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WASHINGTON (AP) — The NAACP on Wednesday called for a meeting with the NFL to discuss the fate of quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who refused to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against African-Americans. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback once took his team to the Super Bowl, but he’s a free agent…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Jordan Matthews  (Photo: Webster Riddick) While on its face, the trade that sent former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews to the Buffalo Bills doesn’t make a lot of sense, a look at rookie Mack Hollins sharpens the focus.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun The…

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Long, the Philadelphia defensive end who grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, put his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins as a show of unity during the national anthem before the Eagles’ exhibition game Thursday night against Buffalo. Jenkins stood with his right fist raised in the air as he’s done since last…

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — All-star high school basketball player Jarrod Stukes recently finished his last season at LaSalle College High School. Now, his high school coach is one of many pulling for the teen by his bedside. “My understanding is he’s stable and he’s got a long road ahead. He’s a fighter,” Coach Joe Dempsey said….

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ABOVE CARTOON:  Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News While fans are talking an NFL boycott to protest Colin Kaepernick’s lack of a new team, voices that should be speaking out aren’t.   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and The Philadelphia Sunday Sun With NFL teams still avoiding quarterback Colin Kaepernick like the plague…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood (28) rushes during the game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, December 11, 2016 Philadelphia. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 27-22. (Al Tielemans via AP Images) In the Philadelphia Eagles ‘running back by committee’ gathering, who will ultimately be the chairman of the board? By Chris Murray For…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  A light moment for Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) and coaches during training. (Photo by Webster Riddick)   As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for a 2017-2018 season filled with new faces and skill sets, can they give their fans the season they’ve been hoping for?   By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  From left to right Jerome Williams (formerly Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors), Cuttino Mobley (Formerly of the Houston Rockets), and DeShawn Stevenson(Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards.)  (Photo: Chris Murray) Ice Cube’s Professional 3-on-3 Basketball League came to play on Allen Iverson’s former home court last week. Unfortunately, the NBA Hall of Famer…

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By Adi Joseph USA Today, For the Win PHILADELPHIA — Allen Iverson’s entrance at the BIG3’s first showcase in the city he once called home was full of flashing lights, blaring music and the roars of the fans. It was all downhill from there. Iverson, the Philadelphia 76ers legend who has been the face of…

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  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Allen Iverson plans to run on that familiar court one more time, cup his ear the way he used to in his prime and implore his adoring fans to make more noise. AI is back home, Philly. “It’s exciting,” Iverson told The Associated Press. “I just want to give them a…

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