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ABOVE PHOTO:  Welterweight boxers Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia showing off their ultimate forms during the media workout before the showdown on Showtime on Saturday night, Sept. 8.  (Photos from Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME) BROOKLYN–Welterweight stars Philadelphia’s Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter kicked off fight week in Brooklyn on Wednesday with media workouts ahead of their showdown for…

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Above photo: Eagles RB Jay Ajayi goes for second touchdown in last night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.  Photo: Webster Riddick The Philadelphia Eagles win over the Atlanta Falcons had a familiar feel to it. By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun If you walked in at the end…

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By ROB MAADI Colin Kaepernick has a new deal with Nike, even without having a job in the NFL. Kaepernick’s attorney, Mark Geragos, made the announcement on Twitter, calling the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback an “All American Icon” and crediting attorney Ben Meiselas for getting the deal done. Kaepernick also posted a Nike ad…

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Above photo: Eagles rookie free agent running back Josh Adams. Photo:Philadelphiaeagles.com Josh Adams is just one of the many running backs who are hoping to be left off of the Philadelphia Eagles final cut list. By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun For the next 24 hours or so,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mychal Kendricks   By Tom Withers and Claudia Lauer associated press Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night, hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year contract with the Browns in June after winning a Super Bowl…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) drives through the Giants defense.   (Photo: AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   For the Philadelphia Eagles, staying healthy is key   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun Now that the final whistle has blown to end the Philadelphia Eagles third preseason game,…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood   When it comes to running backs, the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles have an embarrassment of riches.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun The most competitive position for the Philadelphia Eagles in this year’s edition of training camp is…

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Nick Pivetta’s good pitching performance went for naught as the Phillies inability to score runs reared its ugly head against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun You couldn’t blame the pitchers for the Philadelphia Phillies if they’re more than a little…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (shutterstock)   Instead of pandering to President Donald Trump, it might be a good idea for NFL owners to pander to the group of people that they need to survive.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun During the 2011 NFL Lockout, I wrote a column…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael Bennett  (Photo: Jeffrey Beall/wikipedia)   The Philadelphia Eagles believe that this year’s defensive line is going to rock the house. By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun For the first 57-minutes and 49 seconds of Super Bowl LII, that time-honored football cliché that says defense wins…

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