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2014: A Year of Black Athletes and Social Justice

December 31, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO: In this Sunday Nov. 30, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Rams players, from left; Stedman Bailey (12), Tavon Austin (11), Jared Cook, (89) Chris Givens (13) and Kenny Britt (81) raise their arms in awareness of the events in Ferguson, Mo.,  as they walk onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game…

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Eagles season on the brink after beating themselves in loss to Washington

December 25, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO:  QB Mark Sanchez passed for 370 yards and two touchdowns, but tossed an interception that set up the game-winning field goal for Washington.  (Photo by Webster Riddick.) By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report  and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun LANDOVER, Md.—It’s official. The Philadelphia Eagles season is over thanks to what only…

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Silver-Linings Playbook: The Eagles Can Still Win The NFC East, But Need Help

December 20, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO: Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant speeds past Eagles cornerback Bradley Fletcher for a 26-yard touchdown pass in the Cowboys win over the Eagles.  (Photo by Webster Riddick.) By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun At this time two weeks ago, the Philadelphia Eagles were flying high after a…

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Sports and activism in the 21st century

December 14, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO: In this Sunday Nov. 30, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Rams players, from left; Stedman Bailey (12), Tavon Austin (11), Jared Cook, (89) Chris Givens (13) and Kenny Britt (81) raise their arms in awareness of the events in Ferguson, Mo.,  as they walk onto the field during introductions before an NFL football…

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Phillies’ Jimmy Rollins traded to LA

December 14, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO:  Jimmy Rollins (Photo by Webster Riddick) By Chris Murray  For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun  Jimmy Rollins is now a Dodger. The Philadelphia Phillies traded the team’s all-time hits leader, longtime shortstop—and the current longest tenured athlete in Philadelphia—to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Terms of the deal…

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Rams were right to stand up for Michael Brown

December 5, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO:  St. Louis Rams players, on Sunday Nov. 30, 2014 from left; Stedman Bailey (12), Tavon Austin (11), Jared Cook, (89) Chris Givens (13) and Kenny Britt (81) raise their arms in awareness of the events in Ferguson, Mo., as they walk onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game against the…

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It’s on now: Eagles push for the Playoffs starts in Dallas

November 29, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO;  LeSean McCoy scores a second quarter touchdown with in the Eagles win over the Tennessee Titans. (Photo by Webster Riddick.) By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun With five games left in the regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) have arrived at the point in the season that…

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Howard’s story another example of how athletes and money are soon parted

November 22, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO:  Ryan Howard  (Photo Works / Shutterstock.com) By Chris Murray  For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun  To say that 2014 hasn’t been a good year for Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard would be an understatement.    Not only did he have a bad year on the field, Howard’s off…

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Running game and Sanchez to lead Eagles charge in season’s second half

November 9, 2014

ABOVE PHOTO: Lesean ‘Shady’ McCoy had a big game against the Houston Texans. He, along with Chris Polk and Darren Sproles, will be a key to the Birds push for the playoffs.  (Photo by Webster Riddick) By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun Now that we know that Nick Foles…

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