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Fisher leads No. 5 Villanova past No. 18 Dayton
Published: 11/20/09
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Corey Fisher scored 18 points to lead No. 5 Villanova past No. 18 Dayton 71-65 on Friday in the…
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Eagles reshuffle LBs heading into Sunday's game vs. Bears
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PHILADELPHIA - For the second consecutive week, the Eagles will go with a different look at linebacker…
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Knicks say Iverson not the answer
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GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson.
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Friday afternoon fishing report: Striped bass and bluefish in Brigantine
Published: 11/20/09
Striped bass and bluefish are in the surf at Brigantine, plus some of the other beaches of southern New Jersey such as …
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Eagles' Demps, Jordan don't practice Thursday
Published: 11/19/09
Safety Quintin Demps and linebacker Akeem Jordan did not practice Thursday. Cornerback Sheldon Brown was limited.
Giants' Aaron Ross ready to return to team
Published: 11/19/09
EAST RUTHERFORD - After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants corn…
LPGA adds new tourney near San Diego in 2010
Published: 11/19/09
CARLSBAD, Calif. - The LPGA Tour is adding a new $1.7 million tournament at La Costa Resort & Spa outside San Diego…
Short LPGA tour may invigorate Classic in Galloway
Published: 11/19/09
The LPGA should have its full array of stars on display when it returns to Galloway Township in June.
Eagles' Westbrook gets favorable news from concussion doctors One image One article
Published: 11/19/09
PHILADELPHIA - There is a strong possibility that running back Brian Westbrook will be back in the Eagles' backfield th…
Lower Cape May graduate Matt Szczur to donate bone marrow for child with leukemia
Published: 11/19/09
The holidays have come early for a 1-year-old girl with leukemia. Villanova University wide receiver Matt Szczur is a p…
Where's Jack Corcoran been for Rutgers?
Published: 11/19/09
PISCATAWAY - With just three games left in the regular season, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano says there is still time for …
Boucher saves 37 in Flyers' win over Kings One image
Published: 11/19/09
LOS ANGELES - For a few hours, Brian Boucher moved from his usual seat on the Philadelphia Flyers' bench to the center …
Eastern eliminates Ocean City from field hockey Tournament of Champions One image
Published: 11/18/09
Eastern High School's field hockey team was at its best and beat Ocean City 9-1 in a Tournament of Champions semifinal …
McNabb: Sunday a 'must win' for Eagles; Westbrook out, maybe Brown too One image
Published: 11/18/09
PHILADELPHIA - If the Eagles want to turn their season around, they have to start in Chicago on Sunday, according to qu…
LPGA announces smallest tour schedule in nearly 40 years 2 images
Published: 11/18/09
HOUSTON - The LPGA Tour has announced a 2010 schedule that has 24 tournaments - 13 of them in the United States - to gi…
Big East announces noon game time for Rutgers vs. West Virginia One image
Published: 11/18/09
The Big East Conference announced Wednesday that the Dec. 5 football game between Rutgers and West Virginia will kickof…
Wednesday afternoon fishing report: LBI Classic has new bluefish leader
Published: 11/18/09
The Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic has a new leader as Randall Matlack of Beach Haven Park caught a 16.31-pound…
Susan Lulgjuraj's College sports blog: Absegami grad Sara Mostafa has career night for George Washington
Published: 11/18/09
George Washington University sophomore Sara Mostafa had a career night with 17 points, 11 rebounds and…
Dad Vail Regatta moving to northern N.J.
Published: 11/18/09
Once a year, John Bancheri gets to bring his men's and women's college rowing teams to Philadelphia. For the Dad Vail R…
Cape-Atlantic League realigns to three divisions for football One image 2 articles
Published: 11/18/09
Inside: Find out which division your school is now in and who your team will be playing in 2010 and 2011. Also, vote in our poll.
The look of Cape-Atlantic League football will radically change in 2010 in an effort to solve some of the toughest prob…
Ocean City ready for No. 1 One image One article
Published: 11/18/09
A capsule look at the matchup inside
In the Ocean City High School field hockey team's previous state championship years, a game against top-ranked Eastern …
Eagles RB Westbrook to consult with two doctors on concussions One image
Published: 11/18/09
Vote in our poll on what you think Brian Westbrook's future will be?
The Philadelphia Eagles and running back Brian Westbrook are hoping to have a better idea about his future today.
Early risers see Saint Peter's beat Monmouth One image
Published: 11/18/09
JERSEY CITY - There were plenty of one-liners to go around for a game that started at 6 a.m.
Cape-Atlantic League announces realignment plans for football One image
Published: 11/17/09
The Cape-Atlantic League realigned into three divisions for football Tuesday.
5 changes on the LPGA Tour since the Classic left Galloway Township in 2006 One image
Published: 11/17/09
The LPGA has changed dramatically since it left town three years ago.
Tuesday afternoon fishing report: Greay Bay striper fishing continues
Published: 11/17/09
The good striper fishing in Great Bay off the Mullica River continued into Tuesday. Scott Albertson reported from Scott…
Westbrook to visit concussion specialists One image
Published: 11/17/09
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will visit two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
St. Peter's beats Monmouth at 6 a.m.
