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Former Pro Bowl wide receiver DeSean Jackson to retire as an Eagle

November 29, 2023

ABOVE PHOTO:  DeSean Jackson  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke ) From 6abc: PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who electrified the football field during two stints in Philadelphia, will retire as an Eagle on Friday. He will then be recognized as an honorary captain ahead of the Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. Jackson, a…

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Coming through in the clutch

November 28, 2023

Thanks to another clutch effort from quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Buffalo Bills in overtime and became the first team to clinch a spot in the NFL Postseason. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Eagles fans celebrate the 10-1 victory. Photo by Webster Riddick The Philadelphia Eagles became the…

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Taking a punch

November 22, 2023

To get to 9-1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles just kept swinging. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay celebrates after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) In…

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Good to the Last Shot

November 17, 2023

After spending time in the Shadow Of The Beard, Tyrese Maxey is starting to find his groove as the Philadelphia 76ers Point Guard. ABOVE PHOTO: Tyrese Maxey (Photo: All-Pro Reels/Wikipedia) By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun While I know that it’s still early in the 82-game NBA season, there’s a lot to be…

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Good to the Last Shot.

November 15, 2023

After spending time in the Shadow Of The Beard, Tyrese Maxey is starting to find his groove as the Philadelphia 76ers Point Guard. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey plays during an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) While I know…

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Bye, Bye, Bye!

November 6, 2023

The Philadelphia Eagles went into their week off with a victory over the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL’s best record. But it wasn’t easy. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Sunday’s NFC East matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the rival Dallas Cowboys was just another example of how nothing has come easy…

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76ers Joel Embid fined $35K for obscene gestures during victory over Trail Blazers

November 1, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for repeatedly making an obscene gesture during the 76ers’ victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Joe Dumars, the league’s executive vice president and head of basketball operations, announced the penalty Tuesday after Embiid, the league’s reigning MVP, made four WWE-style crotch chops that…

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The silence of the bats

October 27, 2023

The Arizona Diamondbacks are headed to the World Series because the Philadelphia Phillies best hitters came up small when it mattered most.   By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Playing in the first Game 7 in the history of the franchise, the Philadelphia Phillies had all psychological advantages in their favor to win…

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