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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night by using the ground game. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN  For much of the first half of Thursday night’s home opener against the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles offense seemed to be mired in a funk. They failed to take advantage of…

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The Philadelphia Eagles opening day win over the New England Patriots was a clinic on the importance of defense. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Above photo: New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) is pursued by Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship, left, as he scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Carolina Panthers tackle Michael Oher answers questions during a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in San Jose, Calif. Carolina plays the Denver Broncos in the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2015, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)  By Teresa Walker associated press Sean and Leigh Anne…

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Before the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns took the field on Thursday night, they practiced together at a joint training camp. ABOVE PHOTO: Jalen Hurts at practice (Photos by Webster Riddick) By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN For all the talk about the Philadelphia Eagles having a post-Super Bowl “hangover” in 2023, the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner plays during a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) By Dan Gelston associated press PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner used a simple message to express his appreciation for the way Phillies fans have stuck with him during a rough first season in town: “Thank You,…

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PHOTOS by Jim Brown Two notable citizens were honored on July 22 during a ceremony marking the installation of a street sign paying tribute to the late Honorable Judge Charles L. Durham at 700 North 39th Street near Aspen Street, and a wall mural of Sixers legend Wali “Wonder” Jones at the 37th Street Playground…

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By Joe ReedyASSOCIATED PRESS Add Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks. Jackson was let go on Monday with two years remaining on his contract. With Jeff Van Gundy also being laid off in late June, ESPN is expected to replace them…

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Collectibles broker Sotheby’s expects Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals jersey to sell for more than $4 million in an upcoming auction. Sotheby’s calls the jersey Chamberlain wore in the championship-clinching Game 5 victory over the New York Knicks the most valuable piece of his memorabilia ever to appear on the market. The current…

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On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Baltimore Orioles to take the series against the American League East leaders and put themselves in the National League Wild Card hunt. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday Sun ABOVE PHOTO: Edmundo Sosa rounds the bases after his home run. Photo by: Webster Riddick For the second…

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The baseball teams representing Charm City and the City of Brotherly Love are tangling at Citizens Bank Park this week. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Bryce Harper gets tagged out. Photo by Webster Riddick When you mention the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies and think of times when both teams…

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