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Video previews of this weekend's high school football playoff games
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Plus, check our live blog for score updates beginning at 7 p.m.
The high school football playoffs continue this week with six games involving local teams.
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Eagles reshuffle LBs heading into Sunday's game vs. Bears
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PHILADELPHIA - For the second consecutive week, the Eagles will go with a different look at linebacker…
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Knicks say Iverson not the answer
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GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson.
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Friday afternoon fishing report: Striped bass and bluefish in Brigantine
Published: 11/20/09
Striped bass and bluefish are in the surf at Brigantine, plus some of the other beaches of southern New Jersey such as …
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EHT's Tejay Johnson doesn't shy away from contact
Speedy RB has grown into leader
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Inside: Related story on St. Joseph's Jarred Bianchini's battle back from a knee injury to the state final
Tejay Johnson grew up in North Philadelphia, where if you weren't physical on the football field you stayed on the side…
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South Jersey Group II semifinal preview: (1) Delsea Regional vs. (5) Bridgeton One HTML file
Published: 11/20/09
The Bridgeton High School football team is winning games and surviving.
South Jersey Group IV semifinal preview: (2) Egg Harbor Township vs. (3) Toms River East One HTML file
Published: 11/20/09
The Egg Harbor Township High School football team will try to do something Saturday that no team has accomplished this …
State Non-Public II final preview: (1) St. Joseph vs. (2) Gloucester Catholic One HTML file
Published: 11/20/09
The St. Joseph High School football team can end its state championship drought Saturday.
South Jersey Group III semifinal preview: (1) Hammonton vs. (5) Seneca One HTML file
Published: 11/20/09
The Hammonton High School football team faces another neighbor tonight.
South Jersey Group III semifinal preview: (2) Timber Creek vs. (3) Lacey Township One HTML file
Published: 11/20/09
Lacey Township is back in a familiar spot.
State Non-Public III semifinal preview: (2) St. Joseph-Montvale vs. (6) Holy Spirit One HTML file
Published: 11/20/09
The Holy Spirit High School football team is headed north again this weekend.
Jarred Bianchini battles back from knee injury to lead St. Joseph One HTML file One image
Published: 11/20/09
One spin move changed everything for Jarred Bianchini this high school football season.
Thursday afternoon fishing report: Big blues hitting Brigantine One image
Published: 11/19/09
Big bluefish hit the Brigantine beach Thursday morning. John Barnes of Wenonah slammed into a blue that weighed 13 poun…
Eastern field hockey too strong for Ocean City in Tournament of Champions semifinal One image
Published: 11/19/09
FLEMINGTON - Eastern High School plays field hockey like few New Jersey teams ever have.
Eagles' Demps, Jordan don't practice Thursday
Published: 11/19/09
Safety Quintin Demps and linebacker Akeem Jordan did not practice Thursday. Cornerback Sheldon Brown was limited.
Giants' Aaron Ross ready to return to team
Published: 11/19/09
EAST RUTHERFORD - After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants corn…
LPGA adds new tourney near San Diego in 2010
Published: 11/19/09
CARLSBAD, Calif. - The LPGA Tour is adding a new $1.7 million tournament at La Costa Resort & Spa outside San Diego…
Short LPGA tour may invigorate Classic in Galloway
Published: 11/19/09
The LPGA should have its full array of stars on display when it returns to Galloway Township in June.
Eagles' Westbrook gets favorable news from concussion doctors One image One article
Published: 11/19/09
PHILADELPHIA - There is a strong possibility that running back Brian Westbrook will be back in the Eagles' backfield th…
Lower Cape May graduate Matt Szczur to donate bone marrow for child with leukemia
Published: 11/19/09
The holidays have come early for a 1-year-old girl with leukemia. Villanova University wide receiver Matt Szczur is a p…
Where's Jack Corcoran been for Rutgers?
Published: 11/19/09
PISCATAWAY - With just three games left in the regular season, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano says there is still time for …
Boucher saves 37 in Flyers' win over Kings One image
Published: 11/19/09
LOS ANGELES - For a few hours, Brian Boucher moved from his usual seat on the Philadelphia Flyers' bench to the center …
Brand helps Sixers rally past Bobcats One image
Published: 11/19/09
PHILADELPHIA - Elton Brand reverted back to his All-Star form.
Two local players begin title quest today in NCAA Division I soccer tourney
Published: 11/19/09
Local stars Kevin Curran (Ocean City High School) and Alex Weidman (Mainland Regional) will play in the first round o…
A look at locals in college basketball
Published: 11/19/09
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Stockton men win first game
Published: 11/19/09
Richard Stockton defeated Penn State-Abington 77-48 Wednesday for their first win of the season.
