The Ringer's Philly Special

All-Pro CB Darius Slay will remain with the Eagles after reports earlier on Wednesday said that he and the team were parting ways. Sheil and Ben discuss what led to Slay remaining on the squad and the ramifications it will have on the salary cap. One of the Eagles' longest-tenured players in franchise history, Fletcher Cox, will also re-sign with the team on a “hometown discount" deal, but was thi...

The Sixers are currently on a six-game winning streak following a victory Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, in which Joel Embiid scored 36 points and collected 18 rebounds. Chris and Raheem discuss Embiid possibly being the best Sixer they’ve ever watched, and how well James Harden has grasped the offense and controlled the game against the Cavs. On the flip side, how concerned shou...

On the second day of the legal tampering period, the Eagles re-signed All-Pro CB James Bradberry to a three-year, $38 million deal and added former Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny. Sheil and Ben discuss Tuesday’s moves and try to decipher if there’s any validity to the Darius Slay trade rumors. Does Bradberry re-signing indicate that Chauncey Gardner-Johnson will return next season? Also, A.J. Brown spa...

In the very early stages of free agency, the Eagles have so far lost three defensive starters from last season: DT Javon Hargrave, LB T.J. Edwards, and S Marcus Epps; however, team leaders and still very productive players C Jason Kelce and DE Brandon Graham are returning. Sheil and Ben break down the key losses and additions, who they should try to retain from last year’s team, and free agents on...

Sheil finally joins Raheem and Chris to talk more about the Sixers and how enjoyable this team has been to watch in recent weeks. Is the 'Philly Special' finally turning the corner and starting to believe that the dynamic duo of James Harden and Joel Embiid can take this team deep into the playoffs? Plus, Chris makes a bold statement about the MVP race. Sheil and Cliff also touch on some Philly sp...

The Sixers are 4-1 on their current road trip after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, and Chris and Raheem have been pulled back into believing this year’s team can make a deep run. The MVP conversation has been heating up, and Joel Embiid has been extremely dominant, but will he fall to Nikola Jokic again? Plus, do the Sixers have a Big Three in Joel Embiid, James Harden, and...

The Eagles currently have 12 free agents on Sheil’s top 100 free agents list. Sheil and Ben discuss which of those free agents the Eagles should try to bring back. Some of the bigger names include Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Javon Hargrave, James Bradberry IV, Miles Sanders, and Jason Kelce. Plus, the Giants sign Daniel Jones to a four-year contract and franchise-tag Saquon Barkley. Cliff also attem...

The Sixers are coming off a tough loss against the Mavericks in which Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both had 40-point games. Chris and Raheem discuss whether starting Tyrese Maxey or De’Anthony Melton makes a huge difference on the defensive end. Paul Reed has essentially been given the backup center role and is playing well when Joel Embiid is on the bench. Plus, will James Harden head back to Hou...

Fresh out of the All-Star break, the Sixers defeated the Grizzlies in one of the best victories they've had this season. They followed it up by losing two games that came down to the wire against the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Chris and Raheem are back to discuss those games and what it will take for the Sixers to overcome their kryptonite, the Celtics. Plus, what has been going on with Tyrese...

After Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon both landed head coaching gigs following the Eagles’ Super Bowl loss, Philly has yet to fill its offensive and defensive coordinator positions. There have been some interesting names floating around, including current Eagles QB coach Brian Johnson and Seattle Seahawks assistant Sean Desai, but no hires have been made. Ben and Sheil discuss who they would li...

Coming off a win against Eastern Conference foe Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers currently sit in third place in the East, just two behind the Celtics, who are in first. Chris and Raheem assess where the Sixers are as they head into the All-Star break. Jalen McDaniels, Joel Embiid, and James Harden have played exceptionally well this season, but what will it take for the Sixers to finally get past...

Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon were both announced for different head-coaching jobs on Tuesday. Steichen will be headed to the Indianapolis Colts, and Gannon will be in Arizona with the Cardinals. Which former coordinator is the bigger loss? Plus, will the Eagles replace them from within their staff or seek help from outside candidates? Hosts:...

Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Chiefs have won the Super Bowl for the second time in four seasons. The Eagles played well, offensively led by Jalen Hurts, who accounted for 304 passing yards, 70 on the ground, and four total TDs. But Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were just too much for the Birds. There was a controversial call in the fourth quarter with just under two minutes left where Jame...

