Philadelphia

A few thoughts on assorted topics:• It's hard for me to remember the last time there was such a gap between the haves and have-nots in Philadelphia sports. While the Phillies cemented their spot among major-league baseball's elite teams over the past few years, and the Eagles are about ...  

Buckhalter and Dawkins may be the only ones ready to play this game. This Broncos team is on their heels and looking for answers. I love my Broncos, but they have as much chance of winning this game as Santa does of getting cheered by the Philly fans. This one is going to be .  

Saturday, December 26th, 3-5 p.m. Shooting Liberally Philadelphia Range Outing The new Shooting Liberally chapter had its inaugural outing last Saturday. Nine of us took a class from a certified instructor at a range near Center City and got to...  

This is a list of the best players from the four Philadelphia pro sports teams as chosen by the numbers on their jerseys, sweaters if it's hockey. Out of the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and 76ers, who is the best ever to wear No. 1, No. 2 … 99A few stipulations: Although it is a Philly li...  

SUDDENLY, it was over. That always has been a theme with Brian Dawkins. Yesterday's much-anticipated conference call with "20," or "Dawk," or whatever the Eagles faithful choose to nickname the Broncos' new defensive soul, ended as abruptly as his career as an Eagle.  

More photos » by Jack Dempsey - AP about 9 hours ago: FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2009, file photo, Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins (20) is shown during a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. Dawkins doesn't expect the warmest of...  

Here is a little more positive data ... Click on map for larger image.Here is a map of the three month change in the Philly Fed state coincident indicators. Twenty five states are showing declining three month activity. The index increased in 20 states, and was unchanged in 5. Here is the Philadelphia Fed state coincident index release for November.In the past month, the indexes increased in 26 states, decreased in 16, and remained unchanged...  

"There are compelling musical reasons to name someone [as music director] soon. In some ways, the ensemble is rudderless. ... But there are equally convincing arguments to wait, since the musicians have not been galvanized by any current contender."...  

By guest blogger Larry YuEarlier this month, Asian Americans at South Philadelphia High School launched a boycott of classes in protest of the school administration's handling of racist attacks on Asian students there.The most recent incident involved 26 Asian...  

In the giddiness that marked the conclusion of the 2008 season with the announcement that Mike Singletary had been named permanent head coach of the 49ers, team President Jed York boldly proclaimed that that was the last time the regular season would end in...  

SVB has already told you about how cool Philly's Blood Feathersare. Well, their debut album Goodness Gracious is now on iTunes so go check it out. And mark your calendars for their Philly record release party at Johnny Brenda's on January 16th with BC Camplight.Meantime, enjoy this holiday song from the band. It will make you feel ok.Christmas Will Help You Feel O.K. - Blood Feathers  

Roberto Luongo kept the Philadelphia Flyers' offence in a funk. Luongo made 38 saves and defenceman Willie Mitchell broke a scoreless tie and the Vancouver Canucks topped the struggling Flyers 3-0 on Thursday night. ``It was one of those nights where you feel like the puck is just hitting you,'' said Luongo, who stopped 15 shots in the third period. ``I didn't even see some of them and they ended u...  

Life on the road in the NFL is certainly an eye-opening experience. Different stadiums, different cities and different weather conditions are just some of the things that make it so hectic. KNBR radio host and 49ers sideline reporter Rod Brooks has ...  

... provided the question is, "Which fading NBA great who's about one step removed from a stint with the Globetrotters did the Sixers just sign to a really sad one-year, non-guaranteed contract at the pro-rated veterans minimum?" [ESPN]  

KYW1060.comCORRECTED - Philly publisher, lenders battle over "credit bid"ReutersThe plan would wipe out $300 million in secured debt in return for $36 million in cash and real estate the company has valued at $30 million. ...Court hears credit-bid arguments in newspaper case | Philadelphia Inquirer ...Philadelphia InquirerCommas key in battle to control Philly newspapers?The Associated PressNewspaper Bankruptcy Ruling Could Hinge on ''Or,'' Or...