The Athletics Are On the Move Again. They’ve Seen This Before. During the summer of 2023 — John Fisher and the Oakland Athletics applied for relocation by the MLB to a larger market. The Oakland Coliseum was in disrepair and Fisher felt that he needed a larger market for his team to flourish, to pay contracts, and to attract top talent. In 1954 — a campaign began in Philly. … [Read more...] about Relocated – But Still Revered
Mutombo and Rose Didn’t Just Give It All. They Gave It All to Philly
If you were fortunate enough to play in the NBA between 1991 and 2009, chances are that you may have had a scoring opportunity thwarted by a seven-foot-two towering rejection into the night sky followed by a defiant finger-wag letting you know, not now. Not today. Not while Dikembe Mutombo was on the court. In his career he blocked 3,289 shots. This week, Philly sports lost two … [Read more...] about Mutombo and Rose Didn’t Just Give It All. They Gave It All to Philly
Fifteen Minutes That Changed the World (Or At Least Philadelphia.)
The Moment in Time When Nick Sirianni’s Eagles Were Changed Forever. Shortly after you absorb that euphoric feeling of your team winning a Super Bowl — you immediately want to feel it again. Not fifteen minutes after Tom Brady’s final Hail Mary Pass in Super Bowl LII fell short in the end zone — the priority shifted from celebration to preservation. What would it take for the … [Read more...] about Fifteen Minutes That Changed the World (Or At Least Philadelphia.)
From Farm to Field: Reed Blankenship’s Journey to the NFL
Reed Blankenship’s rise in the NFL from Lester, Alabama’s tiny population of 130, to the roaring adulation of over 70,000 fans is nothing short of remarkable. Known as “the closer,” the Eagles safety transformed from undrafted rookie to defensive stalwart, sealing games with key plays like his memorable interception against the Saints. From farm work to football fields, … [Read more...] about From Farm to Field: Reed Blankenship’s Journey to the NFL
Eagles’ Dependence on Talent Is Troubling
When the Philadelphia Eagles were down A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Lane Johnson in their Week 4 clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, some were expecting a loss (atypical for a team as good as the Birds). Not only did the Eagles lose, but they did so pretty emphatically—the game was never close. Philadelphia, looking like they were playing a completely different … [Read more...] about Eagles’ Dependence on Talent Is Troubling