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Alex Rodriguez Plans Personal Parade to Honor His World Series Win

PHILADELPHIA—Several sources close to Alex Rodriguez report that the All-Star third baseman is planning his own parade to celebrate the New York Yankees' presupposed World Series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies...

Written by John Halligan about 27 days ago 4,072 reads 2 comments
As Phils Clinch Series Berth, TBS Presses Torre to Name Game Six Starter

Despite the Philadelphia Phillies seemingly ending the National League Championship Series in a brief and dominant five games, TBS is pushing Los Angeles Dodger manager Joe Torre to name a Game Six starting pitcher...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 month ago 358 reads 10 comments
NFL Week Four Hal-Oscopes: The Future Is Written Here! Possibly.

Another week in the NFL, another bunch of crazy stuff happening. The Lions beating Washington and snapping that god-awful losing streak? Check. 88-year-old Brett Favre throwing a 50-yard TD laser to Greg Lewis (!!!) with no time on the board? Check...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 month ago 66 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb Eager to Raise Profile with Dog-Fighting Ring

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Eagles third year quarterback Kevin Kolb said he is actively looking into starting his own illegal, interstate dog-fighting ring, right after he and the Eagles trounced the Kansas City Chiefs, 34-14...

Written by John Halligan about 2 months ago 307 reads 3 comments
NFL Week Three Hal-Oscopes: Trust Me, It Might Happen

Week Two provided many wonderful and horrific football events to ponder and puzzle over.For instance: when will the Texans' Steve Slaton wake up and realize the regular season has started? Are ...

Written by John Halligan about 2 months ago 121 reads 0 comments
Jerry Jones Upset That New Stadium Debut Was "Too Much About Football"

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Dallas Cowboy owner Jerry Jones is disappointed that his pride and joy, the brand new Cowboys Stadium, didn’t shine as brightly as it could have on Sunday night’s prime-time TV debut...

Written by John Halligan about 2 months ago 385 reads 1 comments
The Future Revealed: NFL Week Two Hal-Oscopes

Amazing how one week of real football changes many of things we knew were true during five weeks of preseason football. The Houston Texans and their amazing exploding offense? Yeah, check back next week...

Written by John Halligan about 2 months ago 81 reads 1 comments
A Completely Distorted, Totally Negative Preview Of The 2009 Philadelphia Eagles

The 2009 season is finally here and it’s time to assess the Philadelphia Eagles’ chances of attaining that ever-elusive first Lombardi Trophy...

Written by John Halligan about 2 months ago 38 reads 2 comments
Mocking Your Draft: Top 13 Reasons Your Fantasy Draft Was a Bust.

This is not a how-to guide for you to win your fantasy football league. God knows, I can’t help you with that. And the same God knows, that anyone who tells you he can help you win your league -- is a stone cold liar...

Written by John Halligan about 3 months ago 69 reads 0 comments
Vick and The Eagles: Everything That's Wrong With Everything.

First off, Michael Vick didn’t make a mistake, which is all we hear now from his sickening sympathy tour headlined by Tony Dungy...

Written by John Halligan about 3 months ago 18 reads 1 comments
The Nuclear Option: Trading Ryan Howard

The Philadelphia Phillies, as currently constructed, cannot win a World Series.They may slug their way to one, like Colorado last year. They may get hot and ride a wave to one again, like Colorado last year...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 921 reads 9 comments
Chad Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles: the Impossible Dream

Ever since a certain Terrell Eldorado Owens left town a few years back, the Philadelphia Eagles haven’t been the same. Yes, Brian Westbrook has broken out and become a premiere running back...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 2,729 reads 5 comments
Chase Utley = MVP: Most Valuable Phillie

Yeah, it’s early. Yeah, he needs to stay healthy. But if Chase Utley stays on the field, it’s going to take a Matt Holliday-sized effort for someone to take the MVP trophy from him and Philly...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 601 reads 3 comments
Bleacher Report Exclusive! Andy Reid's Top Secret Draft Day To-Do List

In a Bleacher Report Exclusive, we have obtained a copy of Eagles Coach Andy Reid’s draft day to-do list. The ultra-meticulous Reid is known to script everything from the team first 15 offensive plays to what the team cafeteria serves for lunch...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 746 reads 3 comments
No Mick, You're a Bum! The Best and Worst Movie Managers Ever

First off, let’s be clear: For the sake of this article the term "manager" is used liberally. It’s not just a list of cinematic baseball managers...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 1,056 reads 4 comments
Tom Gordon and Phillies' Bullpen Welcome Fans to New Season

Tom Gordon strikes again. Like the Ghost of Opening Days Past, Gordon came into a tie game to begin the season and blew it up. Bad. Bad to the tune of five earned runs, one walk, and four hits all in an economic one-third of an inning...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 427 reads 1 comments
New Year's Day: A View From the Couch

Here are a couple of observations and realizations made from a nice 13-hour stint on the couch, in no particular order:Watching USC predictably dismantle Illinois and then sitting through most ...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 532 reads 0 comments
76ers GM Drama: Good Riddance to Billy King

Chris Webber.Glenn Robinson.Randy Ayers.Kenny Thomas.Pick a reason—any reason—for the firing of Philadelphia 76ers President and GM Billy King...

Written by John Halligan about about 1 year ago 1,006 reads 2 comments
Eagles Defensive Woes: Blaming Andy Reid

After listening to Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson this week, you have to wonder if the NFL's oldest coach has started to slide into football dementia.You also have to wonder what game tape—if any—Johnson has been watching...

Written by John Halligan about over 2 years ago 745 reads 4 comments
Phillies Offseason: Breaking Down the Brad Lidge Deal

Wednesday night saw Phillies GM Pat Gillick strike a deal with an old friend (or enemy, depending on your memory)—current Astros and former Phillies GM Ed Wade...

Written by John Halligan about over 2 years ago 2,061 reads 13 comments

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John Halligan Article Archive

Alex Rodriguez Plans Personal Parade to Honor His World Series Win

As Phils Clinch Series Berth, TBS Presses Torre to Name Game Six Starter

NFL Week Four Hal-Oscopes: The Future Is Written Here! Possibly.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb Eager to Raise Profile with Dog-Fighting Ring

NFL Week Three Hal-Oscopes: Trust Me, It Might Happen

Jerry Jones Upset That New Stadium Debut Was "Too Much About Football"

The Future Revealed: NFL Week Two Hal-Oscopes

A Completely Distorted, Totally Negative Preview Of The 2009 Philadelphia Eagles

Mocking Your Draft: Top 13 Reasons Your Fantasy Draft Was a Bust.

Vick and The Eagles: Everything That's Wrong With Everything.

The Nuclear Option: Trading Ryan Howard

Chad Johnson to the Philadelphia Eagles: the Impossible Dream

Chase Utley = MVP: Most Valuable Phillie

Bleacher Report Exclusive! Andy Reid's Top Secret Draft Day To-Do List

No Mick, You're a Bum! The Best and Worst Movie Managers Ever

Tom Gordon and Phillies' Bullpen Welcome Fans to New Season

New Year's Day: A View From the Couch

76ers GM Drama: Good Riddance to Billy King

Eagles Defensive Woes: Blaming Andy Reid

Phillies Offseason: Breaking Down the Brad Lidge Deal

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