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Homecoming for Holland: Holy Spirit alum finding ways to stick in baseball's minor leagues
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:30 am
WILMINGTON, Del. - Just before taking the mound for the Lynchburg Hillcats on Tuesday, right-handed pitcher A.J. Holland ignored the pregame antics of Wilmington Blue Rocks mascot Rocky Bluewinkle and fixed his gaze on a group of fans sitting behind the visitor's dugout at Frawley Stadium.
Ocean City Nor'easters protest location of Philadelphia Union game in U.S. Open Cup
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:01 am
The notion of a level playing field has come under fire in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup soccer tournament.
Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco no longer just a co-star at Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:01 am
NORTHFIELD - Joe Flacco used to be invisible at Ron Jaworski's Celebrity Challenge golf tournament.
Ventnor teenager Cassidy McClain surfs past boys, men to make history at regional tourney in Sea Isle City
Monday, May 20, 2013 12:30 am
SEA ISLE CITY — Cassidy McClain was shivering and her teeth were chattering as she awaited the start of the finals at the Open Shortboard of the Eastern Surfing Association’s Northeast Regional on Sunday.
Jack Corcoran moving past NFL with CrossFit training, competition, while Dwayne Hendricks expects to get another shot this year
Monday, May 20, 2013 12:27 am
Atlantic City native Jack Corcoran and Millville native Dwayne Hendricks spent last spring participating in NFL minicamps with the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants, respectively.
Matthysse keeps vow, gets TKO of Peterson in third round of Boardwalk Hall fight
Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:50 am
ATLANTIC CITY - Lucas Matthysse vowed to deliver an impressive performance against Lamont Peterson Saturday night.
Lucas Matthysse, Lamont Peterson fighting tonight in Atlantic City for fans, not for title belts
Saturday, May 18, 2013 12:15 am
ATLANTIC CITY - Junior-welterweight champions Lucas Matthysse and Lamont Peterson decided they weren't going to allow the politics of boxing to get in the way of them staging a potentially classic fight tonight at Boardwalk Hall.
Lee Purdy hopes to end British boxing slump in Atlantic City on Saturday
Friday, May 17, 2013 12:01 am
ATLANTIC CITY - British boxers have not fared very well lately at Boardwalk Hall.
Eagles sign ex-Cowboys RB Jones
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:15 am
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles will give former Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones an opportunity to resurrect his career.
Donovan McNabb: I will retire as an Eagle
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:15 am
Donovan McNabb plans to officially retire as an Eagle this season.
Coach Chip Kelly establishes new rhythm for Eagles practice
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:45 am
PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles seemingly heard music from everyone except the Eagles during Monday's practice at the NovCare Complex.
Locals help Drexel men, women dominate at Dad Vail Regatta
Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:15 am
PHILADELPHIA - If Linwood native Kurt Linton hadn't been so bad at lacrosse, he never would have had the chance to become so good at rowing.
Buena Vista Township's Mike Wilcox gets tap-out win at Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:10 am
ATLANTIC CITY - Buena Vista Township middleweight Mike Wilcox let out a scream, donned his trademark cowboy hat, then leaped into the stands to exchange hugs and high fives with his family and fans Saturday night at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Vineland's Darren Ford one call away from getting back to major leagues with Pittsburgh Pirates
Saturday, May 11, 2013 1:30 am
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Indianapolis Indians leadoff hitter Darren Ford smacked a hard grounder past Lehigh Valley pitcher Tyler Cloyd on May 3 at Coca Cola Park and raced toward first base as if he had tires on his feet instead of cleats.
Chris Gocong looks to Eagles for second chance
Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:01 am
PHILADELPHIA - Chris Gocong is hoping to resurrect his NFL career in the same place where he started it.
Eagles sign second-round pick Ertz and four others
Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 am
Tight end Zach Ertz, the Philadelphia Eagles' second-round pick, was among five draft choices to sign with the team Thursday.
Locals fall short in U.S. Open golf qualifying
Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 am
The five local golfers competing in the first stage of U.S. Open qualifying Thursday all came up short of advancing to the next round.
Local golfers have dreams of qualifying for U.S. Open
Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:10 am
Pete Barron III bought tickets to the practice rounds for the U.S. Open, which is being held June 13-16 at Merion Golf Club’s East Course in Ardmore, Pa.
Atlantic City Triathlon adds an event and a new sponsor
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 12:10 am
Revel has decided to add the Atlantic City International Triathlon to its sports menu this year.
Golf: Middle's David Hicks wins playoff in tricky conditions at Cape-Atlantic League tournament
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:10 am
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP - Home-course advantage paid off for Middle Township High School sophomore golfer David Hicks on Monday.
Nor'easters to host Red Bulls' prospects in soccer Open Cup
Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:25 am
The Ocean City Nor'easters soccer team has a tradition of success in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament.
PGA Tour stars, local golfers look forward to Open coming to Merion this June
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:25 am
ARDMORE, Pa. - Defending U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson can't wait to defend his title at Merion Golf Club's East Course from June 13-16.
Eagles sign two undrafted RBs, seven others
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:15 am
Former Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid always managed to discover some quality NFL players among the rookies who get bypassed in the draft.
Thousands enjoy a rare day with the horses at Atlantic City Race Course
Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:20 am
MAYS LANDING - Handicapping horses must run in Frank Toner's family.
Eagles surprise by trading up to draft QB Matt Barkley
Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:15 am
PHILADELPHIA - Matt Barkley would have been forgiven for being disappointed, frustrated and even a little bitter about the way the NFL draft unfolded for him.
A look at the Philadelphia Eagles' Day 3 draft picks
Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:01 am
Fourth round (No. 98 overall)
Eagles draft Stanford tight end Zach Ertz in 2nd round, then choose defensive tackle Bennie Logan from LSU
Saturday, April 27, 2013 12:30 am
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles coach Chip Kelly drafted an old rival Friday.
Eagles select quarterback turned offensive tackle Lane Johnson at No. 4
Friday, April 26, 2013 12:20 am
PHILADELPHIA - University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson will go down in Eagles' history as coach Chip Kelly's first-ever draft pick.
Eagles take Oklahoma offensive lineman Lane Johnson with 4th pick of NFL draft
Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:56 pm
PHILADELPHIA - University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson will go down in Eagles' history as coach Chip Kelly's first-ever draft pick.
Atlantic City Race Course looks to build on last year's huge crowds as live meet opens today
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:40 am
MAYS LANDING - Atlantic City Race Course president Maureen Bugdon remembered climbing up a ladder on the infield last spring and gazing out at more than 11,000 fans who had shown up for Family Day at the races.
'Critical draft' finally here for Eagles
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:10 am
Of the 125 players former Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid drafted during his 14-year tenure, his first pick was his best.
Fan favorite Weaver retires as an Eagle
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:10 am
PHILADELPHIA - If it had not been for one play early in the 2010 season, fullback Leonard Weaver probably would be getting ready to play for new Eagles coach Chip Kelly.
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Eagles draft preview: Defensive line
Monday, April 22, 2013 12:01 am
Staff Writer David Weinberg previews the Philadelphia Eagles' areas of need leading up to the NFL draft, which starts Thursday.
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Atlantic City fighter stays undefeated with TKO on Tropicana boxing card
Saturday, April 20, 2013 12:27 am
ATLANTIC CITY - About a dozen fans showed their allegiance to Atlantic City welterweight Anthony "Juice" Young Friday night by chanting for him throughout his fight against Rafael Montalvo at Tropicana Casino and Resort.
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David Weinberg's early Eagles season predictions
Friday, April 19, 2013 12:50 am
The Chip Kelly era with the Philadelphia Eagles will begin in prime time.
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One extra pound means Fortuna can't win WBA title tonight in Atlantic City
Friday, April 19, 2013 12:01 am
ATLANTIC CITY - Javier Fortuna became the former WBA interim featherweight champion on Thursday at Tropicana Casino and Resort.
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Eagles' Vick: This is still my team
Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:05 am
PHILADELPHIA - Until Nick Foles, Dennis Dixon or someone else is named the Eagles' starting quarterback, Michael Vick considers it his job to lose.
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Kelly making sure Eagles eat, sleep football - the right way
Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:05 am
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles defensive end Trent Cole and 73 other players walked off the practice field at the NovaCare Complex on Wednesday to find individually prepared protein smoothies waiting for them in the lobby, along with a basket of protein bars and fruit.
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Kelly talks mostly Eagles, not Ducks, at minicamp
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:15 am
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles coach Chip Kelly was more interested in discussing the future than the past Tuesday.
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Eagles keeping eye on prospects' Twitter accounts as draft nears
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 12:10 am
PHILADELPHIA - When it comes to examining players for the upcoming NFL draft, the Eagles' scouting and coaching staffs are just as concerned with a player's character as they are with his speed, strength and intelligence.
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Powerboats have Atlantic City's cooperation and hoping for Mother Nature's
Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:20 am
ATLANTIC CITY - Powerboat racing's version of NASCAR is coming to town in late June.
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Eagles bolster linebacking corps by trading RB Lewis
Friday, April 12, 2013 12:01 am
The Philadelphia Eagles continued their extremely active offseason Thursday by trading running back Dion Lewis to Cleveland for linebacker Emmanuel Acho.
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Eagles' DeMeco Ryans embracing locker room changes
Friday, April 5, 2013 12:25 am
PHILADELPHIA - New Eagles coach Chip Kelly is seemingly changing everything except the team's nickname.
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Eagles sign 6-foot-7 receiver out of Boston College
Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:01 am
The Philadelphia Eagles added another big wide receiver Saturday when they agreed to terms with Ifeanyi Momah on a three-year contract.
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Former caddie Jim Fraser has built a career, and legacy in the Atlantic County golf community
Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:00 am
Jim Fraser built his golf career from the ground up.
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Eagles make another trade for defensive help
Friday, March 29, 2013 12:15 am
The Philadelphia Eagles could have a completely brand new defense this season.
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Revel helping make Atlantic City 'mecca of mixed martial arts in the Northeast'
Friday, March 29, 2013 12:01 am
Hours before the World Series of Fighting staged its card at Revel's Ovation Hall last Saturday, the resort was already enjoying the benefits of hosting the mixed martial arts show.
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Eagles sign former Texans punter Jones to one-year deal, release McBriar
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 12:05 am
The Philadelphia Eagles’ ongoing quest to get a leg up on the competition led them sign to sign a new punter Monday.
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Altoona, Pa., man wins Ocean Drive Marathon in record time
Sunday, March 24, 2013 6:31 pm
SEA ISLE CITY — A.J. Kelly was more concerned with beating the clock than the competition during the 15th Ocean Drive Marathon today.
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Ocean Drive destroyed, but Ocean Drive marathon goes on today in Cape May
Sunday, March 24, 2013 12:15 am
WILDWOOD - Up until three months ago, Ocean Drive Marathon director Edward DiPalma was worried that he would have to dramatically alter the course for this year's race.
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