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Batman Fan Doug Flutie Built a Batcave Replica in His Garage and It's Awesome
Former Heisman Trophy winner and current NBC Sports analyst Doug Flutie built a replica Batcave in his garage and the NBC Sports Boston Camera Guys got an exclusive tour.
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Univ. of Texas LB Jake Ehlinger Found Dead Days After Brother Drafted Into NFL
University of Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger, the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, was found dead Thursday near campus, Austin police say.
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Gymnasts Take a Stand Against Sexualization With ‘New Kind of Uniform'
A group of German gymnasts aimed to send a message against the sexualization of female gymnasts by wearing full-body leotards during the European championships.
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US Women to Play Summer Series in Texas Ahead of Olympics
The US women’s national soccer team will play Portugal, Jamaica and Nigeria during a five-match Summer Series next month in Texas
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Albert Pujols Designated for Assignment by Los Angeles Angels
Albert Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels and hit 667 career home runs in 21 years in the majors.
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Willie Mays Turns 90 as Oldest Living Baseball Hall of Famer
The Say Hey Kid turns 90 today. To celebrate Willie Mays, Major League Baseball tweeted out a happy birthday message from Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr., Cal Ripken Jr. and more.
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NFL Providing 50 Free Super Bowl LVI Tickets to Vaccinated Fans
The NFL has announced that they will be giving away 50 free Super Bowl LVI tickets to fans that have taken their COVID-19 vaccination
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Pfizer and BioNTech to Donate Vaccines for Olympic Athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics
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Decision on Betting on NJ College Sports Teams Could Wind Up With Voters
New Jersey’s voters could be asked this fall whether to allow betting on the state’s college sports teams.
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Petition Against Olympics Gains Tens of Thousands of Signatures in Japan
An online petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled has gained ten of thousands of signatures since being launched in Japan just days ago.
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15-Year-Old Sues for Right to Play in NWSL
A 15-year-old soccer player has sued for the right to play in the National Women’s Soccer League, which doesn’t allow players under 18.
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Who Were the Eagles' Winners and Losers After NFL Draft?
Here are some winners and losers on the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster after the 2021 NFL Draft.
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‘You Can Still Be an A- – – – – -‘: Union Advance Over Atlanta in Another Testy CCL Match
The tension between the Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United ratcheted up again as Philly progressed to the CONCACAF Champion’s League semifinal following their second-leg tie Tuesday night.
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DeVonta Smith Explains Where His Tough ‘Football Strength' Comes From
DeVonta Smith’s size is a hot topic in NFL circles, but his toughness doesn’t seem to be questionable by anyone who knows him.
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Google Signs Deal With WNBA to Help Champion Women's Sports
The WNBA has signed a multiyear deal with Google to be the presenting partner for the league’s playoffs.
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Breanna Stewart Pops the Question to Marta Xargay
WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart got down on one knee recently to propose to girlfriend Marta Xargay of the Phoenix Mercury.
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Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 Champ in Great Racing Family, Dies
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has died
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Eric McClure, Former NASCAR Driver, Dead at 42
The sports world is mourning the loss of former NASCAR driver Eric McClure
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Eagles Didn't Draft a Day 1 or 2 Corner; Howie Roseman Explains Why
The Eagles need to bolster their CB depth – so why did they wait until the fourth round to draft one?
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Tokyo Games Need 500 Nurses; Nurses Say Needs Are Elsewhere
Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out with the games.
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Phillies Lose to Mets After Hoskins' Game-Tying, 9th-Inning Homer Is Overturned
A potential three-run homer that was changed to a two-run double proved to be the difference in the Phillies’ 8-7 loss to the Mets.
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Man United Fans Storm Stadium, Force Game to Be Called Off
Manchester United’s Premier League game against Liverpool was postponed after supporters stormed into the stadium and onto the field
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Jose Alvarado Suspended 3 Games by MLB for Dom Smith Incident
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado has been suspended 3 games by Major League Baseball for his actions after striking out Dom Smith Friday night.
