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Smyrna High fans and cheerleaders gush with enthusiasm as the two-time defending state champion Eagles get ready to play their first home game in 2017. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)

Population growth in ever-growing Smyrna fuels a school district's growth and a football titan that has galvanized this Delaware town.

8 years ago

A little girl plays basketball in the gym during an afterschool program at Olney Rec Center

Community

Goal of youth sports task force: Offer ‘good wholesome activities’ for all Philly kids

Philadelphia is developing a plan to ensure youth sports reach every neighborhood in the city by empowering a task force to help make it a reality.

8 years ago

In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, odds are displayed on a screen at a sports book owned and operated by CG Technology in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP Photo, File)

Courts & Law

Delaware could face steep competition if Supreme Court allows broader sports betting

Delaware's time as the only state to offer sports betting could be winding down.

8 years ago

Kevin Peter, of West Mt. Airy, takes a knee in protest during the National Anthem at the start of the WXPN 5K, on Sunday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

Community

Philly runner tries to show athletic protest can be more than just an NFL phenomenon

Amid the national debate over NFL players taking a knee or raising a fist to protest racial injustice, Peter wanted to show it's not just a pro-football phenomenon.

8 years ago

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In formation and against a blue sky, members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly overhead while Eagles players look on, hands on their hearts, during the national anthem

Lifestyle

On ‘Radio Times’: ‘Paid patriotism’ partly explains military reverence at sporting events

After comments by President Trump calling athletes “sons of bitches” for kneeling during the national anthem a debate has erupted across the country about patriotism.

8 years ago

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Baltimore Ravens players kneel down during the playing of the U.S. national anthem before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Sept. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Radio Times

Politics & Policy

Trump’s feud with activist athletes

Guests: Jesse Washington, Rich Lowry, Richard Allen Smith This Sunday, millions of Americans will be tuning in to ...

Air Date: September 29, 2017

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Detroit Lions players take a knee during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit.

National Interest

Politics & Policy

Take a knee to protest Trump’s tinpot patriotism

Spewing anew without a clue, Trump presumed this weekend to tell us what is patriotism and what is not. Rest assured, the Founding Fathers shook their heads and took a knee.

8 years ago

Councilman Derek Green has a package of bills aimed at ridding Philadelphia of archaic rules and regulations.(Tom MacDonald, WHYY)

Courts & Law

City Council moves to rid Philly of archaic rules — including ban on tailgating

Some antiquated regulations will come off the city books if an eight-bill package gets through Philadelphia City Council. A ...

8 years ago

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer talks about a new basketball hoop paid for by the county to replace one that was damaged by vandals. It's part of an effort to keep kids in the neighborhood out of trouble. (Zoë Read/WHYY)

Community

Basketball and group walks promote peace in Wilmington neighborhood

Kids in the east side of Wilmington will once again play basketball, thanks to a donation for a new hoop. Every day, neighborhood ...

8 years ago

In March 1985, Larry Holmes, left, battles David Bey during a bout in Las Vegas. Bey, a former heavyweight boxing champ from Philadelphia nicknamed

Community

Former Philly boxing champ killed in Camden accident

A former heavyweight boxing champ who was defeated by Larry Holmes died last week in a construction accident in Camden. The Occupa ...

8 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) eludes New England Patriots defensive end Cassius Marsh (55) as he runs for a touchdown after catching a pass from Alex Smith during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne; Parlay card inset photo via DoverDowns/Delaware Lottery)

Money

Delaware hopes new NFL season brings better luck for ‘the house’

Gamblers made big money legally betting on NFL games in Delaware last season. The state lottery director is hoping some of that luck changes this season.

8 years ago

Courts & Law

Penn State files paperwork to sue charity Sandusky founded

Penn State has filed paperwork indicating it intends to sue the charity founded by ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, whose chil ...

8 years ago