Penn State ticket pricing policy changes for some
Published: 11/19/09
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Penn State will adjust its season-ticket pricing in 2011 to account for where people sit in Beaver…
College football: A look at locals
Published: 11/19/09
Football Bowl Subdivision
Eagles notebook: McNabb says Bears game is 'a must-win' One image
Published: 11/19/09
PHILADELPHIA -The Eagles' playoff hopes are at stake in Chicago on Sunday, according to quarterback Donovan McN…
Eastern eliminates Ocean City from field hockey Tournament of Champions One image
Published: 11/18/09
Eastern High School's field hockey team was at its best and beat Ocean City 9-1 in a Tournament of Champions semifinal …
McNabb: Sunday a 'must win' for Eagles; Westbrook out, maybe Brown too One image
Published: 11/18/09
PHILADELPHIA - If the Eagles want to turn their season around, they have to start in Chicago on Sunday, according to qu…
LPGA announces smallest tour schedule in nearly 40 years 2 images
Published: 11/18/09
HOUSTON - The LPGA Tour has announced a 2010 schedule that has 24 tournaments - 13 of them in the United States - to gi…
Big East announces noon game time for Rutgers vs. West Virginia One image
Published: 11/18/09
The Big East Conference announced Wednesday that the Dec. 5 football game between Rutgers and West Virginia will kickof…
Wednesday afternoon fishing report: LBI Classic has new bluefish leader
Published: 11/18/09
The Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic has a new leader as Randall Matlack of Beach Haven Park caught a 16.31-pound…
Susan Lulgjuraj's College sports blog: Absegami grad Sara Mostafa has career night for George Washington
Published: 11/18/09
George Washington University sophomore Sara Mostafa had a career night with 17 points, 11 rebounds and…
Dad Vail Regatta moving to northern N.J.
Published: 11/18/09
Once a year, John Bancheri gets to bring his men's and women's college rowing teams to Philadelphia. For the Dad Vail R…
Cape-Atlantic League realigns to three divisions for football One image 2 articles
Published: 11/18/09
Inside: Find out which division your school is now in and who your team will be playing in 2010 and 2011. Also, vote in our poll.
The look of Cape-Atlantic League football will radically change in 2010 in an effort to solve some of the toughest prob…
Ocean City ready for No. 1 One image One article
Published: 11/18/09
A capsule look at the matchup inside
In the Ocean City High School field hockey team's previous state championship years, a game against top-ranked Eastern …
Eagles RB Westbrook to consult with two doctors on concussions One image
Published: 11/18/09
Vote in our poll on what you think Brian Westbrook's future will be?
The Philadelphia Eagles and running back Brian Westbrook are hoping to have a better idea about his future today.
Early risers see Saint Peter's beat Monmouth One image
Published: 11/18/09
JERSEY CITY - There were plenty of one-liners to go around for a game that started at 6 a.m.
McCarthy leads Cumberland County College past Montgomery
Published: 11/18/09
Hammonton High School graduate Kyana McCarthy had a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds in Cumberland County C…
Tuesday's look at college basketball locals
Published: 11/18/09
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Former St. Augustine Prep star Mensah-Bonsu rejoins Raptors
Published: 11/18/09
DENVER - Toronto claimed forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu, who starred at St. Augustine Prep and George Washington University,…
Cape-Atlantic League football realignment: Non-division games for the 2010-2011 seasons
Published: 11/18/09
Cape-Atlantic League non-division games
Field hockey Tournament of Champions Semifinal: Ocean City (21-1) vs. Eastern (24-2)
Published: 11/18/09
When/Where: 5 p.m. today, Hunterdon Central High School on Route 31 in Flemington, Hunterdon County
Cape-Alantic League football realignment: The new divisions
Published: 11/18/09
Here’s a look at the new three-division Cape-Atlantic League for football beginning in 2010:
Cape-Atlantic League announces realignment plans for football One image
Published: 11/17/09
The Cape-Atlantic League realigned into three divisions for football Tuesday.
5 changes on the LPGA Tour since the Classic left Galloway Township in 2006 One image
Published: 11/17/09
The LPGA has changed dramatically since it left town three years ago.
Tuesday afternoon fishing report: Greay Bay striper fishing continues
Published: 11/17/09
The good striper fishing in Great Bay off the Mullica River continued into Tuesday. Scott Albertson reported from Scott…
Westbrook to visit concussion specialists One image
Published: 11/17/09
PHILADELPHIA - Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will visit two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
St. Peter's beats Monmouth at 6 a.m.
Published: 11/17/09
JERSEY CITY - Wesley Jenkins scored 10 points to lead Saint Peter's to a 58-34 victory over Monmouth on Tuesday in a ga…
No title at stake, but Southern finds consolation in rematch One image One link
Published: 11/17/09
Inside: More photos of Southern-Mainland football game
LINWOOD - The football teams of Southern Regional High School and Mainland Regional High School played for the South Je…
Concussion makes status of Westbrook uncertain One image One article
Published: 11/17/09
PHILADELPHIA - Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the former All-Pro running back sustained another concussion…
Shep On Fishing: Striper action even better since storm blew through One image
Published: 11/17/09
Striped bass fishing was excellent before the storm, and indications are strong they were not chased away.
Southern New Jersey native Bailey tops AL rookies 2 images
Published: 11/17/09
Oakland A's closer Andrew Bailey didn't want to pack ahead of time. His mother, Lori, called it superstition.

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