Millions of fans cheer on Phillies Nov 1, 2008
A full crowd at not only Citizens Bank Park, but also at Lincoln Financial Field next door, where the Eagles play. The players stopped first at the latter facility, and players like Victorino and Jamie Moyer showed them the Commissioner's Trophy and spoke to the adoring crowd before heading over to the ba 00002520 llpark. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
City pays tribute to Phillies' title with parade Nov 1, 2008
The team first stopped at Lincoln Financial Field, where the Eagles play. The Phillies then headed to their home field of Citizens Bank Park, which was about three-quarters full of fans waving "Fightin' Phils" rally towels. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Milloy won't be fined for hit on Eagles TE Nov 1, 2008
Falcons coach Mike Smith noted that his team already has played in two of the league s toughest venues Lambeau Field in Green Bay and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Jackson said that after the Philadelphia experience, The Black Hole should be a piece of cake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Phillies fans celebrate with champs Nov 1, 2008
The procession also stopped at Citizens Bank Field and Lincoln Financial Field ... The team first stopped at Lincoln Financial Field, where the Eagles play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fans gather to honor Phillies Nov 1, 2008
Another hundred thousand fans watched the festivities on big screens at the city's baseball and football stadiums, where the parade ended around 2:45 p.m. A rally was scheduled for Citizens Bank Park, and some players were slated to make a brief appearance at Lincoln Financial Field, where the Eagles play. The last time a Philadelphia team won a major championship was in 1983, when the 76ers won the NBA title. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Eagles TE Smith out tomorrow Nov 1, 2008
Milloy was slapped with a 15-yard personal foul penalty, but the veteran defensive back quickly went out of his way to apologize to both Smith and his teammates immediately following the incident with 11:55 left in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. "I'm not a dirty player," Milloy said after the Eagles' 27-14 victory. (NJ.com -- Times)
Jon Boscia: On the prowl for first-mover advantage Nov 1, 2008
After stepping down as CEO of Lincoln Financial Group last August, Mr. Boscia lowered his golf handicap to 24 from 36 and took up tennis. He has a torn meniscus and coming knee surgery to prove it. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Philadelphia to honor new champs Oct 31, 2008
The parade will head east around the southwest corner of City Hall, cruise south down Broad Street and end at the sports complex that houses Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park, where the Phillies finished off the Rays on Wednesday night ... " Expecting a large crowd, Nutter and city officials gathered at a Citizens Bank Park news conference to urge people to use public transportation, and try to avoid the parade route, if possible. Free tickets ran out in under an hour Thursday for... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Philly basks in title warmth Oct 31, 2008
com for seating at Citizens Bank Park and the adjacent Lincoln Financial Stadium, with the alcohol-free, parade-ending live event scheduled for the Phillies' ballpark and also shown on the giant screen (with live player participation) at the Eagles' stadium. Those tickets no longer were available by 4:30 p.m.. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Sports in 2 Minutes Oct 31, 2008
Team officials said the players will attend a rally at Citizens Bank Park and make a brief appearance at Lincoln Financial Field, where the Eagles play. China listed possible U.S. troublemakers. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lincoln National earnings off 55% Oct 29, 2008
Lincoln, which does business as Lincoln Financial Group, said total losses on investments were $406 million in the latest quarter, which included losses of $211 million related to financial institutions and $80 million related to residential mortgage-backed securities. The company said it would not be updating its full-year guidance because of volatile market conditions. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Falcons fall Oct 27, 2008
However, a controversial call on the punt return left the Falcons without the ball and sent them spiraling to a 27-14 defeat at Lincoln Financial Field. The Falcons were trailing 20-14 in a hard-hitting contest and figured to get the ball back with just over two minutes remaining. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Falcons rushing attack stopped in its tracks Oct 27, 2008
Rested, recharged and ready to at least resume the cycle, Turner seemed destined to burn up the turf Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field against Philadelphia. The Eagles defense had other ideas in posting a 27-14 win. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ryan's homecoming not so welcoming Oct 27, 2008
