Sports
As a racial justice activist, NBA great Bill Russell was a legend off the court
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was a civil rights trailblazer, before, during and after his basketball career. In 2011, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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The Regional Roundup: August 1, 2022
We'll talk about the controversial book review policy passed by Central Bucks' school board Tuesday. And, a proposal for a 76ers arena is met with mixed reaction by neighbors.
Air Date: August 1, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Coatesville leaders say the city is going through a renaissance. Many think a new sports and events complex will put the city on the map.
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Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88
The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday.
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AP source: NBA investigating 76ers for possible tampering
The Philadelphia 76ers are being investigated by the NBA for possible tampering in offseason free-agency moves involving James Harden, P.J. Tucker and Danuel House.
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Philadelphia selected as host city for Wrestlemania 40
World Wrestling Entertainment’s flagship event is coming to Philadelphia in 2024.
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WNBA’s Griner says poor translation clouded arrest in Russia
Griner said that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning.
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Pete Rose to appear on field in Philadelphia next month
Pete Rose will make an appearance on the field in Philadelphia next month for the first time since receiving a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball.
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Larson reflects on 2nd chance offered by Philly race school
Kyle Larson was the start of a Grand Prix in Philadelphia run by the Urban Youth Racing School.
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Who’s involved? What’s the timeline? All the details about the Sixers’ plan for a Center City arena
Called 76 Place, the stadium would be located above a public transit hub, and right next to Chinatown.
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A new Sixers arena in Center City is not a sure shot
The proposal to erect the arena on a full city block adjacent to Chinatown draws swift condemnation, excitement, skepticism — and plenty of buzz.
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Sixers propose move to new Center City arena at Fashion District called ’76 Place’
The team's lease at the Wells Fargo Center is up in 2031.
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Breaking barriers on Boathouse Row
Philly is home to the only Black-owned rowing company in U.S. sports.
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Devon Allen chases hurdles gold at worlds, then off to the Eagles
Allen begins a difficult double this month as he tries to win a medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the world championships and then earn a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Meet Star and Kion Wright: For this Philly mother-son duo, football is life
He’s a future Division 1 recruit, while she owns a team, plays on the field, and runs a global sports foundation.
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