The Philadelphia Daily News (Philadelphia, PA) articles from January 2006

The Philadelphia Daily News (Philadelphia, PA) archives from January 2006

Beware the true steak tartare.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Jim Coleman and Candace Hagan Q. Is there any way to safely prepare steak tartare? I loved that dish and miss it. Any thoughts? Thank you. _John J. A. I hope you don't have mad cow disease from trying to prepare steak...

5 reasons to be optimistic.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--1 The circus is leaving town By the time the Eagles convene for training camp at Lehigh, Terrell Owens will be off their roster and the fans' radar (we can hope). It's hard to see where...

5 reasons to be pessimistic.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--1 The defense is in disarray All those Eagles injuries had very little impact on the defense, which just wasn't very good, for reasons no one seemed quite able to pinpoint. Most disturbing...

A RARE MATCHUP OF LEGENDS.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Bernard Fernandez, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--One team (No. 3 Penn State, 10-1) came within a last-second loss of a perfect season. The other (No. 22 Florida State, 8-4) saved its season by beating Virginia Tech in the Atlantic...

A. Romeo Horton, U.S., Liberian banker.
January 3, 2006... Byline: John F. Morrison, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--A. ROMEO HORTON had two careers, and he had two loves: His native Liberia and the city of Philadelphia. In Liberia, he is best-known as the founder and former president of the...

Buckeyes' big plays top Irish.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Troy Smith found a measure of redemption and Notre Dame found itself a bowl loser again in a Fiesta Bowl matchup brimming with big plays by the Buckeyes. Suspended from last year's Alamo Bowl for...

CAN MUMMERY HANDLE A DYNASTY?
January 3, 2006... Byline: Ron Goldwyn, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--THE DOUBLE DYNASTY of string band Mummery lives on. Whether or not that is good for the wider parade and its farflung fans can spark brisk debate beyond Mummerland's Two Street....

Carter knows how to Finnish the job: Strategy works vs. Bruins' Toivonen.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Ed Moran, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--BOSTON - Jeff Carter was ready for Hannu Toivonen. The Flyers' rookie center had faced the Boston goalie in the semifinals of the Calder Cup playoffs last year and he knew the Finn's...

Chargers' Brees to undergo surgery on shoulder.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--The Chargers' decision on Drew Brees' future became much cloudier yesterday when the quarterback said he needs surgery for a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Brees dislocated his right...

Clarett turns self in on robbery charges.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett turned himself in to Columbus, Ohio, police last night on charges of robbing two people at gunpoint in an alley behind a bar. His lawyer, Percy...

Despite injuries, Flyers rolling.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Ed Moran, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--BOSTON - First in the Atlantic Division, second in the Eastern Conference, second in the league overall: For a team that has gone through as many injuries as the Flyers have this season,...

EDITORIAL: Freedom Rings.(Editorial)
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--JUST BEFORE the new year began, we heard some good news. New Freedom Theatre's repertory company was back in business. In September 2004, Freedom Theatre canceled the entire 2004-2005 season - even...

EDITORIAL: How To Stop The Killing.(Editorial)
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--MORE than 371 homicides is not acceptable in Philadelphia. What's needed is to eradicate the "straw" buyer, the "street dealer" and the shooters themselves. Possession of an illegal gun should be 10...

EDITORIAL: Leaving Iraq: WILL THE ANNOUNCED PULLOUT HELP THE GOP?(Editorial)
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--WILL THE LAST foreign trooper leaving Iraq please turn off the lights? Last week, Ukraine and Bulgaria pulled their forces out of Iraq, while the Netherlands, Poland, South Korea and Italy firmed...

EDITORIAL: Letter Was Bi-Ignorant.(Editorial)
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--ON BEHALF of the foreign-born, legal, tax-paying, law-abiding Daily News readers, I apologize for Marlene Schaffer's letter (Dec. 27). I cannot fathom why she would be "offended" by a sign...

EDITORIAL: Why Jews And Christmas Don't Mix.(Editorial)
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--WILLIAM J. McDonnell (letters, Dec. 23) clearly does not understand that Jews do not feel comfortable with the adoration of Jesus, particularly when they are asked to sing about it as a group...

