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  • May 4, 2017

    Hearst Lumberjacks junior hockey team pays homage to Claude Giroux

    Claude Giroux’s influence as a hockey player has trickled down to his hometown of Hearst, Ontario in Canada. Hearst will start a junior hockey team called the Lumberjacks. And the team’s logo and uniforms are a big testament to Giroux, who has generously helped the team get started. Here’s a look at the team’s photos and jerseys, which should look familiar. giroux-logo.jpg giroux-junior-jersey.jpg...

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  • May 5, 2017

    Week 1 point spreads are out: Eagles 2.5-point underdogs

    We’re still more than four months away from the start of the NFL season, but that hasn’t stopped Vegas for betting on sports lines. Week 1 lines are already available from Bovada, and the Eagles (7-9 last year) are 2½-point underdogs at division-rival Washington (8-7-1). While both teams will have the same quarterbacks (Carson Wentz for the Eagles and Kirk...

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  • Apr 30, 2017

    Eagles select WR Shelton Gibson with 5th-round pick

    The Eagles added speed on the outside Saturday by drafting West Virginia receiver Shelton Gibson (see bio) in the fifth round (166 overall) of the NFL draft. Gibson’s 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine in early March officially clocked in at 4.50. A solid time, but a little high for someone with the reputation as a deep threat. However,…

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  • Apr 9, 2017

    Today's Lineup: Not many changes for Phillies after 17 runs Saturday

    The Phillies will look to continue their momentum after a historic 17-3 win Saturday night against the Nationals. Just a small lineup change is on the horizon Sunday afternoon for the Phils, as Andrew Knapp will start at catcher, in place of Cameron Rupp, who capped off last night’s huge win with a solo shot in the 8th inning....

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  • Apr 7, 2017

    Former Sixer Michael Carter-Williams in much different role in latest return

    In his first professional game in 2013, Sixers rookie Michael Carter-Williams had a debut for the ages. Against the then-defending champion Miami Heat, MCW had 22 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds and an NBA rookie-debut record nine steals. Carter-Williams still has that October night four years ago ranked high out of his professional accomplishments. “Yeah that’s high up, maybe besides getting…

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  • Mar 18, 2017

    Nerlens Noel gets tribute video from Sixers in Philadelphia return

    In case you haven’t heard, Nerlens Noel made his first appearance in Philadelphia since being traded by the Sixers to the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 23. During the first quarter, the Sixers showed their appreciation to Noel with a tribute video. The big man received a nice ovation from the crowd. Noel is averaging 10.3 points on 59.2 percent shooting, 7.9…

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  • Mar 17, 2017

    Temple hires Stan Hixon as wide receivers coach

    Temple football head coach Geoff Collins announced Thursday that 36-year coaching veteran Stan Hixon has joined the staff as wide receivers coach. Hixon and Collins previously worked together at Georgia Tech in 1999 when Hixon was the receivers coach and Collins was a graduate assistant. “We are excited to add coach Hixon to our Temple University football staff,” Collins said in…

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  • Mar 5, 2017

    Matt Howard fuels Penn basketball in must-win game on Senior Night

    Penn head coach Steve Donahue knows what’s like in a player’s final home game. He’s seen players falter in the twilight of their final seasons and his senior guard, Matt Howard, was feeling those last-game emotions. “I’ve been through a lot of Senior Nights,” Donahue said. “It’s just too much for [most seniors]. This is the end; the emotions...

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  • Mar 3, 2017

    Chip Kelly's next stop … member of the media?

    How’s this for some irony? Former Eagles and 49ers head coach Chip Kelly auditioned for an analyst job at FOX Sports, per Yahoo!’s Charles Robinson. The report comes as a bit of a surprise, considering Kelly’s relationship with the media hasn’t always been the best. Here’s just one example from the coach’s time in Philadelphia when he was asked about baiting...

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  • Feb 26, 2017

    Temple snaps 3-game losing streak with double OT win over Tulane

    BOX SCORE Temple’s wild 86-76 double-overtime victory against Tulane on Saturday snapped a three-game losing streak (see Instant Replay).  The win, however, was not easy after Tulane’s Malik Morgan hit a deep three as time expired to force a second overtime. “Not again,” Temple senior forward Daniel Dingle said. “We’re not leaving this gym until we get a win.”...

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