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Phillies Look to the Past for Their Winning Pitching Strategy

Philadelphia is turning back the clock with its old-school approach to pitching in the postseason. Can the Padres catch up before it’s too late?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2022

Padres held to one hit, lose Game 1 of NLCS to Phillies

SAN DIEGO — It was history simply by taking place.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

David Murphy: Three thoughts on the Phillies’ first trip to the NLCS since 2010: A new era has dawned

PHILADELPHIA — The best part is realizing that you believe. Flash back through the eras and that’s what you’ll find. It’s more fun when you aren’t entirely sure, when every pivotal moment unfolds against a backdrop of incredulity, that self-preserving buzz in the back of your mind that reminds you…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 16, 2022

Lakers, Nets trade talks for Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook still not progressing

Los Angeles has engaged Brooklyn in trade talks in recent weeks to attempt to acquire Irving in a deal that would send Russell Westbrook to the Nets, sources told ESPN. Thus far, those talks have not progressed toward an agreement. Source: Dave ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 16, 2022

The Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins has been unexciting at first base — and that’s a big deal

Bobby Dickerson doesn’t enjoy drawing attention to his infielders’ defense. At least not in the media. He’ll celebrate his pupils privately, in the dugout after a nice play, but he worries that if too much is written about their on-field success, it will bring that success to a screeching halt.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 24, 2022

Larry Nance Jr on Pelicans: I would love to make this a permanent stay

Christian Clark: Larry Nance Jr. has 1 year left on his deal. Asked him about an extension: "I just finished year 7. Willie is my 8th head coach. I have had 7 different general managers. I am so tired of it. … I would love to make this a permanent…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022

Did Chris Paul get away with a deliberate kick to Jose Alvarado’s groin in Game 5?

Hmm.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2022

Chris Paul gets sarcastic about officiating vs. New Orleans

Paul offered his perspective. "It's like the old NBA, isn't it?" Paul said. "I asked one of the refs one time, 'Are we playing in the old NBA or the new NBA?' I was fortunate enough to play in both of them; we just have to figure out which one…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 25, 2022

Clippers defeat Pelicans to clinch 8th place and 2 play-in chances

One of the inclusions on the Clippers’ scouting report of New Orleans was a little-publicized guard whose defensive strategy is so unique, and become so well known that the NBA recently spliced together his highlights.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022

LAYUP LINES: The NBA cannot stop teams from tanking no matter how hard they try

Tanking will never stop in the NBA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 31, 2022