UFC 101 takes over Philly; Riddle, Sotiropoulous among early winners on Philly’s 1st MMA cardPHILADELPHIA —Matthew Riddle bloodied Dan Cramer to win by unanimous decision, and George Sotiropoulous made training partner George Roop submit on the undercard of UFC 101 on Saturday night. Ross, Johnson homer to back strong outing by Nolasco in Marlins’ 3-2 win over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Ricky Nolasco pitched seven sharp innings, Nick Johnson and Cody Ross hit solo homers and the Florida Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Friday night. Penn defends lightweight title against Florian in main event of UFC 101 in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA — Step aside, Rocky. The Philly fight game is about to get reinvented. Cliff Lee impressive in home debut as the Phillies beat the Rockies 3-1PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee pitched seven impressive innings in his home debut, Paul Bako hit a tiebreaking homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 Thursday. Lee impressive in home debut, Phillies beat Rockies 3-1PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee pitched seven impressive innings in his home debut, Paul Bako hit a tiebreaking homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 Thursday. Happ-y Days: Happ tosses 2nd career shutout, Phillies hit 3 homers in 7-0 win over ColoradoPHILADELPHIA — J.A. Happ lost a spot in Philadelphia’s rotation out of spring training. He heard his name swirling in every trade-deadline rumor. And now he might just get bumped from the rotation for a former Cy Young winner. Flyers tab Kalamazoo as minor league ECHL affiliatePHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have reached an agreement with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL to serve as a minor league affiliate for the 2009-10 season. 3 in court for fatal fight outside Phillies game; police say melee started over spilled beerPHILADELPHIA — Three men allegedly involved in a fatal fight over spilled beer at a Philadelphia Phillies stadium bar are in court for a preliminary hearing. Atkins homers, has 4 RBIs to lead Rockies to fifth straight win, 8-3 over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Garrett Atkins homered and had a season-high four RBIs, Jason Hammel pitched into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 Tuesday night for their fifth straight win. Eagles agree to 5-year deal with WR Jeremy Maclin, their 1st-round pickPHILADELPHIA — Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms on a five-year contract late Monday night, ending the first-round pick’s holdout. Eagles’ MLB Bradley, CB Hobbs injured in practice; MRI tests will determine extent on Monday
Eagles have their sights set on winning a Super Bowl after falling short againBETHLEHEM, Pa. — Donovan McNabb took a knee next to Brian Westbrook on the sideline and watched the end of practice while enthusiastic fans shouted praise from just a few yards away. At Neshoba Fair, front-porch living blends with politicking, horse racing and muggy Miss. heatPHILADELPHIA, Miss. — Out on the cabin porches where fairgoers have gathered for decades, it’s old home week. Flyers agree to 1-year deal with former Columbus defenseman TollefsenPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen have agreed to a one-year contract. Phillies acquire reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee and OF Ben Francisco from IndiansPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee’s new teammates were so excited to get him, they gave the man responsible for the trade a clubhouse curtain call. Looking for an ace to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Lee on Wednesday from Cleveland, marking the second straight year the Indians traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. Phillies get Cy Young winner Lee, OF Francisco from IndiansPHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee is more than just a consolation prize. Person familiar with trade tells AP Phillies acquire pitcher Cliff Lee from the IndiansPHILADELPHIA — Looking for an ace to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Cliff Lee from the Indians, who traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner for the second straight season. The defending World Series champion Phillies are sending Cleveland four minor league prospects for Lee and outfielder Ben Francisco, a baseball official familiar with the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Person familiar with trade tells AP Phillies acquire Indians’ LeePHILADELPHIA — Looking for an ace to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Cliff Lee from the Indians, who traded the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner for the second straight season. Person familiar with proposal tells AP Phillies offer package of players for Indians’ LeePHILADELPHIA — Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee. Longtime Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson dies at age 68 from cancerPHILADELPHIA — Jim Johnson frustrated opponents and confused young quarterbacks with his complex defensive schemes, always looking for a new way to disguise a blitz. Police call for new law after spilled beer at Phillies game leads to brawl, fatal beatingPHILADELPHIA — The police commissioner has called for a city law requiring bars to report fights to 911 following a fatal melee sparked by a spilled beer at a pub next to the Philadelphia Phillies’ stadium. 2 charged with murder in fatal beating outside Phillies’ ballpark, and 3rd suspect is soughtPHILADELPHIA — Two men have been charged with murder and a third is in custody in the beating death of a man outside the Philadelphia Phillies’ ballpark during a game. Man from bachelor party beaten to death in melee in parking lot outside Phillies’ stadiumPHILADELPHIA — A man who was attending a bachelor party at a bar next to the Philadelphia Phillies’ ballpark has been beaten to death during a melee outside. Utley, Howard, Rollins, Ibanez all go deep, lift Phillies to 9-2 win over CardinalsPHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Raul Ibanez all hit two-run home runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Jimmy Rollins hits grand slam, has career-best 5 RBIs in Phillies’ 14-6 win over CardinalsPHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins hit a go-ahead grand slam and had a career-high five RBIs, Shane Victorino went 4 for 4 with a homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-6 Saturday in a matchup of division leaders. No relief: Phillies put right-hander Clay Condrey on disabled list again with strained sidePHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have placed reliever Clay Condrey on the disabled list, further depleting a bullpen racked by injuries. St. Louis Cardinals acquire star outfielder Matt Holliday from Athletics for 3 prospectsPHILADELPHIA — Matt Holliday wanted to join his new team quickly, so he hopped on a train with his wife and two sons and got to the ballpark in plenty of time. Matt Holliday gets 4 hits in Cardinals’ debut, an 8-1 win over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Matt Holliday looked more like a pesky leadoff hitter than a slugger in his St. Louis debut. McDermott officially replaces Johnson as Eagles defensive coordinatorPHILADELPHIA — Sean McDermott has replaced Jim Johnson as the Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator, two days before the team opens training camp. Hamels goes seven, Phillies beat Padres 9-4 for 15th win in 17 gamesPHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched seven effective innings, Jayson Werth and Pedro Feliz had three hits apiece and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 9-4 in a makeup game Thursday night. Phillies’ bullpen takes a hit, Romero and Durbin placed on 15-day DLPHILADELPHIA — Phillies relievers J.C. Romero and Chad Durbin were placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, a big blow to the Philadelphia bullpen. Phillies’ bullpen takes a hit, Romero and Durbin placed on DLPHILADELPHIA — Phillies relievers J.C. Romero and Chad Durbin were placed on the disabled list Thursday, a big blow to the Philadelphia bullpen. Cubs avoid sweep, Zambrano wins again as Chicago ends Phils’ winning streak with 10-5 victoryPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard had Phillies fans on their feet and the tying runs on base. Jayson Werth’s 3-run homer in 13th lifts Phillies to 10th straight win, 4-1 over CubsPHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 13th inning to send the Philadelphia Phillies to their 10th straight victory, 4-1 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Jayson Werth’s homer lifts Phillies over Cubs 4-1PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 13th inning to send the Philadelphia Phillies to their 10th straight victory, 4-1 over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. |