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Morgan's 'crime spree' about to come to an end Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:10PMBy JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist Good weather, cheap tickets, convenient parking and even bobblehead giveaway nights can't spark much interest in a meaningless September game between the Nationals and...
Olney: MLB will suspend Nyjer Morgan on Friday Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:08PMMajor League Baseball is finally ready to levy a punishment on Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan for his various outbursts over the past few weeks. Morgan threw a ball at a fan in Philadelphia in...
Nationals report: Inside pitch Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:07PMBy the time the Nationals take the field in Pittsburgh on Friday night, they could know whether or not they'll have Nyjer Morgan available to face his former team, or for any games in the near future
Haunted by the morning after Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:06PMAt a high school party in 2001, I drunkenly went off with a guy. I'm still coming to grips with what happened next
Astros report: Inside pitch Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:06PMThe fact that the Astros haven't recovered to sniff contention since their 0-8 start to the season hasn't meant that they have given up all influence on the National League's tight playoff races
Hurricane Earl's Impact On Local Flights Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:06PMResidents along the East Coast are preparing for a possible hit from Hurricane Earl. It is now a category 3 storm, and it was expected to pass the outer banks of North Carolina on Thursday. Hurricane Earl is always affecting travelers at Hobby Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
Astros report: Notes, quotes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:06PM--RHP Brian Moehler underwent successful surgery on a muscle in his lower abdomen and his groin at Hahnemann Medical Center in Philadelphia
Sunny Star Has Baby After Phillies Game Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:02PMKaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" hit a home run with their new baby boy.
The actor who 'thrilled' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:02PMVictoria Longley, 1960-2010.
NASA preps ultimate Sun mission Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:02PMNASA today said it had picked five experiments that will ride aboard one of its most ambitious space missions to explore the Sun. Read more
Hanson allows 1 hit over 7 innings, finally wins for Atlanta Braves Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:35PMATLANTA — Tommy Hanson knew exactly how long it had been since his last win. "July 3," he said without a bit of hesitation. He doesn't have to remember that date anymore. Hanson finally got s...
Bears-Browns: What to watch in finale | Bears boost O-line Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:35PMCLEVELAND — Coach Lovie Smith dropped a big hint earlier in the week when he said "some guys may not play" in Thursday night's exhibition finale against the Browns.
Roy Oswalt flirts with no-hitter as Phillies top Dodgers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:32PMLOS ANGELES — Roy Oswalt has been one of baseball's most consistent winners down the stretch — which is exactly what the Philadelphia Phillies were bargaining for when they obtained him just before the July 31 trade deadline.
All News Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:32PMDown With Dixie will try to take out one of the south’s best 3-year-olds on Saturday, when he meets six-time stakes winner Coyote Legend in the Prelude at Louisiana Downs. The mile and a sixteenth race is worth $100,000 and change, the lagniappe ...
Rex Ryan, Jets not flying under the radar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:32PMFLORHAM PARK — Rex Ryan figures he has melted off 50-plus pounds — the equivalent of about a dozen NFL helmets — after having lap-band surgery in the offseason.
Some roster spots up for grabs as Eagles play final preseason game Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:32PMPHILADELPHIA — Andy Reid has tried to sell fans on the fourth preseason game. The Eagles' coach insisted recently that some final job battles are up for grabs tonight when the Eagles and Jets have their final tune-up before the Sept. 12 season opener.
Tommy Hanson shuts down Mets over seven innings Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:31PMATLANTA — Tommy Hanson finally got some run support and won for the first time in nearly two months, allowing just one hit in seven shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 4-1 Wednesday night.
Little action for Jackson Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:30PMIt was an “intimate” evening with Jackson Browne and David Lindley on Montage Mountain on Wednesday as the two musicians – joined by a four-piece band and two background singers for the second set – played stretched out and loose arrangements of some of Browne’s most famous songs.
Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat Nationals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMNyjer Morgan charged the mound after a pitch sailed behind him, triggering a bench-clearing brawl Wednesday night during the Florida Marlins' 16-10 win over the Washington Nationals.
Green Bay’s secondary veterans Harris, Bigby out at least 6 weeks Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers will begin the regular season without two standouts in their secondary.
Pittsburgh-bound Poteat welcomes college challenge Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:35PMNo one can say Jameel Poteat shrinks from a challenge.
Review: Drew Barrymore's 'Going the Distance' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:33PMIn "Going the Distance," Drew Barrymore plays a quick-to-laugh, ambitious young hipster who loves cool indie bands, "Shawshank Redemption" and playing the old arcade games in bars. Jason Long, on the other hand, plays a quick-to-laugh, ambitious young hipster who loves cool indie bands, "Shawshank Redemption" and playing old arcade games in bars.
NFL investigating pair of Redskins trades, other deals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PMWASHINGTON | The NFL players' union is looking into whether trades made by four teams this week are attempts to avoid paying money into a rookie pool, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because ...
Nats put Strasburg on 60-day DL, promote Espinosa, Ramos Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PMMIAMI | The Washington Nationals transferred rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday. Strasburg, the hard-throwing No. 1 pick in last year's draft, will have the reconstructive elbow operation known as "Tommy John surgery" on Friday. He finished his rookie season with a 5-3 ...
Ryan Newman on outside of Chase spot Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PMPHILADELPHIA — Ryan Newman is about out of time to make the Chase field.
