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Sports

LSU players celebrate a last second shot during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Community

LSU wins first NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa

The victory made Kim Mulkey the first women’s coach to win national championships at two different schools.

3 years ago

Quarterback Randall Cunningham laughs with teammates on the bench in the closing minutes of the Eagles 28-14 win over the Washington on Nov. 13, 1990, at Veterans Stadium
Community
Billy Penn

A brief history of the Eagles’ kelly green uniforms

Some of Philly’s greatest football moments happened in this lighter, brighter color, which is finally making a return.

3 years ago

San Diego State guard Lamont Butler (5) celebrates with teammates after hitting the winning basket against Florida Atlantic during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston
Arts & Entertainment

March Madness: San Diego State to meet UConn in title game

The Aztecs and Huskies will play for a national title Monday night with history on the line.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner shakes hands with Brandon Marsh (16) after Turner hit a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers' Joey Wentz during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Clearwater
Community
6abc

Opening Day 2023: Phillies take on Rangers in season opener

The Opening Day roster includes 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

3 years ago

Teenagers are spending hours every day on social media apps like Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
Studio 2
Community

Bucks County sues social media giants, Phillies opening day, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli

Baseball season is here again. Also, teens and screens: holding companies accountable for the mental health crisis. Plus, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli joins us live.

Air Date: March 30, 2023 12:00 pm

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates with the net after defeating Maryland in an Elite 8 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville
Education

Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial

Black female representation in the coaching and sports administrative ranks has often existed on a minute scale.

3 years ago

Keith Tindall speaks to 6abc news at his home
Community
6abc

Harleysville man completes 50 marathons in all 50 states

Keith Tindall now plans to run across Pennsylvania to raise funds and awareness for Destiny Rescue, a children's charity.

3 years ago

The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate after their Monday night win over Maryland
NPR
Education

The NCAA women’s Final Four has both fresh faces and the defending champs

"This is a new history that we're venturing into," said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.

3 years ago

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

Sixers owner Josh Harris, rival group submit formal bids for Commanders, AP sources say

A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and another group led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos have submitted fully financed bids.

3 years ago

Turkey Hill is bringing back a Phillies fan favorite: Graham Slam ice cream.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Turkey Hill is bringing back ‘Graham Slam’ ice cream, a Phillies fan favorite

The “most requested flavor” isn’t officially affiliated with Philly’s baseball team anymore, but after their World Series appearance, it’s making a comeback.

3 years ago

a digital rendering of Jackie Robinson as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs from the game MLB The Show 23.
Arts & Entertainment

MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players

Video gamers are now able to venture into a storyline mode involving eight Negro League legends through MLB The Show 23, which released Tuesday.

3 years ago

A man makes a bet at a kiosk in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City NJ on March 19, 2021 at the start of the March Madness college basketball tournament
Money

New sports wagering code bans college betting partnerships

The American Gaming Association tells The Associated Press the changes are necessary to keep up with developments in the fast-growing legal sports betting industry.

3 years ago

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have words during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Phoenix
Community

76ers’ Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets’ Jokic

Embiid's post-All-Star Game surge has led sportsbooks to make him a slight favorite over Jokic in the MVP race.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto takes part in batting practice before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia
Community

Umpire ejects Realmuto after bizarre game ball exchange

Rosenberg tried handing that ball to Realmuto to throw, but the catcher blindly turned his glove away and the ball dropped to the ground.

3 years ago

Villanova's Maddy Siegrist dribbles the ball during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against the Cleveland State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Villanova
Community

Villanova All-American Siegrist declares for WNBA draft

Siegrist led Villanova to a 30-7 overall record and the Sweet 16 for the second time ever this season.

3 years ago

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