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Jim Schwartz says he learned much from watching Alex Trebek and Jeopardy! over the...

By Al Thompson This week, America fondly remembered the life and legacy of Alex Trebek, a Canadian-American television personality known best as the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! for 36 years. Trebek hosted...

Fulgham and veterans give Eagles fans a reason for hope

By Al Thompson The Eagles enter week seven with a disappointing 1-4-1 record. In any other division, the Birds would be at or near the basement and deservedly so. But this is the 2020 NFC East,...

Coburn continues tradition of Flyers lifting Stanley Cup after trade

It took a while, but Brayden Coburn joined an exclusive club. Yes, he was part of the 2020 Stanley Cup-champion Tampa Bay Lightning. But he also etched his name on a continuously growing list of...

After loss to Steelers, Wentz, Eagles still struggle to find consistency

By Al Thompson PITTSBURGH -- The Eagles offense scored the most points in a game this season last Sunday, and it wasn't enough. The Birds (1-3-1) lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-29 at Heinz Field in...

 Flyers’ patient approach could avoid big mistakes

Some general managers call it “silly season." And yet they fully indulge anyway. The opening of free agency historically sees mass amounts of money thrown at aging hockey veterans, who negotiate their big pay day...

Pederson quiets his critics, at least for one week

By Al Thompson Shortly after midnight, Monday morning, Eagles coach Doug Pederson stood in front of the Zoom camera looking out at about 50 media members who were ready to ask him about his team's...

Niskanen’s retirement creates a big hole but also brings flexibility 

It didn’t appear that many changes were coming this offseason for the Philadelphia Flyers.  They re-signed a couple of restricted free agents in Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Robert Hagg, and were able to bring back backup...

Wentz insists not all is lost after 0-2-1 start to the season

By Al Thompson After the Eagles bungled their way to a 23-23 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at empty Lincoln Financial Field, Carson Wentz's 62.8 quarterback rating, combined with his disappointing performances in...

Flyers shouldn’t be tempted by Bobby Ryan availability

Bobby Ryan is still a good hockey player. Some team in the National Hockey League is going to be able to bring the Cherry Hill, New Jersey native on board as a middle-six forward and...

Flyers have influenced Stars’ Cup run

For the second year in a row, the Stanley Cup winner could owe a trip to Philadelphia as the turning point of the season. Last season, the St. Louis Blues were in the basement of...
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