Auditors arrive at PHA Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PMIt appears that the FBI is following the money trail as it digs in for a full-scale investigation of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
NHL Backchecking: Dave Feamster Flips NHL Career for Pizza Profits Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PM“What do you do in life? You learn to tie your shoes, then you play hockey.” -Dave Feamster Dave Feamster sums up his life with that simple, yet brilliant quote. The youngest of five boys, Feamster grew up in Detroit living and breathing hockey. Every winter, his father would flood their backyard so he and his friends could play. “Every afternoon after school we’d have a big game,” Feamster ...
Charlie Day lightens up in 'Going the Distance' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:32PMThe actor from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' has a sweeter role in the movie with Drew Barrymore and Justin Long. Like many comic actors, when he doesn't have to be "on," Charlie Day can be almost unrecognizably normal.
Vintage cars catch Newman’s fancy in Philly Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:31PMWhile visiting Philadelphia on Wednesday to promote the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on Sept. 26, Sprint Cup star Ryan Newman was treated to a unique tour that had nothing to do with cheesesteaks or the Liberty Bell.
Players union looking into NFL rookie trades Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:27PMThe NFL players union is looking into whether trades made by four teams this week are attempts to avoid paying money into a rookie pool. NFL - National Football League - sport - Football - Rookie
Explosions reported at Philly-area welding company Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:59AMMultiple explosions have been reported at a welding supply company in suburban Philadelphia and police are evacuating residents of the surrounding area.
Right Now More>> Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:59AMObama: End of combat mission in Iraq not a time for victory lap; still work to be done. More>>
Penn awarded $7.5 million from NSF to contribute 'nebula' to next Internet architecture Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:55AM( University of Pennsylvania ) A collaboration of network researchers led by Jonathan Smith of the University of Pennsylvania has been awarded $7.5 million by the National Science Foundation to help build a network architecture, Nebula, to support trustworthy "cloud computing" with a secure, more robust next-generation Internet.
Antibiotic helped fight common wound infection Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:54AMCHICAGO (Reuters) - An antibiotic that gets its microbe-fighting power from insect proteins was effective at attacking a common infection that afflicts blast victims in war zones, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Harris, Bigby Start Season On Reserve For Packers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:50AMThe Green Bay Packers will begin the regular season without two standouts in their secondary.
Indians recall P Carrasco, two others Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:49AMIndians recall P Carrasco, two others
New iPod shuffle includes voiceover playlists and buttons Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:47AMMany expected at least one new iPod to be announced at Apple's press event today. In fact, every iPod series is getting a new generation, starting with the iPod Shuffle.
Explosion Rocks Factory Outside Philly Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:46AMEmergency Personnel Responding to 3-Alarm Fire at Welding Supply Factory; Numerous Injuries Reported
Steve Poses: On the Road: Philadelphia's Neighborhood Farmers' Markets -- Rittenhouse Square Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:46AMThis is the second in a series about Philadelphia's neighborhood farmers' markets. For the past five years -- since I moved into Christina's apartment and...
Grandchildren Aim To Be 'Everlastin' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:44AMGrandchildren, Philadelphia's experimental orchestral-pop outfit, will release its debut album, Everlasting, on September ...
DA drops homicide charge in IUP student's death Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMIndiana County District Attorney Thomas Bianco has dropped a homicide charge against an Indiana University of Pennsylvania student who was accused of choking a man to death in July.
Phillies beat Dodgers 8-4 on pair of 3-run homers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:35AMLOS ANGELES (AP) — After enduring his second-longest home run drought of the season, Ryan Howard wasn't expecting anything big at the plate.
Vick to start Birds' final preseason test Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:34AMPHILADELPHIA --- And starting at quarterback, No. 7, Michael Vick …
Caruso shoots way to first GAP victory Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:34AMWEST CHESTER — Carmen Caruso has been playing in Golf Association of Philadelphia events for a long, long time. Fifteen years, to be exact.
Philly-area youth football player dies from injury Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:34AMPHILADELPHIA (AP) — A youth football player who suffered a neck injury in practice has died at a Philadelphia hospital.
SMBL celebrates 50th anniversary Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:32AMSpringfield’s Men’s Bowling League started out as Springfield Men’s Bowling League No. 5 and was sponsored by the Springfield Athletic Association.
Aug. 31 Friends and Neighbors Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:32AMSeptember Sign up for library card September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. Ames Public Library and the Main Street Cultural District will celebrate the month by offering special deals and prize drawings for getting and using a library card. Tell the library how you used your library card for an entry into a prize drawing, and show your library card at participating businesses for a ...
Left-hander Aroldis Chapman throws 102 mph pitch in debut Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:31AMCINCINNATI — Left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his big leg kick and let one fly. Flashes went off around the ballpark. The crowd let out a collective "ooh" when the ball slammed loudly into Ryan Hanigan's mitt.
âKaravan of Kidsâ comes to Budd Lake Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:30AMMOUNT OLIVE TWP. – The “Karavan Of Kids” is planned for noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, at Vasa Park in Budd Lake.
In & Around Mount Olive Township Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:30AMSATURDAY, Aug. 28 The “Karavan Of Kids” is planned for noon to 5 p.m. at Vasa Park in Budd Lake. Karavan of Kids is an age-focused event that offers activities and entertainment specifically geared to the 3-12 year-old crowd, said a statement. It is sponsored by GBW Insurance, Newton Memorial Hospital, Kids Guide (kidsguide.com), The Art House in Hackettstown, CS Gymnastics, and Westpy Marketing ...