The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Series champions, and that means it's hugging time for Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz.Is the triumph in the World Series an omen for the Eagles?

Tonight, the Phillies won their first World Series title since 1980, beating the upstart Tampa Bay Rays to win Game 5 and the title after a two-day rain delay. I actually put some money on the Phillies winning in six, so I’m a little disappointed that the Rays couldn’t push the series to six, but I digress.

Could breaking their streak be a sign that the Eagles could be set to win their first Super Bowl title, or make their first appearance in the title game since 2004.

Before the Eagles went to (a 24-21 loss to the ), their only previous appearance was in the 1980 season, when Ron Jaworski led the Eagles to Super Bowl XV, where the favored Eagles lost to the . It’s a pretty safe bet that there won’t be a rematch of that one at in Miami, given the current state of the Raiders, but the Eagles have a fight on their hands to even make the postseason.

The Eagles are currently 4-3 and at the bottom of the loaded , a half-game behind the (5-3) and two back of the division-leading , and there are other teams in the NFC who could contend for wild-card berths, so they’ve got work to do. But, they have won two games in a row, and a winnable game at lowly Seattle is next.

If and his teammates need any motivation to stay on a roll and make a run at ending another one of Philly’s title droughts, this is it. As for the 76ers (haven’t won an NBA title since 1983), well, the NBA season is just starting, so ask me again about their chances in a few months.

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