As Vick makes return to NFL, only a handful of protesters outside Eagles stadiumPHILADELPHIA — The explosive debate that has consumed the city since the arrival of Michael Vick played out on a much smaller and subdued scale Thursday at the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium and an animal welfare event across town. Vick enters to standing ovation, takes field on Eagles’ second playPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick zipped a few passes, ran around a bit and even lined up at wide receiver. Person familiar with game plan: Vick may be on field right away under right circumstancesPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick could be on the field for the first play from scrimmage if the circumstances are right. Animal lovers in Philadelphia holding pit bull rescue event as Vick prepares for NFL returnPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia animal lovers are trying to take the spotlight off Michael Vick and put it on dogs in need of homes. Howard’s three-run shot rallies Phillies to 4-1 win despite another bullpen lapsePITTSBURGH — Ryan Howard hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning after Philadelphia’s bullpen blew yet another lead and the division-leading Phillies bounced back from one of their toughest losses all season to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday night. Michael Vick’s long-anticipated return to the field follows up a court visitPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick will start his day in bankruptcy court and end it on a football field. Michael Vick will make his preseason debut on ThursdayPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick has looked sharp zipping uncontested passes to open receivers and racing past defenders who aren’t allowed to touch him in practice. Philadelphia Eagles, animal rights groups discuss how to join forces to stop dogfightingPHILADELPHIA — Animal rights groups and the Philadelphia Eagles are looking at ways they can join forces to combat dogfighting. Michael Vick’s teammates say he’s ready to make his Eagles debutPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick jogged off the field after another long practice and headed straight for the air-conditioned comfort indoors. Michael Vick shows no rust in practice as he prepares to try to play ThursdayPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick showed no signs of rust during the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice Sunday, throwing tight spirals with plenty of velocity. Michael Vick works out with Eagles assistant coaches as he prepares to try to play ThursdayPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg says Michael Vick picks up a little more each time he practices with assistant coaches James Urban and Doug Pederson. Vick on track to make Eagles debut Thursday depending on the next 3 days of practicePHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick will make his Eagles debut Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars if all goes well over the next three days of practice, coach Andy Reid said Saturday. “I think there is a chance of that,” Reid said. “Right now that’s the plan. But we’ll see how it goes.” Cliff Lee tosses 2-hitter, mowing down Diamondbacks in 8-1 win to move to 4-0 with PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee’s exceptional pitching could get overshadowed by his work at the plate. Lee tosses two-hitter and Werth homers twice in Phillies’ 8-1 win over D’BacksPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee keeps finding ways to outdo his previous performance. Here’s a relief: Moyer excels in bullpen debut after Pedro exits, Phillies beat Dbacks 5-1PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer had a quality start — out of the bullpen. Here’s a relief: Moyer excels in bullpen debut, Phillies beat Diamondbacks 5-1PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer pitched six scoreless innings in relief Pedro Martinez, who took his spot in the starting rotation, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 Tuesday night. No hurry up offense: Eagles take it slow in bringing Vick along in first week of practicePHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick was under center and Brian Westbrook in the backfield. Brent Celek took his spot at tight end. Michael Vick among many Eagles who will not travel to Indianapolis for preseason gamePHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick and several other Philadelphia Eagles will not travel with the team for their preseason game at Indianapolis. Michael Vick will not travel with Eagles to Indianapolis for preseason gamePHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not travel with the team for their preseason game at Indianapolis. McNabb has fun tossing out ideas on how Eagles might use Vick _ and himPHILADELPHIA — Here’s a scenario that must have defensive coordinators scrambling to their chalkboards: Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick on the field together. McNabb says he’s fine with Vick taking some of his snaps, says Eagles boast another threatPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb says he has no problem with Michael Vick taking some of his snaps and warns opponents that the two quarterbacks could be on the field together at times. Michael Vick gets extra work in 2nd day of practice with Philadelphia EaglesPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb took a knee on the grass and was joined to his right by Michael Vick. With plenty of zip in his arm, Vick joins Eagles for 1st practice since leaving prisonPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick flicked his wrist and fired tight spirals deep downfield. Michael Vick back at NFL practice for first time since leaving prisonPHILADELPHIA — Wearing a No. 7 red quarterback’s jersey, Michael Vick completed his first pass, shared a laugh with Donovan McNabb and got a handshake from the offensive coordinator. Vick signing has some Eagles fans seeing red, others praising team for giving QB second chancePHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick’s return to the NFL with the Eagles is getting a mixed reaction in Philadelphia. Michael Vick hopes for second chance in Philly, a city whose fans aren’t always brotherlyPHILADELPHIA — Dozens of protesters and a stinging newspaper headline greeted Michael Vick on his first day back in the NFL. Remorseful Vick vows to work for animal rights, asks public for second chance with EaglesPHILADELPHIA — A remorseful Michael Vick wants a second chance and vowed to crusade for animal rights with the Philadelphia Eagles — and knows he won’t be easily forgiven by fans. Vick says he made ‘horrible mistake,’ excited for second chance with EaglesPHILADELPHIA — A remorseful Michael Vick wants a second chance and a fresh start with the Philadelphia Eagles — and knows he won’t be easily forgiven by fans. Eagles gamble on disgraced QB Michael Vick, signing former star to 1-year deal with optionPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick is back in the NFL. When he finally gets in a game, it might be at a new position. Looking to add a new dimension to their offense, the Philadelphia Eagles gave Vick a one-year deal with an option for a second year. Vick wasn’t brought in to compete with five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb for a starting job, but the two could end up on the field together. Brady throws 2 TD passes in return to action, leads Patriots to 27-25 win over EaglesPHILADELPHIA — Tom Brady’s return against the Philadelphia Eagles was overshadowed by a bigger comeback. Ex-Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick signs 2-year deal with the Philadelphia EaglesPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick is back in the NFL, landing a job with the Philadelphia Eagles. “He signed with the Eagles,” agent Joel Segal told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Thursday. He said it was a two-year deal. Tom Brady plays first game in 11 months, completes first pass in exhibition openerPHILADELPHIA — Tom Brady has returned to action for the first time since tearing ligaments in his left knee in Week 1 last year. Martinez set to start for Phillies vs. Cubs, Moyer sent to bullpenPHILADELPHIA —Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Johnson goes 6 strong, Marlins beat Phillies 12-3 to complete sweepPHILADELPHIA —Josh Johnson pitched six impressive innings, helping the Florida Marlins complete a three-game sweep over the Philadelphia Phillies with a 12-3 victory on Sunday. Silva beats Griffin in 1st round in UFC 101 light heavyweight bout co-main eventPHILADELPHIA —At any weight class, Anderson Silva is proving too tough to beat. |