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Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau's family
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For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

Emotions ran high in Columbus Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star and his late brother Matthew at their home opener against the Florida Panthers.

11 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson
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Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after three straight trips to playoffs

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the entire coaching staff will return next season.

11 months ago

Nick Sirianni pointing while coaching
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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni apologizes for his behavior toward fans at the Linc

Philadelphia won Sunday, but on Monday, Sirianni apologized for gesturing and jawing at Eagles fans booing and chanting “Fire Nick!"

11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) celebrates with fans after making an interception against Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) in the final minute the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Philadelphia won 20-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Former Eagles star expands ‘Next Man Up’ mentorship program to second Philly school

From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.

11 months ago

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Carlos Estévez walks off the field and looks up
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies out of the playoffs after 1-4 loss to Mets in NLDS Game 4

It was a bitter exit for the NL East champion Phillies, who won 95 games and finished six ahead of the wild-card Mets during the regular season.

11 months ago

Aaron Nola being taken off the mound
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies lose to Mets 2-7, down 1-2 in NLDS

Game 4 is Wednesday at Citi Field, with All-Star Ranger Suárez scheduled to start for Philadelphia against fellow lefty José Quintana.

11 months ago

Rev. Robin Hynicka
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Urban Planning

Philly faith leaders criticize arena agreement with Sixers

Members of POWER Interfaith raised a number of concerns with the deal that would keep the Sixers in the city until 2061.

11 months ago

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NZ Breakers warm up for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers (via NZBreakers on X)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: New Zealand Breakers owner Matt Walsh

A former Germantown Academy basketball star, turned NBA player, turned Europe pro, is the owner of the New Zealand Breakers, who take on the 76ers in preseason Monday night.

Air Date: October 7, 2024 5:00 pm

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Phillies' Nick Castellanos celebrates
Community

Castellanos wins Game 2 for Phillies with 9th-inning single, top Mets 7-6

Nick Castellanos ripped a winning two-out single off Tylor Megill that scored Trea Turner and sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a dizzying 7-6 win over the New York Mets.

11 months ago

Signs read
Community

Chinatown residents speak of how arena plans can and have affected the Philly neighborhood

Vivian Chang works on a street where Phillies stadium plans crumbled in the 2000s. Debbie Law's family moved its store when rent tripled after the 76ers' plans were announced.

11 months ago

Simone Biles smiles and holds a medal
Arts & Entertainment

Simone Biles excites young Philly gymnasts as she heads to Wells Fargo Center for Gold Over America Tour

Gymnastics gym Philly inMovement is taking 13 athletes to the Gold Over America Tour. Simone Biles and other gymnasts will perform and celebrate Team USA’s Olympic victories.

11 months ago

a map shows the plan for the arena
Community
Billy Penn

Excited and wary: Philly’s WNBA advocates weigh in on team update in the Sixers arena proposal

A buried nugget in the city’s arena proposal was big news for the folks putting in the grassroots work to bring a women’s basketball team to the city.

11 months ago

Community
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Philly’s World Cup organizers running a competition to design the city’s 2026 World Cup poster

11 months ago

Dikembe Mutombo
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Billy Penn

Tributes pour in following news of Dikembe Mutombo’s death

He was the backbone of the last Sixers team to reach the NBA Finals and a great humanitarian.

11 months ago

Dikembe Mutombo laughing
Community

Dikembe Mutombo, former Sixer and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Mutombo's family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family.

11 months ago

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