Olympic Sprinter Alex Quiñónez Killed in Shooting in Ecuador
Police say Ecuadorian sprinter Alex Quiñónez was fatally shot in the port city of Guayaquil
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‘Let Kyrie Play': Anti-Vax Mandate Protestors Rush Barricades Before Nets' Home Opener
A small group broke through barriers and got all the way to the front entrance of the building, forcing arena officials to briefly close the doors while fans were trying to get in.
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Carmelo Anthony Passes Moses Malone for 9th on NBA's Scoring List
Melo knocked down a pull-up 3-pointer against Memphis to move into ninth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
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Not Many Good Grades After Eagles' Embarrassing Loss to Raiders
The Eagles lost to the Raiders 33-22 in Las Vegas on Sunday and the grades aren’t pretty.
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Watch the Best (and Worst) Plays From NFL Week 7
Here are the must-see moments from Sunday’s NFL action.
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Eagles Struggle Yet Again in Loss to Las Vegas Raiders
Despite garbage time, a pathetic loss in Roob’s Observations originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles must be the best garbage-time team in NFL history. They specialize in falling behind by three touchdowns and then once the game is out of hand doing some serious stat padding. I’m not buying it. Forget the final score. This w... -
Former Eagles TE Zach Ertz Catches Long TD in 1st Game With Cardinals
Former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz made his Arizona Cardinals debut on Sunday and kicked things off in his new home with a bang.
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Seth Curry Has Huge First Quarter in Sixers Win Over OKC Thunder
Seth Curry’s 23-point first quarter and Joel Embiid’s all-around impact lifted the Sixers to a 115-103 win Sunday night in Oklahoma City.
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Eagles' Miles Sanders Carted Off Vs. Raiders With Apparent Ankle Injury
Eagles running back Miles Sanders was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
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NFL Schedule Week 7: Game Times, How to Watch on TV and More
Here are game times, TV schedules, stadium info and more details on this week’s games.
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Eagles Overreactions: Raiders Debacle Highlights Nick Sirianni's Failings
The Eagles lost to a better Raiders team in Las Vegas on Sunday, which wouldn’t be the end of the world if it didn’t turn into an unacceptably bad display of football, Adam Hermann says.
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Texas Drag Race Driver Slams Into Spectators, Killing 2 Kids
Authorities say a driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two children and injuring eight other people.
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How to Watch Braves Vs. Astros in 2021 World Series
The Atlanta Braves will take on the Houston Astros in the World Series. Here’s how to watch on TV and stream for free online.
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Eagles Rule Out Safety Anthony Harris for Raiders
The Eagles will be without one of their starting safeties when they take on the Raiders in Las Vegas on Sunday.
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Flyers Vs. Panthers: No Ryan Ellis, No Upset of Undefeated Florida
Without Ryan Ellis, the Flyers faced a tall task Saturday night and couldn’t complete it. They lost to the unbeaten Panthers, 4-2, to finish their homestand 2-1-1.
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Why Gowan, Return in Ertz Trade, Thought He Was Destined for Eagles
Tay Gowan became an Eagle when Zach Ertz was traded, but he thought he was always destined to be here.
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Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard Get Into Altercation During Loss to Suns
Lakers teammates Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard had to be separated during an argument in Friday’s loss to the Suns.
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Tobias Harris Asks Teammates, Fans, Media to Support Simmons
Tobias Harris on Friday called on his teammates, fans and media members to respect and support Ben Simmons.
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What Went Haywire for Sixers Late in Bitter Loss to Nets?
The Sixers came up empty on eight consecutive key possessions Friday night in their loss to the Nets. What went wrong?
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Astros Beat Red Sox in ALCS, Advance to World Series
Houston defeated Boston 5-0 in Game 6 to secure the franchise’s third AL pennant in the last five years.
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Sixers Vs. Nets: Fourth-Quarter Drought Dooms Sixers in Home Opener
The Sixers couldn’t close the deal Friday night in a disappointing 114-109 loss in their home opener to the Nets.
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Simmons Meets With 76ers Teammates, Says He's Not Mentally Ready to Play: Source
Ben Simmons met with his teammates Friday morning. Ahead of the team’s homer opener, he says he’s not mentally ready to play, according to reports.
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Benching Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Is the Worst Thing Nick Sirianni Can Do
Jalen Hurts’ first six games have been rocky, but the worst thing for the young QB – and for the Eagles’ organization – would be to sit him. By Reuben Frank
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US Rowing Accepts Resignation of Longtime Men's Coach Mike Teti
US Rowing’s CEO said there will no longer be a formal relationship with Teti and she accepted his resignation last week.
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How to Watch Dodgers Vs. Braves in 2021 NLCS
Just like last postseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves will battle for a World Series berth.
