Sports
Philly named as a host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Philadelphia is one of more than a dozen cities in North America that will host the FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
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Listen 0:51Philly loses control of Army-Navy Game. After this year, the city won’t host again until 2027
Philadelphia has hosted 89 of 122 matchups between the two service academies, but the organizers of the contest want to take the game elsewhere.
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WNBA star Griner’s Russia detention extended for third time
A top Russian diplomat was cited as saying that Griner will not be considered for detainee swaps until her case has been investigated.
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Pa. is considering a ban on trans athletes. Experts say it’s discriminatory and ‘anti-evidence’
Pa. legislation that would ban transgender student-athletes from participating on teams corresponding with their gender lean on shoddy science and discriminatory ideas.
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Remembering when the Warriors were a Philly franchise, and basketball legends were made
The team moved to California in the ‘60s, devastating local fans.
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Prayers answered! Phillies fan meets Stott after viral video
The 8-year-old Phillies fan caught on TV praying for Bryson Stott in the ninth inning of a game this week got to meet his new favorite player before Friday's game.
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Philadelphia could finally get a WNBA team. But what would it be called?
Readers shared some suggestions with us on Twitter, from the historic to the hyperlocal.
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Pa. Senate passes bill against trans girls playing girls’ sports
More than a dozen other states have enacted legislation that bans transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.
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College athletes push mental health to the forefront
At least five college athletes took their own lives in the spring, sparking concerns that schools were not doing enough for some of their higher-profile students.
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Backed from frontlines, Ukraine soccer team tries to seal World Cup spot
Hanging in their locker room in Cardiff will be a flag sent by soldiers to inspire them to victory in the playoff final against Wales on Sunday.
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Swiatek beats Gauff 6-1, 6-3 for 2nd French Open title
Swiatek’s unbeaten run equals one by Venus Williams in 2000 as the longest this century.
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Turn in a gun, get $100 at Eagles’ gun buyback
The Eagles are teaming up with Philadelphia police for a no-questions-asked gun buyback in an effort to reduce gun violence.
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Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson
Joe Girardi has been fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after his team’s terrible start.
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Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails
The emails are printed out and delivered sporadically in bunches to Griner by her lawyers after being vetted by Russian officials.
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Philadelphia Jeopardy! champ wins 14th game despite getting beat on Phillies clue
The Philadelphia rideshare driver who fosters baby kittens kicked off the "Ballpark Fun" category Wednesday night for $400.
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