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LANSING, Mich. –The former sports doctor who admitted molesting some of the nation’s top gymnasts for years was sentenced Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison as the judge declared: “I just signed your death warrant.” The sentence capped a remarkable seven-day hearing in which scores of Larry Nassar’s victims were able to confront…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Lincoln Financial Field stadium, home of eagles  (Photo: shutterstock/Andriy Blokhin) This weekend’s NFC Championship matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings pits two hard luck franchises against each other.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and The Philadelphia Sunday Sun Sunday’s NFC Championship game between the Minnesota Vikings and…

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David Egger, Associated Press One after one, gymnasts and other victims of a disgraced former sports doctor stepped forward in a Michigan courtroom Tuesday to recount the sexual abuse and emotional trauma he inflicted on them as children, including one who warned that girls eventually “grow into strong women that return to destroy your world.”…

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WPVI–A limited number of tickets for the NFC Championship Game will go on sale 10 a.m. Tuesday. Tickets can only be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. General ticket prices range from $170 to $255 and standing room only tickets are $135. There is a four-ticket limit per household, and all…

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PHILADELPHIA –Fly Eagles Fly. With the wind and against it. With Nick Foles engineering several long drives, Jake Elliott converting three field goals, and the defense getting stingy in the tightest spot, Philadelphia moved into the NFC championship game with a 15-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. Foles directed brilliant marches of 74…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Eagles defeated two weeks ago against the Raiders… can they beat the Falcons Saturday?  (Photo: Webster Riddick)   By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday Sun and the Chris Murray Report Despite being the number one seed with a 13-3 record, the Philadelphia Eagles are a two-point underdog to the sixth-seeded Atlanta…

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DENNIS PASSA (AP Sports Writer) Serena Williams‘ decision not to defend her Australian Open title four months after giving birth to her first child had nothing to do with merely being able to play at Melbourne Park. The seven-time Australian Open champion confirmed Friday she wouldn’t attempt to defend the title she won here last…

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Bleecher Report ESPN reportedly fired Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis on Friday after they were accused of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor last month. According to Sports Business Daily‘s John Ourand, McNabb and Davis were let go “following a monthlong investigation” into their conduct while they were employees at…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Eagles victorious year  (Photo: Webster Riddick)   In 2017, Philadelphia sports fans got to do something they’re not really good at. They got to see their ‘sports team glass’ as half-full.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun In Philadelphia, 2017 might be remembered as one…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (Photo: Webster Riddick)   The Philadelphia Eagles may have a home field advantage throughout the playoffs, but if Monday’s game against the Oakland Raiders told us anything, it’s that they’re going to need to play better if they’re going to live up to being the number one seed.   By Chris Murray For…

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