EDITORIAL: Word Games.(Editorial)
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--IF CRACKER is a "less offensive" word to slur whitey, what word does Rotan Lee feel is "less offensive" to slur African-Americans (column, Dec. 28)? If he has such a word, can I use it and not be...

EDITORIAL: Working Stiffed.(Editorial)
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--NOT SURE what "town" Blondell Reynolds Brown, Darrell Clarke's or City Council live in or near, but most folks around this "town" are usually at work on the hours that the two public meetings...

HECKERT STAYS; CHILDRESS?
January 3, 2006... Byline: Paul Domowitch, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--THE EAGLES managed to hang on to one valuable member of head coach Andy Reid's support staff yesterday, but soon might lose another. As offensive coordinator Brad Childress was...

HOW THE MARCHERS PLACED.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Comic Division ClubPointsPrize 1. Murray6480$12,757 2. Goodtimers 4970$12,293 3. Liberty2570$11,707 4. Landi 1280$10,363 CAPTAIN 1. Lori Baals Casio, Liberty,...

Heatley hears it in return to Atlanta.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Dany Heatley expected a warm reception from Atlanta fans in his first game against his former team. He didn't get it. With the fans booing Heatley's every move, Vyacheslav Kozlov had three goals...

Hingis triumphant in return.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Martina Hingis made a successful return to competitive tennis yesterday after a 3-year absence, beating Venezuela's Maria Vento-Kabchi, 6-2, 6-1, in the Australian women's hardcourt championships in...

In his defense, Barnes has become a contributor.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Phil Jasner, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--SACRAMENTO - This will be his second time back in Sacramento with the 76ers. He will have some friends and family in the Arco Arena stands tonight. He will see lots of familiar faces,...

It rained on their parade.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--PASADENA, Calif. - This time it was the chance for the rest of the country to gloat. It rained on the Tournament of Roses Parade yesterday. For the first time since 1955, the annual flower-filled...

Knicks finally set Suns in third overtime.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Stephon Marbury scored 32 points, including seven in the third overtime, and added 10 assists against his former team as New York outlasted visiting Phoenix last night, 140-133, to snap a three-game...

LEGENDS AND SONS WHO ASSIST THEM.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Bernard Fernandez, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - To hear some people tell it, tonight's Orange Bowl game will be a midfield duel between septuagenarian gladiators Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden. Florida...

LIONS EYE LSU AS AN EXAMPLE.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Bernard Fernandez, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Despite each school's rich football tradition, Penn State and LSU have squared off only once, that coming in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 1974, when the John...

Lynam won't return to Sixers.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Phil Jasner, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--SACRAMENTO - Maurice Cheeks still speaks regularly with Jim Lynam, still welcomes Lynam's thoughtful, experienced coaching input. That hasn't changed. But Lynam will not officially work...

N-G bounces back from Houston humbling.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Ted Silary, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Some sports phrases roll off the tongue, such as "No. 1 in the nation." Others don't sound nearly as lyrical and take a shade more effort to push past the lips, such as "No. 1 in the...

NOW, TO CLEAN IT UP.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Les Bowen, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--THEIR SEASON got away from them a long, long time ago, but yesterday the Eagles finally faced the literal ending, the part with the goodbye handshakes and the belongings stacked in boxes....

OK, MAYBE T.O. WAS A BIG DISTRACTION.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Dana Pennett O'neil, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--AS N.D. KALU rifled through the items in his locker, he picked up an Eagles jersey, held it out at arm's length and, realizing whose jersey it was, laughed. It was a No. 81,...

Philadelphia Daily News Harry Gross Column: Ending onus of credit-card debt.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Harry Gross, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Dear Harry: I have a little more than $6,000 in credit card debt. This is spread over three different cards at some pretty high interest rates. I also have $7,000 in my 401(k) plan. Would...

Philadelphia Daily News Rich Hofmann Column: Helping McNabb has to be top priority.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Rich Hofmann, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--QUESTIONS WERE asked, but this is not the time for answers, not yet, and anybody who expected anything definitive from the Eagles' decision-makers hasn't been paying attention for...

Philadelphia Daily News Stu Bykofsky Column: 2 radical ideas to make pageant a real parade.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Stu Bykofsky, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--THE 105TH edition of the Mummers Parade was a success, but not a rip-roaring success. Sunday's parade, enjoying OK-for-January temperatures that hovered in the 40s for most of the day,...

