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Iverson fueled Sixers’ run to Finals in ’01 **Though Philadelphia fell to Lakers, he provided impetus for a memorable season. **2000 – 2009 THE DECADE **DARK DAYS AND BRIGHT MOMENTS **NO. 5 REGIONAL STORY

Allen Iverson was the Philadelphia 76ers’ version of Lil Wayne during the 2000-2001 NBA season, using his crossover dribble and fearless drives to make the Wachovia Center rock like a hip-hop concert. Fans jammed the arena while Iverson and the Sixers rolled on the court,…

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Eagles defense packs a big punch

The San Francisco 49ers had 13 points in the third quarter Sunday and then the Eagles defense put on the freeze. Pressure, disruption, and unyielding defense then took over, especially in the fourth quarter when the Eagles scored a technical knockout. Running back Frank Gore, so…

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Defense packs a big punch

The San Francisco 49ers scored 13 points in the third quarter Sunday and then the Eagles defense put on the freeze. Pressure, disruption, and unyielding defense then took over, especially in the fourth quarter when the Eagles scored a technical knockout. Running back Frank Gore,…

· Andre D. Williams

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Eagles’ offense soaring

D ash, flash, creating a bi g splash. That’s become the nature of the Eagles offense, a unit that shattered the New York Giants defense Sunday night in the Meadowlands, sparked by by one quick scoring strike and so many other goodies pulled out of the bag. DeSean Jackson going…

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Iverson gets a hero’s welcome **Fans pack Wachovia Center for star’s return, but Sixers can’t break losing streak.

Allen Iverson had one classic shot that was reminiscent of his glorious past with the Sixers, a stop, crossover and pop with 2.8 seconds left in the first half Monday night. He had one classic assist, a feed to Samuel Dalembert for an alley-oop dunk that he set up off a baseline…

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Reid, Eagles bask in afterglow **The coach, reportedly on the verge of contract extension, still excited about Michael Vick’s performance in Sunday’s win.

Andy Reid reached a coaching milestone on Sunday as he joined Miami’s Don Shula (1970s), Dallas’ Tom Landry (1970s) and New England’s Bill Belichick (this decade) as the only coaches to lead their teams to 100 regular-season victories in a decade. Reid, now in his 11th season…

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Reid, Eagles bask in afterglow

Andy Reid reached a coaching milestone on Sunday as he joined Miami’s Don Shula (1970s), Dallas’ Tom Landry (1970s) and New England’s Bill Belichick (this decade) as the only coaches to lead their teams to 100 regular-season victories in a decade. Reid, now in his 11th season…

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Signing Iverson a smart move

Allen Iverson returned to the Sixers on Wednesday, the team he deserves to eventually retire from, right before his No. 3 jersey is retired. He’s back where chapter upon chapter of his great shots, drives, hard falls and unyielding fight were scripted over 10 memorable seasons.…

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Samuel backs up his talking

Asante Samuel makes a lot of noise on the field in practice and in games. His teammates want him to talk, especially since the Eagles’ two-time Pro Bowl cornerback often backs it up. “A silent defense is a scared defense,” Eagles rookie free safety Macho Harris said. “You want…

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Rovers still remember Eachus, Hazleton ** Two years ago, Cougars knocked off Easton in playoff. Tonight, the Red Rovers get a chance for payback. ** DISTRICT FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

Only two running backs since 2002 have run rampant on the Easton defense. One was Parkland’s Austin Scott in 2002, who carried the Trojans to the PIAA Class 4A title. Two years ago, a less flashy, but more bulldozing back from Hazleton named Nate Eachus ran for 263 yards and…

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Second season begins **The Class 4A district subregional playoffs get under way tonight with four games, three of which involve LVC teams. No. 8 Nazareth meets No. 1 Easton in an LVC rematch.

Back in the 1960s Nazareth High’s football team filled up the school’s trophy case. “Back them we won championships pretty regularly,” said Easton coach Steve Shiffert, a 1969 Nazareth grad. “Nazareth was the big school. We played Wilson, Bangor, East Stroudsburg. “I think…

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