
Sports
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as the football coach at Delaware State
The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the latest move by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program to hire a former NFL star as its football coach.
3 months ago
Injured Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won’t play Sunday against Dallas
The Eagles will turn to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts is still dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion suffered against Washington.
3 months ago
Eagles great Bill Bergey dies on Christmas Day at 79
Bergey helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl in 1980.
3 months ago
Joel Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
On Monday night, Embiid received the first technical for arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and his second came from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed.
3 months ago
Jalen Hurts leaves Eagles’ game against Commanders with a concussion
The quarterback left the match in the first quarter, and the Eagles went on to lose 36-33.
4 months ago
Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio
The self-described “King” offered no reason for his stepping aside.
4 months ago
After protesters removed from chambers, Philly Council votes 12-5 to approve Sixers’ arena proposal
The controversial development is now on track to open in Center City in 2031.
4 months ago
Listen 1:07New Sixers arena could improve diversity in Philly construction, union says
The arena proposal is expected to receive full City Council approval this week.
4 months ago
Jalen Hurts accounts for 3 TDs and Eagles beat Steelers 27-13 for franchise-best 10th straight win
“So that’s what you all wanted to see?” asked Hurts, who was playing with a broken finger on his non-throwing hand.
4 months ago
Sixers rookie Jared McCain out indefinitely with a torn meniscus that requires surgery
McCain, who has starred for the struggling Philadelphia 76ers early in the season, reported a sore left knee after Friday night’s 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
4 months ago
Protesters disrupt Center City traffic in response to City Council advancing 76ers arena proposal
Roughly 70 vehicles disrupted traffic on Market Street to simulate traffic congestion before and after events at the proposed 18,500-seat arena.
4 months ago
Listen 1:10Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown say relationship is ‘good’ after teammate suggests fissure
There will be no sit-ups in the driveway, no apologies on the front lawn, and certainly, it seems, no rift between Jalen Hurts and his No. 1 receiver.
4 months ago
The full City Council body is expected to take a second and final vote on the bills on Dec. 19.
4 months ago
Eagles fan looking for guy who dropped compliment, then drove off
A Facebook post from a longtime fan looking for the guy who paid her a compliment after Sunday’s Eagles game went viral — but hasn’t solved the mystery.
4 months ago
Sixers arena vote delayed again as Philly City Council pushes for $100M community benefits agreement
The Sixers have not yet agreed to proposed amendments to a legislative package containing the approvals the team needs to build the $1.3 billion arena.
4 months ago
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