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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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When the Philadelphia Eagles take the field against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, they hope to send the Saints marching out. By Chris Murray  For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun The last time the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles went to the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Eagles WR Nelson Agholor celebrates his touchdown. (Photos: Webster Riddick) Despite taking 16 weeks to get over .500, the Philadelphia Eagles will start defending their Super Bowl title on Sunday. By Chris Murray  LANDOVER, Md.—Even after a devastating 48-7 loss to the New Orleans, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said he had no…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Eagles QB Nick Foles (Webster Riddick) In what’s probably the last down he’ll ever play as a Philadelphia Eagle at Lincoln Financial Field, quarterback Nick Foles brought fans the one Christmas present they wanted: A shot at the playoffs. By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun and the Chris Murray Report  Thanks to…

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By Wayne Parry associated press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.  — The federal government would regulate sports betting nationwide under a bill to be introduced Wednesday. Sen. Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, told The Associated Press he and Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah will introduce the Sports Wagering Market Integrity Act of 2018. The bill…

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz’s back injury will sideline him for Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Rams. With the Eagles’ No. 1 quarterback out, Nick Foles gets another opportunity to rescue the team he led to a Super Bowl victory last season. The Eagles moved Wentz from doubtful to out on the injury list…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Eagles QB Carson Wentz attempts a pass during Washington Redskins game.  (Photo: Webster Riddick) By Rob Maaddi associated press Carson Wentz is sidelined with a back injury, but two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press the quarterback hasn’t been ruled out for Philadelphia’s game at the Los Angeles Rams on…

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A group of ladies took it to the floor… and the table… for a hearty game of jacks last Saturday. By Denise Clay In the room at the Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center in Southwest Philadelphia, Terrance Johnson stood out in his black and white striped shirt and the whistle around his neck. Usually, Johnson…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Eagles running back Darren Sproles (43) makes a 14-yard touchdown against the Washington Redskins in Monday’s game in Philadelphia.  (Photo: Webster Riddick)   By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN After struggling through injuries, slow starts and bad performances, the Philadelphia Eagles are finally back in a position to truly defend their Super…

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