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Philadelphia Phillies Alumni Pat Burrell Rightfully Led Off Again: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Philadelphia Phillies long-time outfielder Pat Burrell ranks highly in a number of the franchises offensive categories. While he never became a superstar during his time in red pinstripes, the 35-year-old is certainly fondly remembered for a variety of reasons. Yahoo! Sports – MLB – Philadelphia Phillies News

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Pacers, 76ers Look to Keep Shaking Up East: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers have been in similar positions this season. Sixers fans like myself hoped that the team could take the next step towards being a contender this season, but things seemed to fall apart in the regular season. Meanwhile, the Pacers took greater strides towards taking the next step, ending the [...]

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Rangers Survive Pressure from Devils Much Better Than Flyers: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia Flyers will be haunted by their incompetence against the New Jersey Devils all offseason. Flyers fans like myself could hardly figure out how the Devils embarrassed Philadelphia with four straight wins in the second round, as they overwhelmed it from Game 1 on. However, the New York Rangers have been much better equipped [...]

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76ers Help 2012 Playoffs Resemble 1999 Postseason: A Fan’s Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers are just one of the teams helping to turn the NBA playoffs upside down. Sixers fans like myself had no expectations when the team slipped to the eighth seed in the East, but now this eighth seed is two wins away from the conference finals. This is the kind of run that [...]

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Cincinnati Reds at New York Yankees Highlight MLB Schedule for May 20, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point [...]

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Andre Iguodala Growing Before Philadelphia’s Eyes: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Andre Iguodala has done his best over his eight seasons in the NBA to win over 76ers fans. He came in as an unassuming rookie with Allen Iverson by his side, and eventually, became the face of the 76ers’ franchise, whether he wanted to be that guy or not. Now, with the 76ers tied 2-2 [...]

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Celtics Throw Eastern Conference into Even Greater Uncertainty: A Fan’s Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers were supposed to have no chance to win the Eastern Conference. In fact, Sixers fans like myself were all but resigned to the Sixers being stepping stones for the Boston Celtics to take one last conference title. With the Chicago Bulls out and the Miami Heat collapsing against the Indiana Pacers, the [...]

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2012 NBA Playoffs TV Schedule for Saturday, May 19 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 NBA Playoffs schedule for Saturday, May 19 will feature two games. On May 18, the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers each moved one step towards the next round with wins over their respective opponents. Which of these four teams playing on Saturday will win the next game of their respective series? Yahoo! [...]

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76ers Must Show Character in Game 4 Against Celtics: A Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia 76ers essentially have their season on the line when they host the Boston Celtics in Game 4 on Friday, May 18. After being blown out in Game 3, the 76ers face a game that they have to win. If they don’t, there is little chance that they will overcome a 3-1 series deficit. [...]

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Philadelphia Phillies Top Ace Hamels Has Taken the Mound: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia Phillies top ace this season is Cole Hamels. That’s right, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee can’t yet claim that tag. Yahoo! Sports – MLB – Philadelphia Phillies News Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood’s strikeout was thought to be the final batter he faced in his career. Yahoo! Sports – MLB – Philadelphia Phillies [...]

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