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Allen Iverson Top Moment: His Debut and Dunk
Editor’s note: This series of articles originally ran in 2014, when the Sixers retired Allen Iverson’s number. Nov. 1, 1996 Just over four months after Allen Iverson was selected first overall in the NBA draft, he made a spectacular debut in front of 20,444 anxious Sixers fans in South Philadelphia. I was one of those people in attendance that night,…
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Philly boxing great Bernard Hopkins turns 50
I have never seen an athlete more committed to his sport than Bernard Hopkins. That is why he is still competing at the highest level in one of the toughest sports there is. On Thursday, Hopkins turns 50 years old. “He is a freak of nature,” according to his Golden Boy Promotions partner and former World Champion Oscar De La Hoya….
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Giroux's Olympic absence could be Flyers' gain
In this town he has been referred to as one of the best hockey players in the world, but apparently Team Canada has a different impression. Flyers captain Claude Giroux was left off the Canadian Olympic team. Giroux said all the right things to the media after learning of his fate on Tuesday morning, but later that night he let…
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Eagles earning plenty of believers with win streak
Wow, how the mood in this city has changed thanks to a five-game Eagles winning streak. For the past six weeks on this website I’ve been promoting the Eagles’ potential to win the division in a weekly segment with my colleague Danny Pommells. Weeks ago, I thought the Eagles had a legitimate shot at winning the division over Dallas....
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Phillies banking on long-time nucleus to produce
With the re-signing of Carlos Ruiz, the Phillies appear to have their starting lineup in place for 2014. Barring any major moves between now and during the baseball winter meetings from Dec. 9-12, the Phillies are clearly banking on their long-time nucleus to be very productive. A risky proposition for general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., but this was the direction…
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Eagles' playoff hopes hinge on play at the Linc
Only one team in the NFL has a better road record this season than the Eagles. And that might change this week. Andy Reid’s Chiefs (9-0) are a perfect 4-0 on the road, but they’ll face their toughest test at Denver on Sunday night. The Eagles’ 5-1 road record is one of the many surprises in the NFL this...
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Remembering the beloved Jeff Millman
Most Sixers fans never knew Jeff Millman. He was one of those unheralded employees, behind the scenes, who did his job every day and was beloved by everyone in the organization. Tuesday morning, Millman lost his battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. For over 50 years, Millman was a staple in the Sixers’ locker room, for many of…
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Enough of Boston, time for Philly to shine
Philadelphia is a great sports town with arguably the most passionate sports fans in the country, but it sure would be nice to enjoy a few more parades. Watching Boston celebrate its eighth championship in the last 12 years was tough to swallow. I moved to Philadelphia in 1988 and since, have experienced one championship. The Phillies made 2008 a…
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No reason for champion Hopkins to stop now
After one of his best performances in the ring in recent years this past Saturday, light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins was in our Comcast SportsNet studios on Monday with a freshly shaved face and not a sign of a cut. He was in great spirits after retaining his title in Atlantic City on Saturday night with a unanimous decision win…
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Eagles need McCoy to be a factor vs. Giants
There might not be a more exciting running back in the NFL than LeSean McCoy. I’m not saying he is the best — although you could make that argument — but he certainly is the most entertaining to watch. However, I am concerned with McCoy’s diminishing numbers in the last few weeks compared to the start of the season….