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Josh Janet 10:35 pm | Tweet Philadelphia Flyers fans had an opportunity on Saturday night to watch one of the organization’s top prospects win a national championship at the Wells Fargo Center. They will now have ample more opportunities to watch defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere next season- he has officially signed an entry level contract with the…

Josh Janet 12:43 pm | Tweet The Philadelphia Flyers announced on Tuesday morning that they have re-signed defenseman Andrew MacDonald to a six year, $30 million extension. MacDonald, 27, was acquired at the trade deadline from the New York Islanders in exchange for second round and third round NHL Entry Draft picks. His current salary is at…

Jeff Kolsky 08:15 am | Tweet With the 22nd pick of the 2014 NFL draft the Philadelphia Eagles select; wide-receiver Brandin Cooks from Oregon State.  Desean Jackson 2.0, younger, cheaper and per Mr. Cook’s own words, even better. Cooks is electric with his speed, can stretch the field and do a lot of “great” things with the…

Denny Basens 08:10 am | Tweet The Philadelphia Phillies had their three-game winning streak snapped on Monday night, falling to the Atlanta Braves 9-6. Their record drops to 6-7. Roberto Hernandez had another successful start, lasting six innings and allowing two runs on four hits. The veteran did however issue six walks. The bullpen returned to form after…

GarryCobb 08:20 am | Tweet I wasn’t surprised at all when Eagles All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy stuck up for his teammate, All-Pro wide receiver DeSean Jackson, when he was questioned for the first time publicly about the release of long-time teammate. McCoy knows that he benefitted from Jackson tremendous speed. The fear of Jackson getting…

Denny Basens 08:07 pm | Tweet The Philadelphia Phillies won their third straight game on Sunday afternoon, taking down the Marlins 4-3. Their record improves to 6-6. Kyle Kendrick pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks. Kendrick struck out seven, and settled in nicely after allowing a run in each of the…

Josh Janet 10:30 am | Tweet Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere was a standout for the Union College Dutchmen when they earned a berth in the Frozen Four in 2012. Gostisbehere was a 19 year-old, undrafted freshman at the time. Union would go on to lose 3-1 to the Ferris State Bulldogs. Gostisbehere’s 5 goals and 22 points as…

Denny Basens 10:55 pm | Tweet The Philadelphia Phillies won their second straight game on Saturday night, taking down the Miami Marlins 5-4. Their record improves to 5-6. Jonathan Pettibone made his first start of the season, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk. Only one of his runs were earned. Jimmy…

Josh Janet 07:51 pm | Tweet The Philadelphia Flyers clinched a postseason berth on Tuesday after manhandling the Florida Panthers to the tune of five goals, but their first dance partner of the Stanley Cup Quarterfinals was unknown until Saturday afternoon. Defenseman Mark Streit scored the overtime game winner against the Pittsburgh Penguins this afternoon to secure…

Denny Basens 10:28 pm | Tweet The Philadelphia Phillies snapped their four-game losing streak on Friday night, taking down the Miami Marlins 6-2. Their record improves to 4-6. A.J. Burnett lasted just 4.1 innings before leaving the game with groin soreness. Burnett allowed two runs on five hits, and walked six batters for the second time in…