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Clutch defense, record FTs give Temple win in long-awaited home opener
BOX SCORE Obi Enechionyia was tired of seeing Wisconsin stud forward Ethan Happ get easy buckets in the paint and dominate the glass. So Enechionyia took over the defensive assignment on Happ as head coach Fran Dunphy decided to switch up his lineup. Dunphy put four guards and Enechionyia out on the floor. The adjustment changed the complexion of the…
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Temple-Wisconsin observations: A home opener worth the wait
BOX SCORE Temple’s long-awaited home opener finally came and went, and the Owls were able to welcome their fans back into the Liacouras Center with open arms on Wednesday night. The Owls, fueled by stifling defense late, held off the Wisconsin Badgers, 59-55. Shizz Alston Jr. sealed the game with four free throws. Alston finished with a total of 22 points to lead...
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NFL power rankings roundup: Eagles take big step back after loss
After blowing out the Bears, 31-3, in Week 12, the Eagles traveled to Seattle for a Sunday night matchup against the Seahawks. The Birds lost for the first time since Week 2 after a disappointing performance, 24-10. The loss to the Seahawks puts the Birds at 10-2. They now are tied with the Vikings for the best record in the NFC….
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NFL power rankings roundup: Eagles continue to lead the pack
The Eagles were back at the Linc last Sunday afternoon for a matchup against the Chicago Bears, whose defense has been quite underrated this season. That didn’t prevent tight end Zach Ertz from turning in a 10-catch performance to help the Birds handily defeat the Bears, 31-3. The Eagles still hold the best record in the NFL and have...
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NFL power rankings roundup: Eagles alone at the top
The Eagles were at home last Sunday afternoon for a matchup against a reeling Denver Broncos team that had lost three straight games coming into the week. The Birds used another four-touchdown performance from MVP frontrunner Carson Wentz to defeat the Broncos, 51-23. The victory against the Broncos puts the Birds at 8-1 as they head into their Week 10 bye….
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NFL power rankings roundup: Eagles remain at the top … for the most part
The Eagles continued their homestand at Lincoln Financial Field last Sunday in a matchup against the winless San Francisco 49ers. The Birds used a four-sack performance from the defense in a downpour to defeat the Niners, 33-10. The victory over the 49ers puts the Eagles at 7-1. They still hold the best record in the NFL and a 2.5-game lead...
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Villanova with big challenge; Penn still aiming for 1st Ivy win
Villanova (4-3, 2-2 CAA) vs. Elon (6-1, 4-0 CAA)Villanova Stadium, Villanova, PennsylvaniaSaturday, 3:30 p.m. Last time outVillanova lost to James Madison, 30-8, on Oct. 14. Elon beat Rhode Island, 35-34, last Saturday. Scouting reportVillanova has allowed just 49 rushing yards per game this season. The Wildcats boast a strong scoring defense, as well, with the second-best unit in the CAA, allowing only...
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NFL power rankings roundup: Eagles soar to the top
The Eagles used the energy of a packed Lincoln Financial Field and a four-touchdown performance from Carson Wentz to defeat the Washington Redskins, 34-24, on Monday Night Football. Wentz finished with 268 passing yards to go with his four scores — yet another tremendous effort from the sophomore quarterback. A victory over the Redskins put the Birds at 6-1. They now hold…
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Wizards' Bradley Beal aims to quiet his buddy Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid has made noise with his mouth and social media presence. His trash talk took the NBA by storm after the Sixers‘ preseason finale last Friday against the Miami Heat in Kansas City. Embiid went after Heat center Hassan Whiteside (there’s some history there) in a hilarious Twitter exchange that caught the eyes of many. Wizards guard Bradley Beal is one of them. “JoJo is...
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NFL power rankings roundup: Eagles can taste top spot
After beating up on the Cardinals, 34-7, in Week 5, the Eagles traveled to North Carolina for a Thursday night matchup against the Panthers. The Birds would use another composed and meticulous performance from Carson Wentz to sneak past the Panthers, 28-23. Wentz finished with 222 passing yards and three touchdowns — backing up his best performance of the season so far…