Sports
Baseball’s COVID-19 nightmare expands: Another Phillies game postponed
The Phillies' last opponent, the Miami Marlins, has had an outbreak of coronavirus; as many as 15 players and staff have tested positive, reports say.
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Phillies-Yankees game postponed after COVID-19 outbreak among Marlins in Philly
The outbreak at the beginning of the shortened baseball season raises the question of whether pro sports can be played successfully, even with strict safety protocols.
4 years ago
The Philadelphia Housing Authority gives us their perspective on homeless encampments, an update on unemployment compensation in PA, and the odd sports season ahead.
Air Date: July 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Philadelphia Flyers to award free advertising to 5 small businesses hurt by COVID-19
The Flyers will award $500,000 in free advertising to small businesses hurt by the coronavirus. Here's how to apply.
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Baseball shouts ‘play ball!’ But for how long? A nervous 2020 season begins
Major League Baseball’s delayed and shortened regular season get underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections in place.
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College football a no-go in Delaware this fall
Neither the University of Delaware nor Delaware State University will play football or other fall sports this fall.
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Pennsylvania sports teams ask to allow fans in the stands
The Wolf administration declined to reveal which organizations, teams or colleges have submitted plans, or whether it has approved any.
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Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
The team said it is "retiring" the name and logo and that Snyder and coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design.
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The racial justice reckoning over sports team names is spreading
In the wake of George Floyd's killing, Confederate monuments have fallen, companies have scrubbed racist imagery from labels, and now, pro sports team names are under review.
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Ivy League suspends fall sports due to coronavirus pandemic
The Ivy League on Wednesday became the first Division I conference to suspend all fall sports, including football, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologizes for anti-Semitic post
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has apologized after backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media over the weekend.
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Washington Redskins undergoing ‘thorough review’ of team name
In a statement, the team said recent events around the U.S. and feedback from the community prompted the formal review.
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NFL players raise concerns on playing, others ignore advice
Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said last week that “football is a nonessential business and so we don’t need to do it.”
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No spitting: MLB unveils some new rules due to the coronavirus
MLB announced Monday that it would shift some of its in-game rules, making significant and historic changes.
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This week; taking the police out of Philadelphia schools, what next school year might look like in Camden, and what will come of Phillies baseball?
Air Date: June 29, 2020 10:00 am
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