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A.J. Brown's Sideline Book Reaches No. 1 On Amazon Thanks To Eagles Fans A.J. Brown's Sideline Book Reaches No. 1 On Amazon Thanks To Eagles Fans
A.J. Brown's Sideline Book Reaches No. 1 On Amazon Thanks To Eagles Fans NFL wide receivers specialize in reading defenses but one Philadelphia Eagles wideout's book he literally read on the sidelines is exploding in popularity. Eagles WR A.J. Brown was seen reading a book on the sidelines during Philly's 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card game on Sunday, Jan. 12. Former baseball player-turned-author Jim Murphy wrote the book called 'Inner Excellence'. FOX Sports cameras caught Brown pulling out the book in a moment that went viral among sports fans. "I haven't seen too many people read books [on the sidelines] but I've seen a qu…

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by Chris Spiker
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Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack
Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack Former Princeton University football player and All-Ivy League kick returner Tiger Bech was among the victims killed in a deadly pickup truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter early Wednesday, Jan. 1. Bech, a 2019 Princeton graduate and standout receiver, was in New Orleans for the holidays when the attack occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. CT, authorities said. The incident left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured. The driver of the vehicle, Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, 42 of Texas, was killed in a firefight with police shortly after the attack, according to the FBI. Investigato…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Jersey Shore Native Could Make First Start At QB For Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Shore Native Could Make First Start At QB For Philadelphia Eagles
Jersey Shore Native Could Make First Start At QB For Philadelphia Eagles A Monmouth County native is getting ready to potentially start his first game for a team not too far away from his hometown. Ocean Township High School graduate Kenny Pickett is in line to start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in their week 17 game at home against the Dallas Cowboys.  Primary starter Jalen Hurts remained in the concussion protocol after the Eagles lost to the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22. "It’s going to be tough for him to make it this week," head coach Nick Sirianni said about Hurts at a news conference on Friday, Dec. 27. Pickett’s rise from …

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
DeVito Era Over? Eagles Win With Tommy Cutlets Benched DeVito Era Over? Eagles Win With Tommy Cutlets Benched
DeVito Era Over? Eagles Win With Tommy Cutlets Benched Have Tommy DeVito's glory days come to an end? The undrafted quarterback who's been starting for Big Blue was sent to the bench on Monday night's Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles. DeVito, who famously still lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, was put on the pine Monday night by head coach Brian Daboll after leading the G-Men to a slow start that saw them behind 20-3 at the half. The Eagles won 33 to 25, as haters and fans alike called it for Tommy Cutlets. RIP Tommy Cutlets November 5 2023 - December 25 2023 — Stuckey (@Stuckey2) December 25, 2023 Daboll pulled th…

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine
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PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed
PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed Defensive back Damar Hamlin, a Pittsburgh College graduate and McKees Rocks native out of Pennsylvania, suffered a terrifying injury that postponed a Monday Night Football game between his Buffalo Bills and the hometown Cincinnati Bengals. Roughly six minutes remained in the first quarter when Hamlin, 24, made an open-field tackle on Bengals wideout Tee Higgins, who'd caught a pass while headed across the middle of the field. Higgins's helmet appeared to hit Hamlin square in the upper chest area. Hamlin got up -- and seconds later fell onto his back without moving again. Replays were broa…

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by Zak Failla
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Beloved Trenton Football Coach, Philanthropist Darvin Henderson Dies Suddenly At Age 31 Beloved Trenton Football Coach, Philanthropist Darvin Henderson Dies Suddenly At Age 31
Beloved Trenton Football Coach, Philanthropist Darvin Henderson Dies Suddenly At Age 31 Beloved Trenton football coach and philanthropist Darvin Henderson died suddenly on Nov. 28 at the age of 31. Henderson graduated from Ewing High School in 2008 and later attended Monmouth University, his Facebook page says. Henderson was a local football coach and worked at Playmaker Athletics & Mind Total Body Wellness, his Facebook page says. SAVE THE DATE! DECEMBER 12TH AT CENTER COURTS WILL BE THE 7TH #PMA 7V7 FOOTBALL TRYOUTS!! DURING OUR YEARS WE'VE HAD... Posted by Darvin Henderson on Monday, November 8, 2021 In addition to his passion for athletics, Henderson was known fo…

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by Valerie Musson