Radio scramble: -->Broadcast industry takes steps to counter Sirius (and XM) problem.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--ARE YOU tuning in to the radio revolution? Subscribers to XM and Sirius satellite radio collectively soared past the 9 million mark this holiday season. Howard Stern's pending arrival on Sirius...

SOME OF TATTLE'S FAVORITE 2005 QUOTES.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--"I will be acquitted and vindicated when the truth is told." - Michael Jackson "For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result...

Sheriff aides restricted on realty-sale benefits.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Mark Mcdonald, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Sheriff's office employees involved in the sheriff's monthly real-estate auctions are forbidden to directly buy property under a new policy that goes into effect Jan. 15. The...

TOMORROW'S GAME.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Who: Texas (12-0) vs. USC (12-0) When: 8 o'clock Where: Pasadena, Calif. TV: ABC. Radio: ESPN (920-AM). Copyright (c) 2006, Philadelphia Daily News Distributed by Knight...

TONIGHT'S GAME.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--Who: Sixers (15-15) at Kings (12-17). Where: Arco Arena, Sacramento. When: 10 o'clock. TV: Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WIP (610-AM) Copyright (c) 2006, Philadelphia Daily News ...

West Virginia wins Sugar Bowl thanks to Conwell-Egan's Slaton.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 3--The powers that be at Conwell-Egan High School decided to move last night's basketball game against visiting North Catholic up an hour - from 7:30 to 6:30 - so that fans would be able to get home in...

Winning never gets old for Paterno.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Rich Hofmann MIAMI _ Joe Paterno has seen everything; just ask him. And then there was this, this Orange Bowl between Penn State and Florida State, hour after hour, overtime after overtime, misses and wishes and kicks that go doink...

Late night with Joe Pa: Nittany Lions win a marathon.
January 3, 2006... Byline: Bernard Fernandez MIAMI _ You'd think that in his 56-year career at Penn State, the last 40 as head coach, Joe Paterno could claim to have done and seen everything there is to do and see in college football. But Paterno, 79,...

Many teams enduring tougher times than Eagles.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Sam Donnellon PHILADELPHIA _ It could be worse. Your team could have finished 2-14, and your owner could have said, "I think that we're very close to being a good team, but we have work to do." That's what Houston Texans...

Resolved for 2006: See more TV.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Ellen Gray I wouldn't recommend this to everyone, but one of my New Year's resolutions is to watch a bit more television. Specifically, I'm thinking of the Sci Fi Channel's "Battlestar Galactica," currently tops on my list of...

58 On May 6, 1732, Ben published the first ethnic newspaper in Colonial America: The "Philadelphische Zeitung," a German newspaper.
January 4, 2006... Byline: 57 He Was The First Person Known To Cook With Electricity, At A 1749 Picnic Along The Schuylkill River. Ben Killed A Turkey With An Electric Shock And Roasted It With The Help Of Electricity., Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--59...

7 homicides in the first 3 days.
January 4, 2006... Byline: David Gambacorta & Simone Weichselbaum, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--THE NEW year is not even four days old and already the murder statistics do not bode well for a city reeling from a stunning surge of homicides last year. ...

Anne Zeiser, 78, faithful Phillies fan.
January 4, 2006... Byline: John F. Morrison, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--FOR MORE than half a century it wouldn't have been spring training for the Phillies without the presence of the Zeiser sisters. The devoted fans from the Wissinoming section of...

Big 5 Memory.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Bob Vetrone Jr., Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--DEC. 30, 1969 To most of today's Philadelphia sports fan, he's the head men's basketball coach at Penn. But Fran Dunphy also could play a little, as he proved by being named the...

Browns president resigns; GM, coach to stay with team.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--John Collins joined the Cleveland Browns from the NFL office with the reputation of being a strong negotiator in the boardroom. Less than 2 years later, he left without saying a word. Collins...

C-Webb steps up big to help crown the Kings.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Phil Jasner, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--SACRAMENTO - There were signs scattered all over Arco Arena welcoming back favorite son Chris Webber. But 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks was looking for a different type of sign. Got it....

Coleman's performance no small feat for Germantown.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Ted Silary, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Trying to hold down Tyrell Coleman is no smalls task. We incorrectly used the plural because "Smalls" is Coleman's nickname and, over time, it is something he has come to cherish though...

