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WASHINGTON (WUSA) – Tuesday December 19th the sports world lost a legend. Mamie Johnson, also known as “Peanut” passed away at the age of 82. She was one of three women, and the first female pitcher to play in the Negro Leagues. Though she had to face lots of adversities growing up in the time of…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) rushes during the game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Bears 31-3. (Al Tielemans via AP)   While Philadelphia Eagles Defensive End Brandon Graham would have liked to make the Pro Bowl, he and the team, have bigger fish…

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in his death more than seven years ago. Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Saturday that Sherra Wright has been charged in the death of her ex-husband, a Memphis native who played for five teams…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) celebrates after leading his team to a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday December 29, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. Philadelphia won 24-22. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)   By Rob Maaddi associated press Carson Wentz got the Eagles this…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia Eagles’ Chris Long (56), Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Rodney McLeod (23) gesture during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)   I get what Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins hopes to gain by taking $89 million from the NFL….

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By Brian Seltzer for Sixers.com ???? Sixers.com PHILADELPHIA, PA – For a man who’s always been great with his words, Sonny Hill was pretty much left at a loss for what to say. During the first time out of Saturday’s first quarter, the 76ers surprised the long-time hoops fixture – both local and beyond – by…

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ABOVE POHOTO: Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (13) and quarterback Carson Wentz (11) hold a mini celebration on the play.  (Photo: Webster Riddick)   Having all but wrapped up the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to earn home field advantage throughout the playoffs.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Harold Carmichael as a Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver (17) in an undated headshot. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)   Philadelphia Eagles great Harold Carmichael isn’t in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That needs to change.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun If there’s one thing that…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, right, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)   With the play of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, there appears to be light at the end of the…

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NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been named GQ’s magazine’s “Citizen of the Year” for his activism. Kaepernick began kneeling instead of stand during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality and police brutality. The demonstration sparked an ongoing wave of NFL protests by players during the anthem that…

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