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| Vick to return to the field Thursday |
NFL Football |
08/25/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Michael Vick will play Thursday in the team's third preseason game against Jacksonville. Vick signed with the Eagles earlier this month after spending two years away from the game while serving a prison sentence on federal dogfighting charges. He was conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in July. Part of that reinstatement agreement included Vick's eligibility to play in the final two preseason games. Full reins |
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| Minnesota Vikings 2009 Season Preview |
NFL Football |
08/24/2009 |
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| t NFC North crown since the NFC Central was realigned in 2002. Capping off the team's first 10-win season in eight years, Minnesota also hosted its first home playoff game since 2000 and made its first postseason appearance since 2004, welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles to the Metrodome in an NFC Wild Card playoff game. Despite possessing more talent, the Vikings fell to the Eagles' superior coaching and quarterback play. Since headstrong coach Brad Childress arrived in Minneapolis from Philadelphia with the tag of |
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| Padres stymie Cardinals |
MLB Baseball |
08/22/2009 |
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| celebrates his 30th year as a Padres broadcaster. He is in his 32nd year as a San Diego broadcaster overall and 29th season working alongside Padres Hall of Famer Jerry Coleman. Leitner's play-by-play credits include the NFL's San Diego Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles, the NBA's San Diego Clippers, the University of Oklahoma, University of Connecticut and San Diego State University. Leitner threw the ceremonial first pitch before the game...The Cardinals have now won 12 of their last 14 encounters with the Padres |
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| Manning leads Colts past Eagles |
NFL Football |
08/20/2009 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Peyton Manning threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 23-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in preseason action. Manning completed 10-of-14 passes, playing three series in the victory. His main beneficiary was Reggie Wayne, who caught two passes for 90 yards -- including a 76-yard touchdown in the opening quarter. Curtis Painter completed 11-of-19 throws for 116 yards and recorded an interception, and Joseph Addai ran for 11 yards on just t |
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| Line of Scrimmage: It's Favre, of Course |
NFL Football |
08/18/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - All of this Michael Vick stuff must have worked Brett Favre up into a lather. After watching from afar as Vick's jaw-dropping signing by the Philadelphia Eagles was followed by the "Weekend of Vick" on news outlets nationwide, Favre decided he could do us one better. And just when our jaws were beginning to heal, too. FOX's Jay Glazer, cementing his reputation as the world's best-informed NFL reporter, got the ball rolling with some speculation about a possible Favre return on |
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| Vick practices as an Eagle; Westbrook returns |
NFL Football |
08/15/2009 |
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| Bethlehem, PA (MySportsbook) - Michael Vick took part in his first workouts with the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday. The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, who agreed to a contract with the club Thursday, is still under conditional reinstatement and can take part in all team activities for the remainder of the preseason, but cannot play until the third exhibition game. The 29-year-old played only quarterback on Saturday and took one rep with the starters, working primarily with the practice squad. He took additiona |
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| Vick ready for a second chance |
NFL Football |
08/14/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Michael Vick met the media on Friday, one day after agreeing to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, and said he is ready to make the most of his second chance after spending two years away from the game while serving a prison sentence on federal dogfighting charges. Vick, flanked by Eagles head coach Andy Reid and former Colts head coach Tony Dungy -- his new mentor, expressed remorse for his actions that landed him in a federal prison in Kansas and said he is grateful for |
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| Vick lands with Eagles |
NFL Football |
08/14/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Michael Vick is back in the National Football League, as the quarterback agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. It's a one-year contract with a one-year team option. Several media reports indicate the deal is for $1.6 million in the first year and the option is for $5.2 million. The Eagles, who disclosed the signing during the team's 27-25 preseason loss to New England, will introduce Vick at a press conference Friday at 11 a.m. (et). Vick has not taken |
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| Line of Scrimmage: Vick Signing Brings More Questions Than Answers |
NFL Football |
08/13/2009 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - If your hard-earned money was on Michael Vick wearing the midnight green of the Philadelphia Eagles, well, then you just made yourself a substantial wad of midnight green. The Eagles were far from the favorite to retain Vick's services, not least because they had publicly said they weren't interested in the shamed former Pro Bowl quarterback. Green Bay, Baltimore, Carolina, even Pittsburgh seemed to be more likely destinations for Vick, and the paper-thin QB depth charts in all |
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| Report: Vick lands with Eagles |
NFL Football |
08/13/2009 |
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| Bristol, CT (MySportsbook) - Michael Vick is reportedly back in the National Football League, signing with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. According to a report on ESPN.com citing Vick's agent, Joel Segal, the troubled quarterback signed a two-year contract with the club. Vick has not taken an NFL snap in two years after a spending 19 months in a federal prison after pleading guilty to federal charges stemming from a dogfighting operation conducted at a house he owned in Surry County, Virginia. The 29-year |
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