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 ... 16 minutes ago

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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.