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Jenner Says Transgender Girls in Women's Sports Is ‘Unfair'
Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and reality TV personality now running for California governor, said she opposes transgender girls competing in girls’ sports at school
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Sixers Beat Undermanned Spurs With Game-Winning Tip-In from Ben Simmons in Overtime
Ben Simmons’ overtime tip-in saved the day in the Sixers’ 113-111 win Sunday night over the Spurs.
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NFL Draft Grades: How Eagles Fared in 2021 Draft, According to Experts
Scouring the internet for a roundup of Eagles’ grades from the 2021 NFL draft.
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Eagles Got a Playmaker, Extra First-Round Pick and Depth
The Philadelphia Eagles added an extra first-round pick next year before selecting the Heisman Trophy winner and spent the rest of the draft focused mainly on defense
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Eagles' Zach Ertz Not Going Anywhere Unless Price Is Right
The draft has passed, but Zach Ertz remains in Philly.
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Medina Spirit Wins 2021 Kentucky Derby: See Full Results, Payouts
Bob Baffert’s Medina Spirit was the winner of the 147th Kentucky Derby, finishing with a time of 2:01:02 to take the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.
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Phillies Vs. Mets: Umpires' Bad Call on Andrew McCutchen Costly in Loss
The Phillies’ inability to win two games in a row becomes a little more remarkable every day.
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Medina Spirit Gives Bob Baffert Record 7th Kentucky Derby Win
Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length on Saturday, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race’s 147-year history, with seven victories. Jockey John Velazquez earned his fourth Derby victory on Saturday aboard the dark brown colt that was purchased as a yearling for $1,000 and... -
Harper and Realmuto Still Absent From Phillies' Lineup, Gregorius Returns
The Phillies’ top two position players were out of the starting lineup for a second straight game Saturday night.
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Pete Lammons, Tight End on Jets' Super Bowl Team, Dies at 77
Pete Lammons, a tight end on the New York Jets’ Super Bowl-winning team in 1969, has died by drowning after he fell off a fishing boat
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Pine Valley to Allow Female Members by End of the Year
Pine Valley is the latest men’s golf club that will allow women to join
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WATCH: Eagles Pick Milton Williams' Tearful NFL Draft Call Is Amazing
The Eagles’ third round pick Milton Williams had an incredible and emotional reaction when he got that fateful phone call from the Philadelphia area code.
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2021 Kentucky Derby: How to Watch and What's Different About This Year's Race
The 147th edition of the famous race will be available to watch across a variety of NBC platforms.
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NFL Draft 2021: Eagles Desperate as Ever for Cornerback Help
The Eagles have yet to address their most pressing need, which is cornerback. Will they do it Saturday in the draft? By Reuben Frank
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Eagles Draft Landon Dickerson Despite His Lengthy Injury History
The Eagles drafted offensive lineman Landon Dickerson on Friday night despite his lengthy injury history.
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Eagles Draft an Offensive and Defensive Linemen on Day 2
The Philadelphia Eagles took another Alabama player, selecting offensive lineman Landon Dickerson in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night
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Phillies Vs. Mets: Benches Clear With Jose Alvarado, Dom Smith Dustup
A whole lot of drama in the final two innings of the Phillies’ win over the Mets Friday night at windy Citizens Bank Park.
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Landon Dickerson, Eagles' 2nd Round Draft Pick, Is Already a Viral Sensation
The Eagles used their second round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on an offensive lineman with elite upside, and elite comedic timing. By Adam Hermann
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Eagles' DeVonta Smith Went From Small Town to Top 10 Draft Pick
DeVonta Smith became a first-round pick on Thursday but he’s long been a hero in Amite, Louisiana.
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Sixers Observations: Big 3, Second Unit Strong in Another Win Over Hawks
The Sixers’ stars and second unit were strong Friday night in a 126-104 win over the Hawks.
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Eagles and Howie Roseman Finally Got One Right in the NFL Draft
You can turn things around quickly in the NFL, but you need to make smart decisions. Howie Roseman did that Thursday night by trading up to take DeVonta Smith.
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How Eagles' Top Draft Pick DeVonta Smith Fits in Nick Sirianni's Offense
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni gave a detailed answer on how DeVonta Smith will fit in his offense.
