National Sports
Howard back in Phillies lineup
Ryan Howard is not a fatalist except when it comes to matters of health, those of which are generally beyond the $125 million first baseman's control. He will take his chances. A cortisone shot reduced the pain from inflammation in his left knee. A doctor examined it and proclaimed him fit for ...
National Sports
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NBA BASKETBALL
Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again
Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.
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NBA BASKETBALL
Cavs win lottery for 2nd time in 3 years
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be hoping the third time is once again the charm when it comes to this year's NBA Draft.
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NATIONAL SPORTS
Golf bans 'anchored' putters
Stu Ingraham has utilized an anchored stroke with a long putter for the last 23 years, a span during which he has won Philadelphia Section PGA player of the year honors on eight occasions including last year.
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NATIONAL SPORTS
Bob Ford: USGA thinks anchoring putter is wrong, changes the rule
The U.S. Golf Association pulled the long-handled hammer from its bag on Tuesday and swung it freely, announcing that the Rules of Golf would be altered as of Jan. 1, 2016, to prohibit anchoring the butt end of a club against any part of the body.
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NFL FOOTBALL
Eagles building defense around youngsters Cox, Kendricks
At this time last year, Fletcher Cox and Mychal Kendricks were promising rookies brought in to upgrade an underachieving Eagles defense. Second-round pick Kendricks was a starter at outside linebacker from his first practice. First-rounder Cox found a spot in the crowded defensive line rotation.
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MLB BASEBALL
Phillies GM fields questions on team's rough start
His team has failed to win more than three games in a row this season. Two-thirds of the season-opening starting rotation is on the disabled list, as are the starting catcher and setup man. The power-hitting first baseman has not hit for much power or much at all lately and is dealing with a sore...
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NATIONAL SPORTS
Canseco player-coach in indy league _ for a series
Jose Canseco is back in the independent United League as a player-coach. At least for one series.
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TENNIS
Virginia defeats UCLA to win NCAA men's tennis
Virginia finally took that last step and won an NCAA men's tennis championship.
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NATIONAL SPORTS
Southern Cal, San Jose State share 1st-round lead
Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships on Tuesday.
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NBA BASKETBALL
Michael Jordan: 'Let's bring the buzz back,' change name from Bobcats to Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - It's official: The Charlotte Bobcats plan to be the Charlotte Hornets.