I hope I don t get tortured, he said at the Ryan s pre-game tailgate about 100 yards outside Lincoln Financial Field. Fans here are pretty tough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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He was sitting in the same section at Lincoln Financial Field as Specter. As a fan -- not necessarily as a politician -- Rendell is more vocal than Specter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Westbrook runs Eagles to win Oct 27, 2008
"We wanted to go out there and get it done," Sheppard said after recording his first interception and defending four passes while playing both right and left cornerback in a 27-14 triumph over the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. "We're just going to keep pushing forward.". (NJ.com -- Times)
Matt Ryan loses in homecoming Oct 27, 2008
Ryan, who grew up about 20 miles from Lincoln Financial Field, arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday in time to watch the baseball team he rooted for as a youngster in the World Series. Except that he watched only the early innings on TV because the third game was delayed an hour-and-a-half by rain Saturday night. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Live from the World Series Oct 27, 2008
Wanted to try to get in to the Eagles football game next door at Lincoln Financial Field, but as I was trying to get in, thousands of Eagles fans were trying to get out. They won. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Long rest doesn't worry Game 4 starters Oct 26, 2008
Today is "the long day, though," Brooks said as he thought about the Eagles hosting the Falcons today at Lincoln Financial Field at 1 p.m. (local time) before Game 4 of the Series, scheduled to start at 8:35 p.m.. "We'll be at the parking lot to tailgate for the Eagles' game at 8:30 a.m." when the gates open, Brooks said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ryan all business in return to hometown Oct 26, 2008
The rookie expects to have plenty of friends and family in the stands when he leads the Falcons into Lincoln Financial Field to face the Eagles. And they will be watching what could be the next step in his rapid maturation as a starting quarterback in the NFL.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ryan goes home Oct 26, 2008
The Falcons rookie quarterback comes home to face the Eagles at 1 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. It s a date that has been marked on the family calendar since Ryan walked off the stage of the NFL draft as the overall No. 3 pick, and cell phones in his family entourage started ringing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fans urged to use public transportation Oct 25, 2008
The Eagles are taking on the Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field at 1 p.m. The Who will be performing at the Wachovia Center starting at 7:30 p.m., and Game 4 of the World Series is scheduled to start at 8 p.m.. To accommodate fans planning to take public transportation to these events, parking fees in Center City will be reduced on Saturday and Sunday. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Falcons' Ryan anxious to face hometown QB McNabb Oct 25, 2008
Ryan will get his chance to face his favorite Eagle when the Falcons play McNabb and Philadelphia at 1 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. McNabb wasn t an instant hit in Philadelphia, where on draft day in 1999 the fans wanted the team to select Ricky Williams with the No. 2 pick in the draft. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Philly Blitz Master praises Ryan Oct 25, 2008
While Philadelphia s fans may be somewhat preoccupied with Game 4 of the World Series taking place across the parking lot from Lincoln Financial Field Sunday night, the Eagles will certainly be taking their game seriously, especially considering they re already chasing three teams in their division ... The Eagles (3-3), with two wins over teams whose head coaches have been dismissed, might want to face Manning instead of Ryan this Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The untouchables Oct 25, 2008
Directly across the street is Lincoln Financial Field, where the Eagles play, and across from that is the old Spectrum and the Comcast Center, the old and current homes of the Sixers and Flyers. So tonight, starting at roughly the same time, there s an Alan Jackson concert at the Spectrum and, at the larger Comcast Center, there s a rap show with Jay-Z, T.I., T-Pain and someone else I can t recall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lee JenkinsINSIDE BASEBALL Oct 25, 2008
Philadelphia is unique in that all of its teams play next door to one another, with Citizens Bank Park butting up to Lincoln Financial Field and the Wachovia Center, a veritable strip mall of professional sports. If one team is winning, the other teams believe the good fortune somehow rubs off on them, as if success can seep through the walls. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Army-Navy game to be played later, starting in '09 Oct 24, 2008
