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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia.
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Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2.

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Eagles and Commanders meet in biggest game in NFC East rivalry series in nearly 30 years

The Eagles are 7-2 heading into Thursday night’s game against the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area

Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.

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SEPTA, community benefits agreement threaten future of the Sixers’ arena proposal

Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass.
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Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal

For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid
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Joel Embiid set to return to slumping 76ers team in need of his presence

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gavels to order his first meeting as president
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Philadelphia City Council to host public hearings on Sixers arena proposal

Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.

10 months ago

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey
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76ers’ All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey out with hamstring injury, AP source says

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey could miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring injury.

10 months ago

Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin
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Philadelphia Union part ways with head coach Jim Curtin

Curtin won MLS coach of the year twice, in 2020 and 2022, and led the team to a Supporters’ Shield in 2020 and an Eastern Conference title in 2022.

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Joel Embiid
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76ers’ Joel Embiid is suspended by NBA for 3 games for shoving newspaper columnist

Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next NBA regular-season game for which he is eligible and able to play.

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Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce
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Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident at Ohio State-Penn State before Bucs-Chiefs game

Jason Kelce was attending the Big Ten matchup between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions in State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday when the incident occurred.

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Corinne Carlson (middle) is a student athlete at University of Delaware (Michael Riccio for University of Delaware).
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Practice in the dark: a student athlete’s guide to waking up before dawn

Corinne Carlson, a student athlete, shares how early morning rowing practice affects how she schedules her sleep, and her life.

10 months ago

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Joel Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. The NBA is investigating

Embiid took issue with a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist who mentioned the center’s late brother and his son in columns questioning Embiid’s professionalism and effort.

10 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
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Forty-fore! Eagles get rare opportunity to play golf with former president Barack Obama

Quarterback Jalen Hurts was not permitted to actually play golf, per terms of his $255 million contract.

10 months ago

Indian River High football team in the commercial
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‘Brand new era’: Delaware athletes can now make money from ads, but one high school went way too far

The state has relaxed its ban on endorsements, but the longtime prohibition against players in uniform and on school property remains.

10 months ago

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