Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:07:43 -0500 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:07:43 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/sports/Amaro_-Im-Looking-Forward-to-This-Year/139197854 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:42:05 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/PHI+ruben+amaro+072611.jpg
What should fans expect from the 2012 Phillies? General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. aims high once again with expectations thanks to players being healthier and his assumed resurgence of Chase Utley.

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The tractor-trailer was loaded Sunday morning as the Phillies sent everything they need for Spring Training to Clearwater.Click here to see what's on the packing list.

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Officials suspect Ivan Pravilov committed suicide.

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Available for $20,000 on eBay this week, the ring went unsold

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LeSean McCoy deserves to be sewn up long-term in Philly.

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The 2012 USA Curling National Championships begin Saturday in Aston

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Can the Phillies' bullpen hold water?

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From bats to balls to bubble gum see what the Phillies need for spring training.

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Too many interceptions make Michael Vick a liability.

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Time to put on your "what if" caps.

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The NFC has won three consecutive Super Bowls - and that may just be the beginning.

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What mark do Hunter Pence and company deserve?

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Flyers beat writer shares his thoughts on the Orange & Black.

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The post-game peak decreased the 30-foot-deep water level in the Hillview Reservoir in Yonkers by two inches.

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Breaking down the options for the soon-to-be free agent.

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Family members of Bryan Stow join a group of Philadelphia Phillies fans for a fundraiser.

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Plaxico Burress, who will soon be a free agent, wants to play for the Eagles, according to Howard Eskin.

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John Clark talks to Sixers' forward Lavoy Allen. It turns out the former Temple player was driving to the paint on the basketball court long before he was driving an actual car.

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Who will get the call this year?

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Don't do it. Please.

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Who will be the next team to get a parade?

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A recent Forbes poll lists the Eagles QB atop the list of America's Most Disliked Athletes

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How does Dom Brown fare in left field in 2012?

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Evgeni Nabokov made 45 saves and Frans Nielsen and John Tavares scored on Ilya Bryzgalov in a shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Tuesday night.

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One man didn't lose the Super Bowl for the Patriots.

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SPOILER ALERT: It feels bad.

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A realistic assessment of what's in store for the Giants QB

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Thousands of screaming, cheering Giants fans wearing team gear and throwing confetti celebrated the Super Bowl champions in their second victory parade in four years up Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes Tuesday.

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The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 at Super Bowl XLVI, and returned home to a celebration only New York can provide: a ticker tape parade.

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Chants of "Beat LA" make Wells Fargo Center rock.

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NBA legend Kobe Bryant was in Philly Monday to play the Sixers and took a trip to Larry's Steaks in the Wynnefield neighborhood of Philadelphia for a cheesesteak.

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How do Placido Polanco and company rate?

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Only in New York City does a world title earn you a trip up Broadway, through the city's Canyon of Heroes, under a shower of shredded paper, forever to be called "ticker tape."

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Does the Nationals attempt to keep Phillies fans from buying up huge chunks of tickets actually hurt D.C.?

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Tom Brady's wife points fingers after Patriots lose to Giants.

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Eli Manning and Mario Manningham take the top honors.

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Giants running back Bradshaw literally backed into the end zone for the winning TD in Super Bowl XLVI.

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New York's 21-17 victory ranks in the top 10 of all Super Bowl games.

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Phillies offer mini ticket packages to get in on some great promotions and fun at Citizens Bank Park.

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Rapper Flavor Flav is a huge Giants fan and he's thrilled his favorite team won Super Bowl XLVI.

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Shuffling assistants under Juan Castillo isn't a real plan.

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A group of guys with local ties strike Super Bowl gold while a former Eagle loses his first Super Bowl.

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