2006
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NFL
Panthers-Eagles
Philadelphia
The Eagles have become more dink-and-dunk and less
big-play with Jeff Garcia under center. He’s got a .634 completion percentage
and has thrown just one interception since replacing Donovan McNabb, but he’s
also only averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. He needs to start making better use
of his wideouts. Jake Delhomme seems to have regressed since making the Pro
Bowl last year. Without a strong ground game to play off, his shortcomings have
been exacerbated. He’s got eight interceptions in the last six games and is
ranked 31st in the league in third-down passing with a .487
completion percentage.
NBA
Warriors-Spurs
Mercury News
The Spurs lost to the Warriors last week at Oracle Arena,
part of a stretch of three losses in four games for
Antonio
victory over
outcome hardly pleased Coach Gregg Popovich, who
described the performance as “pathetic.” Without G Manu Ginobili, who might
return tonight after missing four games because of a bruised lower back, the
Spurs have searched unsuccessfully for a third option behind F/C Tim Duncan and
G Tony Parker.
Median News
After playing 13 of their first 17 games
at home, the Warriors head into the grind of the schedule. After their
second blown double-digit fourth-quarter lead, they head into a challenging
December slate with a two-game losing streak following Saturday’s 115-110 loss
to the Milwaukee Bucks at Oracle Arena. On Monday they play at
Antonio
Tuesday they get the Houston Rockets. Those are the first of 10 road games this
month, against contenders such as
Jersey
and
Celtics-Bulls
Boston
Ten Celtics went through practice here yesterday, but much
of the attention was on the three who didn’t. Paul Pierce, Wally Szczerbiak
and Kendrick Perkins – starters all – were unable to go through the session.
The prognosis, however, is not as bad as appearances. Perkins (sore left foot)
is still on track to play tomorrow night against the Bulls, while Pierce
(bruised right elbow) will practice today and Szczerbiak
(sprained left ankle) reported that things had improved since he went down on
the last play of Friday’s loss in
there’s a chance they both could play,” said Doc Rivers. Szczerbiak was
able to walk off the floor after coming down improperly Friday. His motion was
better yesterday, and after watching the on-court portion of practice he went
to a separate area to lift weights with his teammates.
CBB
Marshall-Memphis
Herald-Dispatch
Last season
had the help of home-court advantage and a capacity crowd in
when the Thundering Herd threw a scare into
losing 91-81, when the Tigers were ranked No. 3 and on their way to the
conference title and NCAA Elite Eight appearance. No such assistance this time
against a
the class of C-USA once again.
has an average winning margin of 23 points after downing
on Saturday, 77-59. But afterward coach John Calipari
noted inconsistency and a lack of emotion from his team.
has an average winning margin of 23 points after downing
on Saturday, 77-59. But afterward coach John Calipari
noted inconsistency and a lack of emotion from his team.
Fairfield-Providence
Connecticut
snagged a 68-64 overtime victory against St. Francis (N.Y)
on Saturday for its second victory. Senior guard Michael Van Schaick scored 19 points to lead the Stags in scoring for
the third straight game. Over that stretch Van Schaick
is averaging 18.7 points. & After a strong start
defensively, the Stags have faltered somewhat, allowing each of the last three
opponents to shoot at least 46 percent from the field. This will be
third game against a Big East opponent. The Stags have lost to UConn and
& The Friars, with only one senior in their starting lineup, have been an
early surprise.
coming off a 95-66 victory over
on Saturday and has also beaten
George Washington,
and Fairleigh Dickinson. The lone loss came to Brown &
is shooting 49 percent from the floor, but the team strength is rebounding the
Friars have outrebounded opponents by an average of
40-27.