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Tribunes topple Mercyhurst NE, 77-68

January 10, 2014 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By Paul Gotham NORTH EAST, Pa. – Man of Steel was the movie of choice on the team bus. The MCC Tribunes provided their own sequel on the court. With a swarming, pressure defense Monroe went on the road and suffocated one of the nation’s top offenses, and four Tribunes finished in double figures as Monroe Community College (12-5/1-0) came from behind to defeat the No. 4 … [Read more...] about Tribunes topple Mercyhurst NE, 77-68

76ers owner hires coach, buys Devils

August 20, 2013 by dmholcomb Leave a Comment

By Dave Holcomb It’s been a busy week for Philadelphia 76ers Owner Josh Harris. Since last Thursday, Harris hired the 76ers next head coach in Brett Brown and then bought the New Jersey Devils. Brett Brown had been a longtime member of the San Antonio Spurs organization and served as an assistant coach under Gregg Popovich since 2007. He was somehow involved in all four … [Read more...] about 76ers owner hires coach, buys Devils

Around the Diamond Episode Eight

July 20, 2013 by dmholcomb Leave a Comment

On this weekend's show of "Around the Diamond" host Dave Holcomb discusses the top matchups of the weekend including New York at Boston, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at New York. The Red Sox and Phillies defeated the New York teams on Friday night; the Yankees look weak as they continue to suffer more injuries. As the Pirates lose on Friday, many baseball "experts" … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode Eight

van Grinsven and Hawks deliver big time performance to reach Brooklyn

March 13, 2013 by Smitty Leave a Comment

By Aaron M Smith PHILADELPHIA, PA – For Chatilla van Grinsven and the St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team it was a shot at redemption. Just one week after losing at #11 Dayton in the Atlantic 10 regular season finale, the Hawks found themselves with another opportunity against the top ranked Flyers.  Only this time the stakes were higher – a ticket to Brooklyn was on the … [Read more...] about van Grinsven and Hawks deliver big time performance to reach Brooklyn

#11 @DaytonWBball uses stingy defense to advance in A-10 conference play

March 9, 2013 by Smitty Leave a Comment

By Aaron M Smith Philadelphia, PA - Offense wins games, defense wins championships. Whether that is true is an argument that many have waged and few have agreed upon. On Saturday, the Dayton Flyers briefly won that argument utilizing a stingy defense to defeat George Washington in Atlantic 10 conference quarterfinal action, 74-49. Entering the postseason, the Flyers have … [Read more...] about #11 @DaytonWBball uses stingy defense to advance in A-10 conference play

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