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Phillies’ Orion Kerkering shines in MLB debut – NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Phillies picked a decent-sized spot for relief prospect Orion Kerkering’s major-league debut — the top of the eighth inning in a save situation against the Mets Sunday night. One, two, three, Kerkering went through the bottom of the Mets’ lineup, retiring Omar Narvaez on a groundball to third before striking out Brett Baty and… Continue reading Phillies’ Orion Kerkering shines in MLB debut – NBC Sports Philadelphia

John Tortorella stops scrimmage because ‘it sucks’ – NBC Sports Philadelphia

VOORHEES, NJ – With a large crowd watching Saturday, a not-so-happy John Tortorella came down and stopped the action. The Flyers head coach was not happy with the second scrimmage of the morning. Leaving his perch, Tortorella brought the two groups together, as far away from the fans as possible, and gave his campers such… Continue reading John Tortorella stops scrimmage because ‘it sucks’ – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Javon Hargrave earns 49ers’ highest PFF grade in Week 3 win over Giants – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

After the 49ers’ 30-12 win over the New York Giants in Week 3 on Thursday night at Levi’s Stadium, defensive end Nick Bosa shared that he believes this will be the return of San Francisco’s defensive line. has the best game, and the PFF grades show a solid. performance. The star-powered group got 17 total… Continue reading Javon Hargrave earns 49ers’ highest PFF grade in Week 3 win over Giants – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Andre Iguodala explains the difference between Warriors, Heat championship culture – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The last two franchises that Andre Iguodala has played for in his 19-year NBA career have appeared in 12 of the last 18 NBA Finals. The Warriors are in six of them and have won four, and the Miami Heat are in six and have won three. They never played against each other in those… Continue reading Andre Iguodala explains the difference between Warriors, Heat championship culture – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Damian Lillard claims himself, not Steph Curry, as NBA’s best point guard – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The debate about who is the best point guard in the NBA can go on for hours, but not if you ask Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers star was recently asked the “This Is It” podcast if Warriors superstar Steph Curry is better than him. His answer was straightforward. “I don’t think anybody’s better… Continue reading Damian Lillard claims himself, not Steph Curry, as NBA’s best point guard – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

The developers of Scheels Sports Park have been ‘restored’ after the groundbreaking

Dirk McCormick admits that he and his Legacy Pointe Development Business partner, Steve Luker, felt “a little short-changed” at Wednesday’s groundbreaking for the future Scheels Sports Park on South MacArthur Boulevard, just north of the Interstate 72 interchange. But McCormick warned that the incident was only the end of the chapter. “We’re very excited to… Continue reading The developers of Scheels Sports Park have been ‘restored’ after the groundbreaking

Home run derby for Phils, Zack Wheeler sharp for victory – NBC Sports Philadelphia

ATLANTA — The Phillies played a home run derby against the best team in baseball Monday night, using longballs from five different players and six sharp innings from ace Zack Wheeler to defeat the Braves, 7-1. Wheeler gave up a home run to the second batter he faced, Ozzie Albies, then went spotless the rest… Continue reading Home run derby for Phils, Zack Wheeler sharp for victory – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Watch Warriors’ Draymond Green, Chris Paul team up for incredible offseason workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

It will take time to adjust to seeing former rivals Draymond Green and Chris Paul play for the Warriors. But the first look at these new teammates won’t have to wait until Golden State opens training camp on Oct. 3 in San Francisco. The two players were seen working out together Monday in a video… Continue reading Watch Warriors’ Draymond Green, Chris Paul team up for incredible offseason workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California