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PHOTO: Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. ahead of Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Houston. Game 1 of the series starts Friday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) By KRISTIE RIEKEN HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker grew up watching Black stars shine…

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To win Game 3 of the National League Championship Series and continue a playoff winning streak that goes all the way back to Oct. 21, 1980, the Philadelphia Phillies came up with some clutch hits to offset the reappearance of the team’s defensive woes. ABOVE PHOTO: Seranthony Dominguez made history on Friday night, becoming the…

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By Napoleon F. Kingcade James Chapman, the football coach at Bartram High, has been concerned about his team’s safety this year.  Throughout the year, there have been a series of shootings and murders at recreation centers around the city. Several weeks ago, there was a shooting at Roxborough High School which resulted in the murder…

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By JOHN WAWROW ASSOCIATED PRESS  For too long, Matt Dumba felt he was on his own dealing with racial taunts directed at him as a youngster growing up in Saskatchewan. It was no different for Dumba as an adult, one of just a handful of minority players in the National Hockey League. Even in a…

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As the Philadelphia Eagles go into their bye week as the NFL’s only undefeated team, quarterback Jalen Hurts deserves a lot of the credit. ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts makes a play during last Sunday night’s victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia. (Photo/Webster Riddick) By Chris Murray …

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Taking their cues from designated hitter Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves and will take on the San Diego Padres for the right to go to the World Series.  ABOVE PHOTO: The Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their National League Division Series victory over the Atlanta Braves last Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. (Photo:…

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Back at Citizens Bank Park for the first time in 19 days, the Philadelphia Phillies treated a sellout crowd to a 9-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, complete with serious firepower, great pitching, and the chance to move on. ABOVE PHOTO: Bryce Harper and J. T. Realmuto (Photo: Webster Riddick) By Chris Murray  For the…

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The Philadelphia Eagles managed to stay unbeaten against the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, but their game against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday night is going to be the bigger test.  ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers speaks with Danuel House after practice on the first day of Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball training camp at the McAlister Field House on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP) By DAN GELSTON ASSOCIATED PRESS …

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Now that the Philadelphia Phillies have ended their playoff drought, what’s next? ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Phillies’ Rob Thomson celebrates after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Houston Astros to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Back…

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