Sports
Pa. gradually laying out structure for legal sports betting
Lawmakers legalized the gambling expansion last year, but it wasn't permitted under federal law until a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month.
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Two schools of thought on Pa. venture into sports wagering
Penn State University wants a moratorium on college sports betting — while the University of Pittsburgh wants a piece of the action.
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NewsWorks Tonight, June 21, 2018
NJSpotlight’s John Reitmeyer gives an update on the New Jersey state budget stalemate. The Trump administration’s policy of s ...
Air Date: June 21, 2018
Listen 16:39The science behind the World Cup ball
How does this ball actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors attached to a metal rod.
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Pennsylvania fantasy sports sees $12.4M in entry fees in May
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said that 10 licensed operators reported $1.3 million in revenue from May's activity after prizes were paid.
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World Cup 2018: What’s happened so far
The first week of the World Cup is arguably the best: three matches a day, none at the same time. It is Soccer Christmas for futbol fans.
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School, fatherhood, football connect former Temple teammates
Hood, who was Temple's leading rusher last season, was one of four Owls players parenting young children in 2017.
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As N.J. launches sports betting, MLB sets ban on bookie ads — but will it last?
Major League Baseball circulated a memo to teams, forbidding them and their broadcasting affiliates from accepting advertisements from sports gambling outfits.
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Philly: ‘Dark horse’ or shoo-in for World Cup 2026?
FIFA is expected to choose 16 host cities for 2026. A handful of them will be in Canada or Mexico. The rest will be in the U.S.
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Listen 4:05Sports betting venue could be in the cards for popular Cherry Hill strip mall
The law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy this week allows current and former casinos and racetracks to offer sports betting.
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Listen 2:02NewsWorks Tonight, June 14, 2018
The joint bid for World Cup went to North America. What are Philly’s chances of landing the games? New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy ...
Air Date: June 14, 2018
Listen 21:59Gov. Murphy places first wager as New Jersey begins taking legal sports bets
Gov. Phil Murphy placed $20 bets on Germany to win the World Cup, and the New Jersey Devils to win the Stanley Cup next season.
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Where to watch the World Cup — June 14 – July 15, 2018
Grab a pint and catch the biggest sporting event in the world at one of these local establishments.
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U.S., Mexico and Canada win bid to host 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, with a united bid from North America winning the right to host soccer's showcase event
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Black athletes becoming targets instead of heroes
After failing to defeat poverty, drugs and terrorism, America has decided to fight an enemy we can plainly see — black guys who can punt, pass kick, or dribble.
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