Published November 7, 2009, 3:07 AM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Daniel Carcillo scored twice and Ray Emery made 28 saves to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their fifth straight victory over the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2 on Friday night.
Chris Pronger had a goal and assist, and James van Riemsdyk and Darroll Powe also scored. The Flyers (8-4-1) have won three straight ...
Published November 6, 2009, 8:15 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cliff Lee watched the Cleveland Indians play the 2007 AL division series from the bench, unable to contribute because he was left off the roster after a poor season.
One Cy Young Award and a trade later, Lee will take center stage when the Philadelphia Phillies begin defense of their World Series ch...
Published November 5, 2009, 11:58 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) - Charlie Manuel was heading to the interview room when he spotted a reporter walking alongside.
"Two out of three, that's what I told them," Manuel said.
Sounds like the Philadelphia Phillies and their manager already have set their goal for 2010.
The Phillies fell two wins short of becoming the firs...
Published November 5, 2009, 9:46 AM EST
NEW YORK (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 defending champions fell two wins short in their bid to become the first NL team in 33 years to win consecutive World Series...
Published November 4, 2009, 10:04 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Brian Westbrook will be a game-time decision for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants on Sunday after suffering a concussion earlier this week.
"We'll see how he does this week," Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday.
Westbrook was knocked unconscious in the Eagles 27-17 win over...
Published November 3, 2009, 3:34 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A retail store in Philadelphia is raided and city officials say $100,000 in counterfeit Phillies merchandise has been seized.
The Department of Licenses & Inspections says that more than 3,100 hats, sweat shirts and T-shirts have been confiscated in all.
Investigators working on behalf of Major Leag...
Published November 2, 2009, 11:30 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Flyers winger Simon Gagne is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks after having abdominal and hip surgery.
Gagne, who missed the past two games, is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.
"It's hard to take, but it's still early in the season," Gagne said. "I'll miss close to two months and have ti...
Published November 1, 2009, 2:54 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) - Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, including the go-ahead three-point play in overtime, and the Philadelphia 76ers blew a 23-point lead before beating the New York Knicks 141-127 on Saturday night.
Lou Williams added 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the 76ers, who seemed headed for a quick...
Published November 1, 2009, 5:03 PM EST
PHILADEPHIA (AP) - Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants after suffering a concussion in last week's win.
Westbrook has only 197 yards rushing this season. He didn't practice all week after he was knocked unconscious in the Eagles' 27-17 win over Washington on Monday nig...
Published October 30, 2009, 7:48 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Manager Charlie Manuel said Friday he will go with Blanton against the New York Yankees rather than ace Cliff Lee on short rest. Lee, who has never pitched on three days' rest, is slated to s...
