ocnjdaily.com stories: Sportshttps://ocnjdaily.com/news/sports/ocnjdaily.com stories: Sportsen-usFri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500Barlow gets paid, but Sixers pay the price in L.A. as win streak ends https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/06/barlow-gets-paid-but-sixers-pay-the-price-in-la-as-win-streak-ends/Dominick Barlow may not play a sexy game, but his relentless, blue-collar play has made the 76ers commit to him, as he shines again in loss to Lakers. Bob CooneyFri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500261537Sixers trade Eric Gordon, but deadline passes without impact addition https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/05/philadelphia-76ers-news-eric-gordon-daryl-morey-joel-embiid-jared-mccain/The Sixers didn't wow anyone with their activity leading up to the trade deadline, leading you to wonder if their plans are more for the future than the present. Bob CooneyThu, 05 Feb 2026 14:49:00 -0500261426Phillies updating Hall of Fame club; offering pieces of baseball wall to season-ticket holders https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/05/philadelphia-phillies-news-hall-of-fame-club-updates-2026/The Phillies sent Tim KellyThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:03:00 -0500261415As the Eagles coaching staff turns: Vic Fangio back, new run game/tight ends coach hired https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/05/philadelphia-eagles-rumors-vic-fangio-ryan-mahaffey/Longtime Eagles' offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland announced Wednesday evening that he's leaving the team, but the organization has gotten some positive news regarding Nick Sirianni's coaching staff since. Tim KellyThu, 05 Feb 2026 10:42:00 -0500261409Bryce Harper will become highest-earning Phillie ever during 2026 season https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/05/philadelphia-phillies-rumors-bryce-harper-contract-ryan-howard/Bryce Harper will become the highest-earning player in Phillies history during the 2026 season. Tim KellyThu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500261251Phillies Stoplight🚦: Bats or Geno's? https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/04/philadelphia-phillies-rumors-eugenio-suarez-tim-kelly-anthony-sanfilippo/On the latest episode of Phillies Stoplight🚦, Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo debate whether the Phillies should have signed Eugenio Suárez. Tim KellyWed, 04 Feb 2026 16:47:00 -0500261240Fallout: What does the trade of Jared McCain mean for Sixers? https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/04/philadelphia-76ers-news-sixers-trade-jared-mccain-oklahoma-city-thunder/The trade winds caught up to the Sixers out on the West Coast as they parted ways with second-year guard Jared McCain. Bob CooneyWed, 04 Feb 2026 15:37:00 -0500261245Pitchers and catchers report in a week ... and Nick Castellanos is still a Phillie https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/04/philadelphia-phillies-trade-rumors-nick-castellanos-contract-release/All signs point to the outfielder finding a new home in 2026... so why haven't the Phillies pulled the trigger yet? Grace Del PizzoWed, 04 Feb 2026 14:37:00 -0500261232Next man up, West Coast down: Sixers ride the bench to Bay Area bliss https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/04/next-man-up-west-coast-down-sixers-ride-the-bench-to-bay-area-bliss/Short-handed and road-weary, the Sixers turned a brutal West Coast swing into a statement run powered by depth, defense, and a rookie playing well beyond his years. Bob CooneyWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500261216Who are the 10 highest-earning players in Phillies history? https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/04/philadelphia-phillies-contracts-zack-wheeler-bryce-harper-ryan-howard-cliff-lee/On Pattison's Tim Kelly breaks down the 10 players who have earned the most money as members of the Phillies. Tim KellyWed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500225549Thermostat down: Flyers win, Briere speaks, and the Michkov mania stems - for now https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/04/thermostat-turned-down-flyers-win-briere-speaks-and-the-michkov-meltdown-cools-for-now/A much-needed win over Washington didn’t fix everything, but it finally lowered the temperature on a Flyers firestorm fueled by comments, outrage, and misinformation. Anthony SanFilippoWed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500261215Phillies Nuggets: Opening Day 26-man roster projection 1.0 https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/03/phillies-nuggets-opening-day-26-man-roster-projection-10/OnPattison's Tim Kelly makes his first projection on what the Opening Day 26-man roster will look like for the Phillies. Tim KellyTue, 03 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -0500261027Short shifts, short fuses: How Michkov’s ice time has become a Flyers firestorm https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/03/short-shifts-short-fuses-how-michkovs-ice-time-has-become-a-flyers-firestorm/Matvei Michkov’s low minutes look alarming at first glance, but the numbers tell a far less sinister story than the Flyers’ own messaging ever did. Anthony SanFilippoTue, 03 Feb 2026 11:01:00 -0500261028Understudy no more: Barlow steals the spotlight in Hollywood in Sixers win over Clippers https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/03/understudy-no-more-barlow-steals-the-spotlight-in-hollywood-in-sixers-win-over-clippers/With the stars drawing the heat, Dominick Barlow turned hustle into a starring role and powered the Sixers past the Clippers to open their West Coast trip in style. Bob CooneyTue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500261009Another Big Dom in Philly? Sixers relying on Barlow - for now - to replace George in lineup https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/02/another-big-dom-in-philly-sixers-start-west-coast-swing-with-barlow-being-asked-to-replace-george/With Paul George sidelined and the West Coast looming large, the Sixers need more than hustle from Dominick Barlow to survive a brutal eight-day, five-game test. Bob CooneyMon, 02 Feb 2026 17:01:00 -0500260921If Phillies want to add another starter, Walker Buehler might be a realistic name https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/02/philadelphia-phillies-news-walker-buehler-rumors-zack-wheeler-andrew-painter/With less than 10 days until pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater, the Phillies do feel a bit thin on starting rotation depth. Tim KellyMon, 02 Feb 2026 14:06:00 -0500260900Flyers fans turn out in droves for Flyers Charities Carnival, despite on-ice slump https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/01/flyers-fans-turn-out-in-droves-for-flyers-charities-carnival-despite-on-ice-slump/Flyers players, coaches and executives connected with fans at Sunday's Flyers Charities Carnival. Grace Del PizzoSun, 01 Feb 2026 20:15:00 -0500260797If that's what it took to get Eugenio Suárez, the Phillies should have been in https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/01/philadelphia-phillies-rumors-eugenio-suarez-cincinnati-reds-contract/What we learned Sunday evening is they could have had Eugenio Suárez hitting cleanup and playing third base on Opening Day for $15 million. Tim KellySun, 01 Feb 2026 18:40:00 -0500260787It appears the Eagles aren't sure Vic Fangio is definitely returning in 2026 https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/01/philadelphia-eagles-rumors-vic-fangio-retirement-nick-sirianni/Vic Fangio seems like the most likely person to be the defensive coordinator for the Eagles in 2026, but it doesn't appear the team is prepared to say with 100% certainty he's returning for a third year on the job. Tim KellySun, 01 Feb 2026 14:28:00 -0500260772Nervous wreck? Is Flyers season derailing because the players can't handle pressure? https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2026/feb/01/nervous-wreck-is-flyers-season-derailing-because-the-players-cant-handle-pressure/Dan Vladar insists the Flyers aren’t finished, but a nervous, mistake-filled brand of hockey is making belief harder to sell by the night. Anthony SanFilippoSun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500260769