The 109th meeting in the storied rivalry is Dec. 6 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Navy leads the series 52-49-7. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Prepare for messy Friday Oct 24, 2008
High School at that try sitting in the Vetern s ok, now the Lincoln Financial Field, Giants or Mile High Stadiums,especially in the month of December. Pray for warmth,then bring a blanket, umbrella, scarf, hat, maybe some gloves and another prayer for the concession stand s hot coco and enjoy the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Greensboro Partnership extends invitation Oct 24, 2008
The organization said in a press release that the reception, which will be attended by local, state and federal representatives, will be held Tuesday from 5-to-7 p.m. on the 19th floor of the Lincoln Financial Building, on 100 N. Greene St. Admission costs $25 per person or $100 for five people. The Greensboro Partnership is the principal economic and community development organization in Greensboro. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY: A new look to the Philadelphia faithful Oct 24, 2008
Veterans Stadium, home of the Eagles and the Phillies, where sinks doubled as urinals, is now a parking lot for Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Eagles, and Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phils. Five bucks won't get you half a parking space and inside five bucks won't get you a beer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Back In The Hunt Oct 23, 2008
Senior quarterback Adam DiMichele made a triumphant return to the Temple lineup, throwing the game-winning touchdown pass with 1:51 remaining as the Owls defeated Ohio, 14-10, in a nationally-televised game on Tuesday night at Lincoln Financial Field. Senior quarterback made a triumphant return to the Temple lineup, throwing the game-winning touchdown pass with 1:51 remaining as the Owls defeated Ohio, 14-10, in a nationally-televised game on Tuesday night at Lincoln Financial Field. (OwlInsider.com)
Back in business Oct 22, 2008
Listen to the postgame audio from Temple coach Al Golden, quarterback Adam DiMichele, running back Kee-ayre Griffin and defensive linemen Terrance Knighton and Junior Galette following Temple's 14-10 win over Ohio Tuesday night at Lincoln Financial Field. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
Defense, DiMichele save Owls in 14-10 win Oct 22, 2008
Two fourth-quarter touchdowns and another solid performance by its defense saved Temple in Tuesday night's 14-10 win over Ohio at Lincoln Financial Field. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
Temple-Ohio Game Preview Oct 22, 2008
Thats whats on the line when the Owls host the Bobcats at Lincoln Financial Field in a game that will be televised nationally by ESPN2. Kickoff is set for 8 oclock. (OwlInsider.com)
Bye Bye Birdie Oct 22, 2008
It just happens that the Eagles are laying nine-point favorites to the Falcons on Sunday in a home battle from Lincoln Financial Field. Atlanta has surprised most of the pundits in the league with a solid 4-2 start behind rookie quarterback. (GiantInsider.net)
Ole Miss' Hardy concerns Alabama Oct 16, 2008
For his efforts against the Tide, Hardy was selected the Lincoln Financial Group Player of the Game, Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week, and Rebel Quarterback Club Defensive Player of the Week. (Hardy) is a great player and very explosive, Alabama junior left tackle Andre Smith said Tuesday after practice. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Stadium Rankings Oct 16, 2008
Eagles - Lincoln Financial Field ... Eagles - Lincoln Financial Field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Delaware Investments Announces Redemption of Preferred Shares in Certain Closed-End Funds Oct 15, 2008
About Delaware Investments: Delaware Investments, an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Group, is a Philadelphia-based diversified asset management firm with more than $135 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2008 ... Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: ) and its affiliates ... For more information on Lincoln Financial Group, visit. (PR Newswire)
Lincoln National to cut dividend Oct 11, 2008
Lincoln, which does business as Lincoln Financial Group, said it expects to report net realized losses on investments and derivatives of $140 million to $160 million in the third quarter. The losses are mainly from investments in financial institutions and Alt-A rated mortgage backed securities, the company said. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Elizabeth Bennett Rice, 55; started a cancer foundation Oct 10, 2008
In 2006, the year after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she finished her career as vice president of marketing for Lincoln Financial Group and began creating the Madam Ovary Foundation. The foundation's mission is to help fund research and education pertaining to all aspects of ovarian cancer. (Boston Globe)
