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LeSean McCoy Gets Big Contract Extension

By Chris Pierangeli on May 17, 2012

The Philadelphia Eagles and running back LeSean McCoy have agreed to a 5-year contract extension worth $45 million.  The deal makes McCoy a Philadelphia Eagle until the 2017 season and includes over $20 million guaranteed. Last season, McCoy was the one consistent player on an otherwise unpredictable, and often unproductive, Eagles’ offense and emerged as [...]

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Posted in National Football League | Tagged Andy Reid, Desean Jackson, Lesean McCoy, Michael Vick, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Steve Van Buren | Leave a response

Podcast: May 14th Bob Long Sports Radio Show

By Bob Long on May 14, 2012

In this week’s Bob Long Sports Radio Show, we discussed the NBA Playoffs at length, including the Sixers vs. Celtics series and the rest of the conference semifinals.  We interviewed our NBA Correspondent Kevin McClernand to get his thoughts on the series and the conference semifinals as a whole (Start-48:02).  We then discussed the NHL [...]

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Posted in Podcast | Tagged Andew Bynum, Arsenal, Bolton, Boston Celtics, Brian Carroll, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Danny Califf, Danny Mwanga, Evan Turner, Freddy Adu, Henrik Lundqvist, Indiana Pacers, Jonathan Quick, Kenny Cooper, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Lionard Pajoy, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Manchester City, Manchester United, Martin Brodeur, Metta World Peace, Miami Heat, Mike Smith, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, New York Red Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Peter Nowak, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Union, Phoenix Coyotes, QPR, Roberto Mancini, Roy Hibbert, Russell Westbrook, Ryan Meara, San Antonio Spurs, Sheanon Williams, Sir Alex Ferguson | Leave a response

NBA Conference Semifinals Predictions

By Kevin McClernand on May 14, 2012

The first round of the NBA Playoffs had some great moments. Two series in the Western Conference went to Game 7, and both Los Angeles teams won those games. The Clippers and Grizzlies played a very unique series in which many strange records were broken. For example, in Game 3, the Clippers shot 43% (13-30) [...]

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Posted in National Basketball Association | Tagged Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Evan Turner, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Metta World Peace, Rajon Rondo, Roy Hibbert, Russell Westbrook, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker | Leave a response

NHL Conference Finals Preview

By Chris Pierangeli on May 13, 2012

The 2012 NHL Conference Finals are set.  In the East, the New York Rangers will take on the New Jersey Devils and in the West, the Phoenix Coyotes will play the Los Angeles Kings.  A quick look at the four teams remaining shows that strong goaltending has been critical to success in 2012.  With that [...]

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Posted in National Hockey League | Tagged Antoine Vermette, Brad Richards, Dustin Brown, Eastern Conference Finals, Florida Panthers, Henrik Lundqvist, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings, Martin Brodeur, Mike Smith, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Pekka Rinne, Peter DeBoer, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Shane Doan, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Finals, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals, Western Conference Finals, Zach Parise | Leave a response

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Video: Bob Long Sports at Quiznos

By Bob Long on May 12, 2012

Check out our video (below) from our live remote at Quiznos Sub on April 23rd, 2012 (courtesy of Jeff Barry).  

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Axford’s Save Streak Snapped at 49

Axford’s Save Streak Snapped at 49

By Bob Long on May 12, 2012

John Axford’s 49 game regular season save streak was snapped Saturday night in Milwaukee by the visiting Cubs.  His 49 game save streak is the 4th longest in the history of baseball, trailing only Eric Gagne (84 consecutive), Tom Gordon (54), and Jose Valverde (51). Entering the game in the 9th inning with his team [...]

Posted in Major League Baseball | Tagged Corey Hart, John Axford, Milwaukee Brewers | Leave a response

Podcast: May 7th Bob Long Sports Radio Show

By Bob Long on May 8, 2012

In this week’s Bob Long Sports Radio Show, we discussed the significance of the Mets vs. Phillies series this week and what to expect (Start-5:45), debated whether Cole Hamels deserved to be suspended for publicizing his intent to hit Bryce Harper with a pitch in the 1st inning of Sunday night’s game (5:45-21:10), and analyzed [...]