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What You Need to Know About the 2021-22 College Basketball Season
The 2021-22 college basketball season is right around the corner.
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‘This Could Be Four Years': Sixers' Morey Holding Firm on Simmons Dispute
Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey made it clear Thursday that his stance on Ben Simmons isn’t shifting. By Noah Levick
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Congress Presses NFL to Release Details From WFT Workplace Culture Probe
A congressional committee asked Roger Goodell to release findings from the NFL’s investigation into the Washington Football Team.
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Eagles' Kelce Sounds Off on Ben Simmons Situation: ‘Lack of Accountability'
Eagles center Jason Kelce gave a perfect take Thursday on the ongoing Ben Simmons-Sixers saga.
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American Athletic Conference Adds Six Schools From Conference USA
Florida Atlantic, Charlotte, North Texas, UTSA, Rice and UAB are moving from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference.
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Simone Biles Says She's ‘Still Scared to Do Gymnastics' in Honest Interview With Hoda Kotb
The gymnastics superstar discussed her mental health and shared her ongoing struggles with gymnastics after experiencing “the twisties” at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Aaron Rodgers Tells Hilarious Story About Profane Eagles Fan Interaction
Aaron Rodgers, no stranger to heckling at different cities around the NFL, shouted out Eagles fans this week in a hilarious way.
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Former NBA Player Delonte West Arrested After Incident With Florida Police
The 38-year-old, who played for the Celtics, SuperSonics, Cavaliers and Mavericks, has spoken out publicly in the past about his struggle with bipolar disorder.
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Knicks Survive Celtics' Comeback in Double-Overtime Thriller
Let’s have 81 more games just like that one.
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Drake-Montrezl Harrell Trash Talk Results in Technical Foul for Harrell
Montrezl Harrell’s first technical with the Wizards came in style.
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Former NFL Player Guilty of ID Theft, COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A former NFL wide receiver and South Florida native has pleaded guilty to stealing identities to fraudulently obtain coronavirus-related unemployment insurance benefits in California
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Flyers Vs. Bruins: The Goals Keep Coming in Impressive Win Over Boston
The offense kept coming Wednesday night as the Flyers got the better of the Bruins in winning time with a 6-3 decision.
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Texans, Dolphins Deshaun Watson Trade Reportedly ‘Could Go Down This Week'
The Houston Texans reportedly are working on a deal to send Deshaun Watson to the Miami Dolphins ahead of the Nov. 2 trade deadline.
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Joel Embiid, Furkan Korkmaz Help Sixers Win Opener Without Ben Simmons
Joel Embiid and Furkan Korkmaz helped lead the Sixers to a 117-97 season-opening win over the Pelicans without the suspended Ben Simmons.
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Ben Simmons Attempting to Sell South Jersey Home for $5 Million
Ben Simmons is attempting to sell his $5 million South Jersey home, yet another sign that the disgruntled Sixers player wants out of Philly.
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Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Opens Up on Lane Johnson's Mental Health Ordeal
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said his only priority during Johnsons absence was making sure the 30-year-old veteran had all the resources he needed.
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These 10 Eagles Players Have Been Pleasant Surprises, So Far
Despite the 2-4 start, a number of Eagles players have been quietly – or not so quietly – turning out solid seasons so far.
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Eagles Are Going to ‘Ruin' Jalen Hurts, Former Pro Bowl Safety Says
If you’re already out on Jalen Hurts, one former Pro Bowl defender thinks you might want to adjust where you’re placing blame for his failures.
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NFL, Players Agree to End ‘Race-Norming' in $1B Settlement
The NFL and lawyers for thousands of retired NFL players have reached an agreement to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing in the $1 billion settlement of concussion claims
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Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo Make NBA's List of 76 Greatest Players
Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo headlined the first set of players revealed for the NBA’s list of the 75 greatest players in league history.
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Jrue Holiday Ruled Out Against Nets After Heel Injury
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has left the defending champions’ season opener with a bruised right heel
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Prospect of No Jab, No Visa for Australian Open Tennis Stars
Political leaders in Australia says tennis players who haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccination are unlikely to get a visa to enter the country for the first major of 2022 at Melbourne Park
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Should Sixers Cut Their Losses With Ben Simmons?
Sixers GM Daryl Morey has been aiming to get top-tier talent in return for Ben Simmons, but that dream is gone – so get what you can get, Dan Roche says.
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Sixers Fans' Reactions to Ben Simmons' Suspension Are Hilarious
The Ben Simmons saga went nuclear on Tuesday with a practice ejection and a suspension, and of course the internet brought its bag of jokes.
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‘Every Day You're Surprised' With Ben Simmons and the Sixers
Sixers head coach Doc Rivers was unwilling to reveal why he kicked Ben Simmons out of practice on Tuesday, but he spoke a core truth about the team.
