Entries from September 2008

Sep 25, 2008

Braves Down Phils, Mets Lose

Chipper Jones hit his second career pinch-homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Phils 10-4 Wednesday night in the 215.

Then the Cubbies beat the New York Mets 9-6 in 10 innings, reducing the Phillies’ magic number for clinching their second straight division title to three.  Three friggin’ wins, come on fellas.

The Phillies remain 1½ games [...]

Sep 24, 2008

McNabb and Westbrook Expect to Play Sunday

Big Red said this morning that quarterback Donovan McNabb (chest contusion), running back Brian Westbrook (ankle), tight end L.J. Smith (back), fullback Tony Hunt (concussion) and guard Shawn Andrews (back) would all miss practice this afternoon.

McNabb said was still sore but expected to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears. B West is also holding out hope [...]

Sep 24, 2008

Hank Hits the Jackpot

Rumors have been circulating around Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson about a possible romance linked to a certain NFL wide receiver.
We now know who that player is. It is none other than a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles named Hank Baskett.
According to various reports, the two have been seen having expensive dinners all around Philadelphia, [...]

Sep 24, 2008

Plaxico Suspended

NFC East foe Plaxico Burress was suspended for one game by the New York Giants on Wednesday for an undisclosed violation of team rules. Various media outlets have said it was due to the fact he did not show up for practice on Monday and would not return any phone calls from team officials.
General manager [...]

Sep 24, 2008

Phils Lose, Mets Win

The NL-East leading Phillies missed a chance to reduce their magic number for clinching their second straight division title against the New York Mets, who beat the Cubs 6-2 last night.  Philadelphia leads New York by 1 1/2 games in the NL East. The magic number for clinching the division remains at four.

Casey Kotchman homered, [...]

Sep 23, 2008

Brian Westbrook is Officially Day to Day

Andy Reid held a press conference Monday and updated the media as to the severity of Brian Westbrook’s injury, or lack thereof.  Westbrook left the Pittsburgh game after he stepped on his own teammate and landed awkwardly on his other ankle.  Although Westbrook limped off the field, it didn’t look too serious.
During the press conference, [...]

Sep 23, 2008

Magic Number = 4

Determined to stay on top, the Phils are playing their best baseball at the right time.
Pat Burrell hit a three-run homer in the eighth and the NL East-leading Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 Monday night for their 10th win in 11 games.

The Phillies reduced their magic number for clinching their second straight division title [...]

Sep 17, 2008

Phils Nab First Place

Brew Crew Lost.  Mets lost to the Nats.  Another thriller for the Phils over the Braves.  VICTORY and First Place.  Ahh so sweet. Take a look for yourself.

Sep 16, 2008

Monday Night was not Jackson’s First Folley

Before showboating cost him his first NFL touchdown, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson’s antics cost him a touchdown in a high school all-star game.
Monday night, Jackson looked to be on the receiving end of a 61-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb against Dallas. Instead, the pass play officially went for 60 yards when Jackson [...]

Sep 16, 2008

My Thoughts on Eagles Cowboys Game

First of all, that could have possibly been the most entertaining professional football game I have ever seen.  The first half was incredible, back and forth, score for score, up and down the field, no holds barred, offensive showdown.  It was truly incredible.
Now I have Terrell Owens in my fantasy league and he single handedly [...]