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Wall Street Journal: What’s the Secret Behind the Philadelphia Eagles’ Quarterback Sneak Formula?
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles have added a move to their offensive scheme that is different from most other NFL teams, writes Jonathan Clegg for the Wall Street Journal. While the common “quarterback sneak” move typically sees the quarterback lunge forward when near the goal line for a touchdown score, the Eagles’ version of…
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For Eagles Star from St. Joe’s Prep, Failures Lead to Success
In high school, D’Andre Swift once had a seven-touchdown game for his St. Joe’s Prep football team. However, a loss against rival La Salle is even more memorable to him, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a level of humility that Swift often exudes that plays a small role into his success. The…
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Former Eagles Star Recruits Giant Pumpkin Farmer for Unique World Record Attempt
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has recruited Ryan Cook, a giant pumpkin farmer in Summers County, West Virginia, to help him break a unique Delaware River world record, reports The West Virginia Vibe. Long, who played eleven seasons in the NFL including two with the Eagles (2016 and 2017), wants to float down…
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Philadelphia Eagles & Operation Warm Donate Sports Bras to Student-Athletes Across the Delaware Valley
The Philadelphia Eagles recently joined forces with the Operation Warm nonprofit to donate 30,000 sports bras to female student-athletes in need, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. The bras were specially crafted for young women athletes as part of the initiative to support girls’ access to youth sports. The first set of bras were distributed at…
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Payton Manning Recognizes Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts as a Rising Leader in Time100 NEXT List
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is featured on the TIME100 Next list, which recognizes the rising leaders in health, climate, business, sports, the arts, and more, writes Sam Jacobs for Time Magazine. Hurts came into the national spotlight when he led the Birds to the Super Bowl earlier this year. However, he was noticed by…
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Philadelphia Soccer Referee Kathryn Nesbitt Tackles the World Cup
Philadelphia soccer referee Kathryn Nesbitt has managed to compile quite a resume in the last four years after officially making it her full-time job, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nesbitt was the first woman to officiate a CONCACAF Men’s World Cup qualifying game. She also worked an MLS Cup and CONCACAF Men’s Gold…
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From The Vet to the Verse: This Northeast Philly Sports Fan Writes Poetry for his Favorite Teams
Sixty-two-year-old Glenn Laveson, a lifelong sports fan from Northeast Philadelphia, channels his fervor for Philadelphia sports into poetic expressions, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Laveson reminisces about the days when his father introduced him to the world of Philadelphia sports, taking him to The Vet to witness Steve Carlton’s pitching prowess. This early exposure,…
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Circumstances Turned ‘Kelce’ Film Into a ‘Gift From the Documentary Gods’
The documentary was supposed to be about Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Lineman Jason Kelce’s final 2021 season and what it’s like for a professional athlete to walk away from the game. It became much more after the Eagles made it to the playoffs and Kelce, who lives in Haverford, put his retirement on hold, writes Matt…
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Philadelphia Cricket Club Ranks Among Top 3 Non-traditional United States Golf Courses
When you are enjoying yourself, it does not matter if the golf course you are visiting is traditional length or if it is a traditional-par course, writes Jason Lusk for Golfweek. Golfweek recently released its inaugural ranking of the top 40 par-3, short, and non-traditional courses in the United States and luckily for local golf…
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After Phillies Vote of Confidence, Pennsylvania Dirt Farm Supplies Infield Dirt for Majority of MLB Teams
After a vote of confidence from the Philadelphia Phillies nearly two decades ago, DuraEdge Products, a Grove City, Pennsylvania dirt farm, now supplies infield mix for the majority of MLB teams, reports The Wall Street Journal. The company works with 26 out of the 30 MLB teams thanks to one specific ingredient: Pittsburgh red bed…
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Following Super Bowl Season, Philadelphia Eagles’ Franchise Value Soars to $5.8B
The value of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise went up by 18 percent to $5.8 billion in the last year, according to Forbes’ new NFL team valuations, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The increase follows a 2022-23 season that wrapped up with a Super Bowl appearance and saw the team set its records…
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Temple’s Quarterback E.J. Warner Optimistic About New Season for Football Program
E.J. Warner, son of NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and the Temple University quarterback who broke several school records last season, is optimistic about the football program going into next year, writes Brent Baum for Temple Now. During last year’s season finale, Warner, then in his first season with the Owls, threw a total…
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Phillies Legends Take the Lead on MLB’s Ambassador Program
After leading the team through the best era of baseball in Philadelphia’s history, Phillies superstars Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard will now take charge of a different group, writes OJ Spivey for The Philadelphia Tribune. Rollins and Howard will head the Commissioner’s Ambassador Program launched by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. This new initiative…
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Vans Make Their Mark in Major League Baseball History Thanks to Phillies Pitcher Michael Lorenzen
The Philadelphia Phillies’ pitcher Michael Lorenzen made MLB history last week when he threw a no-hitter for his team wearing a customized pair of white Vans UltraRange Exos with spikes attached to them, writes Lindsey Adler for The Wall Street Journal. Several years ago, Lorenzen decided to walk away from a Nike shoe deal. Being…
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Sixers Release New Renderings of Proposed Arena with Additional Project Details
Earlier this week, the Sixers released new renderings with additional project details of the proposed Center City arena on East Market Street in Philadelphia, writes Kevin Kinkead for the Crossing Board. The new overhead rendering includes a massive tower that rises from the building’s north side which is envisioned to be a mixed-income residential building.…
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Official Eagles Shop Has New Kelly Green Merch for Team’s Diehard Fans
Philadelphia Eagles’ official shop at Lincoln Financial Field released throwback merchandise just over a week ago, and already during practice sessions the stadium’s stands are filled with kelly green jerseys, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC10 Philadelphia. In fact, the kelly green jerseys might be “the hottest item in Eagles history ever,” said Emily McNichol, Director…
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Rare Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Jersey From NBA Finals Up For Auction
A Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn by Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain in the 1972 NBA finals is being auctioned by Sotheby’s. Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia experience began with his standout performance at Overbrook High School, continued with his professional career with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers, where he won an NBA championship in 1967,…
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Point Breeze’s Chaz Franklin Landed His Job in WNBA Thanks to His Philly Connections
Chaz Franklin, who grew up in Point Breeze, landed his director of player development for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky job thanks to his Philadelphia connections, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Franklin was one of the big-time players in Philadelphia when he was a kid, but in “turnovers and missed shots,” he joked. However,…
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