (Twitter link). It’ll be the Major League debut for the 22-year-old outfielder. Moniak wasn’t initially included in the Phillies’ 60-man player pool to begin the shortened season, but he was added shortly before…...2020
  • • East Notes: Realmuto, Bichette, Elieser, Benintendi
    With the winter fast approaching and time running out for an in-season extension, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will “likely” try his hand on the open market, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia observes. However, general manager Matt Klentak suggested Monday that the Phillies and Realmuto have at least discussed a new contract since the season…...2020

Sports Philadelphia stats

  • • Donovan McNabb: Carson Wentz will break all my records
    Donovan McNabb rewrote the Philadelphia Eagles record books, but he’s prepared for Carson Wentz to cross out those accomplishments.When responding to a question posed by Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia, McNabb smiled and said he didn’t expect to hold any franchise records once Wentz’s career is finished.“Are you kidding? Nope. He’s going to break all of them.”Among other stats, McNabb hold...2017

Sports Philadelphia kids, wife/husband, girlfriend/boyfriend, father/mother

  • • Phillies’ Adam Morgan To Undergo Elbow Surgery
    2020
  • • Nick Foles sports webbed footwear at press conference
    2018
  • Former Eagles star, Hall of Fame inductee Brian Dawkins reveals that he contemplated suicide
    • Former Eagles star, Hall of Fame inductee Brian Dawkins reveals that he contemplated suicide
    Hall of Fame inductee Brian Dawkins says he dealt with suicidal thoughts early in his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Dawkins told NBC Sports Philadelphia that he struggled to balance his responsibilities in the NFL with his roles as a new father and husband.         ...2018

Top Sports Philadelphia news

  • • Tim Tebow, Riley Cooper Send Get Well Message to Teen with Brain Tumor
    2015
  • • Source: Eagles' Ertz expected to face Seahawks
    Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is expected to play in Sunday's wild-card game, a source confirmed to ESPN. Ertz, who suffered a broken rib and lacerated kidney in Week 16, was medically cleared Saturday, as NBC Sports Philadelphia first reported....2020
  • • Phillies Vote Against Playing Thursday; Athletics-Rangers Also To Be Postponed
    Phillies players have voted against playing their scheduled game versus the Nationals tonight, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports (via Twitter). ESPN’s Jeff Passan tweets that the Rangers/Athletics game will also be postponed tonight. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle tweeted shortly prior that the A’s were giving strong consideration to opting not…...2020
  • • Brandon Brooks tears Achilles tendon, will miss 2020 season
    One of the best guards in the NFL is going to miss the entire 2020 season. Eagles guard Brandon Brooks tore his left Achilles tendon during a workout today and will miss the entire 2020 season, Derrick Gunn of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. “So I guess now that news is out yes I tore my [more]...2020
  • • Bryce Harper Discusses Contract Situation Of Phillies, J.T. Realmuto
    If you ask Phillies star Bryce Harper, the team needs to do what it takes to retain backstop J.T. Realmuto. Harper discussed that important contractual situation and other topics in a recent chat with Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. It’s debatable how best to interpret Harper’s comments — prediction or exhortation, or both —…...2020
  • • Sixers’ Ben Simmons debuts new cornrow hairstyle
    Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons appears to have gotten really bored of late over life under quarantine. So much so, that the 6-foot-10 point guard has decided to try on a new and rather radical hairstyle. Here’s a look at Simmons’ new do courtesy of NBC Sports Philadelphia: As Simmons implied above, he is still […] The post Sixers’ Ben Simmons debuts new cornrow hairsty...2020
  • • NL East Notes: Realmuto, Neris, Lowrie, Adams, Braves
    The arbitration hearings for Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and reliever Hector Neris are coming up this week, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury reports, with Realmuto’s case being heard on Wednesday and Neris on Friday.  Once Realmuto’s case has been decided, Phils GM Matt Klentak said “we’ll come to the table and see if we can…...2020
  • • Phillies To Re-Sign Phil Gosselin
    The Phillies have agreed to re-sign veteran infielder Phil Gosselin to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. He’s represented by Meister Sports Management. Gosselin, 31, appeared in 44 games with the Phillies in 2019 and spent the rest of the year with…...2019
  • • Joel Embiid shows up to Orlando in full hazmat suit and mask
    Sixers big man Joel Embiid has arrived to Walt Disney World and he made a grand entrance. The Sixers star showed up to Orlando in a hazmat suit and mask. Joel Embiid has arrived for the flight to Orlando, in full mask, suit and glove gear. pic.twitter.com/Nz7hOtc69E — NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) July 9, 2020 […] The post Joel Embiid shows up to Orlando in full hazmat suit and...2020
  • • East Notes: Phillies, Werth, Harper, Mets, Gimenez, Orioles, Martin
    Jayson Werth was not surprised when his bromantic partner Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies exactly a year ago yesterday, per Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. After years of traveling together, yukking it up from stadium to stadium, Werth knew Harper’s feelings about the league about as well as could be expected, and given his…...2020
  • • Quick Hits: Phillies, Employee Pay, Cardinals, Goldschmidt, Pirates, Shelton, Kela
    Phillies owner John Middleton informed the team’s employees Friday that no one will be laid off or forced to take a pay cut through at least the end of May, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. “I am neither an epidemiologist nor a public policy maker, but I do know our industry, and it…...2020
  • • If season doesn't resume, NBA could lose more than $500M in ticket revenue
    2020
  • • Seranthony Dominguez Experiences Setback
    2020
  • • Report: DeSean Jackson speaks to Philadelphia rabbi, pledges to educate himself
    Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to recognize that he has significant work to do after making anti-Semitic social media posts. According to John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Jackson and his representatives spoke to Philadelphia rabbi Doniel Grodnitzky and Jackson has pledged to educate himself. Jackson posted on social media what he said was [more]...2020

