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ABOVE PHOTO: In a photo provided by Triller, Mike Tyson throws a punch during the third round against Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition boxing bout Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. The bout was unofficially ruled a draw by the WBC judges at ringside. Tyson and Jones fought eight two-minute rounds, and both…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Seattle Seahawks’ DK Metcalf, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles’ Darius Slay during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)  Another game, another below substandard performance from the Philadelphia Eagles offense.  By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN The Philadelphia Eagles 23-17…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham (13) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland.  (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) By Rob Maaddi associated press Turnovers and sloppy mistakes cost the Philadelphia Eagles again. It’s a recurring theme in a season…

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ABOVE PHOTO: New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (22) jumps over defenders for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)  …Well, at least there weren’t any turnovers in the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the New…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Lee Elder, first Black golfer to participate in the Masters Tournament at Augusta, Ga., May 9, 1975.  (AP Photo/Lou Krasky) SPORTSNET.COM AUGUSTA, Ga. — In a year marked by racial injustice, Augusta National announced Monday it would honor Lee Elder with two scholarships in his name at Paine College and an honorary tee…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Urban Youth Racing School founder Anthony Martin, left, and his wife Michelle Martin pose for a photo at the school, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia. The school has made it its mission to introduce inner-city youngsters, most of them Black, to the motorsports world.  (AP Photo/Dan Gelston) By Dan Gelston associated press…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Eagles Jalen Reagor scores a touchdown. (Photo: Webster Reddick) The Philadelphia Eagles are in first place. But problems still persist, especially with the offense. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Given the sorry state of the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles are the best among the worst and have an excellent opportunity…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.   (Rudy Carezzevoli, Pool via AP) associated press PORTIMAO, Portugal— British driver Lewis Hamilton made Formula One history on Sunday, winning the Portuguese Grand Prix for…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The community was on hand as BWSF received a Philadelphia Women’s Basketball 2000 grant.  (Left to right) Tina Sloan Green, Shannon George, Yusuf Bey, Nafisa Bey, Jennifer Bennetch, Ruth Birchett, and Dr. Germaine Edwards.  (Photo courtesy of BWSF) BWSF was awarded the grant from PWB2000 during a check presentation ceremony.   Black Women…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Washington. Villanova won 70-69. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Dan Gelston associated press PHILADELPHIA — An avid sports fan, Villanova coach Jay Wright watched with interest how Major League Baseball muddled…

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