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| McNabb has shoulder tendinitis, sits out practice |
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06/10/2008 |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Donovan McNabb is sitting out the Philadelphia Eagles' passing camp Tuesday with shoulder tendinitis. The five-time Pro Bowl quarterback likely will miss the rest of the week's organized team activities. Kevin Kolb, a second-round pick last season, worked with the first-team offense in McNabb's absence. McNabb hasn't played an injury-free season since leading the Eagles to the Super Bowl in 2004. He missed the final seven games in 2005 with a sports hernia, sat out the last eight games, i |
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| Former OU star, Seahawks coach Tom Catlin dies |
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06/10/2008 |
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| h round of the 1953 draft by the Baltimore Colts, and was traded to Cleveland and played for the Browns in 1953-54. He was an Air Force pilot in 1955-57, and returned to the Browns in 1957-58 before finishing his playing career a year later with the Philadelphia Eagles. He is survived by his wife, Betty, daughter Kimberly Ekdahal and son Thomas Jr., four grandchildren and his brother.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be publis |
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| Colts trade RB Lawton for draft pick |
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06/06/2008 |
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Colts reserve running back Luke Lawton was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional 2009 draft choice. Lawton played in 11 games last season at running back and special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards, including a one-yard scoring reception against Jacksonville on Dec. 2 for his lone career touchdown. Lawton spent part of the 2006 season on the Colts' practice squad. He played for the New York Jets in 2005. The Colts have shored up the |
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| Reds win pitchers' duel in Philly |
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06/04/2008 |
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| threat. "We couldn't get a big hit off him," said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel of Volquez. "We had a few chances to score some runs, we just couldn't get a big hit." Game Notes Utley saw his streak of nine straight games with an RBI come to an end. The Phillies club record is 10 straight games...Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was at the ballpark before the game, and took batting practice with the Phillies...The Reds won for the first time in 17 games this season when scoring three or less runs. |
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| Reds win pitcher's duel in Philly |
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06/04/2008 |
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| threat. "We couldn't get a big hit off him," said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel of Volquez. "We had a few chances to score some runs, we just couldn't get a big hit." Game Notes Utley saw his streak of nine straight games with an RBI come to an end. The Phillies club record is 10 straight games...Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was at the ballpark before the game, and took batting practice with the Phillies...The Reds won for the first time in 17 games this season when scoring three or less runs. |
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| Eagles CB Sheppard skips voluntary workouts |
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06/03/2008 |
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard skipped the team's voluntary workout on Tuesday amid dissatisfaction with his contract and uncertainty about his role on the team. Sheppard, a two-time Pro Bowler, lost his starting position at left cornerback when the team signed free agent Asante Samuel, who agreed to a six-year, $57 million deal in the offseason. Sheppard is also unhappy with the five-year contract extension he signed in 2004, well before he was eligible for free agency. A f |
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| Eagles extend GM Heckert's contract |
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05/30/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Best E Casino) - The Philadelphia Eagles have extended the contract of general manager Tom Heckert until 2011 and named Howie Roseman vice president of player personnel. Heckert will enter his eighth season with the Eagles, having joined the club in 2001 as director of player personnel. He took over the general manager's role in 2006. Roseman, formerly the team's vice president of football administration, is in his ninth year with the Eagles. He joined the club in 2000 as salary cap/staff couns |
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| Report: Former Bucs player used drugs night before he died |
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05/28/2008 |
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| a friend of Thomas McHale told deputies he saw McHale take several Xanax pills and use cocaine. McHale was found dead at the home of Jackson Martin. The 45-year-old was an offensive lineman for the Bucs from 1987-92, then spent two years with the Philadelphia Eagles and a year with the Miami Dolphins. Martin told officers in the report that McHale had not made suicidal threats and was looking forward to returning to rehab the next day. The medical examiner's office will determine the cause of death. Foul pl |
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| Authorities: Former Bucs player found dead |
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05/25/2008 |
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| y the friend early Sunday in the Tampa-area home. Authorities say foul play is not suspected. An autopsy has been scheduled. No further information was immediately available. McHale played for the Bucs from 1987-92, then spent two years with the Philadelphia Eagles and a year with Miami Dolphins.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The As |
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| T.O.: Expiring contract `not a problem' |
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05/21/2008 |
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| a three-year deal and I know I'm in my third year. It's a no-brainer. I know what's going on.'' Owens followers might be wondering what's going on. In 2004, Owens was heading into the second year of a seven-year, $48.97 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles when he began squawking about a new deal. He showed up for training camp wearing camouflage, signifying he was at war with the organization, and wound up getting sent home, leading to the bizarre scene of him giving interviews while doing sit-ups in |
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