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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Speedster DeSean Jackson of Philadelphia needs one 50-yard plus touchdown to establish a single-season NFL record.
The second-year pro from California already has scored six times on plays of that length -- four receiving, one punt return, one rushing -- a feat accomplished by Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch (1951), Devin Hester (2007), Timmy Brown (1962), Jim Brown (1963), Gale Sayers (1965) and Lance Alworth (1965).
Hester equaled Hirsch last season when he scored on a 65-yard pass from Kyle Orton.
"I've just been put in a great position by the coaching staff to go out and make big plays," Jackson said. "Any time you're able to get big plays, it takes away from the defense's momentum and brings energy to our team."
To date, Jackson, a wide receiver in the Eagles' offense, has caught 34 passes for 621 yards in nine games and his speed has made him a key target of veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb.
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ATLANTA, Feb. 8 (UPI) --
Roland Martin is being suspended as a CNN commentator because of allegedly homophobic tweets during the Super Bowl, the network said Wednesday.
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (UPI) --
Pop star Katy Perry and comedian Russell Brand informed Los Angeles Superior Court they have reached a settlement in their divorce, documents show.
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MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 8 (UPI) --
Secrets of a stellar nursery in the Carina Nebula in our Milky Way have been revealed in a new telescope infrared image, European astronomers say.
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MIAMI, Feb. 8 (UPI) --
Police called to a report of a fight between neighbors in Miami said they found cocaine, marijuana, 10 grenades and a pig in one of the homes.
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