PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo called Joe Girardi a “con artist” a day after Philadelphia’s manager asked umpires to check Max Scherzer for illegal substances during Tuesday night’s game. “It’s embarrassing for Girardi, it’s embarrassing for the Phillies, it’s embarrassing for baseball,” Rizzo said in a radio interview Wednesday on … [Read more...] about Nationals GM Mike Rizzo Calls Phillies Manager Girardi A ‘Con Artist’
Former Phillies Outfielder Dylan Cozens Pursuing NFL Career
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)- It’s never too late to pursue a new dream. Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Dylan Cozens is attempting to do just that as he announced on Tuesday that he’ll be hanging up his baseball cleats to pursue a spot in the NFL. I’ve decided it’s time to chase my dream of playing in the @NFL. I want to thank the @phillies @RaysBaseball and @Brewers … [Read more...] about Former Phillies Outfielder Dylan Cozens Pursuing NFL Career
Phillies Leave Bases Loaded In Bottom 9th In 3-2 Loss To Nationals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Scherzer threw his glove and hat to the grass, then stared down Phillies manager Joe Girardi after getting checked for a third time by umpires for sticky stuff as the Washington Nationals beat Philadelphia 3-2 Tuesday night. Scherzer (6-4) looked sharp in his return to the rotation after missing a start due to a groin injury, striking out eight in five … [Read more...] about Phillies Leave Bases Loaded In Bottom 9th In 3-2 Loss To Nationals
Dwight Howard Defends Ben Simmons Amid Constant Criticism From Sixers Fans Following Second-Round Exit
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Ben Simmons’ future in Philadelphia has been a hot topic since the Sixers were bounced from the second round of the NBA Playoffs by the Atlanta Hawks. But his teammates continue to have his back. Dwight Howard is the latest Sixer to stick up for Simmons, saying people should send him some “positivity,” instead of all the hate. In the 21-minute-long video, … [Read more...] about Dwight Howard Defends Ben Simmons Amid Constant Criticism From Sixers Fans Following Second-Round Exit
Source Tells ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Ben Simmons ‘Doesn’t Work, Doesn’t Listen’ And Is ‘Constantly Babied’
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It was a heartbreaking end to the 2021 NBA season in South Philadelphia. The 76ers lost Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks in the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs Sunday night. Ben Simmons’ future in Philadelphia immediately became a hot topic, as his offensive skills were almost nonexistent throughout the Hawks series. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reports that a … [Read more...] about Source Tells ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Ben Simmons ‘Doesn’t Work, Doesn’t Listen’ And Is ‘Constantly Babied’
WATCH LIVE: Sixers President Of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey Expected To Speak To Media
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The 76ers came up short of making the Eastern Conference Finals after another devastating Second Round exit. President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey is expected to speak to the media Tuesday morning. The press conference will be streamed on CBSN Philly at 11 a.m. What: 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey Media Availablity When: … [Read more...] about WATCH LIVE: Sixers President Of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey Expected To Speak To Media
Head Games: Ben Simmons’ Future Uncertain After Playoff Flop
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Simmons backed his way to the basket, spun around Danilo Gallinari for the easy look at the net — an uncontested layup, a dunk — and he passed. Passed the ball. Passed on the shot. Passed on the chance to tie the game. Joel Embiid threw up his hands in disbelief. With a chance to tie Game 7 against Atlanta late in the fourth quarter, Simmons surrendered … [Read more...] about Head Games: Ben Simmons’ Future Uncertain After Playoff Flop
Sixers Lose, 103-96, To Hawks In Game Seven Of Eastern Conference Semifinals
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Sixers Force Game 7 With Gritty Road Win Over Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Seth Curry hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Atlanta Hawks 104-99 in Game 6 on Friday night. The 76ers overcame Trae Young’s 34-point effort to force Game 7 on Sunday night in Philadelphia. Tobias Harris also had 24 points, making four free … [Read more...] about Sixers Force Game 7 With Gritty Road Win Over Hawks