Sports in Philly

...get votes next week when the NL Most Valuable Player Award is announced. Ryan Howard is a strong candidate for MVP, although he is not a favorite to win. Howard hit .279 with 37...

In this article: The Phillies, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, J.A. Happ, Charlie Manuel, Dave Cash, Steve Bedrosian, Prince Fielder, and Milwaukee Brewers

...the team apparently won't pursue free agent Chone Figgins , who is out of the Phillies' price range. The Phillies also are in the market for closer insurance following Brad Lidge's...

In this article: Phillies, Placido Polanco, National League, All rights reserved, Gold Glove, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Mike Gonzalez, Pedro Feliz, Rafael Soriano, and Adrian Beltre

...the Philadelphia Eagles. As always you can expect to see Andy Reid's offense throw early and often with Donovan McNabb running the show. On the other side of the ball, the Eagles...

In this article: Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Andy Reid, NFL, Donovan McNabb, and Chicago

SEVEN YEARS AGO, the Phillies publicly pursued free-agent slugger Jim Thome. At the stroke of midnight on the deadline that teams could make formal offers, then-general manager Ed Wade...

In this article: Phillies, Placido Polanco, Pedro Feliz, Jim Thome, Fernando Rodney, Brad Lidge, Jimmy Rollins, Tigers, and Legal age

The latest out of the Philadelphia Phillies camp is that they want to feel out the market before they move in free agency. That is better than the story the day before, where a source...

In this article: Philadelphia Phillies, Mark DeRosa, Doug Glanville, Surgery, Mlb.com, University of Pennsylvania, Pedro Feliz, Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard, and Chase Utley

The Philadelphia Flyers survived a third-period onslaught by the Los Angeles Kings to hold on for a 3-2 victory on Wednesday. Jarret Stoll scored to give Los Angeles a 1-0 lead with...

In this article: Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, James van Riemsdyk, Drew Doughty, Terry Murray, John Stevens, Ryan Smyth, and Jarret Stoll

...Pyorala (FSY) scored his first NHL goal, backup goalie Brian Boucher (FSY) made 37 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers opened a trip with their seventh victory in eight games, 3-2 over the...

In this article: Philadelphia Flyers, Brian Boucher, Mika Pyorala, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick, NHL, Ryan Smyth, and Mike Richards

...Hard Hitter" Ritter For the most part, the first quarter of the NHL season has been kind to the Philadelphia Flyers. Heading into tonight's action in Los Angeles against the Kings,...

In this article: Philadelphia Flyers, Ray Emery, Chris Pronger, NHL, Matt Carle, Scott Hartnell, Road Trip, Darroll Powe, and Norris Trophy

...lead off hitter. I know the Phillies had trouble leaving men on base, but conversely, hitters like Ryan Howard hit better with ducks on the pond. I remember the Florida Marlins in...

In this article: Philadelphia Phillies, Greg Dobbs, Mark DeRosa, Ryan Howard, Pedro Feliz, Garrett Atkins, Davey Lopes, Adrian Beltre, and Luis Castillo

...scouting and player development system. Third baseman Scott Rolen was voted Rookie of the Year in 1997 and Ryan Howard won it in 2005. Shortstop Jimmy Rollins finished third in 2001 and...

In this article: J.A. Happ, Phillies, Rookie of the Year, Eric Bruntlett, Marlins, Legal age, Players Choice Award, and Casey McGehee

The Philadelphia Flyers denied the New Jersey Devils a chance to tie a record road winning streak with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the in-form visitors on Monday. James van Riemsdyk...

In this article: New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, James van Riemsdyk, Zach Parise, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Darroll Powe, NHL, and Buffalo Sabres

PHILADELPHIA -- Darroll Powe , Scott Hartnell , and James van Riemsdyk scored goals as the Philadelphia Flyers edged New Jersey 3-2 to snap the Devils' eight game winning streak on Monday...

In this article: Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Darroll Powe, James van Riemsdyk, Claude Giroux, Martin Brodeur, David Clarkson, Scott Hartnell, Philadelphia, and Patrik Elias

...which he was caught between a block by Eagles receiver Jason Avant and a Chargers defender. Eagles coach Andy Reid says the team will take precautions with Westbrook. And Reid says it's...

In this article: Brian Westbrook, Concussion, Andy Reid, Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia, Espn.com, Bill Belichick, and Browns

...Jersey congressman John Adler told Fox 29 on Monday morning… ItaEUR™s going to be another rough week for Philadelphia Eagles … Brian Westbrook was injured in the Eagles' game...

In this article: Andy Reid, Brian Westbrook, Concussion, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego, Philadelphia, John Adler, NFL, Chargers, and Jason Avant

...and Dwight Clark connected on the Catch. Well that's great. Too bad Donovan McNabb isn't Joe Cool and Reid isn't Bill Walsh. I am sitting here in front of my laptop with the TV...

In this article: Andy Reid, NFL, Dog, Dwight Clark, Joe Montana, Bill Walsh, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, and Donovan McNabb

...of the starts. Things looked bad. He lost to Dallas twice that year and his rookie quarterback, Donovan McNabb , was not a fan favorite. Yet none of that matters. He's lost 80...

In this article: Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles, Cowboys, Dallas, Doug Pederson, Redskins, Donovan McNabb, and Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles were dealt a pair of blows in the defensive backfield Wednesday, as cornerback Joselio Hanson was suspended four games for the use of a banned substance and Ellis...

In this article: Joselio Hanson, Ellis Hobbs, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Surgery, Ramzee Robinson, NFL Draft, Espn.com, and Andy Reid

...Award on November 16th with his stellar performance in which he went 12-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 23 starts. Ryan Howard , who has already won the NL MVP Award , should receive plenty of votes...

In this article: Phillies, Jimmy Rollins, Surgery, MVP, Brad Lidge, Gold Glove Awards, Silver Slugger Awards, Hernia, and Cole Hamels

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010. Lee The team announced the expected move on Friday, two days after losing the World...

In this article: Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies, Ruben Amaro Jr., Pedro Feliz, Pedro Martinez, New York Yankees, World Series, Joe Blanton, Philadelphia, and Mlb.com

...(AP) - One look from the dugout at the celebration on the field was all the incentive the Philadelphia Phillies needed for next year. "We want that trophy back," Brad Lidge said. The...

In this article: Philadelphia Phillies, Ryan Howard, New York Yankees, Brad Lidge, World Series, Cole Hamels, MVP, and Shane Victorino