Today’s Philadelphia Eagles news takes a look at the newest high-profile member of the Philadelphia Phillies, how the Birds created some extra salary cap space and more.The Phillies opened a 2019 season that features high hopes with an impressive 10-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in South Philly. Bryce Harper, Andrew McCutchen, J.T. Realmuto and Jean Segura made their Phillies debuts. Rhys Hoskins hit a grand slam, and Aaron Nola got the win. The Phillies looked good.Harper, though, was the main attraction after the 26-year-old superstar signed a 13-year, $330-million contract last month. And Eagles coach Doug Pederson apparently did his part to help get Harper to Philadelphia.“Because I made a video and sent it to him and said, ‘You need to be in Philly,'” Pederson joked with reporters at the NFL league meetings earlier this week, according to Philly.com.Philly.com’s Zach Berman wrote that part of Pederson’s pitch was “personal,” in that … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Eagles news: How Doug Pederson pitched Bryce Harper, how Howie Roseman creates salary cap space and more on Jordan Howard
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Jeffrey hails ‘top drawer’ Leroy Millar as Ballymena earn another League Cup final spot
Jeffrey hails 'top drawer' Leroy Millar as Ballymena earn another League Cup final spot BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey last night saluted the mental strength of his players after they punched their ticket to the final of the BetMcLean League Cup. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/irish-league/ballymena-united/jeffrey-hails-top-drawer-leroy-millar-as-ballymena-earn-another-league-cup-final-spot-37617960.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37617454.ece/96b20/AUTOCROP/h342/s%20v%20Ballymena-015.jpg Email Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey last night saluted the mental strength of his players after they punched their ticket to the final of the BetMcLean League Cup. Leroy Millar's second-half goal took the Sky Blues to their third successive decider - they will now meet Linfield in the showcase occasion on February 16. The victory also extended Ballymena's unbeaten streak to a staggering 16 games, dating back to the … [Read more...] about Jeffrey hails ‘top drawer’ Leroy Millar as Ballymena earn another League Cup final spot
The Daystarter: What’s up with that boat off the Howard Frankland; read the conclusion of Blood and Truth; father-son teams and the high school playoffs
Catching you up on overnight happenings, and what to know today.• The forecast calls for cloudy skies and high in the mid-70s, as temperatures start to warm, according to the National Weather Service. Expect a 20 percent chance of rain and low temps in the mid-60s. Saturday could be even dreaier as meteorologists predict a 50 percent chance of rain with highs in the 80s. The sun will finally come out on Sunday, despite a slight chance of rain. The highs will be in the 80s.• Here are the top things to do today in Tampa Bay including Tampa’s official tree lighting, the indie rock band Better Than Ezra, the opening of Sparkman Wharf, and a free screening of The Santa Clause in Curtis Hixon Park.• Two years ago, Bill Denham was beaten to death as he walked home. Police identified three named suspects, but so far only the woman has been charged. Is this justice? Read more from Sue Carlton.• Gov. Rick Scott is scheduled to become U.S. Sen. Rick Scott five days … [Read more...] about The Daystarter: What’s up with that boat off the Howard Frankland; read the conclusion of Blood and Truth; father-son teams and the high school playoffs
Redwood City: Howard, Hale and Reddy win seats in council race
By Kevin Kelly | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: November 6, 2018 at 9:14 pm | UPDATED: November 7, 2018 at 1:52 am Redwood City Vice Mayor Diane Howard, planning commissioner Giselle Hale and newcomer Diana Reddy won seats on the City Council and two tax measures won overwhelmingly after all the ballots were counted early Wednesday morning. Hale was the top vote-getter with 17.5 percent of voters in favor, followed by Howard at 17.3 percent and community activist Diana Reddy with 16 percent. Not far behind was former planning and parks commissioner Rick Hunter with 15.5 percent. Local business owner Christina Umhofer took 14 percent, Complete Streets Commission vice chair Jason Galisatus had 12.6 percent and Planning Commission vice chair Ernie Schmidt had 7 percent. Councilmen Jeffrey Gee and John Seybert, whose terms were expiring, did not seek re-election. Measure RR, a half-cent sales tax hike expected to generate $8 million a year toward … [Read more...] about Redwood City: Howard, Hale and Reddy win seats in council race
Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey rates Crusaders very highly
Ballymena United and Crusaders will go head to head at the Showgrounds in the Danske Bank Premiership on Saturday with both sides eager to get their hands on three points. Last Saturday the Sky Blues were held to a draw by bottom club Dungannon Swifts, while Stephen Baxter’s Crues lost 1-0 to Coleraine.Both sides had wins in the County Antrim Shield during the week but United manager David Jeffrey knows his side face a huge challenge against the defending league champions.“In my opinion they are the best team in the league. Because they have the strongest squad in the league.“They have two or three players for every position and they all can play to a very high level.“They have also great character and belief in their squad as we saw by the way they bounced back against Cliftonville in the County Antrim Shield during the week after losing to Coleraine in the league last weekend.“They will come here as defending champions looking to close the gap on … [Read more...] about Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey rates Crusaders very highly