Sports
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
Listen 48:59“The Biggest Bluff:” on luck, life and poker
Author and psychologist Maria Konnikova used high-stakes poker to explore luck, skill and decision-making. Along the way she become a professional poker player.
Air Date: June 26, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Philly’s Taney Dragons to drop the controversial name, a reminder of the Dred Scott decision
The Taney Youth Baseball Association is expected to have an “inclusive, non-divisive” name by early fall.
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Coronavirus recovery: Delaware Park reduces horse-racing crowd capacity
Less than one week into the delayed racing season, Delaware Park officials have lowered maximum attendance to better monitor COVID-19 compliance.
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Baseball’s back: MLB sets 60-game sked, opens July 23 or 24
A team is scheduled to make only one trip to each city it visits in MLB's shortest season since 1878.
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Noose left in Black driver’s garage stall at NASCAR race track
The garage stall was assigned to Bubba Wallace, who had led the successful campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR facilities and events.
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And they’re off! Live horse racing resumes at Delaware Park
Horses were back on the track, and maybe more importantly for the bottom line, spectators returned for the long-delayed opening day.
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NASCAR has been under pressure for years to ban the flag that has long been prevalent at its racetracks and flown on RVs at its infields on race days.
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On this week's Regional Roundup: Pennsylvania primary election, the Frank Rizzo statue, Philly sports update.
Air Date: June 8, 2020
Listen 48:58NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s board approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month.
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