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, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=190287&44=69354782&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091106_Paul_Domowitch__Birds_seem_to_prefer_driving_fast.html The Eagles' big-play offense has kept its scoring drives short and sweet so far this season. Through seven games, the Birds have scored 20 offensive touchdowns. Fourteen of those 20 drives have been four plays or fewer. Seven have been only one or two plays. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT be23434a9a2e3ec9c13279f287f82703 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448267&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Stifling_Romo_will_be_key_to_Eagles__success_over_Cowboys.html WHEN TONY ROMO has been good against the Eagles, he's been very, very good. In his two career wins over the Birds, the Cowboys quarterback completed 74.5 percent of his passes, averaged 11.6 yards per attempt, threw six touchdown passes and two interceptions, and wasn't sacked a single time. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 38d2f8eb631cb61b404428fb985b7222 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448332&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Sixers_manage_to_squeak_past_mighty_Nets.html HAD THE 76ers been able to play their second unit against the New Jersey Nets' second-teamers last night at the Wachovia Center, it wouldn't have been a contest. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f3e611ee466d9578fc76953227a059b9 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448322&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Phillies__Lidge_might_need_minor_elbow_surgery.html Phillies closer Brad Lidge could face arthroscopic surgery on his pitching elbow, where he experienced occasional pain during the season that the team thinks could be caused by loose bone fragments. Lidge was scheduled to see team Dr. Michael Ciccotti yesterday, where he was expected to receive a more definitive prognosis. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 4b1fed82268cd1b21ced1dabdaa5cd4b 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448282&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Fourth_line_carries_Flyers_to_win_over_Sabres.html BUFFALO - Waking up yesterday in Buffalo, Flyers coach John Stevens must have picked up the local newspaper and read the Sabres report. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8b94ffa4c679f5a9c6c22f6c874c2e74 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448272&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Tiger_grabs_share_of_lead_at_HSBC__Mickelson_in_group_1_shot_behind.html Tiger Woods made five birdies over the final 10 holes to surge into a share of the 36-hole lead with Nick Watney after two rounds of the HSBC Champions event in Shanghai. The two are at 10-under-par 134. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0d6a99f9ebcce8b16c3ad15bc216bcbb 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448287&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Three_Sheppard_three_horses_finish_in_money_at_Breeders__Cup.html ARCADIA, Calif. - Players in the Middle Atlantic have profited from Jonathan Sheppard's unique training skills for decades. The Englishman, who came to America in 1961, settled in Chester County and started training in 1966, is in Racing's Hall of Fame because he won the steeplechase money title for 18 consecutive years (1973 to '90). They might want to put him in the Hall of Fame again. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 32f451b44a7bdfc015434a1492c17dec 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448302&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Rouse_in__Brown_out_as_starting_safety_for_struggling_Giants.html Riding a three-game losing streak, the New York Giants decided to insert Aaron Rouse into the starting lineup at safety for tomorrow's game against the San Diego Chargers. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a63ba308216d918725f09caffc5643fa 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448307&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Devils_down_Islanders_to_win_fourth_straight.html Things are falling into place for the New Jersey Devils. The team is winning despite injuries, the power play is warming up, Patrik Elias is back in the lineup and backup goalie Yann Danis is showing he can give Martin Brodeur a day off without causing problems. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2ccbeb257a3e20b5b5ff94c3bba41d6b 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448297&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_No_apology_coming_from_Iverson.html Allen Iverson sees no reason to apologize for a week of barbed comments when his only concern is helping the Memphis Grizzlies win, preferably as a starter. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT b36792194765f02d01584fb944c98327 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448257&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Confetti_and_cheers_fill_the_streets_as_New_York_honors_the_Yankees.html Crowds roared, church bells rang, and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT b89c99eb6f4f95cb46ac6237e7a9d976 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448327&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Yankees_to_open_Phillies__exhibition_schedule.html It seems as if it was only Wednesday night that the World Series ended. And the Yankees had their ticker-tape parade just yesterday. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8fc2dc000078d2608deb56f724170a03 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448312&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Penn_State_vs__Ohio_State_has_healing_power.html STATE COLLEGE - The rock oldies favored by the schools' respective bands are Bruce Channel's "Hey Baby" at Penn State and the McCoys' "Hang On Sloopy" at Ohio State, but the song whose title best captures the spirit of today's clash between the 11th-ranked Nittany Lions and 15th-ranked Buckeyes is "Hurts So Good," the 1982 Grammy Award-winning smash by John Mellencamp. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d6cb7b767cd0d7dc694910cf02cdc828 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448277&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_Eagles_to_open_lots_early_if_transit_strike_is_still_on.html The Eagles estimate that about 20 percent of their fans use mass transit to get to Lincoln Financial Field, so if last night's tentative SEPTA proposal is not ratified today or transit operations are not resumed in time, parking for tomorrow's 8:20 p.m. game against the Cowboys could be challenging. Fans are encouraged to carpool. If there is no SEPTA resolution, lots will open at 1 p.m. tomorrow. * Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a13a7ca7cd66232ca5e639dd17053231 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448317&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_MYERS_OUT_AS_CHANGES_BEGIN.html FEWER THAN 48 HOURS after the Phillies were eliminated from the World Series, a clearer picture of the team's makeup for the 2010 season began to emerge. Cliff Lee, as expected, will be back as the Phillies exercised his $9 million option. Brett Myers, as expected, will not, with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. informing the veteran righthander in an early afternoon meeting that the team had decided to "move in another direction." Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5fc34b16b71bd3949dbc73cd1aaff8fd 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448347&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_High_Schools_-_High_School_Football_Results.html SJ Prep 34, Roman 0: Skyler Mornhinweg passed 11-for-19 for 245 yards and four TDs, two to Bobby D'Orazio (4-105) and one apiece to Pete Hurley and Desmon Peoples. The latter added a rushing score. Roman's Michael Keir passed 8-for-19 for 115 yards, mostly to Dennis Regan (6-102). Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5d57b8c2523429eaa57a118ca5dc6d63 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448342&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_High_Schools_-_Lincoln_rolls_over_Franklin__40-12.html FOLKS SHOULD not be surprised to learn the identity of Omar Black's favorite NFL player. After all, OB is the high school version of TO. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d20174fb5a8dd159cfb259e5a122f200 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448262&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_High_Schools_-_Interboro_tops_Glen_Mills__grabs_Del_Val_title.html Interboro High has made winning the Del Val League year after year after year seem almost mundane. At least it was until last year, when the Bucs were forced to share the league crown with Glen Mills and Chester. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT fdf19dce24f47e849ebc32d6de147b60 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448337&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_High_Schools_-_Penn_Charter_ends_skid_with_win_over_Episcopal_Academy.html You're not exactly physically imposing, you have already committed to college for your skills in another sport, and you're recovering from a reasonably serious collarbone injury. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT cddacb48512f2e7a68bd9399ccbb2142 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69448292&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091107_High_Schools_-_Egg_Harbor_Twp__holds_off_Hammonton.html Hammonton High football coach Pete Lancetta shook his head and acknowledged for one of the few times in his long career as head coach of the Blue Devils that he might not have had the best seat in the house. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a3143f28dfa968cd5252db4c290383d2 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=190287&44=69354757&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091106_Les_Bowen__Eagles_prepare_for_well-rounded_Cowboys_offense.html WHEN THE PASS-HAPPY Eagles run the ball effectively, as they have the past few weeks, their offensive players are eager to tell you how much of a difference balance makes, how it pushes defenses back on their heels. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT da88812d11cc3d4f14f90bd9363c0173 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354867&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Flu_really_bugging_the_Flyers.html BUFFALO - For the Flyers, yesterday afternoon's short-hop charter flight to Buffalo after practice had to be a little uncomfortable. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a365a3e72679513768fba4f200e01b96 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=266811&44=69354837&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fplaybook%2F20091106_Eagles-Cowboys__Watch_we_re_watching.html Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 48ed7354fcf5c3186c45416950eb6eb0 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354932&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_5_questions_for_the_Phillies_to_ponder.html EVEN BEFORE the Phillies' season ended with a 7-3 loss in Game 6 of the World Series, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and his front-office team had held preliminary discussions about some of the decisions they will have to make and strategies they will attempt to employ during the offseason. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 25f0585a5828026e2a93787a147e9415 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69265857&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091105_High_Schools_-_City-leagues_players_who_should_get_Division_I_attention.html Here's our 32nd annual list of city-leagues seniors deserving of attention from Division I recruiters, compiled with the help of coaches. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 029dea7a0dc3b83a29189a4088450b18 2009-11-05T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354882&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Rich_Hofmann__Phillies_should_start_building_for_next_year__starting_with_acquiring_Halladay.html AFTER THE STING wears off and everybody gets a couple of nights' sleep, the quiet pride in the accomplishment of making it to a second consecutive World Series will envelop Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., and all of them. They should be given so Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 662ceea953fccf04c85778fd9d3be035 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354887&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Dick_Jerardi__Bettor_advice_for_Breeders__Cup_wagers.html ARCADIA, Calif. - With 149 horses, including nine winners from last year's Breeders' Cup, in 14 races over 2 days on the Santa Anita artificial surface, there is information overload for those of us less concerned about facts and figures and more concerned about bankrolls. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 4a1df401ffc74d3dd899be6b1317fcbc 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354862&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Bernard_Fernandez__The_Nittany_Line__Clark_could_find_spot_on_Heisman_list.html IF THERE IS a lesson to be learned from this week's elections, it's that it isn't always possible to spend your way into high office. Several multimillionaire candidates who sank sizable chunks of their personal fortunes into their campaigns were observed giving late-night concession speeches to comparatively underfunded victors. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a60529a827f516f581e4bd96137bd3f0 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354937&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Taking_stock_of_the_Phillies__books.html As the offseason begins, the Phillies have some decisions to make about personnel and payroll. Here is a look at where things stand at the moment. (Players who are not arbitration eligible are not listed.) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ddbaa815aaec9ea314c0253b266580eb 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354892&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Defender_Morris_staying_with_Kixx.html The Kixx announced a deal to retain veteran defender Pat Morris, who won his second Defender of the Year award last season. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 87d76fa89a03c962e9e9993814feb68c 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354927&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Reynolds_good_for_27_as__Nova_beats_Kutztown.html Senior Scottie Reynolds scored 27 points in 29 minutes as fifth-ranked Villanova eased to a 110-84 exhibition victory over Kutztown last night at the Wachovia Center. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ad052713cd77765a2dd72377477e092b 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354857&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Agassi_emotional_on__60_Minutes_.html Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling "60 Minutes" he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0a10e938db9aa49da9da250ceb3abd30 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354897&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Rogers_set_to_face_another_obstacle_in_Emelianenko.html Brett Rogers knows what rock bottom looks like. He grew up in the rough-and-tumble projects of South Side Chicago. He's worked two, sometimes three jobs to feed his family. He's hustled to make ends meet. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5f741b9e85266a0690ca9140480e5ec3 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354917&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Bruins_get_on_the_board__but_Canadiens_take_shootout_win.html For the Boston Bruins, a shootout loss was an improvement over a shutout loss. Patrice Bergeron's goal with 52 seconds left in regulation helped the Bruins avoid a historic third straight shutout, but Michael Cammalleri scored in the shootout to give the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over Boston last night. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f8cb74b28ccf80c0d13a5e9413f82590 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=266811&44=69354822&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fplaybook%2F20091106_Eagles-Cowboys_scouting_report.html Recent history: The teams split last season's games, the Eagles making the playoffs by routing Dallas in the regular-season final, 44-6. The Cowboys lead the series, 55-44. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e76bfaca74fc17c165d48f19e0d25dcd 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354912&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_In_closing_seconds__Bulls_stop_Cavs.html Luol Deng scored 15 points and helped stop LeBron James on a drive in the final seconds as Chicago ended host Cleveland's three-game winning streak with an 86-85 win over the Cavaliers last night. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5e9d62b6f0f701d688c3fd4aa00ea61f 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=564377&44=69354787&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20091106_Eagles_Notebook__Eagles_confident_with_Fokou_starting_against_Cowboys.html Moise Fokou will start at strongside linebacker this week for the Eagles if Chris Gocong can't go, and Gocong hasn't practiced, after suffering separate hamstring and quad injuries in Sunday's victory over the Giants. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5908fecd56556336f9772eba51447be4 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354842&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Giants__Lincecum_facing_misdemeanor_marijuana_charges.html San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop for speeding in his home state. