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Maxie Baughan, Eagles and Rams star linebacker who made nine Pro Bowls and won an NFL title, dies at 85

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85-year-old Maxie Baughan, celebrated linebacker for the Eagles and Rams, passes away; leaves behind a legacy of nine Pro Bowl appearances and an NFL championship Maxie Baughan, one of the NFL’s top linebackers in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 85. Baughan played 12 seasons in the NFL, earning Pro Bowl nods for … Read more

Secretariat won by HOW much? Putting historic Belmont Stakes victory into perspective

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Secretariat was the 1-10 favorite to win the Belmont Stakes on June 9, 1973. Those who bet on him were happy after the race because the iconic horse, nicknamed “Big Red,” didn’t just win — he ran away with it.  After a tightly contested battle during the first half of the race, Secretariat pulled away … Read more

Columnist: Ravens’ Lamar Jackson won despite ‘openly colluding’ owners

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“Edge of Sports” podcast host and “The Nation” sports editor Dave Zirin has repeated what became a popular claim regarding talks involving quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens and other clubs.  “Jackson won this battle: a David against an army of Goliaths; a David against NFL owners openly colluding to not even offer the former … Read more