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As his former squad comes into town this weekend, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker appears to have gotten back on track. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 16,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Protesters fill the Ohio Statehouse corridor on April 19, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio in opposition to the bill that would ban transgender girls from playing in girls sports at K-12 and collegiate levels. Minors in Ohio would be prohibited from receiving gender-affirming care and transgender student-athletes would be banned from participating in girls’…

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A lack of offense from the Philadelphia Phillies spoils another solid effort by Ranger Suarez in the team’s 4-2 loss to Atlanta Braves.  By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Atlanta Braves players celebrate a win against the Phillies in last night’s series opener. Photo by Webster Riddick Don’t look now, but the Philadelphia…

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Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts is one of the few American-born Blacks playing baseball. He’s also one of the best players, period. ABOVE PHOTO: Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)  By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday…

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In the first two games of a three-game homestand against the Detroit Tigers, the Philadelphia Phillies used both pitching and hitting to their advantage. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Phillies’ Kody Clemens, right, reacts to his game-winning hit with Bryson Stott, center, and Josh Harrison, left, during the baseball game…

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New 76ers coach Nick Nurse hopes he has the treatment that will get the team beyond Round Two of the NBA Playoffs. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN In their latest attempt to bring the City of Philadelphia its first NBA title since 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers introduced new head coach Nick Nurse…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse directs his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Philadelphia 76ers hired Nurse on Monday, May 29, 2023, following his exit from the Toronto Raptors, a person with direct knowledge of the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: REAL MADRID’S HEAD COACH CARLO ANCELOTTI, LEFT, GIVES INSTRUCTIONS TO REAL MADRID’S VINICIUS JUNIOR during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid, at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, May 21, 2023.  (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)  By Tales Azzoni ASSOCIATED PRESS MADRID — Spanish soccer is again embroiled in…

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ABOVE PHOTO: JIM BROWN IS INTRODUCED before the inaugural Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest Friday, May 2, 2014, at the International Exposition Center in Cleveland. NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, May 18, 2023, with his wife, Monique, by his…

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While it’s no surprise that Glenn “Doc” Rivers lost his job after Game 7 of the Boston Celtics series, it’s not going to solve the Sixers’ problems. Not by a long shot. ABOVE PHOTO: PHILADELPHIA 76ERS COACH DOC RIVERS calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team’s NBA basketball Eastern…

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