Author: Rob Maaddi
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Agent Bob LaMonte goes for 7 straight Super Bowl wins by his coach or GM clients
Celebrating Super Bowl championships has become an annual tradition for NFL coaches and executives agent Bob LaMonte
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Explainer: What happened to Damar Hamlin?
CINCINNATI • Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during Monday night’s game, causing the NFL to suspend a pivotal game against the Cincinnati Bengals that quickly lost significance in the aftermath of a scary scene that unfolded in front of a national television audience. “Damar Hamlin suffered a…
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Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers rout Chiefs
Tom Brady is closing in on a record seventh Super Bowl title as the struggles continue for Patrick Mahomes
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HOF Preview: Brian Dawkins’ alter ego sends him to the hall
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHILADELPHIA — Brian Dawkins transformed from a calm, soft-spoken man into an action hero on game days for 16 seasons in the NFL. Following what seemed like an out-of-body experience during pregame introductions, “Weapon X” terrorized opponents with ferocious hits all over the field. Dawkins…
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Velasquez takes no-hitter into 7th, Phils beat Rockies 9-3
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHILADELPHIA • When Vince Velasquez is calm and composed, he’s tough to beat. Velasquez took a no-hitter two outs into the seventh inning, Rhys Hoskins and Nick Williams hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies…
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Nola fans 10, Kingery drives in 4 as Phils beat Rockies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola never gets flustered, even when he’s riding a stationary bike while the closer fights to protect the lead. Nola struck out 10 in another dominant performance, Scott Kingery hit a three-run…
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Back as starter, Brock Osweiler leads Broncos vs. Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Congratulations on the starting gig, Brock Osweiler. Now go beat the best team in football. Osweiler will be under center for the first time since January with Houston when the Denver Broncos (3-4) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) on Sunday. He has a tough task in a game that Broncos must win to prevent from…
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Eagles boost run game, get Miami’s Jay Ajayi for draft pick
PHILADELPHIA — The NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their running attack Tuesday, acquiring Jay Ajayi from the Miami Dolphins for a 2018 fourth-round draft pick hours before the trade deadline. Ajayi has 465 yards rushing and is averaging 3.4 yards per carry with no touchdowns. He went to the Pro Bowl last season after running for 1,272 yards, including…
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Charlie Blackmon hits 2 homers, Rockies beat Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Charlie Blackmon has given the Colorado Rockies a cleanup hitter’s production out of the leadoff spot. Blackmon hit a pair of two-run homers , German Marquez tossed six effective innings and the Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 Tuesday night. Gerardo Parra also went deep to help the NL leading-Rockies win their major…
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Little-known receivers help Panthers get to Super Bowl
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Cam Newton throws passes to a bunch of no-name receivers. The Carolina Panthers have a group of wideouts who’ve embraced their roles, checked their egos and do whatever it takes to win. “We know we suck,” Corey “Philly” Brown said sarcastically. “We’re just going to continue to make plays and do…