* First round draft pick Markelle Fultz finally played a game for the Sixers last night. In a surprise move the point guard suited up after a shoulder injury sidelined him all season. He played well, scoring 10 points with 8 assists in only 14 minutes of play.
Fultz could give the 76ers a boost off the bench, yet another weapon to add to their arsenal going into the playoffs. He comes off as a bit of a head case, but the organization has too much invested in Fultz to bury him now. Looks like he will back-up Ben Simmons for the rest of the year.
Meanwhile, the Sixers won their 7th game in a row, defeating the Denver Nuggets in Philly. They go for eight tomorrow night against the hapless Knicks
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The Phillies play their final spring training game today in Clearwater vs the Pirates. The final 25-man roster should be set today, for Opening Day on Thursday in Atlanta.
Will Roman Quinn make the squad as an extra outfielder? He could be an exciting bench player, stealing a base when needed with his blazing speed.
Who wins the No. 5 starter role? Looks like rookie Drew Hutchinson may have the inside track since he will be going north with the team.
Mark Leiter Jr. will be on the disabled list for a few weeks, otherwise the bullpen looks set with Adam Morgan, Pat Neshek, Luis Garcia, Tommy hunter and Hector Neris leading the way.
Scott Kingery hit home run number five yesterday. It would be nice to see him start the season at his natural position of second base, where he excels, but i'm just glad he made the team. Kingery will eventually take over second, after GM Klentak finally trades Cesar Hernandez.
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Eagles' management is in Orlando, Fl. this week for the owners meetings.Hopefully there are a few rule changes forthcoming, especially the dreaded "catch-rule". What's a catch and what's not a catch took away form the enjoyment of the game last season, and played heavily on outcomes, including the Super Bowl. Simplifying the rule will make it easier on everyone.
Getting rid of the annoying rule where an extra point must be attempted at the end of a game after a winning touchdown makes sense. Look what happened in the playoffs last season when Minnesota scored a TD to win over new Orleans, yet the officials made both teams come back on the field to attempt a meaningless extra point. The Viking players were celebrating while some of the disgruntled Saints' players were already in the locker room.
Howie Rossman spoke to the media yesterday afternoon while head coach Doug Pederson talked to reporters this morning from Orlando. Nothing earth-shattering. Rossman said the birds are monitoring the Bennett situation until all information is gathered.Defensive end Chris Long will return to the team. And tight end should be a priority in the upcoming draft.
Meanwhile, Bennett's scumbag attorney is trying to spin the alleged incident away from Bennett ever touching the elderly wheelchair-bound female security guard. Rather, her wheelchair may have bumped into the massive 6'4, 270-pound Bennett. I'm sure Bennett will get off, maybe with a fine and/or a league suspension, but won't serve any jail time.
Most reporters do expect Rossman to do something between now and the late-April draft, as Rossman loves draft picks and currently is without a second and third round selection.
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