- The Sixers eeked out a slim 133-132 victory at home last night over Charlotte. After blowing a 22-point lead, the 76ers hung on for the overtime win. Joel Embiid scored 42 points, including the last 12 points in regular time to pace Philly. Embiid is already having an MVP-type season.
The team is still inconsistent so far in the early season. They play tonight in Memphis against the Grizzlies.
- The Eagles are preparing to face their arch-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football at the Linc. The Birds can't- and won't- lose this game. They need it as much a sDallas and there are so many good things on the Eagles' side.
As always, tornovers , penalties and getting off to a fast start will be keys. Getting ahead of Dallas and feeding off the wild energy of the frenzied crowd should push the Eagles to crush the cowboys and set-up a huge game next week in New Orleans.
- If the Phillies don't sign Bryce Harper this off-season, I'll be disappointed. Chances are an announcement will be made at the Winter Meetings in Vegas in early December. Kris Bryant may be on the trade market, as the Cubs may not want to extend his contract after a disappointing 2018 season. Lefty pitcher Madison Baumgarner may also be on the Phillies' radar if San Francisco is willing to deal him. Closer Craig Kimbrel is also rumored to interest the Phils It's going to be an interesting fall, and landing Harper, along with one or two other players, would be a very nice Christmas present for the fans.
- The Flyers, improved after their successful West Coast trip, take on the Chicago Blackhawks this afternoon in South Philly.
- I've been a St. Joseph's Hawks college basketball fan since I was a kid. I could relate to their never-say-die attitude, the way St. Joe players would dive on the court for loose balls. Danny Kelly, Cliff Anderson, Matt Goukas, Mike Bantom, Pat McFarland, Mike Hauer, Jameer Nelson, Delonte West... great players over the years. The Hawk always flapping his/her wings. The underdog mentality, especially against their Holy War rival Villanova.St. Joe always had a special place in my heart out of the other big 5 teams in the city.
We will follow the Hawks together this basketball season. The Hawks got off to a good start last night, beating Old Dominion at home, 79-64. They play at Hagen Arena on Monday night vs Monmouth.
The Hawks are slated for second place in the Atlantic 10 Conference this season. With guys like Charlie Brown, Taylor Funk and Lamarr Kimble, the Hawks should compete, not only in the conference, but in the City Series as well. With Villanova retooling, it would be a perfect year to beat the Wildcats and snap a long losing streak to their Main Line rival.
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