More photos » by MattSlocum - AP about 5 hours ago: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is sacked by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Juqua Parker in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/MattSlocum) Browse more photos » Cowboys up 10-6 in a mostly defensive struggle.
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP Asante Samuel attempting a "tackle" Browse more photos » The Eagles ' performance tonight did little to silence the critics who call the Eagles offense an "all or nothing" unit. Last week, they hit their big plays against the Giants and won in blowout fashion. Tonight, the big plays weren't there and they lose a slow, grinding...
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP 3 days ago: Boston Celtics center Rasheed Wallace reacts after scoring a three-pointer in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Philadelphia. Boston won 105-74. (AP Photo/MattSlocum) Browse more photos » Through the first six games of the season, the Celtics shot...
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" Browse more photos » All that talk of Joe Torre leaving after his contract expires after next season may have been premature. T.J. Simers of the Los Angeles TImes brings the news that Torre and the Dodgers are working on a contract extension: "We were talking about my coaches...
by MattSlocum - AP David Booth found out first hand how hard the Flyers play. View full size photo » The Blues and Flyers have a long history of dislike for one another. Both members of the "Second Six" franchises in the NHL, the early years of the teams saw them play quite a bit. Now, with Philly in the East and the Blues in the West, the bad blood shouldn't really be...
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP 2 days ago: Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee throws during the first inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the New York Yankees Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/MattSlocum) Browse more photos » In 2007 Cole Hamels established himself as an ace starting pitcher with the Phillies going...
New Jersey Nets' Eduardo Najera (14), Trenton Hassell (44) and Brook Lopez (11) battle for a rebound against Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 97-94. (AP Photo/MattSlocum)
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP Colt McCoy looks like junior Jeff Garcia but more talented. Garcia and Greg Knapp began their careers excelling together. Browse more photos » Greg Knapp and Jeff Garcia rose to prominence together. The San Francisco 49ers signed Garcia from the Stampeders in 1998, Knapp's second season as quarterbacks coach. After Steve Young suffered a career...
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP 5 days ago: Philadelphia Eagles injured running back Brian Westbrook adjusts his cap as he watches NFL football practice at the team's workout facility, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/MattSlocum) Browse more photos » At his day after new conference, Andy Reid updated the status of Brian Westbrook. Westbrook...
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP Browse more photos » The Celtics improved their undefeated record to 5-0 by knocking off the Philadelphia 76ers , 105-74, Tuesday night. Paul Pierce finished with 21 points, but as has been the case in multiple instances this season, he, along with Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins did not need to break a sweat in the fourth...
MattSlocum / Associated Press Superficially, it looked like the old rivalry again. The Sixers have brought back the old logo, the old floor from the Spectrum (more or less) and uniforms that hearken back to the days of Dr. J and Andrew Toney. But the team that Philly put on the floor last night was no match for the early 09-10 Celtics. The '83 Sixers might not have been. The C's did...
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP Browse more photos » The Celtics stay undefeated in another laugher, holding the Philadelphia 76ers to 74 points in the process. After a tight first quarter, the Celtics blew it open in the second and third, largely on the strength of Rasheed Wallace 's 20 points, including a sizzling 6-8 from downtown. The threes were a theme all night -...
More photos » by MattSlocum - AP I don't care how small mini-House is, he can still shoot! Browse more photos » Rasheed and Garnett don't get into the low post enough. Rondo needs to develop a jumper. Eddie isn't really a backup point guard. Daniels is a tweener without a true position. Hogwash! Nonsense! Ridiculous! Flibberflabber! Doc Rivers is a genius. Think about it....
... at Game Three of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Halloweeen. Photo by MattSlocum / Pool / Getty Images) Former Gov. Sarah Palin is pictured at her farewell speech in Fairbanks stepping down as governor in July. Photo by Al Grillo / AP)
Celtics crush Sixers despite off nights for Garnett, AllenVIDEO PLAYLIST Boston Celtics guard J.R. Giddens, left, battles for a rebound in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Philadelphia. Boston won 105-74. (AP Photo/MattSlocum)BOSTONPHILADELPHIA1057441-72 (.569)29-80 (.363)14-20 (.700)1-16 (.063)9-14 (.643)15-22 (.682)7-3911-34271516153141321...