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Embiid's return not a magic pill for Sixers
BOX SCORE TORONTO — Though Joel Embiid returned Saturday night from a three-game absence in the Sixers’ loss in Toronto, he alone couldn’t solve their persistent turnover problems. The center did made a difference early, reeling off the Sixers’ first eight points after being listed as questionable with tightness in his back. Yet the Sixers ultimately lost to the Raptors...
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Sixers give away too many gifts as losses pile up
BOX SCORE TORONTO — The Sixers stayed within striking distance, but by the time the third quarter was over Saturday night, a familiar story was unfolding against the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers crept to within four points during the quarter, but then the Raptors took control and led by 18 points entering the fourth quarter. DeMar DeRozan, who had a…
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Without Joel Embiid in Toronto, Sixers ‘jumped' in telling loss to Raptors
BOX SCORE TORONTO — Ben Simmons’ double-double feat aside, the Sixers have had little to enjoy about the start to the season. They were outclassed Saturday night, 128-94, by the Toronto Raptors and have lost their first three games (see observations). As has been their custom for back-to-back games, center Joel Embiid did not play Saturday after playing Friday in the…
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Sixers-Raptors observations: Not much life without Joel Embiid in blowout loss
BOX SCORE TORONTO — The Air Canada Centre has become a tough place for the Sixers. Nothing has changed with a new season. The Raptors defeated the Sixers, 128-94, Saturday night for their 16th win in the past 17 games against the Sixers, including 10 in a row at the Air Canada Centre. The Sixers have problems beating the Raptors…
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Flyers crumble in nightmare 3rd period, lose badly to Maple Leafs
BOX SCORE TORONTO — It could have turned out so much better for the Flyers but the outcome could not have been much worse. They took a 3-2 lead into the third period Friday, then allowed four answered goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs drubbed them, 6-3 (see Instant Replay). That’s the problem. The NHL insists that the teams play a...
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Instant Replay: Maple Leafs 6, Flyers 3
BOX SCORE TORONTO — Things seemed to be going the Flyers‘ way on Friday night after two periods. They had a 3-2 lead and an advantage in shots on goal. The trouble is, it turned out, there was a third period. The Maple Leafs scored four straight goals in the final stanza to take away a 6-3 victory and hand the...
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With goalie situation unclear, Mason ready to make most of opportunity
TORONTO — After not playing four games in a row, Steve Mason is making his second consecutive start in goal Friday when the Flyers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. “It’s not fun sitting on the bench for any extended period of time,” Mason said on Friday after the team’s morning skate. “I’m looking forward to going...
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Phillies swept in home-and-home series by Jays
BOX SCORE TORONTO — After four consecutive losses against the Toronto Blue Jays, there was nothing left for the Phillies to do but look to the next series against the New York Mets. “We didn’t play solid baseball,” second baseman Chase Utley said. “We made some mistakes in the field. At this point, we’ve got to put this game...
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Phillies demote Freddy Galvis to Triple A
TORONTO – Infielder Freddy Galvis, who has struggled at the plate, was optioned to Triple A Lehigh Valley after Thursday’s 12-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays (see Instant Replay). A corresponding move will be announced Friday before the Phillies open a series in New York against the Mets. Galvis was 0 for 3 with a walk on Thursday and…
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Instant Replay: Blue Jays 12, Phillies 6
BOX SCORE TORONTO — The Phillies played their 20,000th game on Thursday and lost No. 10,480. The 12-6 win by the Blue Jays gave them a four-game sweep of the Phillies in the home-and-home interleague series. Toronto hit five home runs on Thursday and reached double figures in runs for the second consecutive game. It was the fifth win in…