BOSTON - The 76ers had a game plan.
But so had the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls before them. So had each team during this record-setting win streak of the Boston Celtics'.
The team continued its off-season spree, coming to an $180 million agreement with the first baseman.
NEW YORK - The New York Yankees reeled in another prime free agent, reaching a preliminary agreement yesterday with first baseman Mark Teixeira for $180 million over eight years.
Inquirer Daily Sports Poll
What are the Eagles' chances of beating the Cowboys on Sunday?
SUNDAY SPORTS POLL
What was Philadelphia’s biggest sports story of 2008?
Today’s bonus section is filled with columns, top 10 rankings and features about each league.
Sports Blogs
-
The New York Yankees represent the very worst of America. Overstatement? Consider the times. Cornerstone industries are faltering, taxpayers are being asked to bail out mismanaged financial institutions and their overpaid CEOs, and decent, hard-working men and women are being laid off or worrying that they could be next.
- » More columns by Phil Sheridan
-
The Flyers, thanks to last night's draining 6-4 win over the Ottawa Senators at the sold-out Wachovia Center, head into the Christmas break in a content mood.
-
The New York Yankees represent the very worst of America. Overstatement? Consider the times. Cornerstone industries are faltering, taxpayers are being asked to bail out mismanaged financial institutions and their overpaid CEOs, and decent, hard-working men and women are being laid off or worrying that they could be next.
-
They are a little more than 4,000 miles away from their home in Switzerland and temporarily living in a Center City hotel. Their Christmas tree is, well, not exactly the type you'll see in It's a Wonderful Life.
-
While I prepare my stomach for some Christmas Eve gluttony, it's time for another peek inside the e-mail bag: You missed a "boo" for Andy Reid. He knocked the defense for a slow start when they gave up a total of 10 points. Reid sounds like a complete and lost fool.
-
Well, this was inevitable. Mark Teixeira has signed with the Yankees for a reported eight years and $180 million. . . . This should push the Yankees payroll to around a gazillion for the 2009 season.
-
From: Gonzalez, John To: Lyon, Bill; Sheridan, Phil Subject: Dissension in the ranks? When asked why the Eagles didn't run more against Washington, Brian Westbrook paused a second before saying: "I don't ask questions. Coach saw something that dictated that we should pass the ball."
-
CARSON, Calif. - Joe Paterno agreed to a three-year contract extension last week before celebrating his 82d birthday Sunday, but the Penn State coach downplayed the significance of the deal yesterday in his first public comments.
-
Date Bowl Teams Location Time TV Today Hawaii Hawaii vs. Notre Dame Honolulu 8:00 ESPN Friday Motor City Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan Detroit 8:00 ESPN Saturday Meineke West Virginia vs. North Carolina Charlotte, N.C. 1:00 ESPN Champs Sports Wisconsin vs. Florida State Orlando, Fla. 4:30 ESPN
-
Disgusted at watching Mount St. Mary's carve up La Salle's man-to-man defense for the first 28 minutes of the game, Explorers coach John Giannini dialed up the zone, a defense his team doesn't play much, to try to cool off the opponent.
-
Jeremiah Dominguez scored 25 points last night, helping Portland State knock off seventh-ranked Gonzaga, 77-70, in Spokane, Wash. This was Portland State's first win over a ranked team since it reinstated its basketball program for the 1996-97 season.
-
CLEVELAND - LeBron James scored 27 points - 18 in the second half - and Mo Williams added 23 as the Cleveland Cavaliers remained the NBA's only undefeated team at home with a 99-90 win last night over the Houston Rockets.
-
Spurs 99, Wolves 93 SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker scored 36 points on 13-of-17 shooting to lead San Antonio over Minnesota, handing the Timberwolves their 13th consecutive loss.
-
76ers Notes BOSTON - Unlike the Celtics' deals two summers ago, nothing has fallen into place this year for the 76ers.
-
Flyers Notes Health issues sidelined Flyers goalie Marty Biron and center Glen Metropolit again last night, but both are expected to return to the lineup Friday in Chicago.
-
NEWARK, N.J. - Tim Thomas made 25 saves and Milan Lucic broke a scoreless tie early in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils, 2-0, last night in a matchup of two of the top defensive teams in the Eastern Conference.
SPORTS
MORE SPORTS
- News | What's Happening | Sports | Restaurants & Food | Arts & Entertainment | Living | Green | Business | Video | Opinion
Site Services:
Classifieds:
- Jobs | Cars | Real Estate | Rentals | Marketplace | Celebrations
Partners: