http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports Daily News Sports en-us Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523642&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Phillies_beat_Pirates_for_seventh_win_in_eight_games.html ONE WOULD THINK with all the soap opera-like happenings surrounding the Phillies recently, it would be permissible for the team to maybe lose focus - and perhaps cause them to lose a game or two. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 5ece11dc5a96efb77a7302291fff541d 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523652&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Werth_basks_in_All-Star_glow__Coste_set_to_move_on_to_Astros.html MOMENTS BEFORE Phillies rightfielder Jayson Werth spoke to reporters on the field about being picked for the All-Star Game, catcher Chris Coste sat in the home dugout and talked about being reassigned by the club, and quickly picked up by the Houston Astros. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d0966848a9bbdc5f721334a1e1f8cbac 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523627&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Kerr_leads_U_S__Women_s_Open_after_2_rounds__Ochoa_fades.html BETHLEHEM - So what's the more significant development, that Cristie Kerr has put herself in position to add a bookend U.S. Women's Open to the one she got 2 years ago, that a 14-year-old is in eighth place halfway through the biggest championship in the women's game or that the top-ranked player posted her second-worst score in a major? Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT a4dfabed8faff121e9ddd9ba166084af 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523612&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_After_long_wait__Cunningham_gets_shot_at_cruiserweight_title_fight.html The official affiliation of Steve "USS" Cunningham with Naazim Richardson might have seemed inevitable, but circumstances dictated that it was a long time coming. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT ddc4ab927bb800dd2b6dab57d747432b 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523667&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Union_coach_hopes_European_approach_will_help_U_S__soccer.html Peter Nowak and the Philadelphia Union dream big. Over plates of crab fries, wings and slices of lobster pizza at Chickie's & Pete's yesterday, coach Nowak and Union president Tom Veit engaged an open discussion about the state of a franchise still in its infancy and the state of soccer in America. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT ccc3967b6cfdade4fc7c5d2199bee785 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523662&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Contador_races_ahead_of_teammate_Armstrong.html ARCALIS, Andorra - Lance Armstrong dropped one spot to third place in the Tour de France yesterday, with rival and teammate Alberto Contador breaking away in the final sprint up the mountain to take over second place. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 7ac90d6ae1c3b7f3c94209e891f7fda6 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523657&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Canada_wins__will_play_in_doubleheader_at_the_Linc.html The Canadians are coming! With last night's 2-2 tie with Costa Rica in the first game of a Gold Cup doubleheader at the Florida University International Stadium in Miami, Canada (2-0-1) clinched first place in Group A's opening round, and will play in the tournament's quarterfinal doubleheader at Lincoln Financial Field next Saturday. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT b8a384feef552e9407090773fd969a40 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523647&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Phillies_vs__Pirates_preview.html 7:05, Citizens Bank Park. TV: Channel 17. Radio: WPHT (1210-AM); WUBA (1480-AM) Spanish. Ticket info: The game is sold out. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 389c6a96e53053952453f6822cf5c8c9 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523622&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Sanchez_hurls_a_no-hitter_for_the_Giants.html Jonathan Sanchez, an unlikely candidate, pitched the majors' first no-hitter this season last night, dominating the San Diego Padres with an array of pitches in the San Francisco Giants' 8-0 victory. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 84253a36a90d8f69b8c21da89e8687ee 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523632&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_3_WINNERS.html There were three winners in the Daily News Home Run Payoff contest last night. Each winning a Phillies Gift Pack in the sixth inning of the Phillies-Pirates game were: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 07556a5d8b7f55e4c666d032be7c4fc4 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523597&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_George_starts_out_quickly__but_is_stopped_by_Henry_in_six_rounds.html Shaun George had an interesting excuse for why he was stopped in six rounds by Chris Henry. George's hands had been beaten up by Henry's face. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 739bb28868739bcd1543d6778fb847cf 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523617&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_NHL_set_to_reveal_Winter_Classic_pairing.html The NHL is expected to announce at a news conference at Fenway Park Wednesday that the Boston Bruins will play the third annual Winter Classic on New Year's Day. The opponent is expected to be the Flyers or the Washington Capitals. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 4ca69d1a1d5c72dd54f52ff9253d8051 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523602&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Miss__town_bids_farewell_to_McNair.html Friends and loved ones in Mount Olive, Miss., prepared to say goodbye this weekend to local hero Steve McNair, the former NFL star quarterback killed by a girlfriend in a murder-suicide on the Fourth of July. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT cf7246c8e209629eb4e0135a0f094cbb 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50523592&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090711_Pedroia_s_RBI_double_lifts_Red_Sox.html Dustin Pedroia doubled in a run in the eighth inning, Jon Lester outdueled Brian Bannister and the Boston Red Sox beat the visiting Kansas City Royals, 1-0, last night. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 69bfcbf0ec1e39c6fbc509ce545f850a 2009-07-11T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440632&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Rich_Hofmann__Will_Phillies_gamble_on_Pedro_Martinez_.html WHAT DID Dominican newspaper Candela Deportiva do yesterday when it reported that the Phillies had signed righthanded pitcher Pedro Martinez for $4 million? Adelantarse a los acontecimientos, according to both Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and Fernando Cuza, the agent for Martinez. You know: jump the gun. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 2b37290c010cf7d83611bf68f21fa91b 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440582&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Paul_Domowitch__Camp_Donovan_set_to_begin_in_Arizona.html DeSEAN JACKSON WAS a no-show last summer at Donovan McNabb's annual pre-training camp get-together with his receivers in the Arizona desert, yet still managed to catch a team-high 62 passes as a rookie. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT f020ccb7d37ba5b16f0b81d9695702a3 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440697&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Christmas_goes_to_school_with_Sixers_assistant_McKie.html ORLANDO - As his NBA dream was drowning, Dionte Christmas was thrown a lifeline by the Sixers. When he snagged it, a big brother was on the other end. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 9fc5428ba3fc86e7097ec8940e3196d2 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346747&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Bill_Fleischman__Stewart__Kyle_Busch_put_scrape_in_rearview_mirror.html NO ONE WOULD blame Kyle Busch if he were upset after the last-lap crash in last Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Daytona. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT b65c8b22a8968d379451fcfdce2b2e4a 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440602&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Fundraiser__Binghamton_U__viewed_her_as__plaything_.html A fundraiser at Binghamton University has sued two senior athletic department officials, accusing them of using her as a "plaything" and trying to make her ply big donors with her sexuality. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 298592a8bd7d50bf3d7d98b5d6c2675a 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440657&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Manny__Wolf_lift_Dodgers_past_Mets.html Manny Ramirez hit a pair of RBI singles to key an early outburst last night against struggling starter Livan Hernandez, and Randy Wolf pitched the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Mets, 11-2, last night for his first win in eight outings. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT e446f04a0633fa3679efde29c24ab7f1 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440732&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Ultimate_Fighting_hits_100th_contest.html IN A SOFT GLOBAL economy that keeps getting softer, the punch line to that old joke seems more appropriate than ever. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d3098390cc5cd6530020bff78a1547ea 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440737&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_The_Evolution_of_UFC.html The Ultimate Fighting Championship, founded in 1993, will hold its 100th card tomorrow night at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The 101st UFC card will be Aug. 8 at the Wachovia Center. Here is a look at the development of UFC. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 5e7d522c9fcc1b00489c66f2dc4b821a 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440637&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Thousands_turn_out_to_pay_last_respects_to_McNair.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Fans turned out by the thousands yesterday, donning their Tennessee Titans gear or their finest clothes on a steamy hot day for the chance to honor slain ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair's accomplishments and charity work. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 85ad2c0945efbbe66a83ed49e9fabe54 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440622&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Paul_Hagen__McNair_had_a_flair_for_baseball__too.html MOST PEOPLE think of Steve McNair as the former NFL quarterback who was killed Saturday in a messy murder-suicide love triangle. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 479e342159c6e68dade0959d6eaa9670 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440642&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Mavs__Raptors__Grizzlies__Magic_put_together_big_deal.html The way Jerry Stackhouse's contract was structured, the Dallas Mavericks knew they could parlay him into a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of teams benefited. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT c650108a475a929047784788fcde6e38 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440702&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Dalembert_watches_teammates_in_Orlando_Summer_League.html Samuel Dalembert, seemingly paying little attention to the various rumors and speculation that he might be traded, showed up at the Orlando Summer Pro League yesterday and said he would be back today to watch the 76ers/New Jersey Nets joint squad in its finale against the Boston Celtics. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 830d4398f160f9e7fa0a6d12a9f7ffae 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440607&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Flyers_hire_Reese_as_goalie_coach__promote_Paddock_to_front_office.html To make the Flyers' goaltending change full circle - after they cleaned house of netminders Marty Biron, Antero Niittymaki and goaltending coach Reggie Lemelin - the Flyers announced yesterday that Jeff Reese will be Lemelin's replacement. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 504a1c71d6059c9773b67bb138495a4a 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440592&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_After_bankruptcy_filing__Dykstra_shares__actual_facts_.html The day after the news broke that Lenny Dykstra had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the former Phillies centerfielder wrote a letter to his "clients and friends." Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 18bc75b2c8c47127be22290f9cf1b706 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440687&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Phillies_Notebook__Victorino_grateful_for_All-Star_role.html In the gospel according to Bud, the last shall be first - at least when it comes to the publicity surrounding the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. And so it was last night when the Phillies' Shane Victorino, propelled into the 33rd and final spot on the National League team with a record 15.6 million fan votes, received a standing ovation from the crowd at Citizens Bank Park before his first at-bat. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 24e2f7bfba4b9d5224dba3a49ecbff76 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440692&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Phillies_might_be_close_to_deal_with_pitcher_Pedro_Martinez.html WELL, THIS could ratchet up that Phillies-Mets rivalry. Although both sides shot down a report out of the Dominican Republic that said a deal had been reached, the Phillies and Pedro Martinez are involved in serious negotiations that could land the future Hall of Famer with the club by the time they travel to Florida to open their post-All-Star break schedule next Thursday. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT c804423dce4311f53cdec2ddde5b1b45 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440672&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Park_the_unsung_hero_in_Phillies__win_over_Reds.html HE DID NOT get the win, and he did not get the save. He did not hit the home run that stayed inside the park, and he did not hit the one that went out of it. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 89534032018276e6e2964f5d26697da2 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440707&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Bartram_s_Garland_picks_Virginia_Tech.html Bartram's Tyrone Garland, the only junior on the Daily News' first-team All-City squad last year, yesterday announced that he would attend Virginia Tech. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 430e225168f6c5df7b7afc9d1cb8c599 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440662&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Choi_leads_tight_group_at_U_S__Women_s_Open.html BETHLEHEM, Pa. - LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens, who was scheduled to be here but instead stayed away, reportedly has agreed to a settlement that buys out the remaining 2 years of her contract, less than a week after 15 players sent a letter to the board of directors calling for her resignation. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d25de0814675d805acc050ebc644880d 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440627&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Fans_balk_at_prices.html FANS ARE BALKING about the price of attending baseball games. Tickets, concessions, parking - it all adds up. In an Associated Press-Knowledge Networks poll released yesterday, results showed that 63 percent thought the price of attending games is too high. That's up from 45 percent before Opening Day. The average ticket price is $26.64; overall, attendance is down more than 6 percent. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 8d7c1441428581b3da7f8df252815852 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440717&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Mexico__Panama_tie_in_testy_matchup.html HOUSTON - Mexico and Panama played to a 1-1 tie in a Gold Cup match last night that ended in chaos after a confrontation between Mexican coach Javier Aguirre and a Panamanian player triggered fights between fans in the stands. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 09c012e4962838c95dd3beada43570d7 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440722&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Phelps_sets_world_record_in_100_butterfly.html INDIANAPOLIS - Michael Phelps broke the world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships last night, just 2 months after returning from a suspension that was part of the longest layoff of his career. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 20ac8e23b34aa04850cfdeee22c9b94a 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440727&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_With_mountains_looming__Armstrong_poised_to_climb_into_lead.html BARCELONA, Spain - A split second off the lead with the mighty Pyrenees looming, Lance Armstrong now gets to see what his rivals can throw at him. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT e91ce9441170001d2746ade0d3faad16 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440677&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Phillies_vs__Pirates_preview.html 7:05 Citizens Bank Park. TV: Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WPHT (1210-AM); WUBA (1480-AM) Spanish. Ticket info: The game is sold out. Standing-room-only tickets will go on sale before the game. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 17d43b23a23ee4aa6650e89dfb8fffb9 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440652&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Minnesota_Judge_blocks_NFL_suspension_of_Vikings_linemen.html A judge yesterday blocked the NFL's plan to suspend Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, a move their attorney said should let them start the season with camp beginning in just 3 weeks. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT f9e86deb7438078109fa6e83b43c3a4c 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440667&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_9_WINNERS.html There were nine winners in the Daily News Home Run Payoff contest last night. Each winning a Phillies Gift Pack in the fifth inning of the Phillies-Reds game: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT bc886d49ca33a43c7daff9cf175bd5c3 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440612&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Venus_and_Raymond_lift_Freedoms.html In her last match of the season, Venus Williams didn't dissapoint, leading the visiting Philadelphia Freedoms to a 21-19 win over the New York Buzz in World TeamTennis action last night. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 2c75db7d6e5a5298fafc315839f00f4b 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440597&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_NL_East_at_a_Glance.html Marlins The Marlins have added three relievers to shore up their injury-depleted bullpen. And while critics will scoff that they've once again gone cheap, general manager Larry Beinfest has a different take. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 7207e702454f5427dbc961350fe4b2e7 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50440577&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090710_Rays_rookie_Price_outpitches_veteran_Jays_star_Halladay.html The Tampa Bay Rays offer a simple explanation for their success against Roy Halladay. Some pretty good pitching of their own. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 06715a70ad2ab6c4f4f0d1e290a26529 2009-07-10T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346752&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Road_to_camp_a_lot_smoother_for_Flyers_prospect_van_Riemsdyk.html For James van Riemsdyk, working out last summer felt like a job. It wasn't the strenuous early morning workouts with Flyers trainer Jim McCrossin that took a toll on him. It was the commute. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 4b4ca5db85832b0900b20ad8bd3ea5a8 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346737&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Dykstra_files_for_bankruptcy_protection.html NEW YORK - Lenny Dykstra, the former star centerfielder for the Phillies and Mets, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Reuters news service reports. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 1eaa24c767d0d34e99bab44852418a5f 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346732&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Bill_Conlin__Phillies_should_make_prospect_Taylor_untouchable.html ROY HALLADAY. Say it soft and it's almost like praying . . . Roy Halladay. Say it loud and it's almost like champagne-spraying . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 84aaf99584878cf76d28f08533b8524c 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346757&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Paul_Hagen__Big_move_possible_but_unlikely_for_Phils.html THREE HOURS before the first pitch, Charlie Manuel sat in the dugout as the players filtered onto the field to begin stretching and endured his daily give-and-take with reporters. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT d59623fc246991cbf074cece435ffc07 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346767&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Rich_Hofmann__Taking_a_look_out_Phillies__window.html EIGHT MONTHS after the Phillies finally kicked down the door, all of the talk is about windows. Manager Charlie Manuel said, "I think we have a window in there of at least 3 years. That gives us a chance to go back and repeat in the World Series for the next 3 years." Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 5acef6146e7fa39ac5cf625a17efe620 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346827&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Contract_talks_between_Sixers__Andre_Miller_sound_like_parting_shots.html ORLANDO - It was as if Ed Stefanski took a measure of relief in announcing the Sixers' hitherto speculated divorce from free-agent point guard Andre Miller is, in fact, probably going to be a reality. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT 247007148b82292aa9d9f5e39f446053 2009-07-09T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=50346792&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20090709_Koivu_signs_1-year_deal_with_Anaheim.html Saku Koivu has left the Montreal Canadiens after 13 seasons to join the Anaheim Ducks. The two-time All-Star center, who turns 35 in November, signed a 1-year deal yesterday. 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