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Mercedes-Benz Stadium is lit up ahead of Sunday's NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots in Atlanta, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Come together: Super Bowl Sunday, the last stand of live TV

Despite today's rapidly fragmenting modern-day viewing audience, most people want to watch their sports live. The Super Bowl is the biggest event of the year.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) reacts to wide receiver Nelson Agholor's touchdown during the second half of the NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 in Landover, Md. (Mark Tenally/AP Photo)

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Eagles plan to exercise Nick Foles’ option, according to a report

The Eagles plan to exercise their $20 million option for Nick Foles with the intention of trading him, according to a report by NFL Network.

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Prospective bettors place their wagers on sports events at the Sugar House Casino. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)

Lifestyle

Legal sports betting now a sliver of $6 billion in Super Bowl wagers

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware now have legal sports betting. But the overwhelming majority of $6 billion in wagers are placed illegally on Super Bowl Sunday.

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The 2,500-seat arena was about two-thirds full Wednesday during opening night for the Blue Coats. (Cris Barrish, WHYY News.)

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Debut of arena for 76ers’ minor league team a ‘big lift’ for Wilmington

The Wilmington arena is home of the Delaware Blue Coats, the Philadelphia 76ers' G League team. It will be a youth soccer training center and host kids' camps and leagues.

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In September 2013, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay delivers against the Miami Marlins. The All-Star ace and fan favorite has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Arts & Entertainment

Former Phillies ace Roy Halladay elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

Halladay's best season came in 2010, his first following a blockbuster trade to Philadelphia. The All-Star pitcher died in a plane crash in 2017.

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Delaware legislators advance a measure allowing liquor sales at a planned basketball stadium. (Zoe Read/WHYY)

Politics & Policy

Del. lawmakers advance measure allowing liquor sales at new basketball stadium

The bill updating Delaware's code to broaden the kinds of sports facilities allowed to apply for a liquor license now moves on the Senate.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) speaks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles after an NFL divisional playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. The Saints won 20-14 to advance to the NFC Championship. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

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Eagles’ title defense ends with loss to Saints, 20-14

The Eagles lose to the Saints in New Orleans, ending their season.

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Wings announcer apologizes for Native American remark; team, league vow discipline

Philadelphia Wings announcer Shawny Hill said "Let's snip the pony tail" during Saturday night's game at the Wells Fargo Center, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

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Philadelphia Eagles players celebrate after Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey misses a field goal in the final minute during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Philadelphia Eagles look to pull off yet another upset in their title defense

The Eagles have to do something no team has done while Saints coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees have led the team: beat them at home.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) talks to head coach Doug Pederson during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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‘Double Doink’ leads to Eagles announcer Rickie Ricardo’s semana loca (crazy week)

WHYY Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks to Rickie Ricardo about this viral reaction to the ‘double doink’ and the Eagles’ chances against New Orleans.

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In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles get set for the snap at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini via AP, File)

Health

NFL drops appeal over dementia claims in concussion case

The NFL abruptly dropped its plan Wednesday to challenge approved dementia diagnoses in a landmark concussion case.

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Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15.

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‘No, señor!’ Another Eagles win, another viral moment for Spanish-language broadcaster

The Eagles’ Spanish-language broadcaster, captivated the internet with his call of the big playoff win. Here's the story behind his famous catchphrase.

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The science of fitness and how to make it a habit

Guests: Gretchen Reynolds, Martin Gibala, Angela Duckworth Researchers are continuing to find out about even more ...

Air Date: January 7, 2019 10:00 am

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) passes during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Foles gives Eagles lift they need just in time to beat Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles were desperately seeking a lift with little time left to save their season. Nick Foles came through for the defending Super Bowl champions. And he did

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Golden Tate (19) celebrates his touchdown reception with offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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Philadelphia Eagles playoff magic continues with 16-15 upset of Chicago Bears

The Eagles hopes of returning to the Super Bowl are still alive.

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