Philadelphia News for May 12th 2013

Matt Barkley anticipates a bright future with the Eagles
It has barely been two weeks since they were drafted. Fans got a first look at those fresh-faced signal callers when they slipped on their first pair of NFL-issued shorts as a smattering of teams held rookie minicamps this week. In Philadelphia, Matt … More…

The 75th Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia (photos)
6 of 15 Link to this photo | Comments about this photo essay Rowers from the Mercyhurst College women’s varsity heavyweight eight crew team compete in their championship race at the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Saturday May … More…

Game Plan for Fixing Philadelphia 76ers' Aggressiveness Next Season
Aggression and the Philadelphia 76ers don’t really go together, so it’s time to come up with a game plan to help Philly attack more. The game of basketball can be looked at from three main perspectives: offense, defense and mistakes. Yes, mistakes … More…

Philadelphia Eagles Fourth Overall Draft Pick, OT Lane Johnson, Has Unlimited …
The Philadelphia Eagles really had to think on the fly when it came to their fourth overall selection in the first round of April’s 2013 NFL Draft, after their two most anticipated targets, OTs Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel, were snatched up by with … More…

Jury in Gosnell trial remains undecided
PHILADELPHIA — Despite nearly two weeks of deliberations, a jury remained undecided Friday on the fate of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who faces numerous murder charges for allegedly snipping the spinal cords of babies born at his clinic in West … More…

Matt Barkley Ready to Complete For Philadelphia Eagles Starting …
May 10, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles fourth round draft pick quarterback Matt Barkley (2) addresses the media during rookie minicamp a.
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Philadelphia Phillies (16-21) at Arizona Diamondbacks (21-15), 8:10 pm (ET)
The Arizona Diamondbacks look to remain first in the NL West when they resume a four-game series versus the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday night from Chase Field. Tied with defending champion San Francisco atop the division standings, the … More…

Sam Hinkie Hire Suggests Philadelphia 76ers Are Finally Thinking Big Picture
Based on who they’ve chosen, the team finally appears ready to enter basketball’s 21st century. The Sixers will tab Sam Hinkie, the Houston Rockets’ vice president of basketball operations, as their replacement for current GM Tony DiLeo, according to … More…

Step One: Rookies On Stage – Philadelphia Eagles
It's an introduction of the way head coach Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles are going to conduct their football business. They reported to the NovaCare Complex on Thursday for meetings and uniform fittings and a general overview of …
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Recap: Arizona vs. Philadelphia
Miguel Montero clubbed a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, in the second of a four-game set at Chase Field. Montero, who entered the game 3-for-7 all-time against Phillies … More…

Philly jury set to return Monday to weigh murder, abortion law charges against …
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia jury is breaking for the weekend amid deliberations in the capital murder case of an abortion provider. Jurors return Monday to weigh charges that 72-year-old Dr. Kermit Gosnell killed a patient and four babies allegedly … More…

Chicago Fire 0, Philadelphia Union 1 | MLS Match Recap
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire may have been the more dangerous side on Saturday afternoon, but the Philadelphia Union have one of the hottest strikers in MLS and he proved to be the difference as the visitors took a 1-0 win at Toyota Park … More…

Philadelphia Eagles rookie Lane Johnson refining technique, adjusting to …
A drop of sweat drips off Philadelphia Eagles rookie Lane Johnson as he speaks to the media during an availability after Rookie Camp at the team's NFL football practice facility, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum). Print … More…

Philadelphia 76ers hire Sam Hinkie as next GM
PHILADELPHIA – The Sixers have reached an agreement with Houston Rockets assistant general manager Sam Hinkie to become the team's new GM, according to multiple reports. With current GM Tony DiLeo's departure and the impending retirement of … More…

Juries in three high-profile trials reach no verdicts – Philly.com
THREE PHILADELPHIA juries deliberating the fates of defendants accused of horrific crimes apparently are not rushing to judgment. All three – two in state court and one in federal court – have been deliberating for days and failed to reach verdicts … More…

Police fatally shoot suspect in Southwest Philadelphia | 6abc.com
Police are investigating a police related shooting that left a man dead in Southwest Philadelphia tonight. More…

Philadelphia Eagles rookies show respect for current and former …
A big part of being a fan is becoming emotionally invested in a team and its players. That is why, when a new player has a great story or a prior connection to a fan's team, the appreciation…
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Philadelphia Union defeat Chicago Fire 1-0 in MLS on Jack McInerney's goal in …
The victory was the first in three matches for Philadelphia (4-3-3) and only the second in its last seven games. It was the fourth loss for the Fire (2-6-1) in the last six matches and the second straight game without a goal. Chicago has been shut out … More…

Report: 76ers hire Hinkie as prez, GM
PHILADELPHIA (AP). The 76ers crunched the numbers and decided to put the franchise in the hands of an analytics guru. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the Sixers have hired Sam Hinkie as team president and general … More…

Mother and Son Dead, Victim's Children Held … – NBC Philadelphia
Police, SWAT officers and the FBI were working to put an end to a hostage situation in Trenton, N.J. that began Friday afternoon. Police sources told NBC10 … More…