1. Philadelphia Phillies' Offseason Update

    It's Jan. 1, so let me start off by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! On to baseball... It's the beginning of month three in the baseball offseason, and it's been a quiet, yet intriguing, one for the Phillies...

    Brett Deckert Written by Brett Deckert about over 4 years ago 342 reads 19 comments

  2. Philadelphia Flyers: This Is the Year

    While skimming through my fantasy hockey team, I took a quick glance at the fantasy hockey message board (on ESPN). The topic that caught my eye was Stanley Cup predictions. I noticed one thing: not much was said about the Philadelphia Flyers...

    Brett Deckert Written by Brett Deckert about over 4 years ago 277 reads 7 comments

  3. Running Diary Of The Philadelphia Eagles' Wild Sunday

    (Photo courtesy of ESPN.com) On this beautiful Sunday here in South New Jersey, I woke up at noon, stretched my arms, ate some pizza, and finalized my fantasy roster for the championship game...

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  4. The Ten Best Performances in Sports of 2008

    As 2008 winds down, it's time to recall all of the precious moments in the year. From Brad Lidge and the Phillies to Michael Phelps and the USA Swim Team, the year sure has been eventful...

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  5. Philadelphia Eagles, It's Time To Believe Again (I Hope)

    The Philadelphia Eagles may have just about flushed their playoff chances down the toilet against Washington on Sunday, but I can still have hope, can't I? I can still hope Andy Reid will remember ...

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  6. Flyers-Capitals: Philadelphia Crushes Washington as Niittymaki Dominates

    A sold-out crowd packed into the Wachovia Center Saturday to see possibly the best game thus far this NHL season. In the early going, the Capitals were on the powerplay, looking to open the game's scoring...

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  7. MLB and The Economy: Is Baseball Already Dealing With Economic Trouble?

    Welcome baseball fans! Christian Karcole and Scott Eisenlohr are back to debate their next topic. The topic up for debate this week is: Have recession woes hit Major League Baseball? Scott's ...

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  8. Cole Hamels Calls The New York Mets "Choke Artists"—But What's The Big Deal?

    Yes, Cole Hamels called the Mets "choke artists." ESPN made their usual short fuss about the statement, and there were a few articles on this site about the statement, mostly by Mets fans...

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  9. Flyers-Penguins: Philadelphia Takes Over Second Place in 6-3 Drubbing of Pens

    The buzz could be felt all around the Wachovia Center at 1:00 PM this afternoon, as the Pittsburgh Penguins were in town to face off with the Philadelphia Flyers. This was the first time the Penguins had traveled to Philadelphia all year...

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  10. The Most Underrated Athletes in Philadelphia Sports

    I've written about Brad Lidge being the best closer in baseball. I've written about Trent Cole being the most underrated defensive end in football. Oh, and I've written about Charlie Manuel being the most underrated manager in baseball as well...

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  11. Raul Ibanez and Philadelphia Phillies Ink a Three-Year Deal

    Earlier today, news broke that the Philadelphia Phillies had signed Raul Ibanez to a three-year, $30 million contract. The Phillies were looking for a right-handed bat in left field, but ended up settling with the 36-year-old lefty who hit ...

    Brett Deckert Written by Brett Deckert about over 4 years ago 114 reads 5 comments

  12. Flyers-Hurricanes: Scott Hartnell and Superstitions Spark Philadelphia Comeback

    Down 5-1 heading into the third period, it was all but over for the sloppy Flyers. They had came out flat and didn't show their usual energy. I was worried. I mean, the Penguins are coming to town on Saturday; this is no time for sloppy play...

    Brett Deckert Written by Brett Deckert about over 4 years ago 174 reads 2 comments

  13. New York Mets Fans: You Wanted a Fight, You Got One

    Apparently, Travis Miller is in the mood for a fight. Well let's go. Round One. Travis is a Mets fan who says "the Phillies winning the title was the worst possible scenario for baseball...

    Brett Deckert Written by Brett Deckert about over 4 years ago 381 reads 67 comments

  14. Philadelphia Eagles: Are The Playoffs A Real Possibility?

    On Sunday, I did not see the Philadelphia Eagles I saw over the past few weeks. Even versus Arizona, I didn't see a complete team win together. But on Sunday, against the New York Giants, I saw a tremendous effort by every player on every play...

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  15. Philadelphia Phillies Extend Charlie Manuel's Contract to 2011

    Just a few hours ago, news came out that the Philadelphia Phillies have locked up manager Charlie Manuel for three more seasons. The team picked up the 2010 option on Manuel's contract and added a year to it...

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  16. Philadelphia Flyers: There You Are!

    They're baaaaaaa-aaack! Ah, the Philadelphia Flyers sure are beautiful when they are good, aren't they? Other than an OT loss on Black Friday and a regulation loss the next day, the Flyers have been playing great hockey...

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  17. Philadelphia Phillies: Is Citizens Bank Park Really a Hitter's Park?

    The baseball world is in a little bit of a lull right now, but fear no more! Christian is here to save the day. Today on the MLB rumor mill, some tiny rumors came out that the World Series champion Phillies are "talking" with pitchers Derek Lowe and A...

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  18. Philadelphia Eagles Fans: Back Up the Blame Bus

    Let's not get carried away here folks. Yes, the Philadelphia Eagles are a joke. Correction, they are the punch line of the century. But that doesn't mean that all the blame needs to go onto Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb's shoulders...

    Brett Deckert Written by Brett Deckert about over 4 years ago 569 reads 27 comments

  19. Great Minds Don't Always Think Alike: NFL Update

    Hello friends, and welcome back to your favorite weekly talk show (or whatever you call this). Scott Eisenlohr and I are back to debate our next subject...

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  20. Philadelphia Flyers Finally Showing Signs Of Life

    It appears that the slow start for the Philadelphia Flyers is over. The Flyers have won four-out-of-five, and that loss was a 5-4 shoot-out loss to Pittsburgh in which the Flyers played great in...

    Brett Deckert Written by Brett Deckert about over 4 years ago 295 reads 14 comments

  21. What Chase Utley's Surgery Will Do to the Phillies

    When the news struck that Chase Utley would be out for 4-6 months, I didn't panic. I know Utley, I know he'll be back for opening day. He's that kind of player. But what gets me is the reaction of everybody else...

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  22. Philadelphia Eagles' Keys to Beating the Baltimore Ravens

    The key to beating the Baltimore Ravens is firing Andy Reid and cutting Donovan McNabb. Phew, you should seen the look on your face! Priceless, baby! Anywho, let's get down to business...

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  23. Philadelphia Eagles: How To Fix This Sad Excuse for an Organization

    We all know the story: The Eagles tied the 1-8 Bengals, Andy Reid didn't seem to care again, and Donovan McNabb didn't know that there were ties in football. Watching these three things has just become the life of an Eagles fan...

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  24. Philadelphia Flyers Still Looking for True Identity

    The up-and-down season for the Philadelphia Flyers has brought about question about the true identity of this team...

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  25. Will the Real Andy Reid Please Stand Up? Seriously, Please Stand Up!

    Your first reaction when you saw this article was probably, "Oh great, another Eagles fan whining about Andy Reid." If you ignored that thought and clicked on the article, I thank you...

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