Sports
Huge polo arena coming to Fairmount Park in expansion of Work to Ride program
The new field will be 45,000 square feet and, according to a presentation made to the Philadelphia Art Commission, will require no city or state funding.
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Generations of fans cheering nationally ranked Camden High into playoffs
The school’s rich basketball tradition is writing a new chapter. There are big expectations as the team starts the playoffs with a third-generation star, D.J. Wagner, leading
6 years ago
Former Penn coach slapped with 15-year show-cause penalty
Former Penn coach Jerome Allen was hit a 15-year show-cause penalty after he accepted $300,000 in bribes to get a wealthy Florida businessman's son into the university.
6 years ago
Creators of original Phillie Phanatic call redesign ‘an affront’
The Phillies unveiled a revamped Phanatic with subtle changes at spring training.
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Los Angeles honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant with public memorial
Mourners began gathering Monday in downtown LA to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center, hours before Bryant's memorial service was scheduled to start.
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Barstool Sports’ new Pennsylvania investor says no more harassment. Will the bro brand follow suit?
Penn National will soon own 50% of the self-described “pop culture blog.”
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New look proves it: The Phillie Phanatic is a modern dinosaur
Scales, a rounder snout and a bigger backside all point to this conclusion.
6 years ago
Penn State settles ‘outstanding issues’ with Paterno family
The deal ends a lawsuit against the university by the Paternos' son Jay, who is currently a member of the Penn State board.
6 years ago
Swank arena, and even a nutritionist, for University of Delaware’s new varsity gaming team
A new breed of college athletes — video gamers — now has their own arena at Delaware’s flagship university.
6 years ago
All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe
Everyone at the All-Star Game on Sunday got a 24-page tribute published by Sports Illustrated devoted to Bryant's career
6 years ago
N.J. Senate approves legislation allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements
The Fair Play Act would allow college athletes to strike endorsement deals using their name, image, or likeness. But critics and a time lag are working against the move.
6 years ago
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."
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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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