TORONTO (AP) — Montreal won this playoff game for its absent coach. Kirk Muller and the rest of the Canadiens just had to dedicate the Game 2 victory to Claude Julien. “To Claude, I’m sure you’re listening, this win’s for you,” Muller said. Tomas Tatar and Jesperi Kotkaniemi each scored twice, Carey Price stopped 30 shots and the Canadiens rebounded without Julien to rout the … [Read more...] about Carter Hart Left Out To Dry, Flyers Embarrassed In 5-0 Game 2 Loss To Canadiens
Phillies Swept By Orioles As Bullpen Implodes Again In 11-4 Loss
Pedro Severino and Rio Ruiz hit homers to back Thomas Eshelman and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. Eshelman (1-0) allowed two runs and four hits in five innings to earn his second career win. The right-hander was Philadelphia’s minor league pitcher of the year in 2017 but was traded to Baltimore last year for … [Read more...] about Phillies Swept By Orioles As Bullpen Implodes Again In 11-4 Loss
Sixers-Celtics First Round Schedule Released
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The No. 6 Sixers, minus the injured Ben Simmons, are set for a first-round date with the No. 3 Celtics. Game 1 gets underway Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Orlando bubble. The Sixers have one finale tune-up Friday night at 9 p.m. against the Rockets before the playoffs begin. The Sixers went 3-1 against Boston in the regular season before the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Sixers-Celtics First Round Schedule Released
Doubtful Eagles Fans Will Be Allowed At Lincoln Financial Field For Home Opener, Officials Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — Philadelphia officials say Eagles fans shouldn’t get their hopes up that they’ll be allowed to watch the team’s home opener vs. the Los Angeles Rams from the stands at Lincoln Financial Field. City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said he’s doubtful the city will be in a place with COVID-19 infections to allow for fans to attend the Sept. 20 game in … [Read more...] about Doubtful Eagles Fans Will Be Allowed At Lincoln Financial Field For Home Opener, Officials Say
Canadiens Coach Claude Julien Hospitalized With Chest Pains, Not Expected Back In Series Against Flyers
https://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/scripts/anvload.js TORONTO (AP) — Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien experienced chest pains Wednesday night, was taken by ambulance to a Toronto hospital and is expected to be out the remainder of his team’s first-round playoff series. General manager Marc Bergevin explained Julien’s absence from practice Thursday and confirmed … [Read more...] about Canadiens Coach Claude Julien Hospitalized With Chest Pains, Not Expected Back In Series Against Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers Favorites To Win 2020 Stanley Cup After Game 1 Win Over Montreal Canadiens
https://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/scripts/anvload.js PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — On the eve of his 22nd birthday, goalie Carter Hart gave the Philadelphia Flyers something they haven’t had in eight years — a series lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Hart allowed just one goal on 28 shots to lead the Flyers to a 2-1 win Wednesday night over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Favorites To Win 2020 Stanley Cup After Game 1 Win Over Montreal Canadiens
Philadelphia Phillies Call Up Top Prospect 3B Alec Bohm, Place OF Adam Haseley On 10-Day IL
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Spencer Howard made his big league debut last weekend, now it’s Alec Bohm’s turn. The Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday selected Bohm’s contract ahead of their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles and placed outfielder Adam Haseley on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Aug. 12. Phillies have made the following roster moves: … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Phillies Call Up Top Prospect 3B Alec Bohm, Place OF Adam Haseley On 10-Day IL
Philadelphia Phillies Retiring Jersey No. 15 In Honor Of Former Player Dick Allen
https://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/scripts/anvload.jsPHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies are retiring another jersey number. Phillies managing partner John Middleton announced the club will retire Dick Allen’s No. 15 in September. The ceremony will be on Sept. 3, the 57th anniversary of Allen’s MLB debut with the Phillies. The Phillies will bestow the highest … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Phillies Retiring Jersey No. 15 In Honor Of Former Player Dick Allen
Carter Hart Shines As Flyers Take Game 1 Over Canadiens
TORONTO (AP) — Carter Hart made 27 saves, Joel Farabee scored 16 seconds after Montreal tied it, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Canadiens 2-1 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Ivan Provorov also scored for the Flyers. Shea Weber scored for the Canadiens, and Carey Price stopped 29 shots. Montreal, the final club in the NHL’s 24-team … [Read more...] about Carter Hart Shines As Flyers Take Game 1 Over Canadiens