Mark Eckel

Mark Eckel is a multiple award-winning writer/reporter, who covered the National Football League, specifically the Philadelphia Eagles for 32 years. He has been a correspondent for Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News, while covering the Eagles for The Trenton Times and then NJ.com. During his tenure in Philadelphia, Mark was also a sports host on 94 WIP and was a regular guest with Angelo Cataldi and The Morning Show. He also appeared on both the Fox 29 and NBC 10 pre and post game television shows. Besides covering 11 Super Bowls, he also covered two World Series, two Stanley Cup Finals and one NBA Final. Mark is the author of four books: “It’s Gooooood!’’ (Merrill Reese’s autobiography); Game Changers (the 50 Greatest Plays in Eagles History); Eagles Playbook; and The Big 50 (Men and Moments that made the Philadelphia Eagles). Retired after the 2016 season, Mark is now a freelance writer, living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Mark Eckel16 hours ago
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Who are the most impactful NFL rookies in 2024?

Good teams are not supposed to rely on rookies to make an impact right away in the NFL. Trying telling…
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NFL

Mark Eckel2 days ago
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Kirk Cousins struggles, Daniel Jones benched (we told you)

Facts Are Facts: Do They Show Kirk Cousins is Overrated? Throughout the years I’ve often referred to quarterback Kirk Cousins…
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Mark Eckel6 days ago
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Kansas City Chiefs both lucky and good, says Marc Ross

Are Kansas City Chiefs lucky, good, or a bit of both? Back to back Super Bowl wins and a 9-0…
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Mark Eckel1 week ago
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NFL Network analyst Marc Ross rips Giants: “They’re a mess!”

Current NFL Network analyst Marc Ross worked as the New York Giants assistant general manager under Jerry Reese from 2007-2017…
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NFL

Mark Eckel1 week ago
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Jayden Daniels gets first look at a Vic Fangio defense

Jayden Daniels has a very impressive quarterback resume. But he will be tested on Thursday Night Football, and everyone is…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel1 week ago
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NFL Head Coach candidates to watch

Two NFL head coach positions already opened, when the New Orleans Saints fired Dennis Allen a few weeks after the…
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NFL

Mark Eckel1 week ago
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Mark Eckel’s NFL Monday takeaways

Is Tampa the best 4-6 team in NFL? Kansas City and Detroit keep finding ways to win in the NFL.…
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NFL

Mark Eckel2 weeks ago
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NFL Friday: Eagles look to end long-standing run in Dallas

Two ghosts already exorcized this season, the Philadelphia Eagles will try for a third Sunday when they travel to Dallas…
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NASCAR

Mark Eckel2 weeks ago
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NASCAR Playoffs come down to Final Four Sunday

NASCAR Playoffs 2024: Will we see a new champion? Two drivers looking for their first-ever Cup Championship, one looking to…
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NFL

Mark Eckel2 weeks ago
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Thursday Night Football throws up key AFC North battle

By Mark Eckel Remember back in the day when Thursday night was “Must-see TV’’? For NFL fans, it is again…
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Mark Eckel2 weeks ago
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With two NFL head coaches already fired, which ones are up next on the hot seat?

By Mark Eckel When you lose seven consecutive games as a NFL head coach, and the seventh is to a…
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NFL

Mark Eckel2 weeks ago
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Eckel’s Monday NFL notes: Cardinals rule the NFC West roost

By Mark Eckel Nine NFL teams have just two wins and two more have just three. That chase for the…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel3 weeks ago
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Mark Eckel’s Thursday NFL notes: Hurts thriving, Jones fading

By Mark Eckel One of the most controversial rule changes since the NFL adopted the two-point conversion in 1994 was…
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Mark Eckel3 weeks ago
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On the field–and now off it–Troy Vincent has built up a Hall of Fame career

By Mark Eckel Among the 50 finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is cornerback Troy Vincent.…
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NFL

Mark Eckel3 weeks ago
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Mark Eckel’s Week 8 takeaways: All you need to know about the NFL right now

Some teams/organizations know quarterbacks and some don’t. How else can you explain the quarterback-rich Green Bay Packers acquiring Malik Willis…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel4 weeks ago
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World Series Exclusive: Long-time MLB vet Dave Gallagher gives his verdict ahead of Game 1

Long-time Major Leaguer Dave Gallagher had his thoughts about the upcoming World Series and then changed them when he looked…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel4 weeks ago
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Which 5 NFL players have been the best free agency signings so far in 2024?

Over the years, the NFL has learned (sometimes the hard way) that free agency is not always the answer. The…
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NFL

Mark Eckel4 weeks ago
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State of the AFC after 7 weeks: 4 division titles already wrapped up?

Seven weeks into the 18-week National Football League season, and the AFC division races are anything BUT that. If the…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel4 weeks ago
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Mark Eckel: 5 reasons the New York Yankees will win first World Series title since 2009

The two teams who have met in the World Series more than any others will meet again for the 12th…
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Mark Eckel4 weeks ago
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With Halloween approaching, 49ers latest NFL team to get tricked rather than treated after Super Bowl loss

The Super Bowl loser jinx is real. Very, very real. Don’t believe it? Ask the San Francisco 49ers. Or ask…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel2024-10-19
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NFL Network’s Marc Ross Talks NFC North With Eckel: Don’t Expect Vikings Hot Start To Last

Through six weeks of the NFL season there is no question which division is the best. The question is will…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel2024-10-17
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NFL Network Pundit Marc Ross: NY Jets Not Even Playoff Team, Let Alone Super Bowl Contender

NFL Network’s Marc Ross speaks exclusively to Rant Sport’s Mark Eckel about Jets In the span of a week the…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel2024-10-17
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Eckel Exclusive: As NFL Trade Deadline Nears, Who Else Could Be On The Move?

