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On the left is a satellite launch. On the right is footage of a baseball game.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

The Telstar satellite broadcast: How a Phillies second baseman made telecommunications history

Sixty-one years ago, a routine fly ball hit by Phillies second baseman Tony Taylor made telecommunications history.

3 years ago

People hold signs that read Councilmember Squilla will you keep your word? Another person holds a sign written in Chinese.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Do the right thing’: Opponents of Sixers arena urge Squilla to stand with them

The call comes a year after the Sixers announced its proposal for the $1.3 billion project on Market Street.

3 years ago

A Washington Commanders helmet and Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris
Community

NFL owners unanimously approve the $6.05B sale of the Commanders from Snyder to Harris group

The group also includes basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, Washington-area businessman Mitchell Rales and Harris' co-76ers and Devils owner David Blitzer.

3 years ago

David Tritz, from Laguna Hills, California, and his daughter Erin Tritz, pose for a photo after taking their seats at the Women's World Cup soccer match between New Zealand and Norway in Auckland, New Zealand, Thursday, July 20, 2023. An estimated 20,000 Americans are coming to New Zealand for the Women's World Cup, and many have arrived in the days before the U.S. women's team plays its opener against Vietnam on Saturday
Community

Americans descend on New Zealand to cheer for the U.S. women’s soccer team

An estimated 20,000 Americans are coming to New Zealand for the Women's World Cup and many have arrived in the days before the team plays its opener against Vietnam.

3 years ago

Sweden's Stina Blackstenius (left) and the United States' Sophia Smith (right) in side-by-side photos.
Arts & Entertainment

Where to watch the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in and around Philly

The 14-hour time difference will make following all the action live challenging, but there will be some places where you can watch the United States play.

3 years ago

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning a point against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the final of the men's singles on day fourteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London
Community

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 5 sets to win Wimbledon for his 2nd major trophy

The No. 1-ranked Alcaraz prevented Djokovic from what would have been a record-tying eighth title, and fifth in a row, at the grass-court tournament.

3 years ago

Headlines from various media outlets and reports about the Phillies prospects for trades
Community
Billy Penn

Could the Phillies trade for Juan Soto? Nolan Arenado? Shohei Ohtani?? July baseball is all about chaos

July baseball is all about chaos, but Philadelphia should lean into its solid record of playoff-boosting midseason trades.

3 years ago

Jase Bryck Scooter Tricks
Community

Delaware scooter shop owner hopes to support the scooter community with expanded opportunities

Blending BMX and skateboarding techniques, scootering is a lesser-known action sport that’s gaining popularity at Newport Skatepark in Delaware.

3 years ago

A team of gymnasts poses for a photo.
Community

Valley Forge to host the YMCA National Championship in 2024

Three Montgomery County YMCA gyms will run the event together. They expect about 1,700 athletes plus their families to attend.

3 years ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

Life Lessons from Sports with Sally Jenkins

Sportswriter Sally Jenkins shares life lessons that elite athletes and coaches have gleaned from playing competitive sports.

Air Date: July 14, 2023 12:00 pm

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City Representative Sheila Hess, members of Chamberlain's family, and people who worked on Goliath pose for a group photo
Community

‘Wilt Chamberlain Day’ declared in Philadelphia ahead of ‘Goliath’ docuseries premiere

The West Philly native’s achievements on the basketball court were felt across the globe, and will likely never be matched.

3 years ago

Listen 1:08
A close-up of Jalen Carter
Courts & Law

Eagles rookie Jalen Carter, George athletics sued by passenger in fatal crash of Bulldogs player and staffer

A woman seriously injured in the deadly Jan. 15 car crash has sued the school’s athletics association and former Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter for damages.

3 years ago

Kickball game
Community

Stonewall Sports National Tournament & Summit in Philadelphia this weekend

Athletes will be competing across eight sports including kickball, dodgeball, tennis, and billiards at the Stonewall National Tournament & Summit.

3 years ago

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur (left) )and Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova celebrate during there respective Wimbledon semifinal victories
Community

Ons Jabeur reaches her 2nd consecutive Wimbledon final and will face Marketa Vondrousova

Vondrousova became the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King in 1963.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union midfielder Déniel Gazdag celebrates a goal on his penalty kick against Nashville SC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Community

Gazdag’s two PK goals spark Union to 2-0 win over Nashville

Nashville’s Shaq Moore and Philadelphia’s Julián Carranza both received red cards in the fifth minute of stoppage time for violent conduct.

3 years ago

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