Arts & Entertainment
Esports betting gets underway in New Jersey
While sports betting is not a significant part of casinos’ bottom lines overall, the industry is still trying to get a piece of the electronic action.
4 years ago
The New York Times buys Wordle
The game, created by Josh Wardle, will initially continue to be free to play.
4 years ago
Laughton scores in OT, Flyers top Kings to snap 13-game skid
Gerry Mayhew also scored for the Flyers, who picked up their first victory since Dec. 29.
4 years ago
Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in protest against Spotify
The singer-songwriter is the first high-profile musician to join Young's protest against the streaming service over its hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast.
4 years ago
Questions mount about whether Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL
ESPN reported that Brady, considered by many the greatest quarterback to ever play, was retiring. But his agent would not confirm it, prompting questions and confusion.
4 years ago
Ash Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women’s title
Barty is the first Australian woman to win the singles title here since Chris O’Neil in 1978.
4 years ago
New round of federal stimulus money to help 14 Philly arts organizations
A 3rd round of American Rescue Plan funds will help Philly arts organizations transition into a post-pandemic future.
4 years ago
‘This Bitter Earth,’ a Black Lives Matter love story, to debut in Philly
The play, produced by Philly’s InterAct Theatre, follows an interracial gay couple amid the protest movement, raising important questions about allyship.
4 years ago
Listen 1:34Robinson goal lifts USMNT over El Salvador 1-0 in World Cup qualifier
The U.S. has two more chilly matchups in the next week and can move to the verge of a berth with victories at Canada and against Honduras at St. Paul, Minnesota.
4 years ago
Sixers’ Joel Embiid earns 5th straight NBA All-Star starter spot
Embiid holds the longest streak by a 76ers player since Allen Iverson was chosen seven straight times.
4 years ago
Ash Barty breaks a 42-year drought by reaching the Australian Open final
She'll be the first Australian woman to reach the final of her home major tournament in more than four decades.
4 years ago
Spotify removes Neil Young’s music after he objects to Joe Rogan’s podcast
On Monday, Young had briefly posted an open letter on his own website, asking his management and record label to remove his music from the streaming giant.
4 years ago
Unlucky 13: Flyers stumble in franchise-worst losing streak
Flyers chairman Dave Scott apologized on Wednesday for the state of the state of the franchise. He says the Comcast Spectacor ownership will not sell the team.
4 years ago
Amy Schneider’s ‘Jeopardy!’ run has come to an end after 40 games
Schneider ends her storied run on the show with the second-longest consecutive win streak in its history and $1,382,800 in earnings.
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