Con man's latest career: Therapist.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Theresa Conroy, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--A CONVICTED fraud who spent years passing himself off as a death-penalty expert in the Criminal Justice Center is now posing as a licensed psychotherapist. Although Richard...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--There are 6 million subscribers to XM satellite radio. The number was incorrect in yesterday's Yo! cover story. Copyright (c) 2006, Philadelphia Daily News Distributed by Knight...

EDITORIAL: A Resolution For 2006: WE'LL KEEP MURDER RATE ON FRONT BURNER - AND CANDIDATES ON THE SPOT.(Editorial)
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--SOMETIMES A NUMBER, not a picture, is worth a thousand words. So, at the end of every month this year, the Daily News opinion pages will print the number of homicides reported for the month -...

EDITORIAL: Abortion Politics & Unintended Consequences.(Editorial)
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--SINCE THE summer of 2004, I've been taking it upon myself to urge people to register to vote. I've concentrated my efforts at various women's health clinics, some of which offer abortion...

EDITORIAL: Even More Points For Jim Boyle.(Editorial)
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--TREMENDOUS coverage on the passing of ex-St. Joe's coach Jim Boyle. But it was never mentioned in any story that Jim had two other full-time jobs. He was a teacher at St. Maria Goretti High and a...

EDITORIAL: Lesson On Pay For The Judges.(Editorial)
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--RE THE letter by Judge Lerner on judicial raises: It seems as though everyone vying for a high-profile job like mayor, councilman, legislator and judge all say the same thing about pay: "To...

EDITORIAL: Murder Rate: Why Should An Outsider Care?(Editorial)
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--I'VE BEEN thinking about solutions to the Philly "gun problem = murder rate = violence trend" - and I've become so tired of it and, like many, callous to it. Remember the arrogant T-shirts that...

EDITORIAL: Offensive Ads.(Editorial)
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Re Sony "graffiti" ads: The mayor's spokesman, Joe Grace, said the ads "violate our laws and disrespect our neighborhoods." Well, how about Mr. Grace cleaning up some of the malt-liquor ads...

For Sixers, Webber trade a bonus.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Phil Jasner, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--SACRAMENTO - This was Chris Webber's 12th season in the NBA, and he thought he had experienced just about everything. He had been the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and traded the same...

Green Day seeks quiet after a fab year.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Green Day hopes 2006 brings the sounds of silence. One of the big winners at the Dec. 6 Billboard Music Awards, the band headed to Australia after the awards show for two concerts before officially...

Guy talk: Men give life lessons in 'Holla Back'.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--In "Holla Back... But Listen First, A Life Guide for Young Black Men," author Mister Mann Frisby shares stories of men who not only survived but thrived. Each man then shares his advice for today's...

'Hawks' Spacek suspended for clipping.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jaroslav Spacek was suspended for two games yesterday by the NHL for clipping Calgary center Byron Ritchie during a loss to the Flames. During the third period on...

Hit or miss, Alvin leads Gratz.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Ted Silary, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Malik Alvin took a knee to the thigh in Monday's practice and then took steps to get better. Again and again he mixed heat and ice and heat and ice and, man, did that course of action...

Marquette shocks Connecticut.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Marquette wasn't expected to do much with five freshmen and only three players returning from its Final Four run in 2003. But freshman Steve Novak set a record for most points scored in his Big...

Mixed Sixers' memories for Kings' Thomas.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Phil Jasner, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--SACRAMENTO - Larry Brown was the coach when the 76ers acquired Kenny Thomas during the 2002-03 season. Randy Ayers, Chris Ford and Jim O'Brien followed Brown as coaches before Maurice...

Most of us know of a good, hard-working man who will never make headlines, but is a hero nonetheless.
January 4, 2006... Byline: You Know, The Septa Driver Who Always Greets You With A Smile Or The Young Father Who Defies The Stereotype And Lives Up To His Responsibilities. We Want To Hear Their Stories., Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Most of us know of a...

New music artists to watch in 2006.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--2006 is going to be a hot year for new talent, but Billboard is betting heavily that these artists from a variety of musical genres will rise to the top: Arctic Monkeys: Lifted by a dedicated fan...

