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ABOVE PHOTO: Nick Foles (shutterstock.com) associated press INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Foles rejuvenated his career in Philadelphia. Now he wants to turn his success into an NFL starting job — and the Eagles intend to give him that chance. General manager Howie Roseman told reporters Wednesday that the franchise will not use the franchise tag on…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Don Newcombe ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES— Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first Black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, has died. He was 92. The team confirmed that Newcombe…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Colin Kaepernick (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) While his collusion suit against the NFL has been settled, the impact of Colin Kaepernick’s protests against police brutality is still being felt.   By Chris Murray  For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun  Since hearing about the settlement of Colin Kaepernick and Eric…

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Despite the new additions to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics remain the team’s kryptonite.  By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun  In the last week or so, the Philadelphia 76ers were wheeling and dealing through trades and managed to build what is arguably one of the best starting lineups in the NBA with…

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By Adam Kimelman  @NHLAdamK  NHL.COM  The American Legacy Black Hockey History Tour debuted in New York last Saturday. The 525-square foot mobile museum looks back at the founders, trailblazers, history makers and Stanley Cup champions, and looks ahead to the next generation of young stars, NHL officials, broadcasters and women in the game. The museum…

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By Eddie Pells ATLANTA (AP) — Graying but still gritty, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots came to the Super Bowl intending to stave off, for at least one more game, the inevitable onslaught of the NFL’s future. Job well done. Pro football never looked flatter, older and more stuck in the days of…

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In order for the Los Angeles Rams to win Super Bowl LIII, Rams running back Todd Gurley needs to be the Big Man. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun Even as the Los Angeles Rams were caught up in the euphoria of winning the NFC Championship in overtime, running back Todd Gurley was…

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As they embark on a West Coast swing through the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers are turning some heads. By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN  Starting with Saturday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, the No. 2 team in the Western Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers (32-17) will embark on a brutal four-game swing that…

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the week of global icon and Muhammad Ali’s birthday, his hometown is honoring his lasting legacy by renaming the city’s airport. The new name is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The airport’s three-letter International Air Transport Association (IATA) Location Identifier – SDF – will not change. “Muhammad Ali belonged to the…

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For the last two years, Philadelphia Eagles fans have been treated to some of the best football in the franchise’s history from a team that inspired the city. But what’s next? By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN  When Nick Foles’s last pass of the Philadelphia Eagles playoff game against the New Orleans Saints…

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