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CLUB GONE, SITUATION IN HAND SAYS PIERRE-PAUL

Michael Eisen

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Jason Pierre-Paul continues to insist that the NFL’s most talked-about right hand will not hinder him in games this season. “My hand feels like my left hand, just missing a couple fingers,” Pierre-Paul said today. Not everyone would be so nonchalant about absent fingers, but the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end […]


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TIMBER CREEK, HERMITS, CHEROKEE TOP 2016 SOUTH JERSEY PRESEASON RANKINGS

Al Thompson

High School football camps are opening this week all across South Jersey and the expectations are starting to brew. Behind every high school, on the field, thousands of young teens will endure two grueling weeks of torture they will hate but never forget. All will have visions of glory, winning and championship trophies. Here is […]


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EAGLES OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR FRANK REICH PRESS CONFERENCE AUGUST 6, 2016

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Q. Tight end is a position of strength, and we’ve seen out here you guys run a number of three-tight end sets. Do you guys foresee doing that? FRANK REICH: Absolutely. You’re right – tight end is a strength of this roster; this offensive unit. If you look at [head coach] Doug’s [Pederson] system and […]


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DEFENSIVE LINE COACH PATRICK GRAHAM PRESS CONFERENCE AUGUST 4, 2016

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Q: In general, how has your line meshed? Especially the first four guys? A: Well, I’m new coaching them, so we’re all meshing together, getting the feel for one another. I think the combination of building fundamentals and building some chemistry together, that’s what training camp is for. Those guys are working hard at it […]


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GIANTS NOTEBOOK III

Michael Eisen

By Michael Eisen
July 31, 2016

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Jerry Reese is bullish on Eli Manning, Victor Cruz and Jason Pierre-Paul – and especially the 2016 Giants.


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PENN STATE COMPETITION IN RIO OLYMPICS BEGINS WEDNESDAY

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Record Nittany Lion Contingent of 22 Begins Action with U.S. Women’s Soccer Opener UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; August 2, 2016 – Penn State’s record contingent of 22 for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio begins competition on Wednesday, August 3, two days before the opening ceremonies for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. The United States […]


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GIANT’S NOTEBOOK

Michael Eisen

By Michael Eisen
August 2, 2016

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Defensive tackle Damon Harrison and shoulder pads both debuted in practice today as the Giants ramped up the intensity at training camp.


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MEDIA LIVE STREAMS SLATED FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 4, 2016

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; August 3, 2016 – The Nittany Lion football team hits the practice fields for the start of training camp for its 130th season Thursday. In addition to the first day of practice, the Penn State coaches and players will meet with the media on Thursday for the team’s preseason Media Day.


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EAGLES NOTEBOOK: BARBRE AND BIRDS WILL USE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS THIS FALL

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The Eagles training camp under first-year head coach Doug Pederson is underway and so far – from an organizational standpoint – has received positive reviews. Many players brought back from the Chip Kelly three-year era – particularly the offensive lineman are enjoying the slower pace that Pederson’s practices employ in contrast to Kelly’s break-neck tempo […]


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CAMP NOTES: EAGLES QB’S LOOK SOLID

Al Thompson

Since we are in an election year, let’s use some election terms in this notebook about Sunday’s open practice at Lincoln Financial Field. Quarterback: Sam Bradford looked “presidential” as the Eagles starting quarterback. Canton will not be calling for the tape of this practice, but all QBs looked solid. Both had their ups and downs. […]


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