That's really it, just WOW! The Phillies' bats came alive in a real big way last night, as they blew the Rays out 10 to 2. Tonight's game five, still in Philadelphia, could be the end of the Series! It's great to see Ryan Howard producing the way we know he can. And how amazing was that [...] Click to continue reading...

How many base runners have the Phillies stranded now?  I guess the glass-half-full perspective would be that they're creating chances and will start cashing in eventually.  (Just hope "eventually" comes within the next couple of games!)  According to the NY Times the Phils are 1 for 28 with runners in scoring position - and Ryan [. Click to continue reading...

The news wires are now full of player profiles, match reports, you name it, as the US women's soccer team gears up for its gold medal match versus Brazil on Thursday morning. This team is living up to the Nike Women's World Cup hype of several months ago ... the greatest team you've never [...]SHARETHIS. Click to continue reading...

The USWNT and Brazil both won in convincing fashion and will face off on Thursday morning (9AM ET) in the gold medal match. Germany and Japan (maybe it's me ... but doesn't that sound awfully World War Twoish?) will square off in the Bronze medal match-up (6AM ET). Kudos to Japan for making [...]SHARETHIS. Click to continue reading...

After a beautiful weekend away and a great visit with HollyCornblog and CharlieHopbrew, there's a lot to catch up on. I'm sure I'll be back in the swing in a couple of days ... but right now it's pretty slow-going. On the USWNT front, Lauren Cheney is replacing Abby on the roster, as the team [...]SHARETHIS. Click to continue reading...

Sports Illustrated has come out with a more in-depth article than I've seen to date on Hope Solo, Briana Scurry, and the USWNT's World Cup Loss to Brazil. Basically, though, my response to this piece is, "Yada, yada, yada." Not articulate enough for you? Okay - well I still find the explication unsatisfying and demonizing [. Click to continue reading...

Yup, that's six in a row - and 8 out of their last 10. They lost to the Athletics last night 5-2. Anyone who grew up in Philly - or has spent any amount of time there - probably knows the feelings of panic and depression that are beginning to rear their ugly [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Oh No, Say it Ain't So! Click to continue reading...