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The Phillies have evolved into their most powerful form

Baseball’s entering the homestretch, and Philadelphia is one of the only NL wild card teams rising to the challenge.

3 years ago

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Just 1 in 5 Eagles fans say it’s important for their partner to also root for the Birds

Flirtation before fandom? Apparently so.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Basking in a month of Phillies homers, a franchise record and 3rd best in baseball history

Bryce Harper. Kyle Schwarber. Trea Turner. Nick Castellanos. Bryson Stott. Alec Bohm. 59 dingers. August was beautiful.

3 years ago

Nebraska and Omaha play a college volleyball match Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.
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Nebraska volleyball stadium event draws 92,003 to set women’s world attendance record

The previous attendance record was 91,648, set during a soccer match in Spain last year.

3 years ago

File photo: United States defender Julie Ertz (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against New Zealand during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
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Julie Ertz retires from soccer after 10-year career and 2 Women’s World Cup titles

“I gave everything I had to the sport that I love,” she said in the statement announcing her retirement.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a two-run home run against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Moore during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Bryce Harper hits 300th homer, going deep against the Los Angeles Angels’ Matt Moore

The two-run drive, in Harper’s 1,481st game, put Philadelphia ahead 8-7.

3 years ago

A demonstrator shouts slogans during a protest against the President of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales and to support to support Spain's national women's soccer player
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Spain has condemned inappropriate World Cup kiss. Can it now reckon with sexism in soccer?

The apparent abuse of authority by Luis Rubiales has also brought the nation that has made strides in gender equality face-to-face with the sexism that still runs deep.

3 years ago

Shilese Jones (from left), Simone Biles and Leanne Wong pose for a photograph after placing second, first and third place, respectively, in all-around competition at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in San Jose, Calif.
Community

Simone Biles wins a record 8th U.S. Gymnastics title a full decade after her first

Biles will next compete at the world championships in Belgium this fall, where she will look to add to her record total of 25 medals at the meet.

3 years ago

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales (left) stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
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FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days

FIFA's disciplinary committee is investigating Rubiales' conduct at the Women’s World Cup final which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent.

3 years ago

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales (center) stands with Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
Community

Spanish soccer president refuses to resign despite kissing a player on the lips at Women’s World Cup

Several Spanish media outlets had reported that Rubiales was planning to step down.

3 years ago

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Billy Penn

Concerns about the Phillies’ new facial recognition gate? Experts say it’s too soon to tell

The tech rolled out this week at Citizens Bank Park. It reportedly doesn’t store face images.

3 years ago

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales (left) stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
NPR
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Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women’s World Cup ceremony

Luis Rubiales is being roundly criticized, including by Spain's acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Philadelphia
Community

James Harden fined $100,000 for public comments about status with 76ers

The league talked to Harden as part of its investigation and confirmed that his comments referenced Harden’s belief that the 76ers would not grant his request for a trade.

3 years ago

Sha'Carri Richardson, of the United States, spreads her arms as she crosses the line to win the women's 100-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
NPR
Community

Sha’Carri Richardson stamps a comeback with a 100-meter world title

Two years after missing the Olympics for testing positive for marijuana, the American sprinter became the fastest woman in the world.

3 years ago

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Chester County sets October date for Color 5K to combat opioid epidemic

Proceeds from this year’s Color 5K will go towards Chester County’s Community Outreach Prevention and Education program.

3 years ago

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