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US Senators Betting on the World Series

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 27th, 2009 | Add a comment
U.S. senators for Pennsylvania and New York are engaging in some sports betting using local delicacies as currency for their World Series betting. If the Yankees win, Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand will win a supply of Philadelphia cheesesteaks. If the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Preseason Betting: New England Patriots at Philadelphia Eagles

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 13th, 2009 | Add a comment
Thursday’s meeting between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles won’t be the game it could be just because Tom Brady will only be throwing a few sets. Although it won’t be a lengthy showing, New England fans will just be … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Betting Lines: Phillies at Cubs

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 13th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs entered this three-game series looking to shake their recent struggles and build some momentum for a playoff push. With the red-hot Cliff Lee taking the mound in this afternoon’s finale, the -145 favored Phillies seek … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Betting Lines: Phillies at Cubs

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 12th, 2009 | Add a comment
Pedro Martinez makes his Philadelphia Phillies debut and his first appearance in almost a year tonight against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. On the disabled list with a mild shoulder strain, Martinez will be activated after going 1-1 with a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Betting Lines: Phillies at Giants

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | July 31st, 2009 | Add a comment
In his NL debut, Cliff Lee looks to pick up where he left off before being traded and help the Philadelphia Phillies bounce back from a couple of tough losses tonight as they face the surging San Francisco Giants. Lee had … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NFL Training Camp News: Philadelphia Eagles

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | July 29th, 2009 | Add a comment
After Philadelphia reached its fifth NFC championship game in eight years last season, the Eagles added several players to boost an offense that seems to perpetually rely on Donovan McNabb and running back Brian Westbrook. The Eagles drafted receiver Jeremy Maclin, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Betting: Phillies at D-Backs Odds

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | July 28th, 2009 | Add a comment
Plagued by inconsistency before the All-Star break, Cole Hamels looks to continue his strong start to the second half in a matchup with Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight. Hamels has been impressive in his first two games since the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Rumors: Yankees, Phillies Edition

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | July 23rd, 2009 | Add a comment
As the MLB season rolls on, the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are right where they want to be. So what deals are out there to push the two title favorites over the top? It is believed that the Phillies … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Jimmy Rollins

MLB Betting: Cubs at Phillies Odds

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | July 20th, 2009 | Add a comment
The -115 favored Philadelphia Phillies will attempt to win a ninth straight game for the first time in more than three years tonight when they open a three-game home series against the Chicago Cubs. Philadelphia’s eight-game winning streak is its longest … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Baseball Lines: Phillies at Marlins

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | July 16th, 2009 | Add a comment
With a four-game series against the second-place Florida Marlins set to open tonight, the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies will try to improve on the best road record in the majors and gain an inside track on a third straight division title. The … Read More Read More