Sports
‘I love you, Gritty’: 3yo CHOP patient gets love, cakes, and maybe a mascot visit
Jack’s parents were humbled by all the support they got after posting their son’s letter.
7 years ago
The rapper’s rise to international celebrity has helped bring #bikelife into the mainstream.
7 years ago
Why ‘Unlike Agholor’ was trending on Twitter: All the best comments about Philly’s new hero
Former firefighter Hakim Laws saved some babies and made a whole city laugh.
7 years ago
‘Hamilton’ vs. the Eagles: I’m trading in football for theater with my fam
A story of internal conflict by a lifelong Birds fan.
7 years ago
Wilmington hosts ’Magic’ show for historically black colleges
ESPN’s `First Take’ broadcast from the new 76ers Fieldhouse with guest star Magic Johnson, to attract students to historically black colleges
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N.J. ref suspended for 2 years over forced haircut of wrestler with dreadlocks
The teenage Buena Regional High School wrestler Andrew Johnson acquiesced to having his finger-length locs cut prior to a match against a rival school in December 2018.
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Can this South Philly lifer turn ‘emo’ sports fandom into a business?
Shamus Clancy was at rock bottom when he discovered his voice as a sportswriter. Now he wants to turn his unusual brand of fandom into a business.
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Listen 5:10World record attempt for ‘most roars’ at CCP mascot reveal, replacing symbol of colonialism
Teams at Community College of Philadelphia will now be repped by a lion instead of “Colonial Phil.”
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From Kabul to Chester, former soccer pro gets second chance with Philly Union
I played pro soccer in Afghanistan. The Philly Union gave this WHYY reporter a second shot at glory.
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Kent State apologizes to Temple for booting field hockey team to set off football fireworks
The Kent State director of athletics said the school should’ve allowed the game to conclude.
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10 things to know about Kyle Tanguay, the Eagles’ first male cheerleader in 35 years
He’s a New Hampshire native and UArts dance major, and yes, he’s taken.
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The secret to an epic Eagles tailgate? These die-hard fans say it’s the people
WHYY wanted to hear your favorite Eagles tailgate traditions ahead of Sunday’s season opener against Washington. Philly fans didn’t disappoint.
7 years ago
Listen 1:36Women’s soccer stars concerned about trauma from repetitive head impact
As research into head injuries expands to include women's soccer, some of the sport's former stars are calling attention to the health fallout from heading the ball.
7 years ago
Eagles build room in Linc for fans with sensory needs
They became the first NFL team to create a fully dedicated sensory room inside their stadium.
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Best Philly breweries to watch the Eagles
15 spots to catch the game if you love local beer.
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