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 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:21:03 GMT 2009-11-07T14:21:03Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448047&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Phillies_consider_changes_at_third_base.html The Phillies are actively exploring alternatives to Pedro Feliz at third base before deciding whether to retain him, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said yesterday. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1d624894d614354537a5b08645b29f00 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448007&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_3d__4th_lines_lift_Flyers_to_win.html BUFFALO - Getting surprising production from their third and fourth lines, the Flyers won their third straight last night, defeating the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2, at the HSBC Arena. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 4a56b0b5c5612e1fcebf61f05cdb5471 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69459252&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2FJoe_Julianos_College_Football_Report_110709.html Seven undefeated teams remain at the highest level of college football. One will fall if there is a Florida-Alabama game for the Southeastern Conference championship. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:21:03 GMT f34f0e3bcf4397b7f9c09335f44e1ce8 Jonathan Tannenwald 2009-11-07T14:21:03Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448032&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_NFL___Broncos_bring_Law_into_fold.html Free-agent defensive back Ty Law, who played for the New York Jets last season, agreed to terms on a deal with the Denver Broncos. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e353e89153a37ac0500c0a615fdeee4e 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69447972&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Danis__Devils_top_Isles__2-1.html NEWARK, N.J. - Yann Danis made 23 saves and stopped four in-close attempts in the third period against his former Islanders teammates, helping the New Jersey Devils beat New York, 2-1, last night for their fourth straight win. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 12e8f9ceb7ba6100ecd0eb3bbe22e2e6 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69447992&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_In_the_Crease.html Hall of Fame bound New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello will be enshrined Monday night into the Hockey Hall of Fame with Steve Yzerman, Luc Robitaille, Brett Hull and Brian Leetch. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8046f470f94a4ce667bf0e295727ce94 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69447977&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Baseball_Notes__Ramirez_will_stay_with_L_A_.html Manny Ramirez is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers next season. The team said yesterday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0d311865f7f4372595f8cddfd9aaab21 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69447982&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Sports_in_Brief__Kyle_Busch_wins_truck_race.html Kyle Busch started his Texas weekend tripleheader with another NASCAR Trucks victory last night, capturing the WinStar World Casino 350 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1d8eaa8d2e72f2482f0fe5e71ff0bb06 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69447967&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Suns_hand_Celtics_first_loss.html BOSTON - Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics, 110-103, last night. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 044038c0ad182994b509d692280e1a8f 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448042&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_In_the_Paint.html James in no hurry LeBron James, the NBA's MVP, said he has no timetable for deciding what he will do next summer. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 82682009fd5f283b744d965b542bba9c 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69447987&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Boise_St__handles_La__Tech.html RUSTON, La. - Kellen Moore threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Boise State survived a brief scare on the road with a 45-35 victory over upstart Louisiana Tech last night. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 53f6d9ffb3ed89af9e8e98e2ae7cf38a 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448017&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Woods_rallies__shares_lead.html SHANGHAI, China - The gallery kept growing until it stretched along all 603 yards of the eighth hole at Sheshan International. It took a little longer before Tiger Woods gave the fans what they had come to see yesterday at the HSBC Champions tournament. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 85018837a00c6562c51a97939715d436 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448057&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Sixers_Notes___Six_Nets_miss_game_against_Sixers.html 76ers Notes Last season, the New Jersey Nets swept the 76ers. They managed that mostly by using the hot hand of all-star point guard Devin Harris, who darted through the lane like a Porsche through traffic, averaging 24.0 points a game. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 7e9179aff0721b0875175e3d19d85fd0 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448012&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Flyers_Notes___Carle_battles_flu_but_stays_in_the_lineup.html BUFFALO - A few hours before last night's game against Buffalo, Matt Carle's voice was hoarse, he sounded ultra-congested and looked pale - the effects of the flu. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ff8bb12b6e04d4e240125451e6318dcf 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448002&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Eagles_Notes___Eagles__Westbrook_will_play_vs__Cowboys.html Eagles Notes Eagles coach Andy Reid said that Brian Westbrook would play tomorrow against the Cowboys even though the running back was held out of most of practice yesterday and was listed as questionable on the team's injury report. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 368e514c62b764062ed14f5d73ba47af 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448027&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Winds_of_Change.html Brett Myers, the pitcher who was sometimes loved and other times loathed during an eight-year run with the Phillies, filed for free agency yesterday after being told he was no longer in the team's plans. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 7b8d94d3940d2baaf316624528ec01a5 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448037&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Special_teams_a_concern_for_Penn_State.html STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Penn State's proficiency in the kicking game has won the Nittany Lions their fair share of football contests over Joe Paterno's four-plus decades as head coach. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1f5d3ceeb6080646a9b9b6c7a54d68cc 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69447997&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Rookies_get_taste_of_an_old_rivalry.html In the 100th meeting of the Cowboys and Eagles, a group of rookies - a few barely 21 years old - will experience their first taste of a rivalry that incites the primal urges of Philadelphia fans. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ec26842436ff3498a22f8d78806396c5 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448052&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Sixers_defeat_Nets__97-94.html You're losing to the Nets. That was the challenge to the 76ers, coming from a red-faced fan midway through the third quarter. An extended hand, pointing toward the depleted New Jersey bench, accompanied those words. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 92f5fe67b00b3f91f3b72c873edda14e 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448107&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Interboro_tops_Glen_Mills_for_12th_straight_title.html Unbeaten Interboro managed to survive a wild finish last night to post a 20-13 win over visiting Glen Mills and win its 12th straight Del-Val League championship. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 3c424534ed29bc611a25a27a69d16b11 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448097&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_S__Jersey_Scoreboard.html Yesterday's Results Football BURLCO/OLYMPIC CONFERENCE Cherokee 56, Rancocas Valley 28 Florence 30, Palmyra 27 Maple Shade 26, Bordentown 20 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f3c0e191592212629424d2b98a392287 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448072&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_S__Jersey_Girls__Moreno_lifts_St__Joseph_to_final.html Marissa Moreno made her return to the St. Joseph lineup memorable by scoring in the second overtime, lifting the second-seeded Wildcats over third-seeded Pitman, 2-1, yesterday in the semifinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 1 field hockey tournament. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 98f4c58865a272883c2da464b6a7efd4 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448092&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Phil_Anastasia__QBs_star_in_classic_title_matchup.html Robert Capoferri Football Field in Hammonton was not the place to be last night to see vintage quarterback play. This was not the spot for tall, drop-back passers who survey the field and fire spirals from sideline to sideline. This was not the spot for high school quarterbacks who are likely to play the position at the college level. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ec756fc8ad07533f2ebbb59066288839 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448087&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Marc_Narducci__St__Augustine_beats_Holy_Spirit__28-21__for_title.html Dustin Thomas has his scholarship in one hand and his South Jersey record for touchdown passes in the other, but the St. Augustine senior isn't worried about records or, for the moment, his college plans. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 51def28053e433510aeb294574c8101f 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448077&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Eustace_clinches_title_with_comeback_win.html Bishop Eustace capitalized on late-game mistakes by host Camden Catholic last night, and the Crusaders clinched the Burlco/Olympic National Division crown outright with a 35-20 victory. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 4175722c39cc18c14628c609f06b141f 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448082&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Delran_outlasts_Cinnaminson_in_soccer_playoffs.html This was a quarterfinal boys' soccer struggle that looked like a championship affair. R.J. Ruff headed in a ball 34 seconds into the first overtime as second-seeded Delran beat 10th-seeded Cinnaminson, 2-1, in yesterday's Central Jersey Group 2 matchup. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 265d59d16fb01fcb24035a670b98a9ba 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448062&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_S__Jersey_Boys___Bolts_stun_Clearview_in_Group_4_soccer_tourney.html Millville goalie Mike Cirroco stopped one shot in the best-of-five penalty-kick tiebreaker, giving the Thunderbolts the edge for an upset victory at top-seeded Clearview yesterday in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 boys' soccer tournament. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d0ff0fdb9a9c98bc15ce13f8a1038d07 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448067&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Cherokee_rips_Rancocas_to_clinch_division.html Andy Martin and Sean Farrell combined to provide Cherokee with a devastating air-ground attack, and the host Chiefs locked up the Burlco/Olympic American Division football title last night in convincing fashion, 56-28, over Rancocas Valley. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e9d89510f00f1370a978b74b79a28ee6 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448102&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Astheimer_lifts_Hill_School__19-14.html Dante Astheimer carried the load, literally, for Hill School in its 19-14 win over visiting Hun School, clinching at least a tie for the Mid-Atlantic Prep League football title yesterday. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT dcea1f3565eed89aca9b144056da5e82 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448117&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Pennsbury_tops_Neshaminy_in_overtime.html For all of the high-caliber teams it has had in recent years, Pennsbury was never able to climb to the top of the Suburban One League National Conference ladder. At some point, either former league foe North Penn or Bucks County arch-rival Neshaminy would kick the Falcons off. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 83f9273d6dd039007d5bebea31791656 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448132&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Wissahickon_defeats_Great_Valley__2-1.html Second-half goals from Ashley Bossert and Gretchen Guaglionone rallied top-seeded Wissahickon past No. 3 Great Valley, 2-1, in the PIAA District 1 Class AAA third-place field hockey game at Plymouth Whitemarsh yesterday. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 4dface39392090e11814f6f8b9dde86b 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448127&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Pennsylvania_Scoreboard.html Yesterday's Results Football CATHOLIC LEAGUE RED St. Joseph's Prep 34, Roman Catholic 0 CENTRAL LEAGUE Conestoga 38, Haverford High 21 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 42fa84621de103e84fa6e04de9d9ea82 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448122&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Redskins__comeback_falls_short.html ER For a half, Neshaminy could do nothing on offense. That's because the Redskins barely had the ball. Neshaminy was limited to just 16 plays in the first half. Star tailback Bryan Dean had six carries for 4 yards - and those 4 yards were gained on the final play of the half to run out the clock. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5dee2f1920fff37e6c78c40d2357947a 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167221&44=69448112&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2F20091107_Norristown_clinches_conference_title__27-0.html Norristown senior tailback Sheldon Mayer led the Eagles to a 27-0 victory over Upper Moreland last night as he gained 214 yards on 17 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns. Mayer even intercepted a pass as a defensive back as Norristown clinched the Suburban One League American Conference title. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f96e0f296a3fc3724ab219521cdabe35 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=167216&44=69448022&32=3796&7=195217&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Finquirer%2Fsports%2F20091107_Local_Events.html Local Golf Atlantic Winter League RUNNING DEER GOLF CLUB Par 72; 64 players. Open Divison John Appleget, Cape May Nat.. . . 71 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0202705ca81371fbe14968d8c26e2f2b 2009-11-07T08:01:00Z