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2021 NFL Draft Suits: Most Memorable Outfits From First Round
JaMarr Chase and Jaylen Waddle highlight the most memorable outfits from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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NFL Draft 2021: Eagles' DeVonta Smith Pick Made Fans Absolutely Lose Their Minds
The Eagles pulled off a dramatic maneuver to go get Heisman Trophy winner and Alabama Wide Receiver DeVonta Smith in the NFL Draft and fans absolutely lost it as the pick came in.
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NFL Draft: No Suspense as 3 QBs Dominate Early Picks
The themes for the 2021 NFL draft were many, starting with the quarterbacks.
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Bryce Harper Calms Incendiary Situation With Text to Genesis Cabrera
After being hit in the face by a 97-mph fastball, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper defused a potentially volatile situation with a text message to the Cardinals’ Genesis Cabrera before Thursday’s game.
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Sheikh's Missing Daughter Casts Shadow Over Derby Favorite
Long-running family turmoil and allegations of human rights abuses against Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum are threatening to overshadow the Kentucky Derby
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Flyers Eliminated From Contention for NHL Playoffs With Loss to Devils
As the Islanders and Bruins picked up victories, the Flyers got their inevitable boot from the NHL playoff race Thursday night with a 5-3 loss to the Devils.
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Phillies Lose Finale in St. Louis Cardinals on a Wild Pitch in Extra Innings
The Phillies leave St. Louis with a split after a wild pitch in extras gave the Cardinals the win on Thursday.
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Aaron Rodgers Wants Out of Green Bay: Will Eagles Try to Trade for Him?
Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants out of Green Bay. Will/should the Eagles make a run at him?
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Report: Tim Tebow Requests Tryout With Jacksonville Jaguars
Tim Tebow has reportedly reached out to the Jacksonville Jaguars and requested a tryout for the tight end position.
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Who Will the Eagles Pick at 12? Here's the Final NFL Mock Draft
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to go No. 1 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, what happens after that?
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Season Over: Flyers Shut Down Injured Goalie Carter Hart
The Flyers shut down Carter Hart for the remainder of the season because of an MCL sprain in his left knee.
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Answering Your Eagles Questions on NFL Draft Day
Taking a dip into the mailbag as we wait for the 2021 NFL Draft to begin.
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10 Eagles NFL Draft Trends You Won't Believe
Check out there 10 wild Eagles NFL Draft facts.
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A Fastball to Bryce Harper's Face Wakes Up the Sleepwalking Phillies
The aftermath of Bryce Harper getting hit by a pitch sparked a Phillies comeback.
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Bryce Harper ‘All Good' After Being Hit in Face by Nearly 97 MPH Pitch
Bryce Harper left Wednesday night’s game in the sixth inning after being hit in the face by a 96.9 mph fastball from St. Louis Cardinals’ lefty Genesis Cabrera. Fortunately the Phillies slugger later released a video saying he was doing okay. The Phils won 5-3.
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How Will the NFL Draft Experience 2021 Impact Future Live Events?
The NFL Draft Experience opens today in downtown Cleveland with football games, clinics and drills. Will event coordinators from around the country look to borrow the NFLs model?
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Kiley Neushul's Retirement Leaves Hole on US Water Polo Team
When the Tokyo Olympics was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. women’s water polo star Kiley Neushul decided to retire from the national team.
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Eagles Land Dynamic Alabama Wide Receiver DeVonta Smith After Trade-Up With Cowboys
The Eagles traded up two spots on Thursday night to draft DeVonta Smith from Alabama.
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Sixers Clinch Playoff Spot With Blowout Win Over Hawks
The Sixers were far too good for the undermanned Hawks on Wednesday night and clinched a playoff spot with a 127-83 win.
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Ex-Eagle Mike Golic Jokes That He May Go Off Script Announcing Draft Selection
Mike Golic discusses the glory days of the Buddy Ryan era and his upcoming involvement in the NFL Draft.
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Carmelo Anthony Memoir Coming Out in September
Carmelo Anthony’s life story includes a great deal besides basketball.
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How Eye-Catching Hats Became a Kentucky Derby Fashion Trademark
From towering hat designs festooned with ribbons to delicate fascinators, the modern taste for the Derby’s trademark accessory has spawned contests at parties, and given business a boost for milliners.
