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The XXX Olympiad kicked off in London last night. The opening ceremonies featured a lavish portrayal of significant events that happened through out the history of the United Kingdom. Danny Boyle, best known for directing Slumdog Millionaire, directed the performance.
The performance featured historical events such as the Industrial Revolution and World War I. Other elements [...]
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I will be the Olympic correspondent until mid-August. I will cover as much as possible keeping a close eye particularly on sports such as Track and Field, Gymnastics, Basketball and Swimming and the all important medal count. We are still a few weeks away from the opening ceremonies, but U.S. Olympic trials will be underway [...]
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The 76ers’ season comes to an end after a Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics. The Sixers were simply unable to overcome the wealth of talent that the Celtics have. The 76ers played a tight defensive game (and series), but showed deficiencies in guarding the pick and roll of the Celtics, and the likes [...]
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The NFL combine ended Tuesday just about two months away from the first round of the NFL draft which will take place Thursday night April, 26. The Eagles will be on the clock with their first round pick coming at number 15; for now anyway. Do not be surprised to see the Birds look to [...]
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The most overrated day of the year has arrived. Ahh, that’s right, pitchers and catchers have officially reported to Clearwater, Florida. It is severely annoying when someone in the beginning of February gives the ‘two weeks ‘til pitchers and catcher report. Who cares. Is it really that important that Roy Halladay and Chooch are warming [...]
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The Eagles playoff hopes are no doubt on life support and have been for weeks. On Sunday afternoon, the Birds will put their playoff lives on the line against the AFC East leading New England Patriots when they visit Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles have won back-to-back games only once in 2011 and for most [...]
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Before the Eagles free agent bonanza this offseason many people felt as if the success of this season would depend on the performance of quarterback Michael Vick. Heading into week 9 of the season, this feeling has never been more validated.
There is no denying that the Eagles have an abundance of talent especially on the [...]
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If the Eagles don’t beat the Chicago Bears tomorrow night at Lincoln Financial Field, the win over the Dallas Cowboys won’t mean anything. They need this game over the Bears just as much as they needed the win over the Cowboys.
Their slow start has put them into a position where they must go on [...]
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Entering the NLDS match up with the St. Louis Cardinals, Charlie Manuel made some minor adjustments in his hitting line-up. One of the changes he made was moving Hunter Pence from fifth in the order to third and moving Chase Utley from third to second.
Your best hitter is supposed to bat third hitting average and [...]
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After Michael Vick’s proclamation after last week’s loss to the New York Giants that he was ‘on the ground constantly’ the challenge for the offensive line was in place. On Sunday the Eagles squared off with the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial field.
The Niners entered the game boasting a much-improved defense from recent [...]
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