American's 84-72 victory over Lafayette on Saturday, coupled with Colgate's victory over Navy, gives the Eagles (18-11, 10-4) the outright Patriot League title.
Two days into the NFL's free agency period, the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-for-2. Free-agent defensive end Chris Clemons signed a five-year contract with the Eagles on Saturday, a day after Philadelphia added All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel.
The Philadelphia Eagles got the defensive playmaker they desperately needed, signing free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel to a six-year contract on Friday.
BY NOT WANTING to talk about Lito Sheppard yesterday evening, Andy Reid hastened what he was hoping to delay. The Eagles coach said that he wanted this to be Asante Samuel's day, that he didn't want reporters to "go out of bounds and talk about players other than Asante." Then, in response to a question, Reid named Samuel the Birds' starting left cornerback.
The Eagles have signed free-agent defensive end Chris Clemons. Philadelphia agreed on a five-year contract on Saturday with Clemons, who had eight sacks in a reserve role with Oakland last season. The move came one day after the Eagles lured cornerback Asante Samuel away from New England with a six-year deal worth $57 million. The 26-year-old Clemons began his career with Washington in 2003 as
YPSILANTI -- Carlos Medlock scored 20 points and Jarred Axon added 16 to help Eastern Michigan to a 75-64 victory over Ball State on Saturday afternoon. Jesse Bunkley also had 14 points for the Eagles (12-15, 7-7 Mid-American), who have won four of their last five games. Eastern Michigan has won four straight MAC games at home for the first time since the 1997-98 season.
FREDRICKSBURG -- Ashton Mitchell led five players in double figures with 23 points as Mary Washington defeated visiting Marymount, 90-59, in the CAC tournament final. Liz Hickey and Lisa Tracy scored 17 points apiece, Katy Larson had 12 points, and Katie Clarkin added 11 for the Eagles (26-2). USA SOUTH TOURNAMENT FINAL: Colandra Rollins had 22 points and 13 rebounds, but Christopher Newport
Two days into the NFL's free agency period, the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-for-2. Free-agent defensive end Chris Clemons signed a five-year contract with the Eagles on Saturday, a day after Philadelphia added All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel. Clemons