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For some Philadelphians, Club World Cup opener brought their favorite teams close to home
The match between Brazilian side Flamengo and Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunisie featured vibrant fan bases, walls of noise, and a chance to see their team in their hometown.
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The FIFA Club World Cup this summer will be a practice run for public health officials to prepare for a larger crowd of international visitors in 2026.
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Listen 1:30Here’s what you need to know about this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in Philly
The Linc has eight games of the tournament, including one on July 4. Here’s a guide to the teams, tickets and how to follow it around the city.
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Philly unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown clock at Dilworth Park
Organizers are counting down the seconds until June 11, 2026 — and now you can too.
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World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
"We recognize that we’re planning within uncertainty,” said Meg Kane, Philadelphia's host city executive, at a gathering of the 11 U.S. host city leaders.
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Impact of paying college athletes
It's the new era of college sports, and it's expensive. We'll look at the impact of a $2.8 billion settlement that allows universities to pay players for the first time ever.
Air Date: June 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14From field to pitch: The Linc gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with soccer-friendly turf
A new HERO Hybrid grass blend was laid and some stadium seats were removed to meet FIFA’s standards for Philly’s eight games this summer.
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Eagles’ Saquon Barkley announced as Madden NFL 26 cover athlete
Barkley's notable backward hurdle over a defender last season is depicted on the video game's standard cover. He is the first Eagles player on the cover since Donovan McNabb.
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Studio 2 Extra: Ruben Amaro, Jr. reimagines baseball with ‘Sluggball’
Sports broadcaster and former MLB player and executive Ruben Amaro, Jr. is a creator of Sluggball, a new competition game aiming to bring fun and excitement back to baseball.
Air Date: May 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 12:28The sold out race at Washington Lake Park in Sewell, Gloucester County, will also include several activities to honor the local hockey stars.
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Listen 1:05Dawn Staley on her new book ‘Uncommon Favor’
Basketball phenom and former Temple coach Dawn Staley has a new book. She talks about growing up in the projects in North Philadelphia, the fight for equal pay, and more.
Air Date: May 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:36The tush push lives! Eagles’ signature play survives NFL owners’ vote
The Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the play came up short — just like the Pack did in the playoff game vs. Birds. Take that, cheeseheads!
4 weeks ago
Eagles give coach Nick Sirianni multi-year contract extension following Super Bowl win
Terms of the contract announced Monday were not revealed. Sirianni had one year left on his existing contract.
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Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test
Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar.
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There were also easter eggs, funny cameos and some lazy stereotypes aimed at the defending Super Bowl champs.
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