On Baseball | Memo to Thome: This is the place
Memo to Jim Thome on behalf of the baseball fans of Philadelphia - a.k.a. The City of Brotherly Love; The City That Loves You Back; and The City That Wants You Badly.
( By Jim Salisbury, Inquirer Columnist, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Sixers take offensive on injury front
It was an ever-so-small patch of condensation on the court, yet it caused such a big concern. Untouched, Keith Van Horn slipped yesterday during the 76ers' third consecutive day of practice, and moments later he was sitting on the sideline, ice wrapped around his left ankle.
( By Ashley McGeachy Fox, Inquirer Staff Writer, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Nice guys finished first, not last, in late-race duel in Rockingham
Judged by their demeanor both on and off the track, Johnny Benson and Mark Martin have gained a reputation for being two of the nicest guys on the Winston Cup circuit.
( 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Larry Johnson merits shot at you-know-what
There will be no Larry Johnson bobblehead dolls, no neatly packaged videocassettes with highlight runs of Penn State's prolific tailback, no "LJ" refrigerator magnets mailed out to the nearly 1,000 Heisman Trophy voters, some of whom actually follow college football.
( By Ray Parrillo, Inquirer Staff Writer, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Philadelphia PGA team wins Smith Cup
The team from the Philadelphia PGA won seven of 12 singles matches and captured the Dick Smith Cup in the 10th annual matches yesterday at Mays Landing Country Club.
( 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Temple women picked to win Atlantic Ten East
Temple's women's basketball team, the defending Atlantic Ten champion, was picked to win the East Division, while George Washington was declared yesterday as the favorite to win the West in voting by the conference's coaches.
( By Mel Greenberg, Inquirer Staff Writer, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Sports in Brief | $3 million inquiry widens to 3d bettor
A third person is being investigated as part of a probe into a suspicious Breeders' Cup bet worth $3 million, the Thoroughbred Times reported yesterday.
( Compiled By The Inquirer Staff, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Baseball Notes | Arizona's Johnson wins fifth Cy Young Award
Randy Johnson won yet another Cy Young Award - this one by a unanimous vote - then teed off. No, not on baseball. Johnson was getting ready to play Pebble Beach Golf Links when his latest honor was announced yesterday, and rather than delay his round, he grabbed a cell phone and talked about his fastballs and sliders while deciding among woods and wedges.
( From Inquirer Wire Services, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Phils' Wade will meet today with Glavine
Ed Wade's tour for talent will begin this morning when the Phillies general manager travels to Atlanta for an afternoon meeting with free-agent pitcher Tom Glavine.
( By Jim Salisbury, Inquirer Staff Writer, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

NHL | Rangers end skid; Flames deny Devils
Radek Dvorak had a goal and two assists, and Tom Poti set up two goals against his former team last night as the New York Rangers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
( Associated Press, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Flyers Notes | Flyers hold Murray out, save him for New Jersey
Sometimes it just pays to be cautious. That explains why Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock decided during yesterday's morning skate to scratch Marty Murray from the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. The center has been bothered by a groin pull.
( By Tim Panaccio, Inquirer Staff Writer, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

NBA | Cavs rout Shaq-less Lakers; McGrady, Magic down Kings
Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 23 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener last night with an 89-70 victory over the Shaq-less Lakers, whose point total was the franchise's lowest since moving to Los Angeles in 1960.
( Associated Press, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Eagles Notes | Eagles bring Hauck back once again
When in doubt, sign Tim Hauck. The Eagles did just that last night, agreeing to a one-year contract with the 35-year-old safety that will actually be a half-year contract. Hauck was in Philadelphia last night and expected to be on the practice field today.
( By Phil Sheridan, Inquirer Staff Writer, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

NFL | Rosenfels may get a start for Dolphins against Jets
The Miami Dolphins might be forced to give second-year quarterback Sage Rosenfels his first NFL start because Ray Lucas is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets with a bruised throwing shoulder.
( From Inquirer Wire Services, 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Eagles seek ticket donations for their salute to military
The Eagles announced a program that will allow fans to donate unused tickets for Sunday's game to local military personnel and veterans.
( 11/06/2002 03:01 AM EST)