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Wednesday, December 29, 2010  Michael Vick, the Eagles' quarterback, who sat out two seasons while serving a federal sentence for dogfighting, was voted to start for the NFC in the Jan. 30 Pro Bowl in Honolulu.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Sports teams were scrambling a day after a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow along portions of the East Coast, stranding two NHL franchises near New York City and forcing Philadelphia to dig out before Tuesday night's NFL game.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Eagles QB and convicted dogfighter Vick says he hopes to own a dog as a pet someday.

Monday, October 11, 2010  Hamels struck out nine in a five-hitter, Chase Utley homered and the Phillies beat the Reds 2-0 on Sunday night to finish off the franchise's first playoff sweep.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China. Gary Moore, Iverson's personal manager, said Iverson has not been contacted by any NBA team with training camps set to open in less than two weeks.

Friday, August 06, 2010  The sharp grounder in the ninth inning appeared to skip over the third-base bag, a game-winning hit for Gaby Sanchez and the Florida Marlins. Third-base umpire Bob Davidson saw things differently. He ruled the ball foul.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  Roy Oswalt is going to pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies. The ace gave his OK on Thursday and approved a trade that moved him from the Houston Astros to Philadelphia.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  Patrick Kane sneaked the puck past Michael Leighton 4:06 into overtime and stunned Philadelphia to lift Chicago to a 4-3 overtime win in Game 6 on Wednesday night for their first championship since 1961.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  Flyers coach Peter Laviolette strongly hinted Tuesday that Michael Leighton will be back in goal when the Philadelphia Flyers try to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup finals.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Byfuglien, bumped from the top line as was Patrick Kane, had two goals and two assists Sunday night to lead a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, giving the Blackhawks a 3-2 lead.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Coach Joel Quenneville said after Friday's morning skate that the injured left winger will be a game-time decision Friday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Antti Niemi was unflappable as the Stanley Cup finals turned defensive in Game 2. Different style of game from the opener, yet another victory for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hands the Stanley Cup to Chicago captain Jonathan Toews or Philadelphia counterpart Mike Richards, a hockey-crazed city will be satisfied for the first time in decades.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  The Phillies insisted Wednesday they weren't trying to steal signs when bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer was caught on camera peering through binoculars from the bullpen bench at Coors Field earlier this week.

Friday, May 07, 2010  Robin Roberts, durable Hall of Famer who pitched for Phillies' 1950 'Whiz Kids,' dies at 83