'Nova's Sumpter hopes to return by Feb. 26.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Dana Pennett O'neil, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--There is no calendar hanging in his dorm room with a big red circle around a certain date. In Curtis Sumpter's mind, though, Feb. 26 is his red-letter day. Villanova plays...

'Nova women defeat Fairfield.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--A balanced scoring attack led Villanova to a 61-46 win over Fairfield last night in a non-league game at the Pavilion. Liad Suez led the Wildcats (9-3) with 17 points. Jenna Viani had 16, Jackie...

Oil futures up $2; gasoline follows suit.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--WASHINGTON - Oil futures jumped by more than $2 a barrel yesterday to settle at their highest level since mid-October. Traders said speculative buying was the main force behind the rally. Also,...

Penn offensive coordinator Coen named new head coach at Lehigh.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--BETHLEHEM - Penn's loss is Lehigh's gain. Andy Coen was hired as Lehigh's football coach yesterday, returning to the school after spending the past six seasons as Penn's offensive coordinator. ...

Philadelphia Daily News Ellen Gray Column: Resolved: See more TV.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Ellen Gray, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. 10 p.m. Friday, Sci Fi Channel. I WOULDN'T recommend this to everyone, but one of my New Year's resolutions is to watch a bit more television. Specifically,...

Philadelphia Daily News Jill Porter Column: This law to help battered spouses is long overdue.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Jill Porter, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--WHEN KIM McLaughlin's estranged husband set fire to their house to punish her for ending the relationship, he had a powerful, if unwitting, accomplice: The insurance industry. Kim...

Philadelphia Daily News John Smallwood Column: Dynamic duo can't do it all.
January 4, 2006... Byline: John Smallwood, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--IT'S TIME FOR Billy King to remove the 76ers from between the rock and the hard place he has set them. Allen Iverson and Chris Webber are more than holding up their ends of the...

Philadelphia Daily News Rich Hofmann Column: Ain't that a kick in the grump.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Rich Hofmann, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--MIAMI - Joe Paterno has seen everything; just ask him. And then there was this, this Orange Bowl between Penn State and Florida State, hour after hour, overtime after overtime,...

Philadelphia Daily News Sam Donnellon Column: Eagles fans, it could be worse.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Sam Donnellon, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--IT COULD be worse. Your team could have finished 2-14, and your owner could have said, "I think that we're very close to being a good team, but we have work to do." That's what...

Road-weary Flyers enjoy quick trip home.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Ed Moran, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--It was a quiet day for the Flyers yesterday. After 8 days on the road and five games in this leg of their trip, Tour de Flyers stopped home for a 2-day visit and one full team practice...

Role model: Writer Mister Frisby used sports to flee the projects; now he's mentoring & coaching young runners.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--LOOKING BACK at last year's depressingly high murder rate, it would be easy to sit back and dish out advice to the nameless young men who run afoul of the law. But as supermodel and TV talk show...

SQUEEZY DOES IT.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Bernard Fernandez, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--MIAMI - You'd think that in his 56-year career at Penn State, the last 40 as head coach, Joe Paterno could claim to have done and seen everything there is to do and see in college...

SWANN SONG: I'M RUNNING FOR GUV.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Catherine Lucey, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--TO A FOOTBALL fan, the name Lynn Swann brings up images of speed and dexterity, of soaring catches and balletic grace. But to a Pennsylvania Republican, the name conjures up...

Speculation puts Childress atop Vikings' list of candidates.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Les Bowen, Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Brad Childress' tour of the Upper Midwest is set to continue today in Green Bay, amid speculation that he might have moved to the top of the list of head-coaching candidates in Minnesota,...

TONIGHT'S GAME.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Who: 76ers (16-15) at Suns (19-11) Where: America West Arena, Phoenix When: 9 o'clock TV: Comcast SportsNet Radio: WIP (610-AM) Copyright (c) 2006, Philadelphia Daily News ...

TONIGHT'S GAMES.
January 4, 2006... Byline: Philadelphia Daily News Jan. 4--Who: La Salle (8-2) vs. Duquesne (2-9) When: Noon Where: Tom Gola Arena TV/Radio: None/ESPN (920-AM) Who: Saint Joseph's (5-4) vs. Xavier (7-2) When: 6 o'clock Where:...