NFL Makes A Statement In Sam Being Drafted
Michael Sam broke down immediately upon hearing the news—he was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday.
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Michael Sam broke down immediately upon hearing the news—he was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday.
The Eagles upgraded their defense on the final day of the NFL draft by selecting two defensive backs and two defensive linemen.
The Eagles announced Saturday that they have traded running back Bryce Brown to the Buffalo Bills for a conditional 2015 fourth-round pick, which can become a 2016 third-round pick.
The Eagles selected Florida cornerback Jaylen Watkins, the older brother of Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins, with the first pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
But now that the initial shock has worn off, some fans seem willing to wait and see how linebacker Marcus Smith pans out.
Marcus Smith looked like he was done. The Hardaway High offensive line had been holding up well that night against Upson Lee, when they suffered a breakdown—and left their quarterback, Smith, out in no-man's land with three defenders closing fast.
All eyes and iPhones were on Johnny Manziel, who squirmed in his seat for 21 picks before landing in the wasteland we call Cleveland. He forced a smile and his signature salutation, rubbing his thumb and forefinger, a metaphor for counting his cash.
Chris discusses Governor Corbett not challenging a court ruling on voter ID, last night's NFL Draft, and the latest controversy around Hurricane Sandy relief. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday and Beasley Reece from CBS 3.
Amid the eye of the NFL Draft glitz machine sits Odell Beckham Jr. in a busy airport getting ready to leave for New York. As his new world swirls around him, the klieg lights being arranged and limo reservations made for Radio City Music Hall, Beckham Jr. seems unfazed by it all.
With the 22nd pick in the first round, there are a ton of different possibilities for the Eagles, and everyone has their own opinion.
Will anything weird happen at the NFL Draft? Probably. But until then, here are our five favorite goofy NFL Draft moments.
The narrative is carefully structured to include an appropriate payoff, but along the way is feels strangely and surprisingly farfetched.
Darren Sproles looks to be a valuable weapon in Chip Kelly's arsenal come September.
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam announced to the world on Sunday that he's gay. The 2013 SEC leader in sacks was believed to be a mid-round pick in this year's NFL Draft.
Missouri All-American Michael Sam says he is gay, and the defensive end could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL.
The Philadelphia Eagles and first-round pick Lane Johnson have agreed on a four-year contract two days before rookies report for the start of training camp.
The Dallas Cowboys 2013 draft board is revealed, and it looks like they think the Eagles did pretty well.
The NFL has officially moved the 2014 NFL Draft to May 8th-10th, the league announced on Tuesday. The move pushes the Draft back about two weeks.
It seemed odd at the time, this rangy, gangly kid surrounding by all of these smaller runners coming around the turn of the track.
The Philadelphia Eagles completed their 90-man roster by agreeing to terms with nine rookie free agents two days after the NFL draft concluded.
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman joined Anthony Gargano and Glen Macnow Monday on Sportsradio 94WIP to talk about the 2013 Eagles draft class.
The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Oklahoma defensive end David King with the last of their three picks in the seventh round.
The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Oregon State cornerback Jordan Poyer with their second of three seventh-round picks.
The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Utah defensive end Joe Kruger with the first of their three seventh-round picks.
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
A video sent to CBS News Philadelphia shows a waterspout over the Delaware Bay amid a tornado warning in Cape May County.
Wednesday will be a noticeably better weather day than Tuesday in the Philadelphia region, with stray showers possible early in the day.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
Before Delaware County Memorial Hospital is demolished, the Upper Darby School District is working to save important items that are still inside.
Families in West Philadelphia are bracing for more rain and wind as they continue cleaning up from recent storms.
City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, police and other community members were in Southwest Philly Monday night for a "Peace Not Guns" canvass.
A man was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Monday afternoon, police said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
A Florida man was arrested and charged following a 15-hour standoff at a Walmart parking lot in Lumberton, New Jersey.
A 41-year-old woman died in a crash after fleeing a traffic stop with a 5-year-old child inside in Mantua Township Sunday night, officials said.
Two groups in the Philadelphia area are helping cats and dogs from Texas find forever homes.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for Wednesday, which will be a much better weather day than Tuesday.
The 91-year-old homeowner said the house immediately lost power when the tree struck the home.
The severe storms Tuesday night triggered a tornado warning for Cape May and Ocean Counties in New Jersey Tuesday night.
The standoff began Monday night in a Walmart parking lot in South Jersey and ended Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
In an email to CBS News Philadelphia, the Upper Darby School District asked families for patience and said every requested memorial item will be returned before demolition begins.