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File photo: Oakland Athletics' Paul Blackburn pitches against the San Francisco Giants below signs hanging in right field protesting the team's potential move to Las Vegas and to call for management to sell the team during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
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The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources say

While San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose is the 10th-largest television market in the U.S., Las Vegas is the 40th.

3 years ago

The Parkade on 8th parking garage in Canter City.
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Billy Penn

Sixers aim to minimize arena parking concerns with a new ‘smart routing’ partnership

Using plate-reading and associated software, ticket holders who drive in would be sent to to the lot closest to their route of arrival.

3 years ago

Shohei Ohtani (from left), Juan Soto, and Mike Trout. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
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Will the Phillies make a huge splash with Mike Trout, Juan Soto, or Shohei Ohtani?

The crew that will take the field on Opening Day 2024 isn’t going to look much different, but Dave Dombrowski has some tinkering to do.

3 years ago

Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson in action during an NHL game in Columbus, Ohio, in 2017. Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in connection to Johnson's death in October.
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Man arrested in the skate death of former NHL player Adam Johnson is released on bail

An unnamed man was arrested and charged with suspicion of manslaughter in connection with Johnson's death.

3 years ago

Waterdogs' Michael Sowers during a game
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Philly Waterdogs announced as the city’s new Premier Lacrosse League team

The Philly Waterdogs will represent the City of Brotherly Love in the Premier Lacrosse League next season. The team’s schedule will be announced Jan. 1.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski speaks during the Major League Baseball's general manager meetings, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Billy Penn

Building a winner the Dave Dombrowski way: Can he get his third ring with the Phillies?

Filling out Philadelphia’s roster is in the hands of a man with a lot of experience — some of it good, some of it bad.

3 years ago

NJ/NY Gotham defender Ali Krieger holds the trophy after NJ/NY Gotham defeated OL Reign 2-1 in the NWSL Championship soccer game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in San Diego.
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Ali Krieger, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe’s career ends with an injury

In the opening minutes, Megan Rapinoe hobbled off the pitch with an apparent Achilles injury in a heartbreaking end to her career.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. plays during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Philadelphia.
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76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. struck, injured by driver in Philadelphia

Police say after the crash, a driver in a silver vehicle fled the scene. An investigation into this incident is still ongoing.

3 years ago

Eagles jacket
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6abc

Shoppers describe chaos trying to get new Eagles jacket made famous by Princess Diana

"It was crazy. There may or may not have been a fight that broke out over a jacket," said Andrew Kruger from Camp Hill, Pa.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins reacts after hitting a two-run home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Jake Odorizzi during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

With Rhys Hoskins on the way out, the end of an era in Phillies baseball

You can’t have two people playing first base — and Harper is it — but fans will forever remember the future Wall of Famer.

3 years ago

Eagles jacket
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6abc

Iconic Kelly green, vintage Eagles letterman jackets being sold for limited time

The jacket, produced by a Philly-based sports clothing company, is a replica of the one Princess Diana wore in the 1990s.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union forward Chris Donovan (25) is congratulated after his goal against the New England Revolution during the second half of an MLS playoff soccer game, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass.
Community

Union sweep Revs to advance to conference semifinals against Supporters’ Shield winner Cincinnati

Philadelphia won a road match in the MLS playoffs for the first time in club history.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper watches his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Phoenix, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
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Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins

Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said that the front office and manager Rob Thomson came to the conclusion that Harper was the best option.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) looks on during the NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Community

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is out with a Lisfranc injury, AP sources say

A third-round draft pick out of Georgia in 2022, Dean previously spent time on injured reserve this season with an injury to his right foot.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner (27) heads the ball during an MLS playoff soccer game against the New England Revolution, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Philadelphia.
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MLS suspends Union’s Kai Wagner for 3 games for violating league’s anti-discrimination policy

MLS said Wagner acknowledged wrongdoing during its investigation.

3 years ago

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