Dozens of police officers await fans celebrating Phillies’ NLCS win in downtown Philadelphia

October 21st, 2009 Werth, Feliz put Phillies up early in Game 5PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer, Pedro Feliz added a solo shot and the Philadelphia Phillies took a 4-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Wednesday night in Game 5 of the NL championship series. With his team needing one win to reach the World Series for the second consecutive season, Phillies starter Cole Hamels allowed solo homers to Andre Ethier and James Loney.

October 15th, 2009 Homer-happy Phillies defeat Dodgers 8-6 in NLCSLOS ANGELES — Carlos Ruiz's three-run homer highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Raul Ibanez added a three-run shot in the eighth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 on Thursday night to win the opener of the NL championship series. Manny Ramirez slugged a two-run homer for the Dodgers, but he grounded out weakly with two runners on against a struggling Ryan Madson to end the eighth.

October 9th, 2009 Police: Ejected Phils fan stole World Series ringsPHILADELPHIA — A masked fan ejected from a Phillies playoff game is charged with stealing three World Series rings from a ballpark office. The Phillies have now had four such rings stolen since winning the title last year.

September 2nd, 2009 Police recover World Series ring at Phillies' parkPHILADELPHIA — Police have recovered a Philadelphia Phillies World Series ring that went missing at the ballpark. A Phillies marketing executive says he removed the $15,000 ring in a restroom at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, when the team was off.

September 1st, 2009 World Series ring missing at Phillies ballparkPHILADELPHIA — Police are investigating the disappearance of a World Series championship ring at the Philadelphia Phillies' ballpark. The owner is a member of the Phillies marketing department.

August 5th, 2009 Philly trio in court over fatal fight outside gamePHILADELPHIA — Three men allegedly involved in a fatal fight over spilled beer at a Philadelphia Phillies stadium bar are in court for a preliminary hearing. A coroner has described the severe head and abdominal injuries suffered by 22-year-old David Sale Jr.

July 28th, 2009 Pa. police: New law needed after fatal beer brawlPHILADELPHIA — The police commissioner has called for a city law requiring bars to report fights to 911 following a fatal melee sparked by a spilled beer at a pub next to the Philadelphia Phillies' stadium. Three people have been charged in the attack on David Sale Jr., who was beaten and kicked to death Saturday near Citizens Bank Park during a Phillies game.

July 26th, 2009 Man beaten to death in lot outside Phillies' parkPHILADELPHIA — A man who was attending a bachelor party at a bar next to the Philadelphia Phillies' ballpark has been beaten to death during a melee outside. Police say a group from the bachelor party got into a fight with other patrons at a sports bar and restaurant in the Citizens Bank Park complex Saturday night.

June 15th, 2009 LAPD seek to control celebrating crowdsLOS ANGELES — Members of a crowd celebrating the Lakers' NBA championship damaged at least one police cruiser and were setting bonfires in the street Sunday night, according to police. LAPD officers declared the increasingly rowdy crowd gathered near the Staples Center an unlawful assembly.

June 15th, 2009 Officers hurt as Laker title celebration gets wildLOS ANGELES — Downtown celebrations after the Los Angeles Lakers' championship win turned ugly as darkness fell, with some throwing rocks and bottles that left five police officers with minor injuries. Police also said Monday that police cruisers were damaged, windows on public buses were smashed and fires were set in the street.

June 15th, 2009 LAPD sends home rowdy crowd after Lakers win titleLOS ANGELES — Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging at least one police cruiser, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires in the street, police said. At least five members of the rowdy crowd that split on to surrounding streets were arrested after police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly, police spokeswoman Mary Grady said.

June 15th, 2009 Police: 5 officers hurt in postgame Laker meleesLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say five officers were hit by debris and had minor injuries in downtown celebrations that followed the Lakers' championship victory over the Orlando Magic. Police Sgt. Andy Mathes says one of the officers was taken to a hospital and the others were treated at the scene during the scattered melees that erupted late Sunday night before the crowd around the Staples Center dispersed under orders from police.

June 15th, 2009 LAPD seeks to control rowdy crowd after Lakers winLOS ANGELES — Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging at least one police cruiser, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires. At least five members of the rowdy crowd that split off to surrounding streets were arrested after police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly, police spokeswoman Mary Grady said.

June 15th, 2009 LAPD: 5 officers hurt in melees after Lakers winLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say five officers were hit by debris and had minor injuries in downtown celebrations following the Lakers' championship victory over the Orlando Magic. Police Sgt. Andy Mathes says one of the officers was taken to a hospital and the others were treated at the scene during the scattered melees that erupted late Sunday night before the crowd around Staples Center dispersed under orders from police.

June 13th, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins fans celebrate championshipPITTSBURGH — Thousands of jubilant people dressed in black and gold are on the streets of Pittsburgh celebrating the Penguins' Stanley Cup title. The Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Friday to win the Cup for the third time.