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Miles Austin bringing veteran savvy to Eagles receivers
It’s been a long time since Miles Austin was an elite wide receiver in the NFL. In 2009, he had a breakout season for the Dallas Cowboys, catching 81 passes for 1,320 and 11 touchdowns. He followed it up with 1,041 yards and seven touchdowns in 2010. But since then, Austin has registered more than 600 yards and played a…
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Bryan Braman: Eagles ‘a lot deeper' at OLB last year
As Marcus Smith was carted off the field, questions of the Eagles‘ outside-linebacker depth reared their ugly head again. Smith’s injury comes after the team already lost Travis Long on Aug. 3 to his second ACL tear in as many years and Brandon Hepburn was waived because of an abdominal injury suffered last week. With injuries piling up, the Eagles…
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Phillies-Brewers 5 things: Starters look to get back on track
Phillies (46-69) at Brewers (48-68)8:10 p.m. on CSN After a day off, the Phillies begin the final series of their current nine-game road trip against the Brewers on Friday. The Phillies lost two of three to the Diamondbacks earlier this week for only their second series loss since the All-Star break — the other came against the Dodgers last week….
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Raheem Mostert hoping to impress Eagles, earn roster spot
With the addition of DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews this offseason to the already signed Darren Sproles, the Eagles have a crowded offensive backfield. It’s obvious those three will make the roster out of training camp (see Day 6 observations), but that isn’t stopping the rest of the franchise’s running backs from trying to prove they deserve a spot as...
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Nostalgic Jimmy Rollins: ‘It's just another baseball game'
In 2,090 games as a Phillie, Jimmy Rollins registered a franchise-leading 2,306 hits and 479 doubles, stole 453 bases, hit 216 home runs and had 887 RBIs. He’s third in franchise history with 1,325 runs scored and 111 triples. But when he sat down to talk to reporters in the Dodgers’ dugout prior to Tuesday’s game at Citizens Bank Park,…
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John Moffitt brings positive mindset to fresh start with Eagles
Though he’s only been in the NFL for four years, John Moffitt has already had enough ups and downs to last a full career. Now, as the newest member of the Eagles‘ offensive line, the 28-year-old is excited for a fresh start. “It feels good. It feels really good,” Moffitt said Monday at training camp. “It’s nice to be...
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Eagles Camp Notes: Biking for Jason Peters; MMA for Lane Johnson
When asked how he felt coming into this year’s training camp, Eagles left tackle Jason Peters put it simply. “Yeah,” he said. “This is way better than I ever have [felt] coming into camp.” The 11-year pro said Monday that he normally comes into training camp heavier and works himself into football shape, but this offseason was a different...
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Chip Kelly: Sam Bradford fully healthy for training camp
Concerns Eagles fans might have about Sam Bradford’s health heading into training camp can be put to rest. During his first press conference of training camp Sunday, head coach Chip Kelly updated the quarterback’s status and eased the doubts that have clouded him this offseason. “Sam will do everything,” Kelly said. “Sam is cleared to go. Full go. “Barring...
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Phillies-Braves 5 things: Looking to stay hot
Phillies (40-64) vs. Braves (46-55)7:05 p.m. on NBC 10 With David Buchanan posting one of the best starts of his career up to this point, the Phillies took the second game of the series against the Atlanta Braves, 9-3, Friday night. The Phillies look to continue their hot streak Saturday night, as the four-game series continues at Citizens Bank Park. Here...
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The Basketball Tournament: 2 Villanova alums advance
Back in 2009, the Villanova Wildcats went on a Final Four run that captured the attention of many Philadelphia basketball fans. On Saturday morning, two members — Reggie Redding and Antonio Pena — of that team got back together on the court once again. This time the goal wasn’t a national championship; it was $1 million. Pena and Redding suited…