Sports
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.
8 years ago
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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With sports betting now legal in New Jersey, here’s what you need to know
Monmouth Park racetrack in Oceanport has announced it will open for sports betting on Thursday at 10:30 a.m., and the governor is expected too place the first wager.
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Being shut out of World Cup stings, but U.S. fans have goal of hosting in 2026
For U.S. soccer fans, not being a part of the world’s most watched sporting event — which occurs only once every four years — is like Santa Claus not showing up on Christmas.
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New Jersey governor signs bill allowing sports betting
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing the state's casinos and racetracks to begin taking sports bets.
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After years in limbo, New Jersey prepares to take its first sports bet
The atmosphere has public officials and gambling houses alike feeling like they just hit the jackpot.
8 years ago
Listen 6:0176ers say team president Bryan Colangelo has resigned
The team said it had "become clear Bryan's relationship with our team and his ability to lead the 76ers moving forward has been compromised."
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Listen 5:03‘You aren’t listening:’ Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins reacts to Trump snub with handwritten signs
For the first time since President Donald Trump disinvited the team from celebrating its Super Bowl win at the White House, the Philadelphia Eagles are opening their practice
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