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Judy Battista, nytimes.com

The 49ers should maintain their dominance, with the Falcons at their heels if Tony Gonzalez returns, while the Eagles are rebooting with a new coach, and the Saints with a familiar one.

Matt Mullin, philly.com

They just signed former Tulsa quarterback G.J. Kinne - their fifth passer - earlier in the week. But that doesn't mean Chip Kelly and the Birds aren't interested in Nick Foles' successor at Arizona, Matt Scott.

Matt Loede, eaglesgab.com

The Chiefs released right tackle Eric Winston on Wednesday, a big free agent signing a year ago from Houston who didn’t get off to a great start in his new home. Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News reports the Eagles were one of the first two teams…

Iam Thomsen, CNNSI.com

NEW ORLEANS -- Kobe Bryant's shooting elbow had been injured Tuesday night in a loss at Oklahoma City. When Mike D'Antoni sought him out the next day, Bryant's answer was abrupt and soothing.

CNNSI.com

Some stars will be missing from this year's World Baseball Classic, but that shouldn't dissuade baseball fans from watching. Tom Verducci makes his case for the tournament.

ESPN.com

Washington Redskins Could Fred Davis' injury, combined with his ... um ... quirky off-field history combine to make him cheap enough for the Redskins to keep their dynamic tight end? John Keim examines the issue from many different angles. The one-year …

Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

Things are getting contentious down in spring training — and it’s only March 7. First we had the designated hitter dispute between managers Kirk Gibson and Dusty Baker. Now we have a continuation of the National League East rivalry between the Philade…

philly.com

CLEARWATER, Fla. - This time, it was a purpose pitch from Roy Halladay that got the blood flowing in a burgeoning rivalry between the Phillies and the Washington Nationals.

philly.com

The stars have aligned. The Eagles need starting safeties - again. More than a handful of proven starters are waiting to be snatched up in free agency. And the Eagles have more than enough salary-cap space to sign one of the top talents.