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Phillies PA announcer Dan Baker returns, hopes to not miss another game
Welcome back, Dan Baker, everyone in Philly missed you and is glad to have you back. An icon of the Philadelphia sports community, Baker had never missed a game as Phillies PA announcer at Citizens Bank Park. That’s at least 81 games per season, every year for 15 years. This past weekend, however, Baker was missing from his booth in the…
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Jimmy Butler narrowly avoids tears, battles through Hot Ones challenge
Jimmy Butler was not ready to get one-upped by his teammate. Last summer, Joel Embiid joined the web series Hot Ones to test his ability to chomp on some of the hottest wings. But when it was Butler’s turn this time around, he dominated the challenge Rocky Balboa-style. And of course, he kept the fans entertained in the process. Four-time All-Star...
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Fusion Arena to become the newest state-of-the-art gaming facility
Games won’t be the only source of entertainment in the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Add gaming to the list, too. Comcast Spectator and The Cordish Companies have announced plans for a $50 million state-of-the-art Esports venue to be built in the Philadelphia Sports Complex, adjacent to XFINITY Live! The arena will stand as the largest, purpose-built Esports arena in the Western hemisphere. It will...
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James Ennis clearly takes lead over Jonathon Simmons in minutes battle
James Ennis brought his game to the court Tuesday night, and he won’t let us forget it. With Jimmy Butler out for rest, James Ennis started in the Sixers’ 106-99 win over the Cavs in a game that seemed like a layup for the Sixers, but ended up being a nail-biter until the last few seconds. Scoring 12 points on 6-of-7...
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Ryan Hartman helps soften loss of Wayne Simmonds but doesn't replace him in Flyers debut
Say hello to the new kid on the block, Ryan Hartman. After making his debut on the ice last night against the Sabres, it took him no time to get Philly fans up out of their seats. Try less than five minutes. In his first shift, Hartman hit the ground running by delivering a massive hit against Rasmus Dahlin, the…
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Trusting the Process starts with the process of trusting
Once upon a time, Tony Wroten told us to “trust the process,” and former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie taught us Philly fans how to believe in it. But what does this phrase mean to the fans who have been rattled by the disappointing loss to end the Eagles’ season in the playoffs, or for the Phillies fans awaiting the Bryce…
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