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EAGLES SIGN 2016 TOUCHDOWN KING TO ONE-YEAR DEAL

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The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with RB LeGarrette Blount. Blount has appeared in 100 regular-season games (43 starts) over his seven-year career with New England, Pittsburgh, and Tampa Bay, and has amassed 5,122 yards and 49 touchdowns on the ground. As a member of the Patriots in 2016, Blount […]


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UNDEFEATED SOUL TOP THE BRIGADE, 61-56 ON DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWN IN FINAL MINUTE

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Soul trailed by one, 56-55 with 35 seconds left when their defense forced Baltimore quarterback Shane Carden to fumble. Former Temple standout defensive end Sean Daniels ran it in for a 39-yard touchdown with 0:33 seconds left in the game. Failed two-point conversion attempt left the Soul in the lead 61-56. The Brigade is turned the ball over on downs with eight seconds left. Soul win 61-56.


16 May 17 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


SPORTS SCIENCE HAS ITS ROOTS IN PHILADELPHIA

Al Thompson

The Albert Einstein Healthcare Network is blessed to have an orthopedic surgeon on its staff in Dr. Easwaran Balasubramanian. For every’s benefit, the good doctor shortened his name to “Dr. Bala.”
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Bala is part of a medical movement that is improving the quality of life for athletes of all ages and ability.


1 May 17 - Arena Football League, Football, Football Training - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL HOST BALTIMORE BRIGADE IN HOME OPENER

Al Thompson

The Soul open their 2017 home schedule at the Wells Fargo Center Saturday night April 29 (7:00 p.m.) against the Baltimore Brigade just as the NFL will be ending its three-day draft extravaganza on the other end of town.
While the NFL is busting out in a very direction in popularity, the Arena Football League is doing its best to climb the mountain once again and be a relevant football league at the minor league level.
After years of decline, the league appears to have a solid strategy going into 2017.
Former Eagles Quarterback Donovan McNabb and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will be making an appearance.


27 Apr 17 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football, Football Training, High School Football, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


DON’T JUDGE ARENA FOOTBALL BY ITS COVER

Al Thompson

The three-decade old professional indoor football league made a bold move this year to secure a brighter future. Ownership is now an elite club


27 Apr 17 - Arena Football League, Football, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


PATRIOTS QB TOM BRADY PRESS CONFERENCE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Al Thompson

HOUSTON: Tom Brady talks to the media for the last time before he takes on the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Brady could be the first quarterback to lead his team to five Super Bowl titles.
It may not be fair, but NFL quarterbacks are judged by championships they’ve won. If he pulls this off, it will be tough to argue he isn’t the greatest quarterback of all time.


3 Feb 17 - Arena Football League, Football, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


PED POLICIES: A CONTRADICTION FOR DECADES

Al Thompson

Conflicting messages from the academic community, sports community and even government will continue to produce Lane Johnson scenarios and even worse if real change does not happen


16 Jan 17 - Arena Football League, Basketball, College football, Football, Football Training, High School Football, MHP, NBA, NFL, Penn State, Performance enhancing drugs, Quiet Riot, Uncategorized - No CommentsRead More »


WITH BARBRE AILING, TOBIN OUT, PEDERSON HAS LIMITED CHOICES ON O-LINE AGAINST RAVENS

Al Thompson

Allen Barbre will test his hamstring at game time in Baltimore. Matt Tobin is out as is Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Brandon Brooks is dealing with anxiety issues that have kept him out of two of last three games plus Lane Johnson is still out because of his suspension.
So Eagles rookie head coach Doug Pederson will have his hands full Sunday when the Birds face off against the Baltimore Ravens who are fighting for their playoff lives.


16 Dec 16 - Arena Football League, Football, Football Training, NFL - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY AT CITY HALL

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Mayor Kenney Declares Wednesday “Philadelphia Soul World Champions Day”
The Philadelphia Soul is pleased to announce that there will be a championship celebration rally at the City Hall Courtyard at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31. Following the rally, which is expected to last 45 minutes, the team will head to Chickie’s and Pete’s in South Philly to continue the celebration.


30 Aug 16 - AFL, Arena Football League, Football - No CommentsRead More »


SOUL BEAT TAMPA BAY, ADVANCE TO CONFERENCE FINAL

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Philadelphia Advances to American Conference Championship on August 14 ALLENTOWN— The Philadelphia Soul (14-3, 1-0) defeated the Tampa Bay Storm (2-15, 0-1), with the score 63-41 in front of 5,540 fans at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA on Sunday night. With this victory, the Soul have moved on to the American Conference Championship game. […]


10 Aug 16 - AFL, Arena Football League, College football, Football - No CommentsRead More »