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Photo: Philadelphia Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber, left, celebrates his home run off of Pittsburgh Pirates’ Luis Ortiz with teammate Bryce Harper during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) BY DAN GELSTON PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rob Thomson gripped a bottle of bubbly in the exhilarating moments after the Philadelphia Phillies…

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The Philadelphia Eagles aren’t firing on all cylinders. That they keep winning in spite of that should scare the rest of the league. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Eagles defense sacks Washington quarterback Sam Howell. Photos: Webster Riddick If the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles aren’t playing their best football after the four…

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Now that the Philadelphia Phillies have made it back into the postseason, counting them out would be a bad idea.By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Photos by Webster RiddickNow that the defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies have punched their ticket to the postseason for the second straight year, it is safe to say,…

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Thanks to a 10-strikeout performance from pitcher Cristopher Sanchez and a sweep of the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies are now one game away from another trip to the postseason. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Phillies’ Cristopher Sanchez pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the…

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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night by using the ground game. By Chris Murray For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN  For much of the first half of Thursday night’s home opener against the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles offense seemed to be mired in a funk. They failed to take advantage of…

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The Philadelphia Eagles opening day win over the New England Patriots was a clinic on the importance of defense. By Chris MurrayFor the Philadelphia Sunday SUN Above photo: New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) is pursued by Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship, left, as he scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Carolina Panthers tackle Michael Oher answers questions during a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 in San Jose, Calif. Carolina plays the Denver Broncos in the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2015, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)  By Teresa Walker associated press Sean and Leigh Anne…

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Before the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns took the field on Thursday night, they practiced together at a joint training camp. ABOVE PHOTO: Jalen Hurts at practice (Photos by Webster Riddick) By Chris Murray  For the Philadelphia Sunday SUN For all the talk about the Philadelphia Eagles having a post-Super Bowl “hangover” in 2023, the…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner plays during a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) By Dan Gelston associated press PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner used a simple message to express his appreciation for the way Phillies fans have stuck with him during a rough first season in town: “Thank You,…

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PHOTOS by Jim Brown Two notable citizens were honored on July 22 during a ceremony marking the installation of a street sign paying tribute to the late Honorable Judge Charles L. Durham at 700 North 39th Street near Aspen Street, and a wall mural of Sixers legend Wali “Wonder” Jones at the 37th Street Playground…

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