Maclin, Eagles Drop Ball in Atlanta
Maclin, Eagles Drop the Ball in Atlanta. The Eagles lost a tight one last night in Michael Vick’s return to Atlanta as the Falcons won a 35-31 shootout. Michael Vick left the game with a concussion, and the Birds were in position to win behind Mike Kafka’s 7-9 for 72 yards passing performance, but were halted when Jeremy Maclin dropped a pass on 4th & 4 deep in Falcons territory. The Washington Redskins are now in first place in the NFC East. Yes, really. [The 700 Level]
Catholic School Teachers and Archdiocese Reach Tentative Agreement. The city’s Catholic high schools could re-open as early as Tuesday now that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic School Teachers, local 1776 have reached a tentative agreement for new contracts. [CBS 3]
Deadly Carjacking at Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal. One man is dead and a woman is wounded after an apparent attempted carjacking in the parking garage of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City yesterday. [CBS 3]
Starving Dogs Found in North Philly Trash. Police were at a home on the 2600 block of North 23rd Street to deliver a warrant related to an assault charge when they discovered two pit bulls in a pile of trash outside a home. The dogs were alive, but emaciated. The PSPCA is in the process of procuring a warrant to remove the dogs. [6 ABC]
Police Say Temple and Drexel Home-Invasions Linked to Marijuana. Philadelphia police believe that a recent string of home invasions near the Temple and Drexel campuses are linked to the sale and distribution of marijuana. It’s all in the game though, right? [Inquirer]
Phils Shutout by St. Louis. The 2011 National League East Division Champion Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Cardinals 5-0 last night as the offense couldn’t capitalize in key situations and Cole Hamels gave up a pair of home runs. It’s been five consecutive years, and the Scoop still isn’t tired of saying “National League East Division Champion” every time he refers to the Phils. [Phillies]
