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Nick Foles catching a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl
Community
Billy Penn

‘Philly Special’ QB Nick Foles is officially retiring as an Eagle

The Super Bowl LII MVP and champion is calling an end to his 11-year NFL career at the Birds’ home opener on September 16.

2 years ago

Joel Embiid with his hands up
Arts & Entertainment

Joel Embiid hears the booing from French fans at the Paris Olympics. He’s embraced it

Memo to the French fans booing the 76ers’ star for choosing to play for the U.S. instead of the host nation: Embiid plays in Philly, where fans are, in a word, passionate.

2 years ago

On the left, Megumi Field receives makeup from her teammate in Japan as she prepares for the 2023 World Championships, where they secured the first U.S. medal on the world stage in 16 years. (Courtesy of Alyssa Jacobs)
Arts & Entertainment

From Wilmington to Paris: Megumi Field represents Team USA in artistic swimming at Olympics

Wilmington's Megumi Field is one of only two Delawareans representing Team USA. The U.S. hasn't competed in Olympic artistic swimming since 2008.

2 years ago

Listen 2:06
Tyler Phillips being doused with liquid
Arts & Entertainment

From South Jersey to South Philly, Phillies pitcher Tyler Phillips has been a lifelong fan

Phillips, the first Phillies rookie to toss a shutout since Zach Eflin in 2016, still can't believe he's pitching for his boyhood favorite team.

2 years ago

United State's Kevin Durant, left, pats Joel Embiid, center, after practice as Bam Adebayo watches during men's basketball practice at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arts & Entertainment

Joel Embiid chose to play for the U.S. over France at the Olympics. The French won’t let him forget

French fans booed the 76ers star at Team USA's Olympic opener. France granted him naturalized citizenship status in 2022; Cameroon, his native country, did not qualify.

2 years ago

Rain falls in front of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (Pascal Le Segretain/Pool Photo via AP)

Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

Singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century.

2 years ago

ackie Joyner-Kersee
Community
Billy Penn

Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games

The women’s heptathlon world record holder and U.S. long jump great talked about overcoming adversity on and off the track.

2 years ago

Wells Fargo Center
Community
Billy Penn

The Wells Fargo Center is getting renamed. Now’s your chance: Name that jawn!

The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?

2 years ago

The Wells Fargo Center
Community
6abc

Wells Fargo planning to drop name from South Philadelphia sports arena

The financial services company says it will take its name off the sports arena next year when its contract expires.

2 years ago

A pilot holds a bon voyage sign as some athletes from the United States depart from the airport, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines celebrated members of Team USA on Wednesday at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport before the athletes flew to Paris for the Summer Games. The opening ceremony for the Games is scheduled for July 26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Olympic Games Paris 2024: What sports are you excited about?

Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.

Air Date: July 24, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:35
Paul George, Daryl Morey and Josh Harris
Arts & Entertainment

Sixers GM says Maxey is the ‘key to this offseason’ as players lock in on upcoming season

With the Philadelphia 76ers signing Paul George and extending Tyrese Maxey’s contract, the team may have a “legitimate shot” at a ring.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in San Francisco.
Community
6abc

New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State

The Sixers already moved their practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden in 2016.

2 years ago

Joel Embiid during a game
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

All the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware athletes on the U.S. Olympic team

Yes, Joel Embiid will be on Team USA, but the region has dozens of lesser-known athletes you can cheer on this summer.

2 years ago

Cavan Sullivan speaking at a press conference
Community
Billy Penn

Sullivan steps on field, and sets record for youngest pro ever

At 14 years and 293 days, the Philadelphia Union’s Cavan Sullivan becomes the youngest pro athlete in North American sports history.

2 years ago

More than 1,000 players across 80 teams competed at the Icarus Cup on July 13, 2024 including matches at the Vidas Athletic Complex. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Photo essay: Philly’s Icarus Cup saw 1,000+ soccer players ‘enjoy the people’ over the weekend

Players across 80 teams donned special kits for the Icarus Cup at the Vidas Athletic Complex at Drexel University.

2 years ago

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