Dan Gelston
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Sports Writer. AP. Philadelphia. Hit me up for story ideas at : [email protected] Find my work here : https://t.co/ybxygnhMq8 DM for tips/ideas
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Joined June 2009
#Flyers Ivan Provorov on his Pride Night pregame boycott :.“My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion.”
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Legit wild this happened & the Eagles won 24 - 8. Kobe's numbers.
I’m told in Eagles team meeting last night, Nick Sirianni showed the Birds the new Kobe Bryant video with Team USA and Pau Gasol. The message was to be the ultimate competitor every second of the day.
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Oskar Lindblom's girlfriend says 369 days after the Flyers star learned he had cancer, the scans are again clear after a 2nd checkup.
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Richard Childress says anyone who works for him and wants to protest during the anthem will catch a ride on the Greyhound bus.
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Phun Phillie Phanatic Phact: He’s one of Taylor Swift’s ex - boyfriends
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Garrett Stubbs used an empty beer box as his hat. His overalls as a beer fridge.
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Huge line @TheChaseFH for @sixers open practice day. Star of the day is this ingenious kid making the most of his Simmons jersey.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr on the 76ers "That wasn't their team.".
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New NASCAR team owner Emmitt Smith is in the house at Daytona.
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Manager, executive Paul Heyman chosen for WWE Hall of Fame (from @AP) at Philly’s WrestleMania weekend.
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Rhys Hoskins said he noticed around July that Nick Castellanos wore No. 17 on the side of his hat in tribute. "I don't know if it's something we've ever spoken about. It's just cool, you know?".
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Doc Rivers yelling "don't get scared out there! Don't get scared.".Ben Simmons walks by ref John Conley and says "he's talking to you.".
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76ers GM Elton Brand on the draft night trades: "It'll make sense soon.".
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#Phillies public address announcer Dan Baker says he intends to come back in 2024 for his 52nd season behind the mic. He wants to break Chicago’s Pat Pieper’s mark of 59 year as a public address announcer.
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The seat next to mine @WellsFargoCtr is split open & I found an @alleniverson #76ers ticket stub from March 6, 2002.
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Thybulle's D on Steph :. "I give Thybulle credit. He's a rare combination of length and athleticism and brains. He did as good a job on Stef as anybody I've seen in a long time.".
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And none are named Ben Simmons.
Greg Monroe is the 541st player to play in the NBA this season, the most in a season in NBA history.
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#Phillies are bringing Manco & Manco to CBP this season along with the @ryanhoward - backed Cobie’s fried chicken.
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#Phillies announce a new scoreboard will be ready for opening day 2023. The structure will be 77% larger than the current Phillies display, with an increase in size from 97-feet wide by 76-feet tall to 152-feet wide by 86-feet tall. 4K capable and HDR technology.
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Former #Villanova coach Jay Wright and new coach Kyle Neptune will throw the first pitch before Sunday's #Phillies game.
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Kyle Schwarber , Rhys Hoskins clapping, laughing and yelling “great trade” as Dave Dombrowski walks thru the locker room.
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Eagles hold moment of silence for the victims of the Philadelphia rowhome fire.
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Hillary will accept the nomination for prez on the same stage where I saw a dude bleed from the mouth from eating a cactus at Wing Bowl.
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Pistons coach Dwane Casey on former Nova star Saddiq Bey: "Jay Wright does a great job of preparing his guys for the NBA. Well-prepared, knows the game, coachable. Doesn't take coaching as criticism. That comes from being with coach Wright the whole time.".
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76ers will have Brown back next season. Oh & they may also have LeBron, Kendall Jenner, Meek Mill, 2 sports psychologists for Fultz & 17 Colangelo burner accounts.
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Steph Curry takes off his jersey & gives to the family of a Delaware State trooper he invited to the game
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Roy Halladay's No. 34 will be flown on a flag at Citizens Bank Park for the 2018 season.
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Bryce Harper, the greatest free-agent signing in Philly sports history? Dr. J. kind of-sort of was a free agent. There's Dawkins. Thome. Roenick. Hard to find anyone better who has done more.
