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Opinion: The Eagles Should Not Bench Carson Wentz, at Least for Now

Peter Ryan November 27, 2020

Although fans and pundits have clamored for the benching of Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz in response to last Sunday's embarrassing 22-17 loss against the Cleveland Browns, head coach Doug Pederson...

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Opinion: Eagles Will Need Improvement and Luck Against Cleveland

Peter Ryan November 21, 2020

This weekend, the 3-5-1 Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to widen their small lead in the NFC East against the 6-3 Cleveland Browns, who are favored by 3.5 points. This weekend will prove an interesting...

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Native Imagery Controversy in Pro Sports: Washington Football Team

Margot Schneider, Editor: Hard News & Sports November 21, 2020

The Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, changed its name this past summer after years of protest against its controversial historical ties. “Redskin” is a slur that...

Eagles Lead Stagnant Offense into Giants Game

Eagles Lead Stagnant Offense into Giants Game

Peter Ryan November 13, 2020

After two consecutive division victories and a bye week, the Philadelphia Eagles enter week 10 of the NFL with plenty of momentum and a lead in the NFC East. This weekend, they will face the New York...

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3 Things – Eagles vs Cowboys

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief October 30, 2020

Despite very shaky starts to the 2020 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles (2-4-1) and Dallas Cowboys (2-5) will face off for first place in the NFC East on Sunday night.  Mutual Weaknesses Present...

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Girls Play Soccer With Boys at FSS

Isabelle Hills October 26, 2020

The Friends Select boys' and girls’ soccer teams will merge this fall due to insufficient turnout for the girl's roster. A full soccer team requires at least sixteen players. Seventeen girls played...

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The Bois League: 11th Graders Find Community in Fantasy Football

Peter Ryan, Co-Editor in Chief October 22, 2020

Despite the social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, nine boys in the class of 2022 are staying in touch through a classic form of entertainment: an active and competitive fantasy football league. Their...

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Friends Select Baseball Coach Drafted to MLB

Aidan Dougherty October 19, 2020

Former Friends Select baseball coach and Yale University pitcher, Brook Hart, was signed by the Colorado Rockies in the 2011 MLB draft. While Hart was playing pickup basketball at University Park’s...

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Friends Select Sports Continue Despite COVID-19

Mia Cohen October 19, 2020

All Friends League competitions will be postponed until at least January 1, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As opposed to normal schedules, each sports season will have just three weeks of practice...

Opinion: Sixers' Doc Rivers the Wrong Man for the Job

Opinion: Sixers’ Doc Rivers the Wrong Man for the Job

Peter Ryan October 12, 2020

After early playoff exits for three consecutive years, the Philadelphia 76ers replaced longtime head coach Brett Brown with Doc Rivers, who parted ways with the Los Angeles Clippers after a second round...

Fall Sports Update

Fall Sports Update

Izzy Ebede September 18, 2020

Fall sports teams were supposed to begin preseason practices on August 24, and then start official practices on September 8, the first day of school for all divisions. Due to the pandemic, the Friends...

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The State of Professional Sports During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Margot Schneider September 14, 2020

Like almost all industries, professional sports have been significantly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Bubbles,” empty stadiums, and other safety measures have created a distinctly different atmosphere...