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Phillie Phanatic
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YouTube Flashback: Tommy Lasorda Goes After the Phanatic

We have no idea why Major League Baseball published this video of Tommy Lasorda going insane on the Phillie Phanatic this week to its YouTube […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
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Sixers Lose, But Carter-Williams Makes History

Sixers rookie Michael Carter-Williams has made history, winning “player of the week” honors in the Eastern Conference his first week in the league. NBA.com reports: […]

Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin (71) on the sideline in the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life Stadium. | Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
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How Do You Bully a 300-Pound NFL Lineman Like Jonathan Martin?

To anyone whose kid has ever suited up for competitive sports, the news out of Miami last week was incomprehensible. Dolphins left tackle Jonathan Martin, […]

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This Was Philadelphia’s Best Sports Weekend of 2013, Right?

So this was the best sports weekend of 2013 in Philadelphia, right? That declaration is kind of easy to make because it’s been such a […]

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This Is The Last Time We’ll Remind You That Shane Victorino’s Post-Phillies Life Has Turned Out Awesome For Him

As a longtime Royals fan, one of my favorite activities has been to look at all the teams in the playoffs and count the number […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
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Sixers Open Their Worst Season Ever With Best Win Ever

This can’t last, can it? That’s right. After we spent the whole offseason making fun of the Sixers for their obvious plans to be as […]

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Central PA Family Suing to Let Daughter Wrestle

It’s not been so long since we told you about Amanda Leve, the Philly girl who is awaiting permission to wrestle boys on behalf of […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4), small forward Evan Turner (12) and point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during a media day photo shoot at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Oddsmakers Surprisingly Forecasting an Awful Season for the Sixers

ESPN reports that oddsmakers have set the Sixers’ over/under line for this season at 16.5. We’re … taking the under.

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Jay Wright and Nicki Minaj Look Awesome Together

This is awesome: http://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/statuses/394849203576635392

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4), small forward Evan Turner (12) and point guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) during a media day photo shoot at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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For This Year’s Sixers, How Bad Will Be Bad Enough?

There may be a tougher job in Philadelphia than selling Sixers tickets, but it would be awfully hard to find. I suppose the guy who […]

Bernard Hopkins
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PHOTOS: Bernard Hopkins, Philly’s Ultimate Champion

What makes the myth of Bernard Hopkins special is how it continues to grow in unpredictable ways. Even on a routine night when it seems […]

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ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio Was a Nobody in High School

My name is … Salvatore Anthony Nicholas Paolantonio. “Sal Pal” for short. I was named after … my mother’s oldest brother, Salvatore Giardina, who served […]

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The 10 Most Philly Coaches Ever

This is a strange moment in Philadelphia sports. For the first time, all four of our major teams are led by rookie managers or coaches—the […]

Michael Vick
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ESPN: Michael Vick Most-Disliked Player in NFL

Eagles QB Michael Vick has been named the most-disliked player in the NFL, ESPN reports.

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Documentary Examines West Philly Boxer Tyrell Biggs

Via West Philly Local comes news that a documentary is being made about Tyrell Biggs, a West Philly boxing phenom whose career ended at 27 […]