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Phillies Magic Number Is 3 Entering the Final Week

We recap the Phillies-Mets series in New York and preview this final week of the regular season against the Brewers and Rays.

Air Date: September 20, 2026

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The Phillies Have Lots Of Pitching Decisions Coming

How hard do the Phillies push for a home wild card series?

Air Date: September 19, 2026

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Billy Penn

Union youngsters Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield called up to U.S. men’s national team

Sullivan could become the second youngest player in USMNT history if he takes the field against Peru, Chile, Mexico or Canada.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia wants to curb violence. Can boxing help?

The city’s new Beyond the Bell initiative will put $300,000 into seven recreation center boxing gyms, with funding for equipment and coaches.

1 month ago

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Sports In America

Matthew Berry Can Fix Your Fantasy Roster

Dive into the strangely wonderful world of fantasy football, with expert Matthew Berry.

Air Date: September 18, 2026 2:00 pm

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Education
Billy Penn

Overbrook High School celebrates 100 years of shaping Philly stars

The West Philly school that produced Will Smith, Wilt Chamberlain remembers a century of nurturing greatness, while looking forward to a hundred more.

1 month ago

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Previewing the Phillies’ Final Two Weeks

The Phillies have two weeks left in the regular season. They're probably going to the playoffs, so how will they respond to this final push?

Air Date: September 14, 2026

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It’s Round Two for the Phillies and Braves in September

Four games out of the division lead, the Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves this weekend—again—in a big series for the NL East.

Air Date: September 11, 2026

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Sports In America

Craig Woodall’s Not Defined by 9/11

Craig Woodall talks about the loss of his older brother Brent, an accomplished athlete who died in the South Tower on September 11, 2001.

Air Date: September 11, 2026 2:00 pm

Listen 53:21
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Community

Unrivaled returns to Philadelphia in 2027 after record-setting women’s basketball games last year

The three-on-three women’s league will set up shop at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Feb. 15, 2027. Tickets go on sale today at 4 p.m.

2 months ago

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Phillies Show Some Heart

The Phillies enter the final game of their series against the Astros splitting the first two games.

Air Date: September 10, 2026

Listen 38:14
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Urban Planning
Billy Penn

10 things to know about the new Sixers and Flyers arena

The yet-to-be-named new building is scheduled to replace the Xfinity Mobile Arena in 2030. It will be home to the two teams, plus Philly’s future WNBA team.

2 months ago

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Urban Planning

76ers and Comcast unveil design for South Philly arena that will open in 2030

Inspired by the former Spectrum arena, the project is expected to create nearly 15,000 jobs over a decade.

2 months ago

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What Did We Learn From Phillies-Braves Part 1?

The Phillies split their four-game series with the Atlanta Braves in Philadelphia over the weekend, showcasing all the reasons why they can, and can't, succeed in October.

Air Date: September 8, 2026

Listen 01:14:38
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It’s a Four-Game Weekend with the Phillies and Braves

Get ready to spend the last holiday weekend of the summer with the Phillies and Braves both reaching for that NL East division title.

Air Date: September 4, 2026

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