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Inaugural youth esports league opens for Philly and South Jersey

Giving Philly and South Jersey youth an outlet and professional gaming training, Nerd Street Gamers looks to shape youth’s gaming future.

3 years ago

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Dave Shaw holding his UK Phillies Union Jack at Game 3 of the NLDS at Citizens Bank Park on Oct. 11.
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From Britain to Broad Street, U.K.-based Phillies fan makes postseason pilgrimage

Dave Shaw, who was at Citizens Bank Park for the NLDS clincher, leads a constituency of Fightins faithful from across the pond.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins (foreground) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Farabee, Konecny score early as the Flyers spoil debut of Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent, 4-2

The Flyers ruined the Columbus coaching debut of Vincent as well as the first NHL game for Adam Fantilli, the third overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft.

3 years ago

Fans celebrate as the Phillies clinch their spot in the NLCS, putting them one step closer to the World Series on October 12 2023 (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Photo essay: Fans celebrate 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves as Phillies advance to NLCS for the second year in a row

The Phillies will take the weekend to recover before playing the Diamondbacks in the first game of the National League Championship Series Monday.

3 years ago

Fans outside of Citizen Bank Park
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Castellanos hits 2 homers, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into NLCS for 2nd straight season

The Phillies set off fireworks, the Liberty Bell rang and the reigning National League champions were ready to pop bubbly again.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Billy Penn

‘Atta boy’: The ballad of Bryce Harper and Orlando Arcia

The Phillies slugger doesn’t need any extra motivation — but it never hurts to give him some. Sorry not sorry, Braves.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run
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Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division Series

The Phillies took a 2-1 lead and can advance to the NL Championship Series for the second straight season with a win at home Thursday.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Eagles regularly run the quarterback sneak, aka the tush push, aka the brotherly shove — they're better at it than any other team in the NFL.
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The Eagles’ unstoppable ‘Brotherly Shove’ is the talk of the NFL. Where’d the name come from?

A redditor who pushed for the phrase is living his best life now that it’s been adopted by media — and the NFL.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos (8) celebrates scoring a run with Bryson Stott (5) in the fifth inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 loss behind them against Atlanta

The Phillies will start right-hander Aaron Nola in Game 3 on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change in the seventh inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Phillies fall to Atlanta rally for 5-4 loss in NLDS Game 2 as series evens 1-1

After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Braves rallied for the improbable win. Game 3 is in Philadelphia Wednesday.

3 years ago

File photo: Ottawa quarterback Madysen Carrera (21) is tackled by Midland defender Casey Thompson (left) during an NAIA flag football game in Ottawa, Kan., March 26, 2021.
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Olympics set to tackle flag football at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

Also on the LA proposal were baseball and softball, which have been bouncing on and off the program for decades; lacrosse; squash; and cricket.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after the Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
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Jalen Hurts and a tough defense carry the Eagles to a 23-14 victory over the Rams

The Philly defense covered for the offense's shortcomings, with Eagles rookie Jalen Carter picking up two sacks in the stadium where he won a national title with Georgia.

3 years ago

OL Reign forward Megan Rapinoe blows a kiss during a ceremony honoring her career, after the team's NWSL soccer match against the Washington Spirit on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Seattle. The Spirit and the Reign played to a scoreless draw in Rapinoe's final regular-season home game before her retirement at the end of the season.
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Megan Rapinoe plays her last regular season home game in Seattle

Celebrating the star were 34,000 fans at Seattle's Lumen field, breaking the NWSL attendance record.

3 years ago

File photo: Runners start the Chicago Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 in Chicago
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Kiptum sets world marathon record in Chicago in 2:00:35, breaking Kipchoge’s mark

Kiptum won the London Marathon in the spring in 2:01:25 and shaved almost a minute off the world record set last year in Berlin by Kipchoge.

3 years ago

United States' Simone Biles competes on the beam during the apparatus finals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
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Make it 23 titles: Unstoppable Biles wraps up world championships comeback with 2 more gold medals

In Antwerp, where she started her collection of 23 world titles 10 years ago, Biles has made a stunning return to the international stage.

3 years ago

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