
Sports
Penn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
Under the agreement, the university agreed to restore all individual Division I swimming records and titles to female athletes who lost to Thomas.
4 weeks ago
At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030
The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.
4 weeks ago
Some sniffer dogs at the Club World Cup outfitted with booties to protect their paws from the heat
Sniffer dogs at Lincoln Financial Field were outfitted with brightly colored booties amid soaring temperatures in the region.
1 month ago
Real Madrid shines in front of packed Linc in Philly’s last FIFA Club World Cup group game
The city will host two knockout stage matches of this summer’s tournament, a round-of-16 game on Saturday and a quarterfinal on July 4.
1 month ago
Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe hopes ‘Philly likes Bahamians’ after 76ers take him No. 3 overall in NBA draft
The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft.
1 month ago
On a sweltering afternoon, this bar served as a gathering spot for Chelsea fans heading to that night’s game.
1 month ago
The soccer crowds have brought passion, noise and one or two flares as the city gets a taste of what’s to come next year.
1 month ago
For some Philadelphians, Club World Cup opener brought their favorite teams close to home
The match between Brazilian side Flamengo and Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunisie featured vibrant fan bases, walls of noise, and a chance to see their team in their hometown.
1 month ago
The FIFA Club World Cup this summer will be a practice run for public health officials to prepare for a larger crowd of international visitors in 2026.
1 month ago
Listen 1:30Here’s what you need to know about this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in Philly
The Linc has eight games of the tournament, including one on July 4. Here’s a guide to the teams, tickets and how to follow it around the city.
2 months ago
Philly unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown clock at Dilworth Park
Organizers are counting down the seconds until June 11, 2026 — and now you can too.
2 months ago
World Cup host city organizers acknowledge immigration crackdown may impact next year’s tournament
"We recognize that we’re planning within uncertainty,” said Meg Kane, Philadelphia's host city executive, at a gathering of the 11 U.S. host city leaders.
2 months ago
Impact of paying college athletes
It's the new era of college sports, and it's expensive. We'll look at the impact of a $2.8 billion settlement that allows universities to pay players for the first time ever.
Air Date: June 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14From field to pitch: The Linc gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with soccer-friendly turf
A new HERO Hybrid grass blend was laid and some stadium seats were removed to meet FIFA’s standards for Philly’s eight games this summer.
2 months ago
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley announced as Madden NFL 26 cover athlete
Barkley's notable backward hurdle over a defender last season is depicted on the video game's standard cover. He is the first Eagles player on the cover since Donovan McNabb.
2 months ago