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Joel Embiid Rips Ben Simmons Again: ‘At This Point I Don't Care About That Man'
Joel Embiid didn’t mince words when discussing teammate Ben Simmons after Simmons was suspended from the team’s first game against the Pelicans after refusing to do defensive drills at practice on Tuesday.
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Rivers Kicks Simmons Out of Practice, 76ers Suspend Him, Embiid Sounds Off
Ben Simmons has been suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for the season opener Wednesday night at New Orleans due to conduct detrimental to the team after he was thrown out of practice Tuesday. Sixers All-Star center Joel Embiid tore into Simmons afterwards.
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‘I Love You Guys': Ex-Eagle Zach Ertz Takes Out Full-Page Ad to Thank Fans, Philly
Zach Ertz was traded from the Eagles on Friday but took out a full-page ad in the Philadelphia Inquirer to thank Philadelphia on Tuesday.
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NJ Has Country's First $1 Billion Month in Sports Betting
New Jersey’s sports betting industry has become the first in the United States to take in more than a billion dollars’ worth of bets in a single month.
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Los Angeles DA Declines to Charge Ex-UFC Champ Chuck Liddell, Wife in Alleged Run-In
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file criminal charges against UFC Hall of Fame member Chuck Liddell or his wife over an alleged run-in a week ago, according to a document released Monday.
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Washington State Coach Rolovich Fired for Failing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Nick Rolovich has become the first major college coach to lose his job over vaccination status.
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NHL Suspends Sharks' Evander Kane for 21 Games For Submitting Fake Vaccination Card
The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card
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ESPN Broadcaster Dick Vitale Reveals Lymphoma Diagnosis
Longtime ESPN college basketball commentator Dick Vitale revealed he has been diagnosed with lymphoma and will undergo chemotherapy.
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Baffert, Trainer Suspended From Churchill Downs, Can Enter Horses in Breeders' Cup
Bob Baffert can enter horses in the Breeders’ Cup next month at Del Mar, but the event’s all-time money-leading trainer has to meet certain conditions, including stricter out-of-competition testing of his horses and greater security at his barn.
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Watch Ben Simmons' Return to Sixers Practice Ahead of Season Opener
Against all odds Ben Simmons is back in the Sixers’ practice facility with his teammates, and reporters got a glimpse of the strange situation on Monday.
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What We'll Learn Very Soon About Nick Sirianni, Coach's Eagles Team
The Eagles showed us a bit of their identity through six games, but the next six should reveal their true colors.
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Lane Johnson's Message as He Rejoins Eagles After Anxiety, Depression Battle
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson released a statement about mental health — telling others they are not alone — and says he’s rejoining the team.
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Growing Platform Offers Athletes Anonymous Way to Report Abuse, Doping
A college basketball player hatched the idea after seeing a discrimination case nearly implode his own team, then wondering why it took so long to get to the facts.
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MLB to Require Housing for Some Minor Leaguers, a ‘Historic Victory,' Advocates Say
Major League Baseball says its owners have agreed to begin providing housing to certain minor league players beginning in the 2022 season
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Watch the Best (and Worst) Plays From NFL Week 6
From viral highlights to ugly blunders, here are the must-see moments from Sunday’s NFL action.
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Cause of Death Revealed for Former Boston Bruins Player Jimmy Hayes
Nearly two months after Jimmy Hayes unexpectedly died at the age of 31 in his Massachusetts home, the cause and manner of his death have been revealed.
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Chicago Sky Erase 14-Point Deficit, Clinch First-Ever WNBA Championship
For the first time in team history, the Chicago Sky are WNBA champions.
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Simmons-Sixers Saga Takes Latest Turn as Player Practices in Preseason
The Ben Simmons-Sixers saga took another turn Sunday as the reportedly want-away player took part in the team’s preseason practice session.
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Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Has No Plans to Give Up Play Calling
Nick Sirianni knows the Eagles’ offense needs to improve but he’s not giving up play calling.
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Howie Roseman Can't Stop Talking About Tyree Jackson After Zach Ertz Trade
The Eagles held a press conference after trading Zach Ertz but Howie Roseman couldn’t stop talking about Tyree Jackson.
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Eagles Still Searching for an Identity 6 Games Into Season
Six games into the season, the Philadelphia Eagles are still seeking an identity
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10 Former Eagles TE Zach Ertz Stats That Will Blow Your Mind
Zach Ertz put together an incredible run in Philly, but a deeper look at the stats show just how good he really was.
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AP Source: No One Else in NFL Cited With Email Violations
The NFL has found no other current team or league personnel to have sent emails containing racist, homophobic or misogynistic language similar to messages written by Jon Gruden that led to his resignation as Las Vegas Raiders coach, according to a person familiar with the documents
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Kliff Kingsbury Tests Positive for COVID-19, Will Miss Cardinals-Browns Game
The Arizona Cardinals will be without head coach Kliff Kingsbury for their Week 6 showdown with the Cleveland Browns.
