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Sports

Duke's Cam Reddish (2) keeps an eye on the ball against Virginia's De'Andre Hunter, (left), and Braxton Key (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. Duke won 72-70. (Gerry Broome/AP Photo)
Community

Two Philly-area stars will play for Atlanta Hawks

De’Andre Hunter and Cameron Reddish competed against each other in high school and college. Now, they’ll suit up for the same pro squad.

7 years ago

A padel racquet is a lightweight paddle strengthened with carbon and shot through with holes. Racquets like this one cost from $80 to $140. (Emma lee/WHYY)
Lifestyle

What’s padel? A play to bring Spain’s beloved racquet sport to Philly

They love padel in Spain. Now the group behind a national campaign hopes Philadelphia — and the rest of America — will, too.

7 years ago

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Boxing judge Lynne Carter was honored Wednesday at City Hall for her career in boxing. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia honors trailblazing female boxing judge Lynne Carter

Carter, the first African-American woman to officiate professional fights in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, was honored with the presentation of a City Liberty Bell.

7 years ago

U.S. players celebrate after teammate Julie Ertz scored their side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on Sunday. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo)
NPR
Community

U.S. continues dominance in Women’s World Cup with 3-0 win over Chile

They won before a sell-out crowd in Paris on Sunday. It was a gem of a game for the team, which controlled play from the beginning with crisp and precise passes.

7 years ago

United States' players take photos during a visit at the Parc des Princes stadium a day before the Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at the Women's World Cup in Paris, Saturday, June 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Community

United States face Chile with chance to advance in World Cup

The United States gets back on the field at the Women's World Cup on Sunday, just as the uproar following its opening 13-0 win is quieting down.

7 years ago

Joe Frazier hits Muhammad Ali with a left during the 15th round of their heavyweight title fight at New York's Madison Square garden in this March 8, 1971 photo. (AP Photo/stf)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Smokin’ Joe Frazier

We talk about the life of Philadelphia boxing legend Joe Frazier with sports writer Mark Kram Jr., author of "Smokin' Joe."

Air Date: June 13, 2019 10:00 am

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Mary Morris, 76, lines up her shot during the the Philadelphia Senior Games at West Oak Lane Senior Center. Morris, who has been playing pool since she was 12 years old, won her round against Pat Gathers, 77 (right)
Community

Philly senior citizens compete in Olympics-style games for medals — and social connection

Participants say the annual Philly Senior Games give them a chance to flex their mental and physical muscles, and to stay socially connected.

7 years ago

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Members of the Philadelphia Union stand behind members of the new Chester High School soccer team that will start playing this fall. The major league soccer team announced Wednesday that they will support a high school soccer program for the Chester-Upland School District in Delaware County. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Community

High school soccer in Chester returns after 30 years

With help from Philadelphia’s MLS team, a soccer program will return to high schools in the Delaware County district.

7 years ago

Federica Bianco spends at least an hour training in a boxing gym everyday, more if she has an upcoming fight. (Alan Yu/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Astrophysicist explains how boxing makes her a better scientist

Federica Bianco says colleagues from both careers are surprised at her alternate identity, but each role enhances the other.

7 years ago

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Carson Wentz and Jason Kelce at the second annual AO1 Charity Softball Game
(Brian Garfinkel/AO1 Foundation)
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

Wentz charity softball game raises $500K, hints at ‘golden era’ for Philly sports

Jason Kelce in a crop top. What more could fans ask for?

7 years ago

Phillies center fielder Odúbel Herrera in 2017. (Kim Klement/USA Today Sports)
Billy Penn
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

The ‘deeply disturbing’ Odúbel Herrera incident: What you need to know

MLB is investigating the Phillies center fielder’s arrest for alleged domestic violence.

7 years ago

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2019, file photo, Malakye Johnson (1) gathers with his teammates during a Snider Hockey practice at the Scanlon Ice Rink in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia-based Snider Hockey organization named after the late Flyers owner now has over 3,000 kids in its program and almost a third are girls. Snider Hockey officials want to get to a point that boys and girls are split 50-50, and a new endeavor with the Howe Foundation is another step toward that goal. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Community

Girls hockey in Philly may get boost from Howe Foundation

Snider Hockey officials want to get to a point that boys and girls are split 50-50 and a is teaming up with the Howe Foundation to take another stride toward that goal.

7 years ago

The Alexander Milne Calder statue of William Penn wears an All Star Game ball cap after it's installation early Friday morning, June 28, 1996, high over Philadelphia's City Hall. The 100-pound cap, 7 feet long and 4 feet high, was raised in preparation for the game to be played July 9. (AP Photo/ George Widman)
The Why
Community

Why the ‘curse of Billy Penn’ still looms large for many Philadelphians

Where did the "curse" come from and why was it so emblematic of Philadelphia — its traditions, culture, and insecurities?

Air Date: May 27, 2019

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Two teams battle it out to advance to the next round of the 10th Annual John Marzano Half Ball Tournament. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Community

How to try your hand at half-ball, the old-school Philly street game

The game of half-ball has a local history spanning about 70 years that calls for a broomstick, a three-story building, and half of a squishy ball.

7 years ago

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In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long stands on the sideline prior to the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Long has announced his retirement from football, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. (Mark Tenally/AP Photo)
Community

Philadelphia Eagles’ Chris Long announces retirement after 11 NFL seasons

In 2017, Chris Long donated his entire salary to support education in cities where he has played: St. Louis, Boston and Philadelphia.

7 years ago

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