League trying to tap into Birds' wallets Oct 10, 2008
Ask rookies DeSean Jackson and Quintin Demps, notified by the NFL they will be fined $10,000 apiece for their celebration in the end zone this past Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, according to sources. Jackson scored on a 68-yard punt return giving the Eagles a 14-0 lead over the Washington Redskins when Demps joined him in the end zone. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Softer schedule could produce a quick Eagles turnaround Oct 8, 2008
"There's no one pointing fingers. We just need to understand that something has to happen and we need to get on a roll here." A three-game winning streak would make the Eagles 5-3 when they take on the NFC East leading New York Giants (4-0) at Lincoln Financial Field. That at least would add intrigue to the showdown. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Woman reports being raped outside Eagles stadium (52) Oct 7, 2008
PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia police are hoping surveillance cameras will help them find a man who allegedly raped a woman in a parking lot near Lincoln Financial Field during Sundays Eagles game. The 40-year-old woman told investigators she went to the game with a group of people on a bus. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
McNabb's meeting is mass confession Oct 7, 2008
" McNabb took the T.O. Monday. If his rallying cry falls on deaf ears, rookie head coach Jim Zorn and the Redskins may be known for kick-starting the beginning of the end for McNabb, Reid or both. Several Eagles players, including McNabb, said they were embarrassed by the loss to the Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. Instead of taking it as an indictment of his coaching skills, Reid nodded affirmatively when asked how he felt when players called defeats embarrassing. "The guys care. These... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Sale of CI stake lets Sun Life look south Oct 7, 2008
Sun Life recruited new talent to head its U.S. business a week ago, naming Jon Boscia, a former CEO of Lincoln National Corp., which operates Lincoln Financial, as president. Two other Lincoln executives joined Sun Life at the same time. (Globe and Mail)
Akers hasn't been putting his best foot forward Oct 6, 2008
"All I can control is what I go out and try to do," Akers said after another deep miss Sunday that may or may not have loomed large in a 23-17 loss to the Washington Redskins at breeze-free Lincoln Financial Field. "The rest is not up to me." The "rest," as he referred to it, was a question of confidence in Akers. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Reid has put himself in a bad situation Oct 6, 2008
Analysis: Reid has put himself in a bad position By: Rob Parent, 10/05/2008 PHILADELPHIA - What was left of the Lincoln Financial Field crowd Sunday afternoon told the story with a loud, sustained cheer. It came after one more kneeldown by Jason Campbell, and one more grounder handled by Jimmy Rollins. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Eagles stumble again Oct 6, 2008
The NFL's top rushing defense allowed 203 yards on the ground to the Washington Redskins, including 145 on 29 carries by Clinton Portis, as the Eagles started fast but were eventually pummeled on both sides of the ball during a miserable 23-17 setback in front of 69,144 at Lincoln Financial Field yesterday. The Eagles (2-3) now have more losses than the Giants, Dal las Cowboys and Redskins combined and have dug themselves the exact same hole as last season, when they finished 8-8 and were the... (NJ.com -- Times)
The Heron's Nest: Remote Control alert Oct 5, 2008
And what of all those Eagles loyalists packed into Lincoln Financial Field. How many radios do you think will be tuned to the Phils game. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Eagles need to go all in Oct 5, 2008
Must-win is the tag Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb gave the NFC East game against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field (1 p.m., Channel 29, WYSP 94. 1-FM, WIP 610-AM), and for good reason. (The Trentonian, NJ)
SEPTA Broad Street Line 'Sports Express' Service Set for Eagles Game Oct 3, 2008
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Former Lincoln Financial CEO Boscia to lead Sun Life Oct 3, 2008
Former Lincoln Financial Corp. CEO Jon Boscia was named president of fellow insurer and has brought two current Lincoln senior executives with him ... Boscia left Philadelphia-based Lincoln Financial in August 2007 after 10 years as CEO. ... Joining Boscia are two members of Lincoln Financial s senior management team: Westley V. Thompson, 53, and Terrance J. Mullen, 43. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Special teams struggles Oct 3, 2008
