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Sports stories from around the regionAnd Now For a Much-Needed Commercial BreakWith most of our Flyers discussion centering on losses and coaching changes and captaincy controversy, I think most of us are ready to just see some hockey players get on the ice and do some hitting and scoring. We'll have more on that a bit later, with the newish-look Flyers set to take on the Ovechkin-less Caps tonight, but for now, a little reminder of something we can all look forward to.
Never in its long history has the NFL had two 11-0 teamsQuarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints
 Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis ColtsThe Linc - Vick tops a list, Umenyoria gets demoted, & Georgia Eagles
by Matt Slocum - AP
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Bernard Hopkins, left, of Philadelphia, poses with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick after Hopkins' non-title light heavyweight boxing match against Enrique Ornelas, of Mex... Read the rest of "The Linc - Vick tops a list, Umenyoria gets demoted, & Georgia Eagles"Today in Philly Sports History: Eagles Blanked 42-0 by Seahawks, 2005Falcons RB Michael Turner likely out for Sunday
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According to NFL.com the Falcons will be missing yet another major piece of their offense with their star RB ... Read the rest of "Falcons RB Michael Turner likely out for Sunday"WR Norwood Ready to "Do Whatever Is Asked"WR Norwood Ready to "Do Whatever Is Asked"
The guys over at Bleed Green managed to land an interview with our newest Eagle, wide receiver Jordan Norwood. Norwood discusses his collegiate career, his rise to the NFL, and what he expects come Sunday.
Dan LeFevour sets NCAA record with 147th TDCentral Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour acknowledges the crowd after winning the MVP trophy during an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game against Ohio at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
 Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour has the major college football record for touchdowns passing, rushing and receiving."That's secondary," he said. "It's all about winning."LeFevour did that, too.... Read the rest of "Dan LeFevour sets NCAA record with 147th TD"The Peter Laviolette Era Begins in PhiladelphiaPackers OLB Thompson in hospital with neck stinger Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Jeremy Thompson was hospitalized for testing todayyafter suffering a neck injury in a collision with running back Kregg Lumpkin during practice.Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Thompson remained conscious after the neck stinger. Thompson, a second-year player out of Wake Forest who plays primarily on special teams, missed the Packers' first two preseason games because of a shoulder stinger earlier this year.McCarthy wouldn't say whether Thompson was able... Read the rest of "Packers OLB Thompson in hospital with neck stinger"Redskins Fans Tortured with an Awful Marketing CampaignRedskins Fans Tortured with an Awful Marketing Campaign
Anyone who signed up for email updates from the Redskins site received a very disappointing email this week. Simply awful marketing.
Flyers Coach John Stevens FiredAfter being shut out for 8 straight periods and going on a long losing streak that sees the team currently sitting outside of the Eastern Conference's top 8 seedings, the Flyers have fired head coach John Stevens.
Flyers fire Stevens, hire Lavioletteby Bob HerpenThe Phanatic MagazineThe Philadelphia Flyers on Friday fired head coach John Stevens and brought in Peter Laviolette to take the reins.The move came less than 24 hours after the club was shut out for the secondconsecutive contest. Following Thursday's 3-0 defeat against Vancouver athome, the Flyers have dropped six of their last seven games and are tied withthe New York Rangers for last place in the Atlantic Division with a 13-11-1record.Laviolette, a Massachusetts native, last coached with the Carolina Hurricanesfrom 2003-2008. He led the 'Canes to a Stanley Cup Finals victory overEdmonton in 2006, the lone season he guided the team to a postseasonberth. Prior to that, he was bench boss for the New York Islanders for twoseasons (2001-03), taking the Isles to the playoffs both years.Over parts of seven seasons behind the ben... Read the rest of "Flyers fire Stevens, hire Laviolette"
Phillies could lean on young pitching in bullpenThe Phillies are expected to direct their remaining offseason efforts toward the bullpen. But with resources stretched, there’s a chance not every hole will be filled by an established reliever. Ruben Amaro got his third baseman. Now comes the hard part: untangling the web in middle relief. Free agents Chan Ho Park and Scott Eyre were not offered arbitration, even though they filled very important roles in the 'pen last season. Meanwhile, Chad Durbin and Clay Condrey are due raises...... Read the rest of "Phillies could lean on young pitching in bullpen"
Ed Stefanski, How Much Worse Does it Have to Get …… before you fire Eddie Jordan?
Serious question.
I want to know what the criteria is for firing a coach. Where is the breaking point?
8 losses in a row? Check. 9? Might be checking this tomorrow. 10? 15? (not if A.I. has anything to say about it)
28th ranked defense that is getting progressively worse? Check. And that’s before Iverson has played a game.
28th ranked defensive rebounding team? Check.
Not playing one PF/C more than 30 minutes per game. Check. Particularly, not playing the guy you blew your load on two off-seasons ago and effectively pissing him off. Check.
Playing Willie Green 41 minutes, more than any other player, and keeping a straight face while justifying it? Check.
Ed... Read the rest of "Ed Stefanski, How Much Worse Does it Have to Get …"
Phillies Rumors: Brandon Lyon Next on Ruben’s List?Jayson Stark is reporting that Ruben Amaro’s main focus now that 3B is ironed out is relief pitching, particularly Brandon Lyon.
Lyon, 30, was tremendous for the Tigers last year (2.86 ERA, 1.11 WHIP in 78.2 IP) and has closing experience (54 career saves) in case Brad Lidge can’t get it together.
Lyon had a tough year in 2008 (4.70 ERA for Arizona) but improved a lot last year when he added a slider to his repertoire and stopped relying so much on his fastball. He is not a strikeout guy, but doesn’t allow a lot hits. Stark points out that his 6.41 H/9 are the fewest among free agent relievers with at least 65 IP last year.
I would be thrilled with Lyon who fills several needs (set-up man, replacement closer) and has a nice history of staying healthy.
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Phanta Claus Comes Early Once AgainFormer WWE Star Umaga dead at 36Former World Wrestling Entertainment star Edward "Umaga" Fatu died today at age 36.Fatu suffered a massive heart attack while watching television at his home in Frisco, Texas. Several hours later his wife found him unresponsive with blood coming out of his nose and he was rushed to a Houston-area hospital.Fatu was then removed from life support earlier this afternoon after suffering a second heart attack.Fatu had just returned from Hulk Hogan's "Hulkamania" tour of Australia.Pro Wrestling Torch is reporting that prescription pills may be the cause. Umaga was released from his WWE contract in June after failing the company's Wellness Policy for a second time and refusing a trip to rehabilitation.Fatu, along with Bobby Lashley, headlined the biggest money event in pro wrestling history, Wrestlemania 23 from Ford Field in Detroit, although the real drawing cards were their seconds for the match, Vin... Read the rest of "Former WWE Star Umaga dead at 36"
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