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Philadelphia Area Sports and Recreation

Your guide to the Philadelphia area sports scene with information on college and professional sports in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia Area Olympians
There will be numerous competitors with Philadelphia area connections for us to watch when the 2008 Summer Olympic Games open in Beijing, China, on August 8. Here's a quick round-up of U.S. Olympic Team members who will hopefully make Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware proud:
Top Philadelphia Phillies Players of 2007
The 2007 season was one of high expectations and, in many ways, the Phillies fulfilled those expectations. For the first time in fourteen years they made the playoffs, although their quick exit can only be considered disappointing. A number of players stood out above the rest during the 2007 season. Here are my picks for the top Phillies players of 2007.
2007 Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp Practice Schedule
A schedule a 2007 Philadelphia Eagles training camp practices and autograph sessions at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.
Philadelphia Phillies Mid-Season 2007 Report Card
At the All Star break the Phillies are 44-44, just 4.5 games behind the New York Mets. It's a good time to take a look at how each player has performed so far in 2007. Here are our grades for each of the Phillies at the mid-season mark.
Philadelphia Phillies 2007 Season Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies open their much anticipated 2007 season on April 2, 2007 against the Atlanta Braves. While the roster has a number of new faces, many of the same question marks remain that existed when the Phillies ended the 2006 season in second place, twelve games behind the New York Mets.
Citizens Bank Park Photos
Photo of at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia PA - Home of the National League Philadelphia Phillies.
Facts About Citizens Bank Park
A bullet point list of basic facts about Citizens Bank Park, the new home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.
Lincoln Financial Field Photos
Our collection of 41 photos taken at an open house for the Eagles' new home. We have detailed photos of the new stadium for almost every angle.
2007 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule
The Eagles will have at least four prime time games in the upcoming season. In addition to the Monday night game against Washington, the Eagles will play Sunday, September 30 at the New York Giants, at home against Dallas on Sunday, November 4 and at New England on Sunday, November 25, 2007.
Things Are Hot in Philadelphia and It's Not Just Due to the Weather
The Philadelphia Phillies summer 2006 garage sale means that their long winning drought will continue for the forseeable future. Phillies fans are hot and it's not due to the weather.
Philadelphia Phillies 2006 Season Preview
A look at the prospects for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006 and the changes made by the team's new General Manager Pat Gillick in the off-season.
Top Philadelphia Athletes for 2005
A list of our picks for the top ten Philadelphia professional athletes for 2005.
The Sport of Curling at the Winter Olympics and Here in the Philadelphia Area
We have a curling club right here in the Philadelphia area. The Philadelphia Curling Club is located at 65 Plank Road in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The club was established in 1957 as a member based non-profit organization and is the only curling facility in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The club accepts new members year round, however, twice a year they have an open house where those interested can come to the club, watch and learn more about curling and even give the sport a try.
Pat Gillick Named General Manager of Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies announced on November 2, 2005 that they have hired veteran baseball front-office man, Pat Gillick, as their next General Manager. All in all his teams have had winning records in 16 of his last 17 full seasons, nine of which made it into the postseason.
Philadelphia Eagles Trivia Quiz
So, you think that you know the Philadelphia Eagles pretty well. Well, let's see how smart you really are. Here are sixteen questions about the Philadelphia Eagles - some about Eagles of the past and some about today's players. For each question you will have to choose between one correct and several incorrect answers. At the end, you receive your score and our evaluation on how you did.
South Philadelphia Sports Complex Photos
41 photos taken at the open house of Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles, on July 27, 2003. Also included are photos of the Wachovia Center, Wachovia Spectrum and old Veterans Stadium.
2005 Philadelphia Eagles Blog
Keep up with the latest news and rumors about the Philadelphia Eagles with our 2005 Philadelphia Eagles blog.
Top Philadelphia Sports Stories of 2004
It was a year dominated by the Eagles at both the beginning and the end, but in between there were moments of great victories, heartbreaking losses and stories of great personal triumph - both human and equine. A new team arrived and a new superstar came to town who broke all team records at his position. One former hero was fired and another left us at too young an age.
Top Picks in Philadelphia Sports Books
Our picks for the top Philadelphia sports books.
All About Smarty Jones
Philadelphia born and bred Smarty Jones will race Saturday for the second jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown as he competes in the Preakness. The Smarty Jones story is one of the most unique stories in horse racing history. Find out more about this unique throroughbred.
Citizens Bank Park - New Home of the Philadelphia Phillies
Background information on the new Citizens Bank Park which opened in April 2004. Citizens Bank Park is the new home of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania Olympians - 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece
A guide to members of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games who were born in or currently reside in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

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