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Washington Nationals celebrate after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)
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‘I have zero regrets’: Texas mattress mogul lost $5M on World Series bets in N.J.

“My head is bloody, but certainly unbowed,” said Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, who was hedging against an extravagant mattress promotion.

7 years ago

FILE - In this July 25, 1996 file photo, Jim 'Mattress Mack' McIngvale listens during a press conference at the the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce building in Atlanta. Jim McIngvale, a mattress store owner from Houston who calls himself 'Mattress Mack,' plans to bet at least $1.5 million on the Astros in New Jersey on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (Richard Carson/Houston Chronicle via AP)
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Texas mattress mogul bets $5M in N.J. to cover World Series promotion

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is offering customers a full rebate on mattresses over $3,000 if the Astros win. He doesn’t have insurance.

7 years ago

Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) goes to the basket against Indiana guard Aljami Durham (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (Darron Cummings/AP Photo)
Money

Following California’s lead, New Jersey lawmakers want college athletes to be paid

The proposed Fair Play Act would allow student-athletes to earn money for use of their names, images or likenesses, and let them hire agents and attorneys.

7 years ago

The Chester High School soccer team takes the field for their first home game in over 30 years. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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High school soccer returns to Chester after 30-year drought

Rain couldn’t dampen the Chester Clippers’ spirits — nor did their defeat to a rival high school in Delaware County. It was the team’s first game in 30 years.

7 years ago

Philly's roller derby team practices plays in the runup to champs. (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
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Philly’s bad-ass roller derby team will compete in the international championships

It’s the Liberty Belles’ first time in the playoffs in five years, and training is intense.

7 years ago

Sam Wachs holds a sign that reads 'Free Hong Kong' at the Sixers pre-season game. (Courtesy of Sam Wachs)
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A Sixers fan brought a ‘Free Hong Kong’ sign to Tuesday’s game. Here’s what happened next

Sixers fan Sam Wachs explains why he wanted to “cause a little ruckus” when the Sixers took on a team from China on Tuesday night.

7 years ago

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3-year-old Jack is a huge Gritty fan (Instagram / @ryanhcallahan)
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Billy Penn

‘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

Montana, 33, has been riding dirt bikes and ATVs for more than two decades (KIMBERLY PAYNTER / WHYY)
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Billy Penn

With Meek Mill as leader, dirt bike culture is stronger than ever. But Philly riders still have nowhere to go.

The rapper’s rise to international celebrity has helped bring #bikelife into the mainstream.

7 years ago

(Twitter/alisaunders96)
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

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

The author and his daughters, who are also both Eagles fans COURTESY JOHN TRUITT
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‘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

Magic Johnson seen on the set of ESPN's
Arts & Entertainment

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

7 years ago

In this image taken from a Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 video provided by SNJTODAY.COM, Buena Regional High School wrestler Andrew Johnson gets his hair cut courtside minutes before his match in Buena, N.J. (Michael Frankel/SNJTODAY.COM via AP)
Community

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.

7 years ago

Shamus Clancy, Philadelphia writer and sports super fan, shows off his Carson Wentz bobble head toy at his apartment in South Philly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Lifestyle

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.

7 years ago

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(Twitter/@theccpathletics)
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World 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.”

7 years ago

We were presented with customized jerseys upon arrival at the Union fantasy camp. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Lifestyle

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.

7 years ago

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