Sports
Horse racing industry stages rally to buck Gov. Wolf’s plan to raid its trust fund
The groups says the move to take $204 million from a $250-million fund would result in “the end of horse racing in Pennsylvania."
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Probe: No signs of outward engine failure in Kobe Bryant crash
Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure
6 years ago
Gritty vindicated: Philly police say Flyers mascot did not assault kid
The allegations stemmed from an incident at a photo shoot at the Wells Fargo Center.
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From ‘Andy Who?’ to Super Bowl champion Andy Reid
Big Red finally got his Super Bowl title thanks to Patrick Mahomes leading the resilient Kansas City Chiefs to another comeback win.
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Super Bowl LIV: What to expect when the Chiefs and 49ers square off
The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are facing off tonight in Super Bowl LIV
6 years ago
LeBron James: ‘Mamba out,’ but ‘not forgotten’
The Los Angeles Lakers and grieving fans packing the Staples Center paid an emotional, pregame tribute to basketball icon Kobe Bryant on Friday night.
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7 reasons for Philly fans to root for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV
The Eagles aren’t in the contest, so might as well pick a side.
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NBA All-Stars to wear Kobe’s No. 24 and Gianna’s No. 2
The NBA's All-Stars will be playing this year with Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant in their minds and on their jerseys.
6 years ago
Local sports columnist witnessed Kobe greatness up close
Marcus Hayes, a sports columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, remembers years of covering Kobe Bryant both in high school and the NBA.
6 years ago
Listen 6:39Vanessa Bryant statement: ‘We are completely devastated’
Vanessa Bryant also announced the formation of a fund to help support the other families that were affected by the crash.
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‘I lost my hero’: Through tears, Kobe Bryant’s high school coach remembers the late NBA star
Through tears, Downer recounted his 28-year relationship with late NBA icon at a press conference outside the Ardmore school on Tuesday.
6 years ago
Was Kobe Bryant’s pilot feeling pressure to fly that day?
The veteran pilot whose helicopter plunged into a Los Angeles-area hillside, killing Kobe Bryant and eight others, had tried to avoid fog so heavy that it had grounded police
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Allen Iverson’s final on-court battle with Kobe Bryant took place exactly 10 years ago
The pair were lifelong rivals who regarded each other with utmost respect.
6 years ago
Kobe’s basketball roots in Philly might run deeper than you realize
Kobe Bean Bryant’s story is a Philadelphia basketball story — in more ways than most casual observers might know.
6 years ago
Listen 2:57Kobe Bryant was Philadelphia, and so much more
Kobe Bryant defied stereotypes and pursued greatness. That’s why Philadelphia loved to claim him as their own.
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