Posted in Podcast | Tagged Alexander Radulov, Barry Trotz, Brian Elliott, Bryce Harper, Chicago Bulls, Claude Giroux, Cole Hamels, David Wright, Freddy Adu, Jonathan Quick, Lionard Pajoy, Los Angeles Kings, Miami Heat, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Mets, New York Rangers, Penn State, Peter Nowak, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Union, Phoenix Coyotes, Roy Halladay, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals | Leave a response

Let’s Wait and See with the Los Angeles Dodgers

By Chris Pierangeli on May 7, 2012

After a forgettable season last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers have jumped out to an impressive 18-10 record and currently sit in first place in the National League West.  Matt Kemp has picked up right where he left off last season and will most likely be a finalist once again for the National League MVP.  [...]

Posted in Major League Baseball | Tagged Aaron Harang, American League East, Andre Ethier, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Chris Capuano, Clayton Kershaw, Colorado Rockies, Dee Gordon, Houston Astros, James Loney, Javy Guerra, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Kemp, MLB, National League West, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Ted Lilly | Leave a response

Podcast: May 1st Philly’s Phinest

By Chris Pierangeli on May 2, 2012

To open this edition of Philly’s Phinest, we discussed the early season struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies and previewed the team’s upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves (Start-14:19).  Next, with the Philadelphia Flyers getting ready to play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New Jersey Devils, we reflected on the first game [...]

Posted in Podcast | Tagged Atlanta Braves, Brian Dawkins, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, New Jersey Devils, NFL Draft, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phillies | Leave a response

Podcast: April 30th Bob Long Sports Radio Show

By Bob Long on May 2, 2012

In this week’s Bob Long Sports Radio Show, we discussed the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at length, including the second round Flyers vs. Devils series (Start-15:35), the Coyotes vs. Predators series (15:35-20:57), the Rangers vs. Capitals series (20:57-32:18). We then discussed the lack of traditional hockey franchises remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, especially in [...]

Posted in Podcast | Tagged Bobby Valentine, Boston Red Sox, Bryce Harper, Carlos Tevez, Danny Briere, Derrick Rose, English National Team, Harry Redknapp, Henrik Lundqvist, Ilya Bryzgalov, Jonathon Quick, Kevin Youkilis, LeBron James, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Manchester City, Manchester United, Mario Balotelli, Martin Brodeur, Matt Kemp, Mike Smith, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Rajon Rondo, Roberto Mancini, Roy Hodgson, Sir Alex Ferguson, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals | Leave a response

NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

By Kevin McClernand on April 28, 2012

(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Philadelphia 76ers Season Series: Bulls won 2-1 Key Player: Derrick Rose The Bulls proved that they can be a great team even if they don’t have Derrick Rose, but they need him to win this series. With Rose completely healthy this could have been a sweep, but now it is [...]

Posted in National Basketball Association | Tagged Al Horford, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, Roy Hibbert | 1 Response

NBA Western Conference Playoff Preview

By Kevin McClernand on April 28, 2012

(1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (8) Utah Jazz Season Series: Spurs won series 3-1 Key Player: Tony Parker Even though the  Utah Jazz have a great young core of big men, they are no match for this experienced Spurs  team. Jefferson, Millsap, Favors, and Kanter are all 27 years old or younger, and if the [...]

Posted in National Basketball Association | Tagged Danilo Gallinari, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Marc Gasol, Russell Westbrook, Tony Parker | 1 Response

Podcast: April 24th Nittany Lion Sports Report

By Bob Long on April 25, 2012

In this week’s edition of the Nittany Lion Sports Report, which airs live every Tuesday from 9-10PM, we briefly previewed several big storylines with the baseball and lacrosse teams, respectively (Start-3:20). We then analyzed the Blue/White spring football game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, with discussions about position battles, the coaching staff, and other keys [...]

Posted in Podcast | Tagged Allen Robinson, Bill Belton, Bill O'Brien, Blue/White Game, Matt McGloin, Paul Jones, Rob Bolden, Steven Hill | Leave a response

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