http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports The latest news from the world of Philly sports. en-us Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127037&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Bob_Ford__Brian_Westbrook_s_return_stirs_debate_over_the_risks_of_playing_after_a_concussion_.html When the trainers got to Brian Westbrook as he lay supine and unconscious on the grass at FedEx Field with his teammates and opposing players standing hushed around him, Westbrook's arms were extended rigidly at his sides, locked in the grip of the event that had just leveled him. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 44fb420be0e2161cf611e01c91407e8a 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127032&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Ashley_Fox___Upon_Jaws__review__Eagles_face_hard_road.html For weeks, Ron Jaworski has been unsure whether the Eagles are good enough to pull out one of those Andy Reid specials and make a playoff run. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 72a3fdbf7933aba5f236dc8cc562333d 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127072&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Keep_some__show_some_the_door.html It is mid-November, the time of year when the Eagles typically try to extend the contracts of players they see as being a vital part of their future. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0583587c0c4a846c3976a1121e199f57 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168421&44=70127237&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fnew_jersey%2F20091115_S__Jersey_Scoreboard.html Yesterday's Results Football SOUTH JERSEY GROUP 1 QUARTERFINALS Paulsboro 29, Haddon Heights 20 Woodbury 28, Pennsville 21 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ef882f4dc553f45ef24df21e61d3166b 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=70127232&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091115_Phil_Anastasia__Golden_Eagles_plow_through_the_Falcons.html The lights were on for a 1 o'clock game, but it wasn't dark and stormy enough for Seneca coach Bill Fisher. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e400e18ac9d259053ca8574a4e61f7cd 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168421&44=70127217&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fnew_jersey%2F20091115_Woodbury_turns_back_Pennsville.html Woodbury needed a big, late-game defensive play to thwart another comeback by Pennsville, a team that wouldn't go away yesterday in a South Group 1 football quarterfinal. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT b007e832ea9bb2c01625c4ae65a0bab5 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=70127222&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091115_Marc_Narducci__Eagles_take_their_time_and_outlast_the_Renegades.html Egg Harbor Township's football team has compiled one impressive offensive series after another. However, what might be the best one in a season that has plenty of life left resulted in no points - but also very little time on the clock. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 07303536f80988b771fc0429068c07c3 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168421&44=70127207&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fnew_jersey%2F20091115_Ley__Hall__and_Delsea_run_to_group_crowns.html Kingsway's Chelsea Ley and Haddonfield's Marielle Hall ignored the pressure that comes with being a prohibitive favorite and each ran to victory yesterday at the NJSIAA state girls' cross-country championships at Holmdel Park. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 7d275cb0cf96ba9d546ec7aca94fbb82 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168421&44=70127212&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fnew_jersey%2F20091115_Williamstown_snaps_football_playoff_hex.html Williamstown's football team ended its playoff hex in a big way. Heading into last night's game with an all-time postseason record of 0-6, the fourth-seeded Braves earned their first playoff win with a 21-13 victory over fifth-seeded Toms River North in a South Jersey Group 4 quarterfinal. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1db563cd82d7d2fb5350035d3988f526 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168421&44=70127202&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fnew_jersey%2F20091115_Gloucester_Catholic_wins_semifinal.html Three decades after claiming its lone NJSIAA football championship, Gloucester Catholic is a win away from another celebration. Capitalizing on the aerial tandem of Cody Brown and Tim Segich, and the running of Alex Christ, the second-seeded Rams demolished No. 3 seed Morris Catholic, 33-7, yesterday in the semifinals of the state Non-Public 2 playoffs. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1036ac44fdf1dbdeeb45decb062681cd 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168421&44=70127197&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fnew_jersey%2F20091115_Eastern_leads_4_teams_seeking_state_crowns.html Today is a special day for field hockey fans all over the state, but especially in South Jersey. Eastern, Ocean City, Bishop Eustace, and Holy Cross, all area teams, are scheduled to compete for state championships in Groups 4, 3, 2, and 1, respectively, at Toms River High School East. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 5852c68342f0cd18188397978e8cff92 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168421&44=70127192&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fnew_jersey%2F20091115_Vitez__Haddonfield_sweep_Group_2_titles.html Jon Vitez makes winning look easy, but the Haddonfield senior appreciates how difficult it is to reach and maintain a high level of success. