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2012-05-15T20:42:49Z

Amile Jefferson Picks Duke, He Announces

2012-05-15T20:24:59Z

McDonald's All-American power forward (ranked No. 3 by Scout.com) Amile Jefferson (Wynnewood, PA/Friends' Central) picked Duke University on Tuesday during a live press conference.

Jefferson (6-7, 190) had offers from Duke, N.C. State, Kentucky, Ohio State and Villanova. He said his mind was made up about Duke "a couple of days ago." N.C. State was his runner-up (via Adam Zagoria's Twitter).

Jefferson was confident he could fill a role for the Blue Devils that no one else on their current roster can. "Right now I don't think they have a player at my position. I don't think they have a guy like me." Jefferson also said that Duke provided a good combination of academics and athletics.

Jefferson's high school coach said that Jefferson possesses an all-around skill at the forward position and doesn't need to solely be placed in the low block area.

"He's more comfortable with his back to the basket but he has the ability to take the ball to the high post or go to the perimeter and play the '3,' " Friends' Central coach Jason Polykoff said. (via News Observer)

The five-star forward averaged 20.2 points per game, 10.2 rebounds per game and 2.7 blocks per game in high school.

VIDEO: Evan Turner's Clutch Layup To Give Sixers Control In Game 2

2012-05-15T01:29:58Z

Evan Turner has not had the greatest night shooting the ball (4-11), but in the biggest moment of the game he delivered an absolute circus layup to give the Sixers the lead in the waning moments of tonight's game 2 Eastern conference semifinals matchup against the Celtics. Evan then hit two clutch free throws to give the Sixers a 78-75 lead with 12 seconds left to ice the game.

He was clutch in college and so far in the NBA playoffs tonight he's been as well. The video is after the jump and it is must see TV. The Villian protects the ball with two hands as he drives, then lays it up from under the rim. A big time sot if there ever was one.

The Sixers would go on to win the game 82-81. It was their first playoff win in Boston since game 7 of the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals

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Philly, South Jersey Light Up Red, White & Blue For Sixers

2012-05-14T19:14:23Z

The Sixers are the last remaining Philly team in the postseason and at least given the way the Phillies look now, they may be the last one we see this year (NFL playoffs don't start til 2013!). So the city is doing its best to enjoy the playoffs while they last. A number of Philadelphia & South Jersey buildings and bridges will be lighting up red, white and blue in support of the Sixers this week. The team released the following schedule.

STRUCTURE	COLOR(S)	DAYS
Benjamin Franklin Bridge	Blue	Wednesday, 5/16
Liberty One	Blue	All Sixers home and away games
Liberty Two	Red, White, Blue	All Sixers home and away games
BNY Mellon Center	Blue	Through entirety of Sixers Playoff run (started Fri. 5/11)
Cira Centre	Red, White, Blue	All Sixers home games
Camden County City Hall	Red, Blue	Through entirety of Sixers Playoff run, starting Mon. 5/14

VIDEO: Setting Expectations For Eagles Late Round Picks

2012-05-13T12:36:13Z

Jordan Raanan takes a look at the Eagles later round picks and undrafted free agents to set some expectations.

Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson Was Pulled Over En Route To His Own Charity Event

2012-05-12T20:20:35Z

TMZ is reporting Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson was pulled over and forced to perform a roadside sobriety test Saturday morning en route to his own charity event. The four year veteran was allegedly detained for driving a vehicle with tinted windows and suspected of drunk driving.

Jackson was eventually allowed to leave without a ticket. Check after the jump for a photo.

Courtesy of TMZ

According to witnesses on scene, during the police stop, the officer handled Jackson roughly and raised his voice to the Eagle. Reports say Jackson was cooperative throughout the incident and did what was asked of him. DeSean was eventually released without a ticket, raising the question of whether the detainment was even necessary.

DeSean Jackson is a champion against Pancreatic Cancer and runs Foundation 10, his own foundation to search for a cure. Today's charity event was to be held at the Trinity Baptist Church in Philadelphia to promote screenings and raise awareness for personal health.

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Former Eagles Center Jamal Jackson To Retire

2012-05-12T16:22:42Z

Earlier reports that former Philadelphia Eagles center Jamal Jackson has announced his retirement were confirmed by New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. Jackson was given a tryout with the Giants after his nine-year run with the Eagles came to an end after the 2011 season.

Jackson was a staple in the Eagles offensive line the past decade, playing in 88 games, including 72 starts between 2003 and 2011. He was named a Sports Illustrated All-Pro in 2006. While trying out with the Giants, Jackson had a change of heart Saturday morning, saying his heart was not in it any longer.

We at SB Nation Philly certainly wish the best for Jackson in his retirement.

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VIDEO: Battie Tells Iguodala 'Think Of Something You Love' Before Free Throws

2012-05-11T03:10:34Z

Andre Iguodala is not a good a free throw shooter. He made just 61.7 percent of his attempts during the regular season, and was shooting less than 50 percent in the fourth quarter. He came through in the biggest moment of Game 6 on Thursday, however, sinking a pair to give the Philadelphia 76ers a series-clinching win in Game 6 over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

How'd he do it? Why, by following the advice of a good friend, of course.

"On the free throws, Tony Battie gave me some advice. He said, 'Think of something you love when you're shooting free throws,' because I've been struggling all year. I thought of my son, and it was easy after that."

That's the secret to making all your free throws. Just think about something you love, make some type of physical motion strong enough to send the ball off your fingertips towards the basket, and profit.

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