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Sports
Philly frustration, 1968: ‘The day that they were all against everything’
Mention the Philadelphia Eagles and last year's Super Bowl win comes to mind. But so does that time fans booed and pelted Santa Claus with snow balls.
6 years ago
Eagles’ Wentz out for Sunday with stress fracture in back
Carson Wentz's back injury will sideline him for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams.
6 years ago
A trans man steps into the ring — and wins his debut as a professional boxer
On Saturday evening, Patricio Manuel, 33, became the first openly trans man to compete in a professional boxing match in the U.S.
6 years ago
N.J. lawmakers consider placing a $100 million bet on the horse racing industry
Many horse racing tracks in New Jersey are taking sports betting, but it's not enough to keep their main business afloat. They're asking for $20 million subsidy for 5 years.
6 years ago
Listen 1:00It’s not a ‘total pit of despair’ for Eagles fans as team’s hopes dim
For Eagles fans, does a Super Bowl title cover up the bitterness of a failed repeat campaign? Yes and no.
6 years ago
Trump is 10th sitting president to attend Army-Navy game
The commander in chief flew to Philadelphia for the 119th meeting in the storied rivalry between the service academies.
6 years ago
Basketball for all: New ‘break’ room at St. Joe’s welcomes fans with autism
The West Philly university recently established a quiet space in its arena where kids with autism can escape from triggering sounds.
6 years ago
New Jersey’s bear hunt continues amid controversy, lawsuits
The second half of New Jersey’s 2018 bear hunt begins Monday.
6 years ago
Pa. will see multiple sports betting sites before year-end
Pennsylvania is in the midst of launching its sports betting industry — becoming part of the first wave of states to do so. Aft ...
6 years ago
Historic congregation takes Philly Marathon runners to church
This year, as the runners approached the fifth mile of the race, members of the Mother Bethel A.M.E. choir sang uptempo hymns from the steps of the church.
6 years ago
Listen 1:21Seasoned Philadelphia Marathon runner points out rookie mistakes that are easy to avoid
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Dave Johnson, Philadelphia chapter captain of Black Men Run, about this year's Philadelphia Marathon.
6 years ago
Listen 5:38It’s done: Jimmy Butler trade to Philadelphia completed
Butler and Justin Patton were traded to Philadelphia for Robert Covington, Dario Saric and Jerryd Bayless, along with a 2022 second-round draft pick.
6 years ago
Wagerers crossing the Delaware (and Hudson) for sports bets
It's the only game in, or rather near, town right now for people in New York and Pennsylvania who want to bet.
6 years ago
After 26 years, Philly Wing Bowl’s end met with cheers and regrets
The Philadelphia tradition is no more.
6 years ago
Expats of all stripes embrace Philly’s brand of Americana at the Eagles’ London game
Scenes from a Philly-themed bar in London during an American football game.
6 years ago
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