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Flyers Vs. Canucks: Crazy Comeback Bid Thwarted in Season-Opening Shootout Loss
The Flyers’ season-opening festivities and late-game push Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center were ultimately soured by a 5-4 shootout loss to the Canucks.
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Sixers at Pistons: Strong Showings From Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe in Preseason Finale
Tyrese Maxey and Isaiah Joe had strong games Friday night in the Sixers’ preseason finale, a 112-108 loss to the Pistons.
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Ski Racer Shiffrin Eyes 5-Event Olympics After 3 Last Time
Mikaela Shiffrin wants to participate in every individual women’s Alpine ski race at the Beijing Olympics
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5 Bold Predictions for 2021-22 NBA Season
Where will Ben Simmons end up? Who wins MVP? Here are five bold predictions for the new NBA season.
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‘This Is Home': After Trade, Zach Ertz Reflects on Run With Philadelphia Eagles
On Friday, the Eagles traded Zach Ertz to the Arizona Cardinals for CB Tay Gowan and a 2022 fifth-round pick.
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The Absurdity of Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Ignoring Miles Sanders
Miles Sanders is third in the NFL in yards per touch since entering the league … and he can’t get the ball.
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Eagles' Jalen Hurts Searching for Answers After Struggling Vs. Buccaneers
Jalen Hurts has plenty of accountability. He just doesn’t have any answers.
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Husband Arrested in Killing of Kenyan Olympic Runner Agnes Tirop
Ibrahim Rotich was detained a day after Agnes Tirop, a two-time world championship bronze medalist, was found stabbed to death at her home.
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A Disputed Check-Swing Call Ended an Epic Dodgers-Giants Series. What Exactly Is the Rule?
It’s always been one of the most murky areas in baseball: What exactly constitutes a check-swing?
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NFL Trade Rumors: Zach Ertz Emotional After Possible Final Home Game
Zach Ertz was emotional leaving the field on Thursday night. Did he just play his final home game? By Dave Zangaro
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Olympic BMX Champion Reveals the Life Lessons She Learned From Her Part-Time Job
After her funding was cut, British Olympic BMX champion Beth Shriever became a teaching assistant, an experience she says taught her important life lessons.
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Texas House Passes Bill Targeting Transgender Students in Sports
House Bill 25 would require that public school athletic teams must be based on a student’s gender on their birth certificate at or near the time of birth.
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Eagles Observations: Bucs Loss Is No Moral Victory, But Some Hope on Defense
The Eagles’ loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday night was torpedoed by the same mistakes they’ve made all year, a game that could’ve been won with better decisions.
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Kenyan Runner Agnes Tirop Found Dead, Police Hunt Husband
Kenyan Olympic runner and two-time world championship bronze medalist Agnes Tirop has been found dead at her home with stab wounds.
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Eagles' Dallas Goedert Will Miss Buccaneers Game on COVID List
Dallas Goedert is still on the COVID-19 list and will miss Thursday’s game against the Bucs.
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Three-Time World Champion Nathan Chen to Compete at Skate America in Prep for Beijing Olympics
Three-time world champion Nathan Chen will begin his preparation for the Winter Olympics at Skate America in late October in Las Vegas
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Which Team Will Win as Eagles Host Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football?
The Eagles host the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Here are NBC Sports Philadelphia’s predictions.
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Eagles Observations: Is It Time for Nick Sirianni to Give Up Play Calling?
Re-thinking the offense after five weeks, thoughts on protecting draft picks, and more in this week’s 10 random observations. By Reuben Frank
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Olympian Tom Daley Reveals He Struggled With an Eating Disorder
Daley, 27, said he has struggled in his relationships with food and body image.
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NBA's Kyrie Irving: Refusal to Get Vaccinated About ‘What's Best for Me'
Kyrie Irving says he doesn’t want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what’s best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine
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Kyrie Irving Skips COVID Jab and Benches Himself – for Now
All-Star guard Kyrie Irving hasn’t responded to an ultimatum from the Brooklyn Nets to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or sit out the season
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Joe Girardi, Kevin Long Reunited With Phils 4 Months After Trading F-Bombs
Joe Girardi always wanted Kevin Long to be his hitting coach again and explained why he sees it as such an “exciting” move for the Phillies.
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Report: Ben Simmons-Doc Rivers Meeting Included F-Bomb Exchange
Doc Rivers and Sixers brass flew to Los Angeles over the summer to meet with Ben Simmons, and it seems like that discussion was a little spicier than we initially knew.
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Eagles-Bucs Matchups to Get Excited About for Thursday Night
The Tampa Bay Bucs have a ton of weapons on offense, which won’t make this game easy for the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are five matchups to watch.