We’ve finally made it, folks! The final Thursday 10 of the season is here! Sheil and Ben answer the questions that the Philly faithful have been clamoring for answers to the last two weeks. Will there be a Philly Special Part 2? Will the coverage be effective enough for the pass rushers to get after Patrick Mahomes? How tight will this game be in the closing moments? Plus, did Drake give the Eagle...

The Sixers lost to the Boston Celtics yet again, even with a number of key Boston players sidelined and Jayson Tatum only scoring 12 points. Realistically speaking, how do the Sixers stack up in the Eastern Conference with Boston and Milwaukee improving during the deadline and the Sixers trading Matisse Thybulle? Sr. Ringer NBA writer Michael Pina joined Raheem Palmer to discuss the state of the S...

Ben and Sheil got a chance to catch up with Bo Wulf and Zach Berman of the ‘Birds With Friends’ pod in Part 2 of their Super Bowl preview, with some great questions from the listeners. Should Howie have drafted someone other than Jordan Davis in the first round? If the Eagles were to win the opening toss, should they receive or defer? Is the excitement level the same for this team as it was for th...

How will the Eagles try to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' explosive offense? Sheil and Ben have crunched the numbers and have an idea of what Jonathan Gannon has to do. Who has the best matchup on the defensive side for the Eagles? Could this be a run-heavy game for Andy Reid? Will this be a nail-biter of a game, or will one team run away with the victory? Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben S...

Ben and Sheil are coming to you live from Arizona fresh off media night and ready to discuss the matchups ahead of Super Bowl LVII. Today they look at the Eagles offense vs. Chiefs defense. How aggressive must the Eagles offense be knowing that Patrick Mahomes is on the other side for the Chiefs? What should the game plan be to try to contain All-Pro DT Chris Jones? Will the Eagles have to air it...

Super Bowl week is upon us, and what better way to start the week than podding with ESPN NFL analyst and writer Mina Kimes? Mina, Sheil, and Ben discuss a variety of things heading into Super Bowl LVII, including Jalen Hurts throwing the deep ball with a possibly injured shoulder, the post–Tyreke Hill era Chiefs, and what the game plan should be to try and limit Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' off...

Joel Embiid was an All-Star snub as a starter. James Harden was just an outright All-Star snub, but could this actually be good for the Sixers in the long run? Kyrie also requested a trade from division rival Brooklyn Nets. Does this increase the Sixers' chances of winning the East? Plus, Chris, Raheem, and Cliff take a quick detour into Big 5 basketball and Philly high school basketball. Host: Ch...

Phoenixville native, Temple University alum, and 'SportsCenter' anchor Kevin Negandhi joined Sheil, Ben, and Cliff to talk about the Eagles heading to the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts’s arc the past two years, and Negandhi's Philly ties. Plus, another Temple alum, Haason Reddick, has been a force for the Eagles all season. Kevin speaks about his journey from being a walk-on at Temple out of Camden, New...

Sheil and Ben are checking the temperature on the Eagles heading into their matchup against the Chiefs for the Super Bowl crown. What’s the confidence level that the Eagles should have facing likely two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes? How should the Birds feel about going against the Chiefs defense and All-Pro DT Chris Jones? If the Eagles were to win another Super Bowl, who’s most likely to be named MV...

With the Eagles on a magical Super Bowl run, Sheil had to call up Philly sports media legend Ray Didinger to get his perspective on this year's Eagles team. Sheil and Ray bounce from discussing whether this is the best Eagles team we’ve ever seen during Ray's time covering the Birds to the evolution of Jalen Hurts as a QB and Nick Sirianni as a head coach. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Ray Didinger P...

The Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years after blowing the 49ers out Sunday afternoon at the Linc. Sheil and Ben discuss the high level of coaching that the Eagles displayed and give some very early matchup predictions for the game, as they are set to face former Eagles head coach Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs. Hit us up using the hashtag #RingerPhilly @Shei...

Don’t look now, but the Sixers are 16-4 in their last 20 games after beating the Nets in Ben Simmons’s second return to Philly on Wednesday night. The Sixers are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference and just three games behind the Celtics. How good has this team been offensively since Tyrese Maxey began coming off the bench? Also, Chris and Raheem discuss whether the NBA needs rival...