http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports Philadelphia Inquirer Sports en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 12:58:13 GMT 2013-05-24T12:58:13Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208753341&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Conestoga_connection_in_NCAA_lacrosse_semifinals_with_Duke.html With sticks in their hands, the three Conestoga youth lacrosse teammates sat, nearly a decade ago, in the green seats of Lincoln Financial Field's Section 101. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:58:13 GMT fb14d31ecc407bdca251b21911b50003 2013-05-24T12:58:13Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208746401&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_QB_coach_sizing_up_Vick__Foles__and_the_others.html Bill Lazor's entire job is devoted to the topic most discussed among Eagles fans: the quarterback competition. Although Lazor works with and evaluates the Eagles passers, the decision on the starting quarterback will be up to head coach Chip Kelly. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:59 GMT 809352f19874847062d9f8627a5668d5 2013-05-24T11:49:59Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208733631&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_No_surprise_here__Phillies_are_not_contenders.html The real question concerning the Phillies is no longer what will happen to them this season. That much is pretty clear. They needed a lot to go right in order to contend again, and a whole lot more has gone wrong. They needed to catch lightning in a bottle one more time, and instead the season has turned into a Molotov cocktail that will explode in their hands sooner than later. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:59 GMT 776e3e7b9d05cabbcf733b89f5285702 2013-05-24T11:25:59Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208747661&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Junior_riders_take_spotlight_as_Devon_Horse_Show_begins.html The 117th edition of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair got underway on Thursday, and the competition consisted of junior riders in equitation in the Dixon Oval and pony breeding classes in the Gold Ring. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:38:23 GMT 1b54eee3b037deeda3a6518221fdd42e 2013-05-24T09:38:23Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757241&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Ashley_Howard_joins__Nova_basketball_staff.html Ashley Howard has left the Xavier staff to take a job as an assistant basketball coach at Villanova, Musketeers head coach Chris Mack told the Cincinnati Enquirer on Thursday. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:32:14 GMT e841f059ba6945092a15dcfb7fdc06ce 2013-05-24T09:32:14Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208732651&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Syracuse_s_Cross_sisters_bring_family_tradition_to_Final_Four.html One way or the other, Amy and Kelly Cross knew they'd be coming home this weekend. They just weren't sure if it would be as college students starting their summer break, or as athletes playing for a national championship. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:38 GMT 723f64cf6fee01152abaf54c16d8b9ce 2013-05-24T09:30:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208757311&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Harriton_holds_on_for_district_title.html Moments after preaching to his team at halftime to relax, Harriton girls' lacrosse coach George Dick paced the sideline with clenched fists and raised eyebrows while trying to do anything but yell. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:50:53 GMT 301214dfefc3ba6d00752c3fb63ece87 2013-05-24T08:50:53Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=740868&44=208761061&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fflyers%2F208761061.html 2013 Playoff Overtime Goals First Round April 30: Chicago 2, Minnesota 1, Bryan Bickell, 16:35. April 30: St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1, Alexander Steen, 13:26. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:49:33 GMT 98db6e7c4814ef254a20530908a588b2 2013-05-24T08:49:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208744691&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Andretti_heads_into_Indy_500_trying_to_shake_curse.html INDIANAPOLIS - Shortly before he left his home in Nazareth, Pa., for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Marco Andretti watched a documentary that showed his grandfather Mario at the famed track. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:16:55 GMT 83f93a2a48a67e89aebdfa49e61c7600 2013-05-24T07:16:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208748971&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_McDermott_wins_Mid-Amateur_title_in_playoff.html Michael McDermott of Merion Golf Club sank a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole of a four-hole, aggregate-score playoff Thursday to win the Golf Association of Philadelphia's Middle-Amateur Championship for a record fourth time. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:42 GMT 9a60de9f91a5c0a49e8c5a285713851c 2013-05-24T07:00:42Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757191&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Bayern-Dortmund_rivalry_plays_out_in_Champions_League_final.html LONDON - Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will take their increasingly acrimonious rivalry to a new level Saturday in the first all-German Champions League final. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:57:07 GMT b06721025b0776aeba1eb9f8461817e0 2013-05-24T06:57:07Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208745081&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Carolina_s_Corzel_back_at_Villanova_with_much_bigger_stakes.html As the North Carolina bus inched its way through traffic on the Blue Route toward Villanova Stadium in the rain late Thursday afternoon, no one thought to ask Margaret Corzel if she knew any shortcuts. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:46:15 GMT 8778bc6fb5435616dbdca178467d8edb 2013-05-24T06:46:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757201&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Palmer_takes_1-stroke_lead_at_Colonial.html FORT WORTH, Texas - Colonial member Ryan Palmer shot an 8-under 62 Thursday to match the first-round record at Hogan's Alley and take a 1-stroke lead over John Rollins. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:32:42 GMT 42a085f7260bd973eb03c259062f228d 2013-05-24T06:32:42Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208755791&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Penn_State_QB_Steven_Bench_going_to_South_Florida.html Former Penn State quarterback Steven Bench announced via Twitter that he has decided to transfer to South Florida. Bench announced his intention to transfer last month after being told he would be behind junior-college transfer Tyler Ferguson and incoming freshman Christian Hackenberg. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:28:19 GMT 4841de1ea88804be5c32f03d1b9107a1 2013-05-24T06:28:19Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208734371&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Union_taking_positive_road_record_to_Canada.html Most people can agree that this year's 5-4-3 Union team is better than last year's 10-18-6 edition. So just improving on last year won't be enough. This is a team with the potential to earn one of Major League Soccer's five Eastern Conference playoff spots, and anything less should be considered disappointing. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:15:31 GMT 4d621bf52d2f55614ab1eea383354eb4 2013-05-24T06:15:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208749641&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Bill_Davis_on_rebuilding_Eagles_defense__It_s_a_process.html It has been a while since we last heard from Bill Davis, Eagles defensive coordinator of mystery. He was hired in early February, answered about 30 minutes of questions from reporters a few days later, and vanished like Jason Babin against the run for three months. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:09:02 GMT e26b869aa27d08547ca00d1de501e3d1 2013-05-24T06:09:02Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208746411&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Eagles_tight_end_Casey_has_knee_surgery.html Eagles tight end James Casey underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee earlier this week and will miss the remainder of organized team activities. The recovery usually takes only a few weeks, so Casey should be back in time for training camp this summer. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:53:41 GMT 32c2d87d277f0e28167b3481d834cbf3 2013-05-24T05:53:41Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208740371&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_College_lacrosse_tournaments_set_at_Cabrini.html The 72d United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association/LaxWorld North-South all-star games for Division I, II, and III seniors are scheduled to be played on Friday at Edith Robb Dixon Field at Cabrini College in Radnor. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:48:23 GMT 8ea6e723ae0eee4e9b9a95f91a490c74 2013-05-24T05:48:23Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757211&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_La_Salle_High_grad_is_lacrosse_all-American.html Johns Hopkins senior defenseman Tucker Durkin, from Huntingdon Valley and La Salle College High, was named a first-team all-American on Thursday. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:45:45 GMT d0ca004bbf5055867b20539844285a4d 2013-05-24T05:45:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757251&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Phillies-Nationals_Pitching_Matchups.html At Nationals Park, Washington. Friday at 7:05 p.m. RHP Kyle Kendrick (4-2, 2.82 ERA) vs. Washington RHP Jordan Zimmermann (7-2, 1.62). Fri, 24 May 2013 05:44:51 GMT d435e7d713f4816a06c139c2cce7806f 2013-05-24T05:44:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757271&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Sports_Poll.html Who is the best pitcher right now? 1. Gio Gonzalez 2. Stephen Strasburg 3. Jordan Zimmermann 4. Cole Hamels Fri, 24 May 2013 05:44:35 GMT e04b5cbfcb0186ce91769f0e6d9ddaf1 2013-05-24T05:44:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757231&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_NHL_Report.html DENVER - Patrick Roy has been hired as coach of the Colorado Avalanche. The team said Thursday it has reached an agreement in principle with the Hall of Fame goaltender to take over as coach and vice president of hockey operations. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:43:51 GMT 3fa166012a2b833de2ce368d4dc703f9 2013-05-24T05:43:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208752641&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_phillies.html When your nickname is Donnie Baseball, you better get used to the heat when the team you manage is a miserable 19-26. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:42:28 GMT f5b1d0bd6377e76f33aead2e4508f051 2013-05-24T05:42:28Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757281&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Women_s_Semifinals.html Friday at Villanova Stadium Northwestern vs. North Carolina, 5 p.m. Records: Northwestern, 19-2; 1st American Lacross Conference; North Carolina, 16-3; 2d ACC Fri, 24 May 2013 05:41:22 GMT 5b673fb4a3ff0b4d16c8688f433a4d5b 2013-05-24T05:41:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208737641&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Brittney_Griner_looming_large_over_WNBA.html PHOENIX - Brittney Griner can dunk. Not only on breakaways and not those squeeze-it-over-the-rim ones that just don't look right. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:40:43 GMT 7db149fa23b4370056bf78cb701e3673 2013-05-24T05:40:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757261&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_The_Week_in_Soccer.html The Week in Soccer Chelsea vs. Manchester City 5:30 p.m. Saturday (Fox Soccer Channel) The Europa League winners face last year's English champions at Yankee Stadium, just days after City announced a partnership with the Yankees to launch NYC FC, a new Major League Soccer team. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:39:55 GMT 9e3abeec327df07e152273850080cbc2 2013-05-24T05:39:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208757221&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_NBA_Report.html For as intense and down-to-the-wire as Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was, the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat shared the same thought on Thursday. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:39:29 GMT 7a47857c8c2f3c55e81b1c75e9a3e83c 2013-05-24T05:39:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208743011&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_At_Timber_Creek__speed_rules.html The end of every practice could be a sectional championship race. Two Division I football recruits and four of the fastest sprinters in the state. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:32:52 GMT 50b58d659ff6f9763181f3b67e665ab6 2013-05-24T05:32:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208743361&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Strath_Haven_s_Huemmler_takes_different_approach_to_states.html As Jack Huemmler eased down the stretch to win the 1,600 meters at the PIAA District 1 championships Saturday, he casually glanced back over his shoulder a couple of times. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:32:39 GMT ea97536ff107ecea4d73e454c5d1f986 2013-05-24T05:32:39Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=208747101&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20130524_Galvis_gets_his_chance_while_Utley_sits_out.html Before Chase Utley took a swing during batting practice in Miami and pain shot through his rib cage, Charlie Manuel advised Freddy Galvis to rehearse patience. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:32:36 GMT a01c2304f2bbeb71b2185405ab8b35ca 2013-05-24T05:32:36Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208757331&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Follow_Rally_on_Twitter.html Follow us at twitter.com/RallyInq to get the latest high school news from the area. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:19 GMT 499ef59a79a49d9f2b3bf9c1d08dc734 2013-05-24T05:19:19Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208760741&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Pennsylvania_Scoreboard.html Thursday's Results Baseball DISTRICT 1 CLASS AAA SEMIFINALS Holy Ghost Prep 3, Phoenixville 2 Upper Moreland 6, Pottstown 1 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:18 GMT ca7b7cd786e1c0aefc4dadd9e40eb0f8 2013-05-24T05:19:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208739931&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Scholastic_rowing_nationals_begin_Friday_in_Camden.html The Scholastic Rowing Association of America national championship regatta is scheduled for Friday and Saturday on the Cooper River in Camden. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:18 GMT b8fa66cb40753c67192ed59fe98b41b8 2013-05-24T05:19:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208757291&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Pa__Boys_.html With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning Thursday, Nick Payesko hit a sacrifice fly to center field to lift Holy Ghost Prep over visiting Phoenixville, 3-2, in the District 1 Class AAA baseball semifinals. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:17 GMT 3ebeec87291e72bd2beea55735692043 2013-05-24T05:19:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208755501&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Avon_Grove_earns_first_district_title.html A cousin-to-cousin connection, played out countless times at family get-togethers and vacations to the Jersey Shore, gave the Avon Grove boys' lacrosse squad its first PIAA District 1 title. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:17 GMT 0c4131c7a71f9c13e1088c769927b09e 2013-05-24T05:19:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208754511&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Thurs__Pa__girls__Episcopal_wins_title_on_emotional_day.html Playing just a few hours before the funeral of a classmate, Episcopal Academy rallied Thursday afternoon and honored the memory of Paul Pratt with a 19-10 win over Friends' Central in the state Independent Schools girls' lacrosse final at Radnor. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:17 GMT 61ab7b5ae4be41960ebe4a8a5ca47ddd 2013-05-24T05:19:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208756151&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_Thurs__S_J__girls_and_boys__Shawnee_squeezes_past_T_R__East.html Shawnee starter Jackie Pezzato saw Jordan Weed, her Toms River East counterpart, matching her frame for frame through nine innings of their South Jersey Group 4 softball quarterfinal, so Pezzato took the offense into her own hands. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:16 GMT dfcbeac91cbf8a4bd0b80da0450a180f 2013-05-24T05:19:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=208761001&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20130524_S__Jersey_Scoreboard.html Thursday's Results Baseball BURLINGTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS Cinnaminson 7, Rancocas Valley 3 CENTRAL JERSEY 1 QUARTERFINALS Point Pleasant Beach 2, Burlington City 1 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:16 GMT 88d0b1c5f89c26410bc932a31c2c934c 2013-05-24T05:19:16Z