Donovan McNabb’s status uncertain for next game with cracked ribPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb’s status is uncertain for the Eagles’ game against New Orleans next Sunday because of a cracked rib. Martinez throws 8 scoreless, leads Phillies to 1-0 win over Mets to sweep doubleheaderPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez was considered finished. Then he put on the Phillies pinstripes and made everyone remember how good he once was. Kendrick pitches into the eighth inning, Lidge struggles in ninth to save Phillies’ 5-4 winPHILADELPHIA — Kyle Kendrick pitched into the eighth inning and Shane Victorino and Ben Francisco each homered, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the New York Mets in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Wright stuns Phillies with 2-run homer in 9th, lifts Mets to 10-9 win over NL East leadersPHILADELPHIA — David Wright hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Ryan Madson to rally the New York Mets to a 10-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Cole Hamels back on track, pitches well in Phillies’ 4-2 win over MetsPHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched 6 2-3 effective innings, a new-look bullpen got the last seven outs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-2 Friday night. NFL 2009: Same as every year for the Eagles, it’s Super Bowl or bustPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles could have an undefeated regular season, set records and breeze through the playoffs. Vick talks dogfighting to Philadelphia schoolchildren, offers himself as cautionary talePHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick, speaking to a group of Philadelphia high school students Tuesday, warned against the dangers of peer pressure and offered himself as a cautionary tale of what can happen when someone is a follower instead of a leader. Michael Vick, Humane Society chief to talk about dogfighting with Philadelphia schoolchildrenPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will speak to a group of high school students about dogfighting and animal rights. Macho Harris closing in on starting free safety job with the EaglesPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles are turning to a rookie to replace Brian Dawkins. Not funny: Cosby watches Temple lose 27-24 to Villanova on 32-yard field goal as time expiresPHILADELPHIA — Bill Cosby watched his Temple Owls blow a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in a 27-24 loss to Villanova on Thursday night. Pedro Martinez outpitches Tim Lincecum, Phillies beat Giants 2-1 on Ryan Howard’s RBI doublePHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez tossed seven impressive innings to outpitch Tim Lincecum, Ryan Howard doubled in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Thursday night. Janitor charged with stealing Phillies executive’s $15K World Series ring from ballpark toiletPHILADELPHIA — A janitor at the Philadelphia Phillies’ ballpark has been charged with stealing a diamond-laden World Series ring left by an executive in a park restroom. Brad Penny debuts for Giants, pitches 5-hit ball over 8 shutout innings to beat Phillies 4-0PHILADELPHIA — Brad Penny moved from the wild-card race in the AL to the one in the NL. He hopes he can make the difference in San Francisco that he failed to make in Boston. Brad Penny throws 8 shutout innings; Rowand, Uribe homer in Giants’ 4-0 win over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — After a sensational and surprising debut with San Francisco, Brad Penny kept his eyes on the Red Sox game on TV as he dressed. Penny throws 8 shutout innings, Rowand, Uribe homer in Giants’ 4-0 win over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — After a sensational and surprising debut with San Francisco, Brad Penny kept his eyes on the Red Sox game on TV as he dressed. Police recover Phillies official’s World Series ring in janitor’s supply closet at ballparkPHILADELPHIA — Police have recovered a Philadelphia Phillies World Series ring that went missing at the ballpark. Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter, Ryan Howard hits RBI double to lead Phillies over Giants 1-0PHILADELPHIA — All Cole Hamels had to do to regain his dominant form was stop trying to be too perfect. Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter as Phillies beat Giants 1-0 on Ryan Howard’s RBI doublePHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched a two-hitter, Ryan Howard drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 Tuesday night. Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter, Phillies beat Giants 1-0 on Ryan Howard’s RBI doublePHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched a two-hitter, Ryan Howard drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 Tuesday night. Cole Hamels tosses 2-hitter, Phillies beat Giants 1-0PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched a two-hitter, Ryan Howard drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 Tuesday night. Philadelphia Phillies official’s $15,000 World Series ring missing at ballparkPHILADELPHIA — Police are investigating the disappearance of a World Series championship ring at the Philadelphia Phillies’ ballpark. Kolb gets start in Eagles final preseason game; Vick to play early, start second half at QBPHILADELPHIA — Kevin Kolb is getting a start at quarterback in the Eagles’ final preseason game. Ruiz’s two-run double in seventh lifts Phillies over Braves 3-2PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton got just enough run support for a change. Michael Vick doesn’t disrupt offensive flow, says Eagles coordinator Marty MornhinwegPHILADELPHIA — Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg doesn’t think the addition of Michael Vick will disrupt the rhythm of Philadelphia’s offense. Garret Anderson, Braves hand Cliff Lee first NL loss as they beat Phillies 9-1
Garret Anderson, Braves hand Cliff Lee first NL loss, 9-1PHILADELPHIA — Garret Anderson hit a three-run homer off Cliff Lee and three other Braves went deep to help the Atlanta Braves hand the Phillies’ new ace his first NL loss with a 9-1 win Saturday night over Philadelphia in a rain-shortened game. Eagles OL Andrews to practice for 1st time since reinjuring his surgically repaired backPHILADELPHIA — Shawn Andrews practiced for the first time since reinjuring his surgically repaired back and hopes to play the season opener against Carolina on Sept. 13. Vick to play against Jets in the Eagles’ final preseason game; could see more time at QBPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick will play in the Eagles’ final preseason game, and might even take some snaps as a conventional quarterback. Ryan Howard’s 2 homers lead Phillies to rainy 4-2 victory over Braves
Eagles offense with Vick, McNabb combo needs work to scare opponentsPHILADELPHIA — The Michael Vick experiment lasted six plays before Donovan McNabb walked over to offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg on the sideline and yelled “Cut!” Michael Vick’s debut with Eagles generates more hype than points; Philly beats Jaguars 33-32
ON FOOTBALL: Quarterback Michael Vick returns, and feels the brotherly love in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA — It’s been a long time since Michael Vick heard such sweet sounds. Michael Vick’s debut with Eagles generates more hype than pointsPHILADELPHIA — All eyes were on Michael Vick — for all of six plays. Jones’ 2-run homer in 8th lifts Pirates past Happ, Phils 3-2PITTSBURGH — J.A. Happ looked like a rookie on the key pitch of the game, and Garrett Jones didn’t. The result was the National League’s best first-year pitcher was beaten by arguably its best first-year hitter, and the Pirates pulled off another surprising comeback against the Phillies. ON FOOTBALL: Vick’s back, and welcomed in PhillyPHILADELPHIA — Boos? There weren’t any. |