Sports Philadelphia schedule, game

  • • Phillies Sign Michael Ynoa To Minor League Contract
    2021
  • • Phillies Vote Against Playing Thursday; Athletics-Rangers Also To Be Postponed
    2020
  • • Sixers’ Joel Embiid ‘hated’ NBA bubble idea
    Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid shared his opposition to the NBA’s “bubble” idea on Tuesday. Embiid, 26, told reporters he’s “not a big fan” of the proposal, which outlines 22 franchises competing starting on July 30 in Orlando, Florida. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Serena Winters, via Jason Owens in Yahoo Sports: “I hated the […] The...2020
  • • If season doesn't resume, NBA could lose more than $500M in ticket revenue
    2020
  • • Report: Carson Wentz wants to play despite doctors' advice
    2018
  • • Nick Foles sports webbed footwear at press conference
    2018
  • • Phillies have strong interest in RP Andrew Miller
    2018
  • • Gabe Kapler will be back as Phillies’ manager in 2018
    The Philadelphia Phillies have played their way out of playoff contention with a horrible stretch to close out the season, but the disappointing finish is not going to cost Gabe Kapler his job.On Wednesday, Phillies general manager Matt Klentak confirmed Kaper will be back with the team in 2019 despite what he described as an “awful” past six weeks of play. The Phillies lost their seventh consecut...2018
  • • This Ben Simmons bobblehead looks nothing like Ben Simmons
    Ben Simmons is quickly becoming one of the more recognizable faces in the NBA today, but one bobblehead manufacturer obviously didn’t get the memo.Over the weekend, Yahoo! Sports shared an image of an eBay listing for a purported bobblehead of Simmons selling for $72.99. Unfortunately, the bobblehead looked more like Eddie Murphy than it did the Philadelphia 76ers star. Have a look: Josh Ellis of ...2018
  • • Carson Wentz shares update on his Week 1 availability
    Carson Wentz has looked sharp during the offseason and appears to be on track to play in Week 1, but the star quarterback is not yet ready to declare himself a lock for the starting lineup.In an interview with SportsRadio WIP94 on Tuesday, Wentz was asked how important it is for him to be available in Week 1. He said not missing any of the 2018 regular season has been his goal since he tore his AC...2018

Sports Philadelphia rumors, scandals

  • • Bryan Colangelo expected to lose job with Sixers?
    The Sixers‘ investigation into team president Bryan Colangelo‘s alleged use of burner social media accounts is expected to conclude shortly and several leagues sources believe he will lose his job, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Pompey writes that the investigation could wrap up as soon as tomorrow. Due to Game 1 of the NBA Finals taking place tonight, the league did not want th...2018

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