Like Mike
( Michael Bradley)

   Hometown hero Kobe Bryant is finally playing to win, and Wednesday night's game with San Antonio shows just how powerful a weapon that can be for the Lakers.

To The Rescue
( Michael Bradley)

   The Phillies pounded out eight whole hits and a run Tuesday night in Washington but were still victorious. Thank Cole Hamels, but praise a bullpen that has been great all year.

Triple Figure Tears
( Michael Bradley)

   Now that we have reached 100 consecutive seasons without a championship in town, are we supposed to wallow in our misery or continue to support our teams and enjoy being a fan?

The Right Stuff
( Michael Bradley)

   The Sixers had a fun and relatively prosperous season, but San Antonio's game-seven win over New Orleans Monday night proved there is a big difference between moderate success and championships.

Good Enough -- For Now
( Michael Bradley)

The Flyers didn't win the Stanley Cup, and in a championship-starved town, that is a disappointment. But don't be frustrated with this season, because the team accomplished a lot.

Pay The Man
( Michael Bradley)

   There have been some ugly contracts given to some ugly pitchers of late, but if there is one deal that must be made -- and soon -- it is with Cole Hamels.

Hold the Mayo
( Michael Bradley)

  Anybody who is surprised about what happened (allegedly) with O.J. Mayo during his time at USC just hasn't been paying attention to what is happening in big-time college hoops these days.

Armed and Dangerous
( Michael Bradley)

it's a good thing the Phillies had a day off Monday, because Kyle Kendrick and Jamie Moyer start the next two games, and that should mean about seven innings of work for the bullpen.

Quest For Perfection
( Michael Bradley)

   The Flyers aren't cooked yet, but their first two games with the Penguins prove they have to be far sharper and mistake-free than they have been to compete with a more talented opponent.

Friday Follies
( Michael Bradley)

A whole lot goes on during a week of sports, and not all of it  makes sense. Here's a look at some of things that make sports fans wonder.