Two big-name wide receivers and a running back have already been traded as the NFL’s have and have not become…
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EXCLUSIVE

Mark Eckel2024-10-16
2,284

NASCAR Playoffs Continue In Las Vegas with Round of Eight, But Not Without Controversy

NASCAR is down to its final eight drivers and its final four races before crowning its champion next month. Sunday…
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Mark Eckel2024-10-13
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NFL Week 6 Exclusive: AFC Executive Says QB Changes Coming Across League

As many as four new quarterbacks could be starting week six in the NFL, and only one is because of…
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MLB

Mark Eckel2024-10-01
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National League Wild Card Playoff Preview: All Four Teams Come In Ready To Battle

Two teams looking for their first-ever World Series title will host two of the game’s more popular teams when the…
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MLB

Mark Eckel2024-10-01
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American Playoffs Begin With Surprise Wild Card Teams Looking To Make Noise

Two teams who were preseason favorites and two who you never saw coming will meet in the best-of-three American League…
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NFL

Mark Eckel2024-10-01
2,454

Two Undefeated Teams, Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs Headline NFL Week Five

Minnesota and quarterback Sam Darnold are one of the early-season surprises of the league. The team’s 4-0 start is their…
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MLB

Mark Eckel2024-08-21
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Baltimore Orioles vs Cleveland Guardians Match Player Stats | Aug 03, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E BAL 0 0 0 2 1 0 0…
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Mark Eckel2024-07-31
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Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals Match Player Stats | Jul 26, 2024

Nationals Surge Past Cardinals with Big 10th Inning Rally Jacob Young’s three-run triple in the 10th inning propelled the Washington…
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MLB

Mark Eckel2024-07-26
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New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles Match Player Stats | Jul 14, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E NYY 0 1 0 0 1 0 0…
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WNBA

Mark Eckel2024-07-25
1,386

Indiana Fever vs Atlanta Dream Match Player Stats | Jun 21, 2024

1 2 3 4 Total IND 35 22 22 12 91 ATL 25 16 21 17 79 ATS (Margin) O/U…
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MLB

Mark Eckel2024-07-24
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Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Match Player Stats | Jul 05, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E PHI 0 0 0 3 0 2 3…
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MLB

Mark Eckel2024-07-24
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Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Match Player Stats | Jul 06, 2024

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E BOS 0 0 3 0 1 0 0…
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Mark Eckel2024-07-19
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St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals Match Player Stats | Jul 07, 2024

Batting Stats Batting 2B – Paul Goldschmidt (13), Nolan Gorman (11) HR – Willson Contreras (9) TB – Masyn Winn 1, Alec Burleson…
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Mark Eckel2024-07-19
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New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Match Player Stats | Jun 30, 2024

Batting Stats Batting 2B – Alex Verdugo (16), Gleyber Torres (13), Ben Rice (1), DJ LeMahieu (1), Trent Grisham (0)…
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NBA

Mark Eckel2024-07-15
655

Injured Los Angeles Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard Pulls Out of Olympics

Team USA’s line-up for the forthcoming Paris Olympics has experienced a massive shift as Kawhi Leonard, forward for LA Clippers,…
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NBA

Mark Eckel2024-07-15
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Derrick White Named to 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team

The 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team has picked Derrick White, the Boston Celtics guard. The declaration came from the…
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Mark Eckel2024-07-06
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Alcaraz Defeats Tiafoe In Five-Set Wimbledon Thriller

In a thrilling match at Wimbledon that lasted five sets, the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz had an amazing comeback to…
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Mark Eckel2024-07-06
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BBC Makes Mistake and Broadcasts The Same Match on Two Different Channels

BBC’s decision to show a single tennis match on both its terrestrial channels inconvenienced Wimbledon fans thus accidentally missing the…
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SOCCER

Mark Eckel2024-05-29
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Match Preview: LAFC v. Minnesota United Betting Tips

LAFC has particularly looked good, winning three-straight matches which included a win over Atlanta United. Then Minnesota United, which has…
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SOCCER

Mark Eckel2024-05-28
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Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United | Match Betting Tips 30 May 2024

Inter Miami has been fast to impress this season, currently topping the Eastern Conference table with 34 points. The eight…
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NHL

Mark Eckel2024-05-22
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Stanley Cup Playoffs 2024: NHL Conference Finals Prediction

Eastern Conference Final Prediction New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers The Rangers weren’t flawless in the playoffs until the Hurricanes…
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MLB

Mark Eckel2024-05-19
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Atlanta Braves vs Dodgers Match Player Stats

Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Match Player Stats On May 03, 2024 1 2 3 4 5 6 7…
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NBA

Mark Eckel2024-05-18
77

Nuggets vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Match Player Stats On May 16, 2024 1 2 3 4 Total ATS O/U DEN…
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NBA

Mark Eckel2024-05-18
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Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats

Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats On Apr 29, 2024 1 2 3 4 Total ATS O/U…
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NBA

Mark Eckel2024-05-18
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Lakers vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers Match Player Stats On Apr 27, 2024 1 2 3 4 Total ATS O/U…
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NBA

Mark Eckel2024-05-07
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Heat’s President Pat Riley Uncertain About Offering An Extension to Forward Butler

Butler is likely to ask for a two-year extension worth up to $113 million this summer covering the 2025-26 and…
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NHL

Mark Eckel2024-04-28
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NHL Playoff 2024: Where To Watch NHL?

The competition of the 2023-24 NHL season is ending, and the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs season is set to begin.…
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NFL

Mark Eckel2024-04-27
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Detroit Sets New Record with 700,000 Fans at NFL Draft

The record on record in Detroit: The first Super Bowl, and now the first in the NFL draft attendance record. …
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