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Offseason training in Arizona helps Kemp, others

Last updated Friday, February 17, 2012 - 7:25pm

Matt Kemp was runner-up for NL MVP and signed one of the richest contracts in baseball history a year after he posted a career-worst batting average and was called out by his general manager.

What changed?

Not his batting stance. Not his swing.

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Pros hit the weight room during the lockout

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, May 13, 2011 - 3:45pm

CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- A pair of three-pound, fluorescent green dumbbells ordinarily wouldn't be intimidating for a professional athlete or any guy in the gym, even a sports writer.

It's a different story at Power Train Sports Institute.

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For Philly phans, it's phun, phabulous, phantastic

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 4:42pm

PHILADELPHIA -- LeSean McCoy stood on a bench after the Eagles jolted the New York Giants and yelled at a stunned, disbelieving crowd. Around him, teammates jumped and celebrated, the comeback victory too astonishing to comprehend.

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Time management issues always surface in NFL

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 5:42pm

PHILADELPHIA -- Some coaches take an aggressive approach when clinging to a small lead late in the game. Others play it safe.

What's the best way to secure a win?

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Oswalt, Rollins help Phils even series at 1-1

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 10:41pm

PHILADELPHIA -- This Roy was an ace, and he sparked a big inning with a daring dash around the bases.

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Lincecum outduels Halladay, Giants take 1-0 lead

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 10:47pm

PHILADELPHIA -- Tim Lincecum shrugged off his pirouette at the plate, ignored the derisive whistles he heard in the batter's box and did his thing on the mound -- where he's most comfortable.

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Great pitching will be the talk of the NLCS

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 11:29pm

PHILADELPHIA -- When the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants meet in the NL championship series, runs could be awfully scarce.

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(MATT SLOCUM/The Associated Press) Phillies starter Roy Halladay celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) after throwing a Game 1 no-hitter.

Halladay tosses no-no in playoff debut

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 6:37pm

PHILADELPHIA -- Talk about a postseason debut.

Roy Halladay threw the second no-hitter in postseason history, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the NL division series on Wednesday.

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Reid answers critics questioning his integrity

Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 5:40pm

PHILADELPHIA -- The decision to make Michael Vick the starting quarterback means Andy Reid wasn't fibbing about one thing: the Philadelphia Eagles aren't in rebuilding mode.

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Vick wins Eagles' courage award

Rob Maaddi The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 8:21pm

PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick's peers appreciate his tough journey back to the NFL.

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Vick says NFL future will take care of itself

Rob Maaddi The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 12:23am

PHILADELPHIA -- Superman has become the handyman.

Michael Vick produced plenty of dazzling plays with the Atlanta Falcons. He's still waiting to do something special for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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(The Associated Press) Philadelphia Phillies announcer Harry Kalas looks out over Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia before the start of a game in July 2002.

Harry Kalas still on the minds of the Phillies

Rob Maaddi The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 10:39pm

PHILADELPHIA -- Jimmy Rollins already knows what he's wearing to the victory parade if the Philadelphia Phillies win another World Series.

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Foul ball! Toddler tosses back dad's prized catch

Rob Maaddi The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 7:15pm

PHILADELPHIA -- Dad simply wanted a souvenir. He got a ballpark full of cheers and a national television appearance instead.

Steve Monforto made a grand catch of a foul ball at a Philadelphia Phillies game and gave his prize to his 3-year-old daughter. She quickly tossed it back toward the field, and all her stunned Dad could do was hug her.

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