Morning Cheat Sheet
Her’es everything that’s being talked about in Philadelphia sports this Tuesday.
1. As you know by now, the Eagles-Vikings game will be played tonight at the Linc. Players weren’t happy, and neither was Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, who said the postponement meant this was a “nation of wussies.”
2. The Saints beat the Falcons last night, keeping the Eagles’ slim hopes of earning the NFC’s top seed and home-field advantage alive. Here’s what they need to make that happen.
3. First it was Michael Jordan. Then it was Mayor Nutter. Now, President Obama is showing his support for Michael Vick, as he reached out to Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie to applaud him for taking a chance on a convicted felon.
4. Despite the two extra off days, it appears Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is still unlikely to face the Eagles.
5. Can’t make it to the rescheduled Eagles-Vikings game? Remember, the team is not offering refunds to fans.
6. With Andre Iguodala sitting out with a sore Achilles tendon, the Sixers certainly missed his perimeter defense as they lost 110-95 to the Warriors in Golden State.
7. Should the Flyers and fans worry about Sergei Bobrovsky? An analysis of what’s going on with the rookie goaltender.
8. We continue our countdown of the top Philadelphia sports stories of 2010 with No. 4: The Miracle at the New Meadowlands.
9. Rumors of Joe Paterno’s impending retirement from his post at Penn State are greatly exaggerated, so say members of his family.
10. Temple is ranked again in this week’s poll - just in time for the Owls’ showdown with No. 8 Villanova on Thursday.
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