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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Runners participate in the 2023 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, a 10-miler through the heart of Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Scenes from the 2023 Broad Street Run, where records were set and smiles abounded in the rain

Considered the largest 10-miler in the country, the race down the center of Philadelphia has been around more than 40 years.

3 years ago

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter
Community

Eagles draft Georgia’s Carter, who had role in fatal crash

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter with the No. 9 overall pick of the NFL draft.

3 years ago

Black labrador puppy
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6abc

‘Major’ becomes Philadelphia Phillies’ new service pup in training

The Philadelphia Phillies and the trusty Phanatic introduced Major, a 10-week-old Black Labrador pup.

3 years ago

HBCUs New Sports
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HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options

HBCUs are adding sports outside the more typical offerings of football, basketball, and track and field.

3 years ago

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim
Community

What is a sweeper? A look at the pitch taking over MLB

Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani uses it, as do Padres starter Yu Darvish, Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes and dozens of other pitchers.

3 years ago

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is leaving the Green Bay Packers after 18 seasons. He'll be playing with the New York Jets in 2023.
NPR
Community

It took a while, but Aaron Rodgers is poised to become a New York Jet

The 39-year-old four-time NFL MVP had been vocal about his frustrations on the Green Bay Packers. Now, he'll be dropping the No. 12 in exchange for the No. 8 on the Jets.

3 years ago

The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
Community

ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that the company would reduce 7,000 jobs either through not filling positions or layoffs.

3 years ago

Olympic-medalist and former Moët Hennessy executive Herb Douglas attends the unveiling of artist Kadir Nelson's inspired art sculpture titled, ''The Major,'' at the World Trade Center
Community

1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herb Douglas dies at 101

The University of Pittsburgh, where Douglas starred on both the football and track teams before later serving in various roles for his alma mater, said Douglas died Saturday.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training facility in Philadelphia
Community

Eagles’ Hurts says big-money deal won’t change his mentality

Wearing a green suit and matching tie, Hurts spoke on Monday for the first time since agreeing with the Eagles last week on a five-year, $255 million deal.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after being hurt during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday
Community

Sixers’ sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round

It’s now three straight years the All-Star center has missed at least one game for the Philadelphia 76ers at the most important time of the year.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner (left) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Colorado Rockies pitcher Jose Urena during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Philadelphia
Community

Turner, Stott, Clemens homers power Phillies past Rockies

The Phillies took the final three games of a four-game series and have won six of eight overall.

3 years ago

The fountain of youth is only a hop, skip, and a jump away for women in the 40+ Double Dutch Club.
Community
6abc

Jumping rope is the secret to staying young in Philadelphia’s 40+ Double Dutch Club

The fountain of youth is only a hop, skip, and a jump away for women in the 40+ Double Dutch Club.

3 years ago

Soccer fans at Mac's Tavern celebrate Wrexham's third goal in the Welsh side's championship clinching victory over Boreham Wood
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

It’s finally ‘Sunny’ in Wrexham: Philly soccer fans celebrate promotion for Rob McElhenney’s team

Fans packed into Rob McElhenney’s Old City tavern to watch a Welsh side end its 15-year hunt for promotion.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre gestures after he scored against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday
Arts & Entertainment

Uhre’s hat trick leads Union to 4-2 victory over Toronto

Lukas MacNaughton’s own-goal gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead 16 minutes into the match.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts after scoring during the second half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in New York.
Arts & Entertainment

76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win

Tobias Harris had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-88.

3 years ago

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