Temple placekicker Jake Brownell missed two makeable field goals, sending one wide right and bouncing the other off the right upright, in the Owls' 7-3 loss to visiting Western Michigan at Lincoln Financial Field Saturday. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gameday preview Oct 3, 2008
com's comprehensive preview of Temple's matchup with Western Michigan at Lincoln Financial Field. Saturday afternoon's kickoff is set for 2 p.m.. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
The place they call home Oct 3, 2008
He is regional vice president for Lincoln Financial Group. Tim Murphy (Class of 1978), who was the MVP of the Bruins football team and played basketball and ran track. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Over The Line Oct 3, 2008
Philadelphia has had to install a courthouse in the basement of Lincoln financial field to quickly attend to overzealous fans. The topic of bad fan behavior has been discussed ad nauseum as of late (as proven by the latest mandate from NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell). (SeahawksInsider.com)
The Heron's Nest: We're headlining this act Sep 23, 2008
It didn't stop him from doing his radio show last night, where he entered a South Jersey nightspot sans crutches and did not appear to be limping, as he clearly was the last time we saw him as he exited Lincoln Financial Field early in the Eagles big win over the Steelers. Andy Reid said the Eagles are hoping to have Westbrook in the lineup Sunday night when they face another prime time matchup with the Bears in the Windy City. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Despite tragedy, Jackson plays for team and brother Sep 23, 2008
The Eagles confirmed that Jackson spent last week in Florida mourning the death of his older brother Kamarf, a father of four, who according to reports was struck by a man charged with vehicular manslaughter and being under the influence of alcohol. Eagles guard Todd Herremans and left offensive tackle Tra Thomas attended the funeral services Saturday. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Westbrook: Slow healing Sep 23, 2008
The All-Pro running back was injured on the first play of the second quarter during Sunday's 15-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field when, on a 2-yard run, Westbrook stepped on left tackle Tra Thomas as he at tempted to move upfield for more yardage. "He was on crutches yesterday, and he's limping around today without the crutches, so I guess that's a positive," Reid said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Steelers fall to Eagles Sep 22, 2008
PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Eagles recorded nine sacks including eight on Ben Roethlisberger sending the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 15-6 defeat here at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday. As a result, the Steelers fall to 2-1 and now face a critical early-season AFC North matchup next Monday night against the , who improved to 2-0 Sunday with a 28-10 win over Cleveland. (SteelCitySports.com)
Eagles turn up the defense, dump the Steelers Sep 22, 2008
The Eagles stopped almost everything but the 53-yard field goal in their 15-6 win over the Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. Safety Brian Dawkins and gray-haired defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, criticized for being over the hill in the loss to Dallas last week, turned back the clock with startling results. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Eagles stuff Steelers Sep 22, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles did not need Donovan McNabb at his best late in the game to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 15-6, yesterday at Lincoln Financial Field. They also did not need All-Pro run ning back Brian Westbrook or two-time Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews for that matter. (NJ.com -- Times)
Some sales of AIG annuities on hold Sep 22, 2008
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Roethlisberger is blitzed, bothered and battered by Philadelphia's hungry defense Sep 22, 2008
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is sacked by Eagles linebacker Trent Cole yesterday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA -- Ben Roethlisberger turned slowly around from his locker, his right hand wrapped with a white bandage but otherwise surprisingly unbloodied, and asked for a little room to operate. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Effort by defense wasted (Today) Sep 22, 2008
After the game, members of the offensive unit spoke of "not being on the same page.'' They were so far from being cohesive it was more like they weren't in the same book or the same library. Not only did the Eagles stop quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who completed 13 of 25 passes for 131 yards, they thoroughly silenced the Steelers' running game. The Steelers ran 19 times for 33 yards. After two 100-yard games, Willie Parker got 20 yards on 13 carries. Consequently, it would be grossly unfair... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