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Brooklyn Strong May Be a Long Shot, But He's Local and We Love Him
The 2021 Kentucky Derby horses were shaken up by several last-minute drop outs, allowing Brooklyn Strong, from Parx in Bensalem, to sneak into the race in the final week.
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Milwaukee Bucks Offering COVID Vaccine to Fans at Sunday's Home Game Against Nets
On Tuesday, the NBA team announced it will offer the Pfizer vaccine to fans who attend their home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Fans must be 16 years old and eligible for the vaccine.
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Brooklyn Strong: From Bucks County to the Kentucky Derby in Less Than a Week
Brooklyn Strong needed a few horses to drop out to make the Kentucky Derby and now needs to make it to Churchill Downs at the latest possible minute. Now the horse traveled from Bucks County to Kentucky to “Run for the Roses.”
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Carmouche to Be 1st Black Jockey in Kentucky Derby Since '13
Kendrick Carmouche is the first Black jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby since 2013 and one of just a handful in the past century
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Paul Goldschmidt Makes Phillies Pay in Loss to Cardinals
It was a frustrating night for the Phillies at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday. They suffered a 5-2 loss to the Cardinals.
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2021 Kentucky Derby: Hats, Masks and Fashion Trends for This Year's Race
The spectacular collection of Kentucky Derby hats at Churchill Downs this year will be spotted with the tracks newest fashion symbol — face masks.
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As Egor Zamula Makes NHL Debut, Flyers Allow Devils to Snap 10-Game Losing Streak
As Egor Zamula made his NHL debut Tuesday night, the Flyers took a 6-4 loss to the Devils, who snapped a 10-game losing streak.
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Dubai Sheikh Still Chasing Elusive Kentucky Derby Victory
A sheikh from Dubai and a late Saudi prince are adding a touch of royalty to the Kentucky Derby
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Essential Quality Is 2-1 Favorite for the Kentucky Derby
Essential Quality is the 2-1 morning line favorite and will start from the No. 14 post for the 147th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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2021 Kentucky Derby Week: Records, Facts and Where to Stream
As the 147th Kentucky Derby approaches, here are some facts and amazing records from the sports worlds oldest continuously held event.
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Kentucky Derby Horses Running Without Lasix Under New Rule
The 147th Kentucky Derby will be run for the first time this weekend without horses using the anti-bleeding drug Lasix as part of the sport’s plodding attempt to move toward the elimination of race-day medication
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Eagles' Worst-Case Scenario NFL Draft Survival Guide
The Eagles will likely have good options at No. 12 … but what if this doomsday scenario plays out?
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Former NFL Linebacker Geno Hayes Dies at 33 After Battle With Liver Disease
Geno Hayes died Monday evening while awaiting a transplant, his high school coach confirmed. He was 33.
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Both Parties Back Bill for Image Rights for College Athletes
A congressman who played football at Ohio State has reintroduced a bipartisan bill that would give college athletes the right to earn money through endorsements and sponsorship deals.
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Zack Wheeler Dominates, Rhys Hoskins Keeps Raking as Phillies Beat Cardinals
Zack Wheeler pitched his best game in red pinstripes and Rhys Hoskins had a huge day at the plate as the Phillies took Game 1 in St. Louis.
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LeBron James Responds to Bar Owner Who Refuses to Show NBA Games Until Star Is ‘Expelled' From League
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is firing back at a Cincinnati bar owner who announced that his establishment would no longer air NBA games until the star is “expelled” from the league.
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Ben Simmons Returns, Sixers Blow Out Thunder
Ben Simmons returned to action and the Sixers ended their four-game losing streak Monday night with a 121-90 win over the Thunder.
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Who Will the Eagles Pick? Here's a Roundup of the Latest Mock Drafts
With just a few days before the NFL draft, is there a new favorite pick for the Eagles emerging?
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Phillies Call Up Odubel Herrera: ‘We Just Felt It Was Time'
Odubel Herrera has been promoted to the Phillies’ big-league club, replacing Mickey Moniak. By Jim Salisbury
