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Do Something: Let's Be There for Samuel Dalembertnew

Samuel Dalembert, the 76ers' center, grew up in Haiti. Dalembert lived in Port-au-Prince, the capital and hardest-hit city, until he was 14. (Several of his family members remain there.) His foundation has been seeking foreign assistance for Haiti since its inception three years ago.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  E. James Beale  |  01-26-2010  |  Sports

Dear PETA: What Do You Want from Michael Vick?new

In our society, dog-fighting is illegal. Rightfully so. Also in our society, once a person passes through the justice system and is deemed fit to re-enter, he has the right to earn a living at whatever profession suits his skill. Michael Vick's profession is football.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  E. James Beale  |  08-25-2009  |  Sports

Top Drinking Days for a Sports Fannew

Sports and booze — they've been bringing families together and messing with kids' educations for as long as they've been around. And there's hardly a better time to combine the two than the Tourney.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  E. James Beale  |  03-24-2009  |  Sports

Can Cole Hamels Save the Phillies?new

It's a cliche, but with great power comes great responsibility. As Hamels -- mild-mannered, injury-prone, 24 and playing for a contract on a veteran team -- emerges as the Phillies' clear ace, the time for him to assume that responsibility has come.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  E. James Beale  |  08-26-2008  |  Sports

Hoop Heavennew

What happens when an insular religious school suddenly becomes a high school basketball powerhouse?
Philadelphia City Paper  |  E. James Beale  |  03-25-2008  |  Sports

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