Antti Miettinen scores in SO to give Wild 5-4 win over Flyers in preseason finalePHILADELPHIA — Antti Miettinen scored the deciding goal in a shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the final preseason game for both teams on Tuesday. Second chance starts for Vick, gets handful of plays in first regular-season action since 2006PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick’s return to the NFL was ordinary at best. The moments before it happened though, lifted his heart and made his day. How bizarre? Bazardo bests Hamels, Phils’ lead down to 4 after 8-2 loss to AstrosPHILADELPHIA — Yorman Bazardo pitched 5 2-3 effective innings against the team that cut him in spring training, and helped the Houston Astros beat Philadelphia 8-2 on Monday night, preventing the Phillies from reducing their magic number. Michael Vick plays complementary role in return, Eagles beat Chiefs 34-14PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick was a super decoy. Joseph, Dixon each score on long touchdowns as Temple dominates Buffalo 37-13PHILADELPHIA — Elijah Joseph returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown and James Dixon scored on a 92-yard kickoff return to help Temple beat Buffalo 37-13 on Saturday. Donovan McNabb doubtful for Sunday, likely to miss 2nd game with broken rib; Vick to playPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb could have a sideline view for Michael Vick’s debut. Donovan McNabb doubtful for Sunday, likely to miss second game with broken ribPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb could have a sideline view for Michael Vick’s debut. Mika Pyorala beats Martin Brodeur in overtime, Flyers beat Devils 2-1PHILADELPHIA — Mika Pyorala spoiled Martin Brodeur’s preseason debut, beating the New Jersey star with a wrist shot at 1:45 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 2-1 victory over the Devils on Thursday night. McNabb skips practice; Vick eager to make 2009 debut after serving prison sentence, suspensionPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb did not practice Wednesday because of a broken rib that forced him to miss the Eagles’ 48-22 loss to New Orleans last Sunday. Eagles QB McNabb to miss practice with broken rib; Vick is eligible but won’t startPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb will not practice Wednesday because of a broken rib that forced him to miss the Eagles’ 48-22 loss to New Orleans last Sunday. McNabb to miss practice, Vick’s role unknownPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb will not practice Wednesday because of a broken rib that forced him to miss the Eagles’ 48-22 loss to New Orleans last Sunday. James van Riemsdyk scores twice to lead Flyers past Red Wings 5-2 for first preseason victoryPHILADELPHIA — James van Riemsdyk, vying for a roster spot at left wing, scored two goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their first preseason win, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Sloppy all-around effort _ more than missing McNabb _ costs Eagles in 48-22 loss to SaintsPHILADELPHIA — DeSean Jackson fielded a punt at the 2 and ran it back 31 yards. Ex-NBA player “Pooh” Richardson testifies about call from officer-friend before 2005 drug raidPHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson reluctantly testified Monday that his close friend, a Philadelphia police officer, tipped him about an imminent drug raid involving his half-sister. Ex-NBA player testifies against officer-friend who tipped him off to raid on his sister’s homePHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson has testified in the trial of a police-officer friend charged with tipping off a drug kingpin about a raid. Kolb to start for Eagles if McNabb can’t play vs. ChiefsPHILADELPHIA — Kevin Kolb will make his second straight start for the Philadelphia Eagles if Donovan McNabb can’t play against Kansas City. Drew Brees tosses 3 TDs passes, Saints beat Donovan McNabb-less Eagles 48-22PHILADELPHIA — Without Donovan McNabb, the Philadelphia Eagles tried everything they could on offense. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints stuck to what they do best. Kolb has solid start but loses vs. Saints in 1st start in place of injured Eagles QBPHILADELPHIA — Kevin Kolb got a sideline hug from Donovan McNabb and a standing ovation while he jogged off the field at halftime. Brees tosses 3 TDs passes, Saints beat McNabb-less Eagles 48-22PHILADELPHIA — Without Donovan McNabb, the Philadelphia Eagles tried everything they could on offense. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints stuck to what they do best. Eagles QB McNabb sits out vs. the Saints with fractured ribPHILADELPHIA — Kevin Kolb threw a 71-yard touchdown pass on Philadelphia’s opening drive and got a sideline hug from an injured Donovan McNabb at Sunday’s game against New Orleans. Young’s third-quarter touchdown pass to Harvey lifts Villanova past Penn 14-3PHILADELPHIA — Antwon Young’s touchdown pass to Brandyn Harvey in the third quarter was the deciding score, lifting Villanova to a 14-3 win over Penn on Saturday night. Try Kevin Kolb: Eagles QB Donovan McNabb doubtful against Saints because of cracked ribPHILADELPHIA — Kevin Kolb took all the snaps with the first team in practice. He answered all the questions about his preparedness to start for the Eagles. Eagles QB McNabb doubtful against Saints because of cracked ribPHILADELPHIA — Kevin Kolb took all the snaps with the first team in practice. He answered all the questions about his preparedness to start for the Eagles. Hamels takes perfect game into 6th, helps NL East-leading Phillies beat Nationals 4-2PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels has already won a World Series, earned postseason MVP honors, been an All-Star, and signed a huge contract. Hamels takes perfect game into 6th, helps NL-East leading Phillies beat Nationals 4-2PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels is again pitching like Philadelphia’s October ace. Eagles won’t rule out Donovan McNabb for home opener against SaintsPHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are holding out hope that quarterback Donovan McNabb might be able to play in their home opener against the New Orleans Saints. Phillies’ phave: Dad gets cheers after hugging daughter who tossed prized foul catchPHILADELPHIA — Dad simply wanted a souvenir. He got a ballpark full of cheers and a national television appearance instead. Phillies’ phave: Dad gets cheers after he hugs daughter who tossed away prized foul catchPHILADELPHIA — Dad simply wanted a souvenir — not a national television appearance. Steve Monforto won over many hearts after his 3-year-old daughter tossed a foul ball he caught at a Phillies game back onto the field. Stunned by his toddler’s toss, all Dad could do was hug her. Blanton, Werth help Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington Nationals 6-1PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton tossed six scoreless innings, Jayson Werth hit a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Wednesday night. Little girl at Phillies game tosses away dad’s prize souvenir, his hugs draw big cheerPHILADELPHIA — Dad simply wanted a souvenir — not a national television appearance. Injured QB Donovan McNabb held out of Eagles practice with cracked ribPHILADELPHIA — Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb did not practice Wednesday because of his cracked rib and it is still not known if he will play against New Orleans. Cliff Lee throws 6-hitter, Phillies beat Nationals 5-0 to reduce magic number to 12PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee threw a six-hitter, Carlos Ruiz hit a three-run double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday night. Eagles add Michael Vick to 53-man roster, release receiver Hank BaskettPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick can throw passes to his teammates instead of ball boys. Eagles place lineman Shawn Andrews on injured reserve, done for the seasonPHILADELPHIA — Shawn Andrews won’t play with his brother and college roommate this year. Eagles sign quarterback Jeff Garcia as insurance after McNabb breaks rib in openerPHILADELPHIA — Jeff Garcia, the NFL’s version of Rocky Balboa, is back with the Philadelphia Eagles. |