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Sports
Former Phillies slugger Jim Thome voted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Jim Thome spent the majority of his career in Cleveland, but won lots of fans while playing in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Listen 0:47Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sentenced to up to 175 years in prison by Michigan judge
"I just signed your death warrant," Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said, in her Lansing, Mich., courtroom.
7 years ago
Philly Mayor Kenney: William Penn will not be bleeding green for the Super Bowl
The statue atop Philadelphia’s City Hall will not dress the part of an Eagles fan, said Mayor Jim Kenney. History shows adorning the city icon may do more harm than good.
7 years ago
Eagles fans united by faith in Philadelphia’s champions
On Sunday, I tailgated with Eagles fans for the first time. I saw fans that ran the gamut. When I looked closer, I saw faith.
7 years ago
3 USA Gymnastics board members resign, as fallout from abuse scandal continues
The tumult continues at the sport's governing body as the sentencing hearing continues for former team doctor Larry Nassar, who has admitted to the sexual assault of minors.
7 years ago
Eagles vs. Patriots Superbowl rematch: What has changed since 2005
Eagles football is already a very big deal in the Delaware Valley. It's about to become an even bigger deal for the next two weeks. Here's your primer for the matchup to come.
7 years ago
Listen 1:32That Olympic sport with the funky pants, curling comes to Delaware
From the rock to the broom and the hack, the sport of curling has its own vocabulary that takes some getting used to.
7 years ago
Super Bowl LII travel will be expensive
If you have the urge to go to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII, you are going to need ...
7 years ago
Delaware could lose $350K if the Eagles win the Super Bowl
With more than $92,000 bet on an Eagles' win in Minnesota, Delaware will face a $354,465 loss should the Eagles beat the Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
7 years ago
Sixers join push to accentuate the positive at Philly school
Hartranft students are taught to be safe, responsible, and respectful. If a teacher “catches” a student embodying one of those characteristics, he or she is rewarded.
7 years ago
The Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC championship game. They will play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
7 years ago
Listen 3:33Musician calls the audible: Eagles’ fight song outscores Vikings’ theme
'Skoal, Vikings' doesn't soar like 'Fly, Eagle, Fly,' says Grammy-winning singer/songwriter.
7 years ago
Listen 5:27Eagles underdog T-shirts unleash dollars for Philly schools
In advance of big game, Philly offensive tackle Lane Johnson capitalizing on underdog perception with sales of masks and shirts. Proceeds are going to city school district.
7 years ago
Temple stadium moves forward, despite neighborhood opposition
Temple University announced today that it is taking the next step forward on a controversial 35,000 seat stadium in the heart of North Philadelphia.
7 years ago
North Korean athletes will march with South Koreans at Pyeongchang Olympics
The two countries say their athletes will march together at the opening ceremony under a unification flag.
7 years ago