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 14b42af663a4b6729a988138936b7baf 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127157&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Sixers_show_fight_but_fall_to_Bulls.html CHICAGO - In front of a sellout crowd at the United Center last night, the 76ers did something they had not done the night before: They played every possession hard. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 118032f928b2c854b144ebdcb90e2aae 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127092&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Flyers_Notes___Flyers_to_honor_Schultz.html Dave Schultz, the enforcer who was a centerpiece of the Broad Street Bullies era, will be inducted into the Flyers' Hall of Fame before tomorrow's game against the refuse-to-lose-on-the-road New Jersey Devils. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 60e8aed6ae1deb5208248f593bc1284e 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127087&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Inside_the_Flyers___New_line_a_happy_home_for_Carcillo.html Dan Carcillo is a hockey goon who spends most of his time in the penalty box and is a liability when he's on the ice. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ddf03a2fd4c5680925036811c6d9d0ac 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127082&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Sabres_snap_Flyers__streak.html The Flyers' offense, among the NHL's best this season, looked sluggish for 40 minutes last night before awakening in an electric third period. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ad82563585ecb2f93106793c26d18118 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127137&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_In_the_Paint.html Tinsley in Memphis The Memphis Grizzlies signed point guard Jamaal Tinsley yesterday, adding a player with a checkered past who had been out of the league for a year and a half. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 37a0e0b788aec4b0a3489be13adb4949 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127177&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Sixers_Notes___Sixers__Jordan_searching_for_rotation.html 76ers Notes CHICAGO - Through the first eighth of the season, 76ers coach Eddie Jordan has yet to develop a consistent rotation. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 917ef79f272935996e09a2b98c136bb5 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127162&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Inside_the_Sixers___Work_in_progress_keeps_to_time_line.html With a coy smile, 76ers coach Eddie Jordan said it would take months - at least until Thanksgiving - before you'd see some rhythm within his systems. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 25804542a17c7213ba92441ecd526dc4 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127127&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Temple_crushes_Delaware__76-56__in_opener.html NEWARK, Del. - Temple opened its basketball season yesterday against a Delaware squad the Owls had met only once since 1981-82. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 404735e5753415ab3469dedfb985846b 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168426&44=70127257&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fpennsylvania%2F20091115_Pennsylvania_Scoreboard.html Yesterday's Results Football DISTRICT 1 CLASS AAA West Chester Rustin 46, Upper Perkiomen 0 Interboro 28, Academy Park 0 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT fd4bcf4d02525bbae1f7ac2e79a77357 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127147&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Stanford_wallops_USC.html Ohio State is definitely headed to the Rose Bowl, but the Buckeyes shouldn't expect Southern Cal to join them. No. 25 Stanford threw the Pac-10 season further out of kilter by jumping all over the No. 11 Trojans, 55-21, in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT da39b63d49bfb8885a808fb5c0528194 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127097&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Gonzo___For_Andy__a_little_friendly_advice.html Dear Andy Reid, Have you watched SportsCenter lately? The Memphis Tigers just axed their football coach - some guy named Tommy West. You should have heard his post-firing news conference. You would have loved it. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 3f6be878b78f65281cbc896fa8851f27 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127132&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Temple_s_Stewart__Rally_to_rout__quot_felt_great_quot_.html With his team facing a 10-point first-quarter deficit Friday night at Akron, Temple quarterback Chester Stewart was not fazed. "We're not a team that panics," Stewart said after the game by telephone before hustling off to catch the team bus. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e6c07e4cd49cbe803899dd85be91c873 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127117&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Penn_State_overtakes_Indiana__31-20.html STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The emotions flowed as swiftly as a mountain stream yesterday at Beaver Stadium, starting with tears during the introduction of the Penn State seniors playing in their final home game. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c74f0be5a1b22dcee27707bcedc17591 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168376&44=70127247&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fcolumnists%2F20091115_Rick_O_Brien__Tackles__middle_guards_power_the_defense.html Continuing with our position-by-position tour of the local football talent, this week we rank the top 15 interior defensive linemen (tackles and middle guards) in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 473c5472d6574c634b82abdc5b196d20 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127062&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Eagles__Brown__NFL_players_face_2011_lockout.html Philadelphia commuters had to endure the recent SEPTA strike that denied them bus and subway rides. Will football fans face similar anger and frustration in 2011? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 45ddf0f5c56c5b8f64b8723a7aa5309a 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168381&44=70127267&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Feagles%2F20091115_Motivated_Eagles_give_Vikings_royal_thrashing.html Ron Cohen, soaked to the bone after having two jugs of ice-cold water dumped over his head at the end of George Washington's 40-0 drubbing of Northeast yesterday, slipped off his cap and revealed what was written on the bill: "12-14." Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:38:00 GMT 1d8b1ee88895869d3c42a0771daafdc7 2009-11-15T05:38:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127187&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_You_Talkin__to_Me___It_s_just_a_tad_too_soon_for_playoff_talk.html From: Gonzalez, John To: Ford, Bob; Fox, Ashley Subject: Birds vs. Bolts  The Eagles have played eight games. Some good, others . . . not. Do we know yet what this team is capable of achieving, or is trying to figure it out just folly? Also, who wins the game today? Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ce1031f1e4559c4feb0de9f5ff35983a 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127067&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Looking_to_extend_the_three-game_winning_streak.html SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers are 5-3, and the bandwagon is rolling once again, loaded with fans who have hopped back aboard during a three-game winning streak. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 69751b75000fb47c34469f352eb10688 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70128207&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Drexel_wins_field_hockey_tourney_debut.html Drexel achieved another sports milestone Saturday afternoon when its 10th-ranked women's field hockey team made its NCAA tournament debut with a 3-2 upset of No. 5 Connecticut in College Park, Md. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMT 03e7e194c2ccae439a65195bef7bc922 2009-11-15T06:10:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70117422&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091114_Murray_makes_impressive_debut_for_La_Salle.html The butterflies were doing back flips in Aaric Murray's stomach as the tip-off for his first game in a La Salle uniform approached. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:43:00 GMT 8ba1f4b8348ddc195c3b22f08a98e9b5 2009-11-15T00:43:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168426&44=70127262&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fpennsylvania%2F20091115_Merion_Mercy__Shanahan_win_volleyball_titles.html Merion Mercy and Bishop Shanahan made it a clean sweep for District 1 teams at the PIAA State girls' volleyball championships yesterday at Central York. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e5dc5f2c60524334ef0935d2f8690129 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168426&44=70127242&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fpennsylvania%2F20091115_Gratz_captures_Public_AAA_crown.html Mike Mobley helped Simon Gratz do something it hasn't done in 60 years - celebrate a football championship. Yesterday, Mobley scored all of the points for the Bulldogs (7-4) in an 8-2 win over Dobbins for the Public League Class AAA title in a game played at Northeast. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 9a4077cf967d63b9c29a7d23418a235f 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168426&44=70127252&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fhigh_school%2Fpennsylvania%2F20091115_La_Salle_gets_heat_at_halftime__beats_O_Hara.html Knowing how poorly his team has played in the second half all season, La Salle coach Drew Gordon decided he needed to change something as the Explorers went into the locker room tied with Cardinal O'Hara last night. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT fd9ad448ac516361ee3dd1f03323e158 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127167&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Belbin_and_Agosto_lead_ice-dancing_at_Skate_America.html LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - In the little old arena that long ago made it clear any sports dream is possible, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto kept marching toward their own miracle on ice. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 20e1d8b6883039956b8f180d3e303534 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127182&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Sunday_Sports_Poll.html Who is the best big man in Philadelphia sports? 1. Elton Brand               2. Trent Cole 3. Ryan Howard            4. Chris Pronger Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 496f53abd511adb2588fa487ebf6ad5e 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127152&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_La_Salle_opens_with_a_win.html The butterflies were doing backflips in Aaric Murray's stomach as the tip-off for his first game in a La Salle uniform approached. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 339fd3ed17277117cd57da430b977c6a 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127142&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Penn_beats_Harvard_to_clinch_share_of_Ivy_title.html BOSTON - In the six years since Penn's last win at Harvard Stadium, the Quakers have been beset by all kinds of roadblocks that kept them from winning an Ivy League championship. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 45512d0c589cbd5ca3e77b8ff9985896 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127122&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Villanova_dominates_Towson_in_easy_win.html TOWSON, Md. - The game was over quickly. It was obvious Villanova had its football game with Towson in check when the host Tigers finished the first quarter with more penalty yards than rushing yards. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ff4fb493ebd2116f7bb0597d8f8856e5 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127112&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Bowman_ponders_NFL_draft.html Penn State Notes STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Linebacker Navorro Bowman was not one of the 17 seniors introduced before Penn State's final 2009 home game, but he, too, might have played for the last time at Beaver Stadium yesterday. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 3b3c7c85f6099dca8b4ef912f744b46c 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127107&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_McCluster_runs_Vols_into_the_ground.html Ole Miss's up-and-down season took a definite turn upward - and it was largely Dexter McCluster's doing. Mississippi's 5-foot-9 running back darted for 282 yards and finished with 324 all-purpose yards - both school marks - as his Rebels (7-3, 3-3 SEC) ran over Tennessee, 42-17, in Oxford, Miss. McCluster scored four times. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c7e96b28b9fb740211182c57206fd5a3 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127102&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Delaware_Valley_gets_past_Widener.html Delaware Valley College beat Widener, 28-16, in Chester yesterday to reclaim the Keystone Cup contested between the schools and finish unbeaten in the Middle Atlantic Conference. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 7d895db52f52a2fcb692769f3b043196 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127077&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_How_Top_25_Fared.html 1. FLORIDA (10-0) def. South Carolina, 24-14 Next: vs. Florida International, Sat. 2. TEXAS (10-0) def. Baylor, 47-14 Next: vs. Kansas, Saturday Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 43e58ea10800a775c8445b2b02d0d88c 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127057&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_In_the_Crease.html Knuble sidelined Washington Capitals right winger Mike Knuble has a broken finger and will be sidelined three to four weeks. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT d7af7fcf46f022d4d7c5aeb64818a263 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127052&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_College_Basketball__No__11_Butler_tops_Davidson.html Gordon Hayward scored 17 points and Willie Veasley added 15 to lead No. 11 Butler to a 73-62 win over Davidson in Indianapolis yesterday. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8ff97ff691f11353df9c816feeb7bd88 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127042&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Baseball_Notes__Sportswriters_to_honor_A_s_Bailey.html Oakland Athletics rookie closer Andrew Bailey, a graduate of Paul VI High in Haddonfield who became one of the American League's top relievers this season, has been named the winner of the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association's Native Son Award. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1139d3138170e2f3deb529a061e966b3 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127047&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Sports_in_Brief__Wie_claims_share_of_3d-round_lead.html Michelle Wie moved into position for her first LPGA Tour victory, shooting a 2-under-par 70 yesterday for a share of the third-round lead with Cristie Kerr in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Guadalajara, Mexico. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1d6bb57260715596d69bff538e368cc3 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127027&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_Devils_extend_streak_to_8.html NEWARK, N.J. - Zach Parise's breakaway highlighted a three-goal second period and the New Jersey Devils won their eighth straight game with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals last night. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT eba8f53657a416ba0254b118bb04f5c0 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168316&44=70127017&32=3796&7=195227&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2F20091115_NHL_Roundup.html Penguins 6, Bruins 5 PITTSBURGH - Pascal Dupuis scored his second goal of the game 1 minutes, 24 seconds into overtime and Pittsburgh welcomed back star forward Evgeni Malkin by snapping its four-game losing streak with a win over Boston. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 425bde34e41a021fa03a2bd22a353dce 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z