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76ers’ Labaron Philon Jr. gets ’10-12 best player’ nod from NBA Draft expert

After patiently waiting two and a half hours for the No. 22 pick to come on the clock, Adam Silver announced the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers: Labaron Philon Jr., out of Alabama. A Daryl Morey special even though he’s no longer the man making the picks, a speedy guard with sub-6-foot-4 size, Philon […] The post 76ers’ Labaron Philon Jr. gets ’10-12 best player’ nod from NBA Draft expert appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alabama G Labaron Philon selected No. 22 in 2026 NBA Draft

The Philadelphia 76ers already boasted one of the fastest backcourts in the NBA, and Tuesday’s 2026 NBA Draft made it even faster – as the Sixers selected former Alabama sophomore guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 overall pick. Philon entered the NBA Draft process after both his freshman and sophomore seasons in Tuscaloosa, … Continued The post Alabama G Labaron Philon selected No. 22 in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on Saturday Down South .

Flyers’ defense options dwindling after NHL blockbuster trades

The Philadelphia Flyers already addressed one of their needs, trading for goaltender Joseph Woll from the Toronto Maple Leafs to play behind Dan Vladar in the crease. That’s just one of a few positions of need this offseason for the Flyers, though. We can talk about top-line centers all day long, but they don’t become available very often. Danny Briere will surely be working the phones trying to find a good deal, potentially with the Ottawa Senators after the Brady Tkachuk trade. But...

Phillies, Jackson Rutledge Agree To Minor League Deal

The Phillies re-signed reliever Jackson Rutledge on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He was assigned back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he’ll go on the injured list. Philadelphia released Rutledge last week, a few days after he was designated for assignment to open a roster spot for Derek Hill. That was […]

Report: Flyers closing in on Jamie Drysdale extension

In what’s been a really chaotic day across the NHL, with players like Simon Nemec, Jordan Kyrou, and William Eklund all on the move, but the Philadelphia Flyers may be getting in on the fun.  Instead of a trade though, the Flyers may be close to inking an extension with defenseman Jamie Drysdale. According to Andy Strickland, the deal isn’t done yet, but “it will get done”.  Extension between the Flyers and Jamie Drysdale isn’t done but it will get done. Stay tuned… — Andy...

Roundtable: Who should the Flyers draft at 21st overall?

The NHL is in the middle of the busiest time of the year. Trades are flying all over the league and by the time I finish writing this sentence, there might be another one done that changes a team’s direction or solves a team’s long-term problem. But this week will end with the 2026 NHL Draft taking place in Buffalo and the Philadelphia Flyers are in an interesting spot. With the 21st overall pick, the Flyers have a couple options ahead of them. They can go more safe and understand that if...

$5.2M Phillies Star Raves About Bryce Harper’s Leadership After Key Homer vs Nationals

The only silver lining to the Philadelphia Phillies’ lackluster home loss to divisional rivals the Washington Nationals on Monday was LF Brandon Marsh‘s homer. But his 10th home run of the season didn’t come without a pep talk. Despite being the team’s most reliable hitter this season, his recent performance was less productive than usual. […] The post $5.2M Phillies Star Raves About Bryce Harper’s Leadership After Key Homer vs Nationals appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber scratched right before Nationals game with back injury concern

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of taking on the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, as the club hopes to get back in the win column after suffering a 1-0 loss to Washington on Monday. However, Philly will have to do it without Kyle Schwarber, as he was a last-minute scratch from the contest. Reports […] The post Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber scratched right before Nationals game with back injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Phillies Sign Recently Released 4-Year MLB Player During Nationals Series

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently taking on the Washington Nationals in a new series this week. The Nats got the better of the Phillies in the first game of the series, and as I’m typing this, game two of the series is underway (at Nationals Park). During the Nationals series, the Phillies have made a […] The post Phillies Sign Recently Released 4-Year MLB Player During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Nationals slugger CJ Abrams scratched late vs. Phillies with side tightness

The Washington Nationals scratched shortstop CJ Abrams from Tuesday night’s matchup vs. the Philadelphia Phillies because of left side tightness. The late change came shortly before first pitch, creating a notable absence for the Nationals in a key NL East matchup. Talkin’ Baseball shared the update on X, formerly Twitter, after the club made late […] The post Nationals slugger CJ Abrams scratched late vs. Phillies with side tightness appeared first on ClutchPoints .

27YO Nationals Pitcher Takes Phillies Rivalry to New Heights With Fiery Post-Victory Message

The Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies share a bitter rivalry, and right now both teams are fighting hard for a playoff spot. This makes their current series very important. On Monday, the Nationals won the first game 4-1. But the biggest moment happened after the game was over. A 27-year-old relief pitcher spoke up. […] The post 27YO Nationals Pitcher Takes Phillies Rivalry to New Heights With Fiery Post-Victory Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .

49ers’ George Kittle maintains he’s ‘on track’ for miraculous Week 1 return

An injury-riddled 2025 season for the San Francisco 49ers ended with the most brutal injury of them all when tight end George Kittle went down with a torn Achilles during their Wild Card Round win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Not only was Kittle’s injury the final nail in the coffin for the 49ers’ Super Bowl […] The post 49ers’ George Kittle maintains he’s ‘on track’ for miraculous Week 1 return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

2025-26 Player Grades: Noah Cates is dependable as ever

Having just wrapped up his fourth full season in the NHL, Flyers’ center Noah Cates brought with him through this year his central brand of defensively responsible hockey, but continued to build on the other elements of his game. Though somewhat under the radar, he reached new heights in production and worked to round out his game nicely, and proved himself as an even more critical pieces to the Flyers’ forward mix. Games played Goals Assists Points PIM Shots On Goal Shooting Percentage A...

Oilers Named Potential Trade Suitor for Flyers $25.5M Defender

The Edmonton Oilers have been off to a pretty busy start this offseason. They recently signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year, $20 million contract extension. They also locked up defenseman Connor Murphy, signing him to a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension.While it is good that the Oilers kept Dickinson and Murphy around, it is […] The post Oilers Named Potential Trade Suitor for Flyers $25.5M Defender appeared first on HEAVY .