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ABOVE PHOTO: New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (22) jumps over defenders for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)  …Well, at least there weren’t any turnovers in the Philadelphia Eagles loss to the New…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Lee Elder, first Black golfer to participate in the Masters Tournament at Augusta, Ga., May 9, 1975.  (AP Photo/Lou Krasky) SPORTSNET.COM AUGUSTA, Ga. — In a year marked by racial injustice, Augusta National announced Monday it would honor Lee Elder with two scholarships in his name at Paine College and an honorary tee…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Urban Youth Racing School founder Anthony Martin, left, and his wife Michelle Martin pose for a photo at the school, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Philadelphia. The school has made it its mission to introduce inner-city youngsters, most of them Black, to the motorsports world.  (AP Photo/Dan Gelston) By Dan Gelston associated press…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Eagles Jalen Reagor scores a touchdown. (Photo: Webster Reddick) The Philadelphia Eagles are in first place. But problems still persist, especially with the offense. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Given the sorry state of the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles are the best among the worst and have an excellent opportunity…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.   (Rudy Carezzevoli, Pool via AP) associated press PORTIMAO, Portugal— British driver Lewis Hamilton made Formula One history on Sunday, winning the Portuguese Grand Prix for…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The community was on hand as BWSF received a Philadelphia Women’s Basketball 2000 grant.  (Left to right) Tina Sloan Green, Shannon George, Yusuf Bey, Nafisa Bey, Jennifer Bennetch, Ruth Birchett, and Dr. Germaine Edwards.  (Photo courtesy of BWSF) BWSF was awarded the grant from PWB2000 during a check presentation ceremony.   Black Women…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Washington. Villanova won 70-69. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Dan Gelston associated press PHILADELPHIA — An avid sports fan, Villanova coach Jay Wright watched with interest how Major League Baseball muddled…

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Until the Philadelphia Eagles put together a complete game, their season is headed for nothing but frustration. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN There seems to be an unmistakable commonality in the Philadelphia Eagles losses this season, and that commonality is the team’s inability to play a consistent four quarters on either side of…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Malcolm Jenkins arrives at the ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, in Los Angeles.  (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) By Rob Maaddi associated press Malcolm Jenkins is passionate about many subjects, including mental health awareness. Going to weekly therapy helps him cope with stress and he wants young men to…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Glenn “Doc” Rivers (Photo: fashionstock.com / Shutterstock) New Philadelphia 76ers coach Glenn “Doc” Rivers has worked with some of the NBA’s premiere talents. He’s hoping to bring his magic to the City of Brotherly Love. By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN If there is something to be hopeful about the with…

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