Vick takes over as Eagles QB in blowout against Tampa BayOctober 11th, 2009 Vick takes over as Eagles QBPHILADELPHIA — No gimmicks. Michael Vick was in as the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of a blowout against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Blues beat Eagles by 53 runsOctober 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - New South Wales Blues beat Diamond Eagles by 53 runs in the Chmapions League Twenty20 at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium here Friday. Winning the toss and batting, Blues scored 144 for six before restricting Eagles to 99 for nine.
New South Wales Blues post a 145-run target for EaglesOctober 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - New South Wales (NSW) Blues were dismissed for 144 for six in their 20 overs by Diamond Eagles in the Champions Leagues Twenty20 at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium here Friday. Blues skipper Simon Katich top scored with 53 off 41 balls.
Let there be light! Churchill Downs to install permanent lights before 2010 spring meetSeptember 30th, 2009 Churchill Downs to add permanent lights by 2010LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet.
Churchill Brothers make third consecutive Durand Cup finalSeptember 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - I-League champions Churchill Brothers made their third consecutive Durand Cup final with an impressive 2-1 win over Dempo Sports Club in an evenly contested all-Goan semi-final at the Ambedkar Stadium here Saturday. Charan Rai (20th) and star Nigerian forward Odafe Onyeka Okolie (50th) were on target for the newly crowned IFA Shield winners while Brazilian playmaker Beto reduced the margin with seven minutes from time with his stinging free-kick.
Eagles won't rule out Donovan McNabb for home opener against SaintsSeptember 17th, 2009 Eagles won't rule out injured QB McNabbPHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are holding out hope that quarterback Donovan McNabb might be able to play in their home opener against the New Orleans Saints. Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Morninweg said before Thursday's practice that McNabb has been "working hard" and "doing everything in his power to get back out there."
McNabb fractured a rib on a touchdown run late in the Eagles' 38-10 win over Carolina last Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles, animal rights groups discuss how to join forces to stop dogfightingAugust 25th, 2009 Philadelphia Eagles meet with animal rights groupsPHILADELPHIA — Animal rights groups and the Philadelphia Eagles are looking at ways they can join forces to combat dogfighting. The team drew criticism after hiring convicted dogfighting ringleader Michael Vick.
Michael Vick will not travel with Eagles to Indianapolis for preseason gameAugust 18th, 2009 Vick will not travel with EaglesPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not travel with the team for their preseason game at Indianapolis. Vick is not eligible to play in Thursday night's game.
Ex-Atlanta Falcons star quarterback Michael Vick signs 2-year deal with the Philadelphia EaglesAugust 14th, 2009 QB Michael Vick signs 2-year deal with EaglesPHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick is back in the NFL, landing a job with the Philadelphia Eagles. "He signed with the Eagles," agent Joel Segal told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Thursday.
Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves Churchill Downs in Ky. to prepare for Aug. 1 race in W.Va.July 24th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves for W.Va. raceLOUISVILLE, Ky.
Backtalk charges past Flatter Than Me to win Bashford Manor Stakes at Churchill DownsJuly 4th, 2009 Backtalk wins Bashford Manor at Churchill DownsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Backtalk stumbled out of the gate but charged past Flater Than Me and won by a length Saturday in the $110,500 Bashford Manor Stakes for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs.
Dubious Miss pulls away for 2-length victory at Churchill DownsJune 22nd, 2009 Dubious Miss wins by 2 lengths at Churchill DownsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dubious Miss took control approaching the top of the stretch and drew away to win by two lengths over Spotsgone in the $60,747 feature race at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
4-year-old Gandolph Finch wins Churchill featureJune 15th, 2009 Gandolph Finch wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gandolph Finch took the lead leaving the backstretch to win Sunday's $49,280 Morluc Purse feature race at Churchill Downs by 1¾ lengths.
Kentucky-bred 3-year-old takes Churchill feature by 2½ lengthsJune 12th, 2009 Sunday Sunrise wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sunday Sunrise beat Au Moon by 2½ lengths to win the $49,790 feature race for 3-year-olds and up at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
Hightap wins Dogwood Stakes over LusterMay 31st, 2009 Hightap wins Churchill featureLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Hightap turned back favored Luster to win Saturday's $111,500 Dogwood Stakes feature race for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs.