Rob Maaddi
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Bengals wary of Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — A midweek trip to Philadelphia should keep the Bengals from focusing on another Pennsylvania team for a few more days. The Bengals (7-6) find themselves in a unique...
Hard fall in Philly
Nnamdi Asomugha sat at his locker stall in full uniform with his head down long after the Eagles blew one they had in their grasp. It’ll be a long bye...
Suspended Guillen talks to Marlins players
PHILADELPHIA -- Suspended Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen addressed his players in the clubhouse Wednesday, apologizing to the team for saying he admired Fidel Castro. “There’s nothing he needs to apologize...
Marlins rough up Hamels, spoil Phillies home opener
PHILADELPHIA — That ailing shoulder is no longer a question for Anibal Sanchez. The righty took a three-hitter into the seventh, Omar Infante hit a pair of solo homers and...
Cabrera hurt at Tigers camp
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Miguel Cabrera looked like a prize fighter on the wrong end of a right hook. Cabrera left yesterday’s 4-3 loss to the Phillies with a bloody face...
Islanders lose to Flyers
PHILADELPHIA -- Another early goal was enough for Flyers coach Peter Laviolette to rip into his players. Unfortunately for the Islanders, it worked. Matt Read scored twice and Jaromir Jagr...
Islanders defeat Flyers in shutout shootout
PHILADELPHIA — Evgeni Nabokov faced a barrage of shots from all angles, stopping everything that came at him. Nabokov made 45 saves and Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored on...
Despite 'dismal' season, Reid returning to Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles chairman Jeffrey Lurie says coach Andy Reid will return for his 14th season in Philadelphia, though he left open the possibility for changes on the coaching staff....
Rollins signs 3-year, $33M deal with Phillies
PHILADELPHIA -- When Jimmy Rollins had the chance to go somewhere else, he just couldn’t walk away from the Philadelphia Phillies. The smooth-talking, slick-fielding shortstop has spent nearly half his...
Vick skips Eagles practice, expected to face Jets
PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick watched Eagles practice from the sideline, still sore from taking a beating in his first game back after breaking his ribs last month. Vick participated in...
Vick won't play for Eagles on Thursday
PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick will miss his third straight game because of broken ribs when the Eagles play at Seattle (4-7) on Thursday night. Vince Young will start for the...
Jackson meets with Eagles to get back in lineup
PHILADELPHIA -- Banished from the stadium, DeSean Jackson had to watch his team’s latest loss on television. Considering how poorly the Eagles played, that was a harsh punishment. The Pro...
Eagles' Vick has two broken ribs; uncertain to face Giants
PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick made no excuses for an awful performance, taking the blame for missing open receivers and throwing poor passes. Perhaps two broken ribs had something to do...
Eagles blow another lead in loss to Cardinals
PHILADELPHIA — With the game on the line, John Skelton played like an old pro again. Skelton threw a 5-yard TD pass to Early Doucet with 1:53 left and the...
Papelbon signs with Phils for $50M
Jonathan Papelbon can do his Irish Jig on Broad Street.A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the Philadelphia Phillies and Papelbon have agreed to a $50...
Papelbon agrees to $50M deal with Phillies
PHILADELPHIA -- Jonathan Papelbon can do his Irish Jig on Broad Street. A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the Philadelphia Phillies and Papelbon have agreed...
Eagles beaten by Bears
PHILADELPHIA -- Chas Henry warmed up his arm on the sideline and waited to run a fake punt he practiced all week. There's a reason why he's a punter. Henry's...
Eagles coach has team turned around
PHILADELPHIA -- A day after the Philadelphia Eagles dominated Dallas, Andy Reid wore a Jason mask throughout a 10-minute interview on the team’s web site. Reid is in a more...
Phillies expect World Series trip next season
PHILADELPHIA -- Still stinging from an early postseason exit, Charlie Manuel isn’t ready to lower his team’s expectations. The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t win the World Series title that everyone from...
Free agent Rollins wants to stay with Phillies
PHILADELPHIA -- The possibility that Jimmy Rollins won’t wear red pinstripes again hasn’t crossed his mind. The 2007 NL MVP and three-time All-Star shortstop is headed toward free agency for...