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#NASCAR champion Kyle Larson & his foundation donates $100K to Philadelphia’s Urban Youth Racing School.
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Brandon Graham laughing in the locker room “y’all ain’t getting nothing. All the bad stuff’s been reported already.”.
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NASCAR’s most popular driver Chase Elliott signing some of his first autographs this week at Daytona.
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The 76ers & President Chris Heck believe the use of “Philly” is “lazy” and doesn’t appeal to whatever a New Philadelphia fan is to them. I guess the “Phila” on the front of the jerseys is more high brow ?
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The ‘FROSTY FREEZE-OUT’ is coming to the Eagles! Free small Frosty this season during any home or away game when the Eagles prevent the opposing team from scoring a touchdown in the first quarter.
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Girl Meets Phanatic !. Topanga throws the first pitch. Mr. Feeny gives it an A for effort.
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Sad day for the AP & so many in Philly sports. The great Jack Scheuer died today. He was by my side at countless Phillies, college & 76ers games for so many years. He was a great man & friend & he will be missed.
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Flyers bring back Eric Lindros as a team ambassador. “Philadelphia has always been my home away from home and I’m eager to continue connecting with and giving back to the passionate Flyers fan base that has treated me so well over the past two decades.”.
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Here's a really nice story on former @sixers coach Brett Brown & his relationship with his daughter & the GET Cafe in Narberth :.
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Hard to believe, Harry. @Phillies Dan Baker & @NHLFlyers Lou Nolan have a combined 106 years of PA duty in Philly. Many more ahead.
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Confetti Guy just came over and said, "they fucking better win or I'm done.".
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Northwestern RB Justin Jackson on thoughts on playing at Yankee Stadium : "Derek Jeter has peed in that urinal.".
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Fletcher Cox strolls past all the media in line waiting to get credentials scanned so they can enter the clubhouse. The older gentleman who mans the door tries to stop him. “Who are you?”.“I’m Fletcher Cox!” & he walks right in.
Just Bryce Harper shirtless and Fletcher Cox rocking out to dancing on my own… nothing to see here #phillies
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Sad day on the Philly sports scene. Skip Clayton (here with The King) loved NASCAR, Philly sports & was a kind man to all that knew him. He even had a phone @MonsterMile & a spot on the wall named for him. He was an author, talk radio host & encouraged others. RIP, Skip
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76ers crowd erupts as Matt Cord announces "there are no injuries" on the report. Embiid walked around without his mask.
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Radford coach Mike Jones: “I’m just here so I don’t fined.”.Pauses.“I always wanted to do that , man!”.
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Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard on @JoshHart_3 : "If Josh Hart's not the player of the year, then there's something wrong with people.".
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So many people behind the scenes really make the @WellsFargoCtr tick & tonight the Flyers are honoring long time elevator operator Frank Kelly. Congrats in retirement & he’ll be missed. “How’s it going , Frank?”.“Up and down.”
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Warriors coach Steve Kerr enjoyed practicing at Drexel but joked "maybe next year we'll go to Villanova, if Jay lets us.".
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Actor Bruce Willis moonlighting as a pitcher for the Phillies.
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#Phillies drew 34,046 fans tonight to push their final home total to 3,052,605, easily their highest season total since they last drew 3 million fans in 2013.
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Hey, look who escaped Hiddenville & found her way to Chicagoland - Phoebe Thunderman, @kirakosarin !
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True story , fan just got his Alex Bowman photo signed. Who wants to tell him ?
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This is what going to the Elite Eight looks like for Saint Peter’s.
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Flyers - Pens most-watched NHL regular-season game in three years. Game averaged 1.917 million viewers.
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What's harder to believe, Vince Velasquez is new & improved or Joel Embiid is in the best shape of his life ?.
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When you see the Phanatic shooting hot dogs into the stands.
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I must be in the front row ! Love this. The Phillies put cardboard Bob Uecker in the last row. Sect. 302V Row 21 Seat 1.
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