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c8ac9d34f861522de97abdfd5b82a82d 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354852&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Williams_leads_Virginia_Tech_over_East_Carolina.html Freshman Ryan Williams ran for a season-high 179 yards and No. 22 Virginia Tech avoided its first three-game losing streak in 6 years, holding off host East Carolina, 16-3, last night. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8d73c5258bd4302d16b18f849f00a2ba 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=266811&44=69354802&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fplaybook%2F20091106_Eagles-Cowboys__100th_meeting.html The Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys for the 100th time when they meet Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Some facts about the series: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 41ada399b4f44f21d63d1ed725854034 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=266811&44=69354832&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fplaybook%2F20091106_Eagles_should_take_care_of_Cowboys_at_the_Linc.html EAGLES (-3) over Cowboys Now that the World Series is out of the way, Eagles-Cowboys week takes its place in the spotlight, and nothing is finer than whipping Dallas. Coming off a ridiculous, 40-17 rout of the Giants, the Birds seem to be positioned perfectly to claim the top spo Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e515b8c4a98daa4a28b2072f5423f3cc 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=564377&44=69354792&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20091106_Former_Cowboys_aide_Stewart_now_on_Eagles__side.html Donovan McNabb was asked whether Eagles defensive backs coach Brian Stewart, the former Cowboys defensive coordinator, had been of any help this week, as the Birds prepare to host his former team Sunday night. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 145887224c35df9f1e76020d51070558 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=564377&44=69354797&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20091106_Remembering_the_first_Eagles-Cowboys_meeting_in_1960.html Going into the 1960 NFL season, there were high hopes for the Eagles. But no sooner had the season begun than they were beaten by the Cleveland Browns at Franklin Field and found themselves in an unexpected war against the expansion Dallas Cowboys at the Cotton Bowl. It was the first of what on Sunday night will be the 100th meeting between the teams, the beginning of a rivalry that has crackled with intensity for generations. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 7e199417b467f2c1ebbbd30ea6fedc71 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354977&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Temple_prevails_for_seventh_win_in_a_row.html THERE'S A SCENE late in the movie "Sabrina," the mid-1990s remake of the 1950s classic, where Harrison Ford's character is at the airport to catch a flight across the pond in the hopes of winning back the heart of the chauffeur's daughter, played by Julia Ormond. The attendant asks if it's his first time on the Concorde. He says yes. But then, she wants to know, this can't be his first trip to Paris. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d0613a5ac940d1b5f42f538087ab45ee 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354947&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Sixers_need_to_start_showing_their_public_knowledge.html For those of you who think NBA teams piece together and establish their identity through the summer, training camp and the preseason . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 6bed70e1f87513421f226d6e8c628b4f 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=564382&44=69354807&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Feagles%2Fnfl%2F20091106_NOW_urges_action_against_Cable.html The National Organization for Women called on the Oakland Raiders to suspend coach Tom Cable while the team investigates allegations he has a history of violent behavior toward women. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 47a632720e1b848562ba86574e5bd9cd 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=266811&44=69354767&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fplaybook%2F20091106_Cowboys_wideout_Williams_no_fan_of_Philly.html IRVING, Texas - Roy Williams has not had good experiences on the field against the Eagles, and he says his family was not treated well by fans because they were wearing Cowboys gear during their visit. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 4edd031038f065a116d967ce3256f11f 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=266811&44=69354817&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fplaybook%2F20091106_Eagles_vs__Cowboys__The_pick.html Last week I asked what was more likely, me predicting correctly 2 weeks in a row, or the Giants losing three in a row. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 17dc7f0fd986418743ce6f852688d2a9 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=190287&44=69354752&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091106_Ed_Barkowitz__In_Dallas__Miles_separating_Williams_and_Romo.html IF ROY WILLIAMS is so upset with how infrequently Tony Romo is hitting him, he oughta take off his shoulder pads, look at his most recent paystub and remind himself that it could be worse. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT b518012366909538583ee5d469aafacc 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167786&44=69354872&32=3796&7=195222&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fdailynews%2Fsports%2F20091106_Good_guy_Girardi.html EVERYONE KNOWS JOE GIRARDI is a good manager. Turns out he's a good Samaritan, too. Hours after his Yankees won the World Series with a Game 6 victory over the Phillies on Wednesday night, Girardi stopped to help a car crash victim on the Cross County Parkway in Eastchester, N.Y. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT bd9e737504933f2b2a2c0c926b272acf 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z