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| All- American Tyrann Mathieu dismissed from LSU football team |
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 by: auggiebrian - West Grove, PA
started: 08/10/12 4:50 pm | updated: 08/10/12 4:50 pm |
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| "This is a very difficult day for our team. We lose a quality person, teammate and contributor to the program. However, with that being said, we have a standard that our players are held to and when that standard is not met, there are consequences," said coach Les Miles Friday about All- American Tyrann Mathieu. Mathieu, also known as the Honey Badger for his exciting style of play and the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, was dismissed from the National Championship runner up team on Friday for a... Read More |
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| Sixers involved in 4 Team Trade; Get Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson, Andre Iguodala to Nuggets |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/10/12 3:44 am | updated: 08/10/12 3:44 am |
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| A massive 4 team trade is shuffling players all over the league. The biggest piece of the trade is C Dwight Howard moving from the Orlando Magic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In order to get that deal done, sources close to the process say that Sixers F Andre Iguodala is headed to the Denver Nuggets and the Sixers get Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson. The Orlando Magic pick up a lot of personnel and picks acquiring Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic and a protected first round pick from... Read More |
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| Basketball Alumni Legends League, The-BALL, Tips Off in Philly, DC Wins 102-94 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/12 3:46 am | updated: 08/06/12 3:46 am |
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| The Basketball Alumni Legends League, or The-BALL, tipped off their second showcase game tonight at the Hagan Arena in Philadelphia. The game again pitted Team Philly vs. Team DC, featuring former stars from local colleges and universities. Unlike yesterday's debut matchup, which was controlled by DC the entire game, tonight featured great competition and a close battle throughout. DC once again got the edge beating Philly 102-94, but it could have gone either way. DC went on a late run in the... Read More |
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| The-BALL League Debuts, Team DC beats Team Philly 111-93, Next game in Philly Aug. 5 at 8pm |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/04/12 9:12 pm | updated: 08/04/12 9:14 pm |
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| The first showcase game of the new Basketball Alumni Legends League is in the books. Team DC beat Team Philly 111-93 at the Charles E. Smith Center on the Campus of George Washington University. Team DC took control of the game early and never let go, building a sizable lead through 3 quarters. Philly made a push in the late game but it had too far to climb. These two teams will take the court again tomorrow in Philly, Sunday August 5th at Hagan Arena on the campus of St. Joe's at 8pm. Be sure... Read More |
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| Joe Blanton claimed off waivers, heads to Dodgers for player/cash to be named later |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/03/12 8:22 pm | updated: 08/03/12 8:22 pm |
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Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon and sent West on a trade that will net the Phillies either a player or cash to be decided later.
Blanton is 8-9 with a 4.59 ERA in 21 games so far this year. He has allowed 22 home runs, which is tied for the most in the National League. He leads the league with a 6.4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Kyle Kendrick will make the start for the Phillies tonight against... Read More |
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| Philly's Newest Basketball Team, The BALL; Interview w/ founder Michael Wranovics |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/28/12 1:27 am | updated: 07/28/12 1:30 am |
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Tune in at 9am on Sunday, July 29th to any iradiophilly station to hear my interview with Michael Wranovics, CEO and Founder of the Basketball Alumni Legends League or BALL.
Listen to the entire interview with BALL founder Michael Wranovics that aired July 29th.
AudioPlayer.embed("audioplayer_1",... Read More |
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| Cole Hamels Calls Philly Home; Signs 6-year, $144 million extension |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/25/12 4:56 pm | updated: 07/25/12 4:56 pm |
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All the speculation about trades or free agency can now end, Cole Hamels signed a contract extension with the Phillies for 6 years worth $144 million. That will keep the left hander with the club through 2018, with a club option for 2019.
Hamels gave Philadelphia every chance to be the first ones to sign the ace pitcher. The native of San Diego has grown to call Philadelphia his home. He has played every year of his 7-year career here in Philadephia after being selected 17th by... Read More |
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| Carlos Ruiz will be paired with knuckleballer R.A. Dickey in 2012 All-Star Game |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/10/12 12:03 am | updated: 07/10/12 12:03 am |
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New York Met's starting pitcher R.A. Dickey has had a career year so far in 2012 and leads the NL roster of pitchers in wins at 12 with a solid 2.40 ERA and 123 strike outs. However, National League manager Tony La Russa and staff decided to start San Francisco Giant Matt Cain instead (7-1, 2.87, 70 SO) to reward him for a "career of excellence". La Russa said it was a "tough call."
Dickey will enter the game in relief and La Russa has decided that when the knuckleball pitcher... Read More |
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| Andre Iguodala Earns a Final Spot on US Olympic Basketball Team |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/08/12 4:10 am | updated: 07/08/12 4:10 am |
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The United States Olympic Basketball Team was announced on Saturday night by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo. The 12-man roster was selected after Olympic Team training sessions held in Las Vegas. Three final spots opened up after injuries in recent months to at least four top American players. Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all have had injuries that forced them to withdraw from consideration.
The Sixers' Andre Iguodala, Blake Griffin (Los... Read More |
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| Ryan Howard likely to play first base for Phillies Friday in Philadelphia vs Braves |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/06/12 5:16 am | updated: 07/06/12 5:16 am |
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Ruban Amaro Jr. announced after the Phillies loss to the Met's Thursday night that Ryan Howard is likely to join the team and start at first base Friday night against the Atlanta Braves at Citizen's Bank Park. Howard has been on the disabled list the entire season since suffering a torn Achilles tendon in the final game last post season. He will be evaluated a final time Friday afternoon before the decision is made.
Howard played a full nine innings Thursday for Triple-A Lehigh... Read More |
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