12/03/2008

Postgame Reactions: Sixers 103, Bulls 95


The 76ers snapped their four-game losing streak with an overtime win over the Bulls.

Here's Phil Jasner's gamer.

The Inquirer's Kate Fagan says Andre Iguodala, Elton Brand and Andre Miller carried the Sixers to victory.

Here's Fagan's postgame notes.

K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune's story gives you the Bulls angle.

Jasner talks about No. 1 pick Derrick Rose.

The Associated Press discusses the game and Andre Miller, who scored nine of his 28 in overtime.

Stats, LLC, on ESPN.com, previews the Sixers next game against the Lakers.

On The Beat: Phillies


Here's some Phillies talk to get you through the morning.

Todd Zolecki discusses the pitching staff and the World Series share.

Scott Lauber says the Phils are saving cash to keep their young stars.

Daily News writer Paul Hagen says the Phillies are leaving their options open with Burrell and Moyer.

Andrew Farrell of Forbes.com highlights the oldest athletes in sports, with a little bit about Moyer.

Jack Etkin of the Rocky Mountain News catches up with Brad Lidge who's spending his offseason in Colorado.


12/02/2008

Phillies in free agency - C List?

Steve Phillips weighed in on the Phillies today on 950 ESPN with Jody Mac and Harry Mayes. He broke down the Moyer and Burrell situation, and also threw out some names that the Phillies might be looking at. Braden Looper or Jon Garland do anything for you?

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN is reporting that the Phils are interested in infielder Mark Loretta. Could that be an insurance policy for Utley?

Meanwhile, the Braves are trying to bolster their rotation.

Plaxico has his own club song!

Shoot it up like Plaxico Burress...

On The Beat in Philly

Phillies

Neither Jamie Moyer, Pat Burrell, Rudy Seanez and Tom Gordon were offered arbitration according to Paul Hagen of the Daily News.

Todd Zolecki gives his thoughts on the situation in his The Phillies Zone blog.

Zolecki says Ruben Amaro Jr., has a full plate, with little time.

Eagles

Sam Donnellon said Andy Reid's distaste for the run is making him a dinosaur among those who run the West Coast Offense.

Bill Conlin says goodbye to McNabb and Burrell.

Geoff Mosher of the Wilmington News Journal says Joselio Hanson and Nick Cole will need to step up for the Birds down the stretch.

Flyers

Ed Moran says the Flyers finally have some leaders.

College

Villanova's Casiem Drummond will transfer according to Mike Kern of the Daily News.

12/01/2008

Through the tube - Folding Cards

Could this be the last semi-meaningful win under No. 5?

Just in case, hold onto this minute tribute.

Phillies in free agency - arbitration

Today is when the Phils and the rest of Major League Baseball decide whether to offer salary arbitration to their existing free agent. For the hometown squad, that list reads: Jamie Moyer, Pat Burrell, Tom Gordon and Rudy Seanez.

Moyer appears to be the only lock.

Todd Zolecki of the Inquirer breaks this down, and throws a few more names onto the hot stove.

As for Jermaine Dye, turns out the Phillies are on his no-trade list.