Published: 11/17/09
JERSEY CITY - Wesley Jenkins scored 10 points to lead Saint Peter's to a 58-34 victory over Monmouth on Tuesday in a ga…
No title at stake, but Southern finds consolation in rematch One image One link
Published: 11/17/09
Inside: More photos of Southern-Mainland football game
LINWOOD - The football teams of Southern Regional High School and Mainland Regional High School played for the South Je…
Concussion makes status of Westbrook uncertain One image One article
Published: 11/17/09
PHILADELPHIA - Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained another concussion…
Shep On Fishing: Striper action even better since storm blew through One image
Published: 11/17/09
Striped bass fishing was excellent before the storm, and indications are strong they were not chased away.
Southern New Jersey native Bailey tops AL rookies 2 images
Published: 11/17/09
Oakland A's closer Andrew Bailey didn't want to pack ahead of time. His mother, Lori, called it superstition.
Dad Vail Regatta leaving Philadelphia for New Jersey
Published: 11/17/09
PHILADELPHIA - A college rowing event that has been held in Philadelphia for more than a half-century is moving to New …
Status of Eagles' Westbrook uncertain after concussion One image
Published: 11/16/09
PHILADELPHIA - Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained another concussion…
Colleen Slaughter's overtime goal gives Ocean City its 7th state field hockey championship 6 images
Published: 11/16/09
TOMS RIVER - The crowd at Toms River East High School got quiet in a hurry as Colleen Slaughter prepared to take a pena…
No. 5 Villanova routs Big Five rival Penn One image
Published: 11/16/09
VILLANOVA, Pa. - Maalik Wayns scored 16 points, Corey Stokes, Scottie Reynolds and Taylor King each added 14 and No. 5 …
Rutgers RB Kordell Young out for year
Published: 11/16/09
PISCATAWAY — Rutgers running back Kordell Young is going to miss the rest of the season with an injury to his right knee.
Bruntlett leaves Phillies, becomes free agent
Published: 11/16/09
PHILADELPHIA — Utilityman Eric Bruntlett, who scored the winning run in the final game of the 2008 W…
Monday afternoon fishing report: Fishing not totally back after weekend storm
Published: 11/16/09
Fishing has not bounced back to the very hot pre-storm levels throughout the area, but there are still plenty of stripe…
Happ second in NL rookie of year voting; southern New Jersey native Bailey wins AL award One image
Published: 11/16/09
NEW YORK - Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year, and Oakland Athletics cl…
Cancer survivor Brian Klick wins 51st Atlantic City Marathon 3 images One link
Published: 11/16/09
Inside: Atlantic City Marathon photo gallery
ATLANTIC CITY - Brian Klick of Havertown, Pa., is a cancer survivor who runs at least one marathon each year to check h…
Eagles fall behind, stay behind en route to 31-23 loss at San Diego One image 4 articles
Published: 11/16/09
Inside: From Jersey shore to Singapore, readers unhappy with Reid's play-calling
SAN DIEGO - The Philadelphia Eagles played just well enough down the stretch to suffer yet another close, disheartening…
Eagles' Westbrook leaves game early with second concussion of season One image
Published: 11/16/09
SAN DIEGO - Brian Westbrook's season, maybe even his career, could be over.
Baruch's buzzer-beater tops Stockton in opener
Published: 11/16/09
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - Getting to a national title game has its rewards such as more attention and top-caliber players wan…
Ocean City wins state Group III field hockey title One image
Published: 11/15/09
Colleen Slaughter scored on a penalty stroke with 8 minutes, 25 seconds left in overtime Sunday to give Ocean City High…
Egg Harbor Township thrives with drive to oust Shawnee in S.J. Group IV playoffs One HTML file 2 images 2 articles One link
Published: 11/15/09
Inside: Video highlights, links to photo gallery from the game, as well as stories from the Lacey Township and St. Augustine Prep games.
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP - The Egg Harbor Township High School football team had the ball inside its own 1-yard line Saturd…
Chargers beat Eagles 31-23 One image
Published: 11/15/09
SAN DIEGO - LaDainian Tomlinson isn't finished yet and neither is the AFC West race.
Rutgers football enters Top 25
Published: 11/15/09
Rutgers University entered the AP top 25 rankings for the first time since 2007 after beating No. 23 South Florida on T…
Two Pennsylvania runners win Atlantic City Marathon One image
Published: 11/15/09
ATLANTIC CITY - Two first-time Atlantic City Marathon runners won the 51st event on Sunday.
St. Joseph runs past Pingry One image One link
Published: 11/15/09
Inside: Link to photo gallery from the game
HAMMONTON - Winning a Non-Public state championship used to be part of the St. Joseph High School football team's regul…
Eagles have trouble with close games One image 2 articles
Published: 11/15/09
Inside: Links to Eagles-Chargers scouting report, including David Weinberg's prediction, and Ask an Eagle
PHILADELPHIA - When the going gets tough, the Eagles have a lot of trouble getting going.
Stockton men's basketball sets lofty goals again One image
Published: 11/15/09
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - There aren't too many reminders of Richard Stockton College's run through the NCAA Division III men…
After postponement, Atlantic City Marathon takes place today
Published: 11/15/09
It seemed unlikely in September that the Atlantic City Marathon would hold its 51st race this year.
Egg Harbor Township ousts Shawnee 21-17 in a South Jersey Group IV quarterfinal game. One image
Published: 11/14/09
Second-seeded Egg Harbor Township High School beat the seventh-seeded Shawnee 21-17 in a South Jersey Group IV quarterf…

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