Flyers eager to shed "comeback kids" label

Danny Briere loves a good comeback. Yet the Philadelphia Flyers winger would prefer it if his team didn't wait a period or two before coming to life.

Halladay, Phillies beat Marlins

Roy Halladay's presence was a bigger obstacle for the Miami Marlins than Ozzie Guillen's absence.

Howard's HR backs Halladay, Phils win Game 1 (AP)

AP - Ryan Howard took a mighty cut, dropped his bat and admired the shot.

Pa. ex-gov. flabbergasted by lax abortion scrutiny (AP)

AP - Former Gov. Ed Rendell said Friday he was "flabbergasted" when he found out last year that the state Health Department didn't think its authority extended to abortion clinics such as the one in Philadelphia where prosecutors say a doctor used scissors to kill viable babies.

RB Starks adds wrinkle as Falcons prep for Packers (AP)

AP - The Atlanta Falcons were just as surprised as most of the fans sitting at home. Until this week, they'd never heard of Green Bay Packers running back James Starks, either.