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In this Feb. 13, 2014, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. speaks to reporters before a spring training baseball practice in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Ruben Amaro, Jr. reimagines baseball with ‘Sluggball’

Sports broadcaster and former MLB player and executive Ruben Amaro, Jr. is a creator of Sluggball, a new competition game aiming to bring fun and excitement back to baseball.

Air Date: May 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau's family
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Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk and Family Day to honor NHL star’s legacy and support inclusive playground

The sold out race at Washington Lake Park in Sewell, Gloucester County, will also include several activities to honor the local hockey stars.

2 months ago

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Basketball coach Dawn Staley's book
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Community

Dawn Staley on her new book ‘Uncommon Favor’

Basketball phenom and former Temple coach Dawn Staley has a new book. She talks about growing up in the projects in North Philadelphia, the fight for equal pay, and more.

Air Date: May 22, 2025 12:00 pm

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Jalen Hurts scoring a touchdown using the Tush Push play
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Billy Penn

The tush push lives! Eagles’ signature play survives NFL owners’ vote

The Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the play came up short — just like the Pack did in the playoff game vs. Birds. Take that, cheeseheads!

2 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni looks on during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Philadelphia
Community

Eagles give coach Nick Sirianni multi-year contract extension following Super Bowl win

Terms of the contract announced Monday were not revealed. Sirianni had one year left on his existing contract.

2 months ago

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado
Community

Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended for 80 games for positive drug test

Alvarado, among the hardest-throwing relievers, became the second player suspended this year under the big league testing program after Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar.

2 months ago

Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Community
Billy Penn

The ‘Tush Push’ has really gotten under the NFL’s skin. Just watch Eagles opponents’ schedule reveals for evidence

There were also easter eggs, funny cameos and some lazy stereotypes aimed at the defending Super Bowl champs.

3 months ago

Swoop posing for a photo with a painting on the wall
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Art of the Win: Kansas City museum delivers painting to Philly as part of Super Bowl wager

The Philadelphia Museum of Art will display a Manet painting it received from KC’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art until August.

3 months ago

Jalen Hurts celebrates with his mother
Community

Philadelphia Eagles release 2025 schedule | Full list of opponents, times and dates

The defending Super Bowl champions open the regular season Thursday, Sept. 4 at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

3 months ago

Rick Tocchet speaks during his induction ceremony into the Philadelphia Flyers' Hall of Fame
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flyers hire Rick Tocchet as coach, turning to alum to end their playoff drought

Tocchet spent 2 1/2 seasons in Vancouver and won the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 2024 for guiding the Canucks to a 50-win season.

3 months ago

Pete Rose waiving to a crowd while wearing a Cincinnati Reds shirt
Arts & Entertainment

MLB reinstates former Phillie Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death.

3 months ago

Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce hits on the 16th hole during a pro-am before the Truist Championship golf tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Flourtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am

Kelce showed off his game at a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship, posting a video of his swing online and asking both pros and amateurs for advice on how to get better.

3 months ago

Sally’s Iron Mustangs cheer on their teammates
Health

These Pennsylvania women take healthy aging to a new level as they compete in weightlifting in their 60s and 70s

Sally’s Iron Mustangs, based in Lancaster, is a group of women in their late 50s, 60s and 70s who train for weightlifting events and competitions.

3 months ago

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Rendering of the new logo for the Xfinity Mobile Arena
Community
Billy Penn

Wells Fargo Center gets a new name and, sadly, it’s not one that y’all proposed last summer

It might be “Gritty’s Castle” in our hearts, but it will be Xfinity Mobile Arena on the side of the building.

3 months ago

Roller Derby players practice in Hatfield
Community

Suburban Philadelphia skaters find community in roller derby: ‘The harder you hit them, the more you love them’

Somewhere behind the bruises and collisions, skaters in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties find acceptance in the full-contact sport.

3 months ago

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