Man With A Plan
( Michael Bradley)

Sixers GM Ed Stefanski gets high marks for his role in transforing the Sixers from a bungling mess of a franchise into a playoff participant. Now, the real work begins.

Reason To Believe
( Michael Bradley)

Even though the Penguins tanked the final regular season game to avoid a first-round playoff series with the Flyers, they were still the best team in the conference over 82 games. But that doesn't mean they're invincible.

Three's A Crowd
( Michael Bradley)

   The optimist looks at the Eagles' crowded cornerback situation and thinks about how tough the team will be against the pass with three standouts. The realist, however, has a different view of things.

Welcome Back, We Hope
( Michael Bradley)

   It was great to see Ryan Howard hit a game-winning tater Thursday night. The trick now is for him to keep mashing the ball so the Phillies can open up -- gasp! -- a lead in the NL East.

A Fond Farewell
( Michael Bradley)

   If you're heading down to the Sixers game tonight, be sure to thank the team for a fun and exciting year. And remind them that there's work to be done before next season tips off.

Whoa, Canada
( Michael Bradley)

   Monday, the big, bad Flyers took a 2-1 lead over the Canadiens, who now have a goalie question and a power play problem but still have an air of superiority, despite the fact that they should be down, 3-0.

You Expected Magic?
( Michael Bradley)

   The Eagles'  2008 Draft brought no big splashes, only a collection of players who will play reserve roles this year and perhaps inherit greater responsibilities down the road. So what's the big surprise?

Prepare Yourself
( Michael Bradley)

   If you are expecting the Eagles to make a big splash on draft day by grabbing a wide receiver who will score 15 touchdowns next year and force Andy Reid to wear Spandex shorts, slow down. The Birds will draft reinforcements, not stars, for a team that is pretty much complete right now.

The Empire Strikes Back
( Michael Bradley)

Wednesday's big win by Detroit showed the Sixers that "shocking the world" for a night doesn't necessarily mean a series win.

Whatever It Takes
( Michael Bradley)

If the Eagles are indeed making a concerted championship push this season, they need to get a top-shelf wide receiver, even if it means creating a little salary cap trouble down the road.