Sports
Why are Philly fans the way they are? Look to a snub that dates back 220 years
When the U.S. capital moved to Washington, the famous inferiority complex took root.
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Drumlines, Frostys, and the song: Why Philly has the best home-court advantage in the NBA
With the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers can take advantage of fans and traditions at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Discover a fun, under-the-radar bike sport this weekend at Philly Pumptrack opening
A one-of-a-kind bike track is reopening in West Fairmount Park with an open invite to riders of all ages and skill levels. The pump track is free.
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NFL families seek to end ‘race-norming’ in $1B settlement
Under the settlement, the NFL has insisted on using a scoring algorithm on the dementia testing that assumes Black men start with lower cognitive skills.
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NASCAR roars back to Dover in front of fans for first time since 2019
A “sold out” crowd of about 20,000 are expected Sunday at Dover International Speedway for the track’s first race with fans in the stands since October 2019.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Citizens Bank Park will return to full capacity in June
Tailgating will also return when Citizens Bank Park returns to 100% capacity on June 12. Here’s what else you need to know.
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Philadelphia Marathon plans November race at reduced capacity
Details are subject to change, depending on whether coronavirus cases continue to decline throughout the year. Officials hope limits will be further lifted.
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More than a year after it was closed to car traffic, Philadelphia officials have announced that Martin Luther King Drive will reopen the first week of August.
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Exercising with members at Delaware YMCA a ‘slam dunkeroo’ for people with disabilities
Endless Possibilities in the Community (EPIC) breaks down walls that surround people with physical and intellectual challenges.
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Listen 5:42Best fan base, large media market, plenty of stadium space — it’s a no-brainer.
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Northern Liberties gym owner who grew up in the streets is giving Philly kids an alternative
Maleek Jackson’s path to entrepreneurship hasn’t been easy.
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Jimmy Rollins reflects on decline of Black players in MLB
When Jimmy Rollins made his first All-Star team as a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies 20 years ago, the percentage of Black players in the majors was 13. It’s down to 7.
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COVID-19 kept swimmers out of the pools. Now Philly needs lifeguards so we can get back in
Philadelphia needs to certify close to 400 lifeguards to properly staff pools this year, but a hiring shortage threatens the possibility of a pool season.
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Listen 3:31Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community
The organization turned Lincoln Financial Field into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the autism community.
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‘Welcome back, everybody’: Phillies fans return for that rite of spring, Opening Day
Phillies fans in facemasks, albeit fewer of them than usual, streamed into Citizens Bank Park for the first time in a year Thursday for Opening Day.
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