Sports
Eagles fans allowed to tailgate for first time in two seasons
Fans throughout the lots have high hopes for the team this season after a dominant week one performance.
3 years ago
First-of-its-kind esports room opens at West Philly rec center
Philadelphia Parks and Rec opened its first esports room to give more young people access to expensive gaming equipment and spark their interest in tech careers.
3 years ago
U.S. Soccer is offering the same contracts for its men’s and women’s teams
The U.S. Soccer Federation took a major step regarding equal pay concerns for its men's and women's national teams.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Flyers to be fully vaccinated for the start of the NHL season
The full roster of players, coaches, and hockey operations staff plan to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 12 season start.
3 years ago
Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify at senate hearing on Larry Nassar case
Four decorated gymnasts will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing this week regarding the FBI's shortcomings in investigating the Larry Nassar case.
3 years ago
The Flyers have a ’new-look roster.’ Now they need a new goal song
In a first for the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers are asking for fans’ help in selecting a new goal song.
3 years ago
Maia Chaka is the 1st Black woman to officiate an NFL game
Chaka said she hopes she can inspire and empower others "to step outside the box and to do something different." She is the second woman hired as a full-time NFL official.
3 years ago
Eagles fans optimistic as new season kicks off, but wary after too many ‘broken hearts’
At a tailgate block party in Fishtown, people were excited for a fresh start with a new coach and quarterback, but tempered their expectations after too many “broken hearts.”
3 years ago
‘It’s fun’: Bringing tennis, and a sport for them, to Camden’s girls
A program started under the auspices of the Centerville Simbas teaches girls as young as 5 how to wield a racket and hit a volley.
3 years ago
Gov. Carney’s nephew is Delaware’s new $92 million gridiron man
The NFL’s Minnesota Vikings have signed Brian O’Neill to a $92 million contract, the most lucrative sports contract for an athlete born and raised in Delaware.
3 years ago
Emma Raducanu wins U.S. Open women’s title
In just her second Grand Slam tournament, Raducanu ended the tournament as the first player since Serena Williams in 2014 to not drop a set in the U.S. Open.
3 years ago
The ‘war tax’ resistance movement and the Philly athlete who pioneered anthem protests
After they were arrested at a 1961 sit-in, Philadelphians Juanita and Wally Nelson and Eroseanna Robinson continued their activism throughout their lives.
3 years ago
1,000-game winner, Hall of Fame coach Herb Magee ready to retire
Herb Magee, the Hall of Famer known as “The Shot Doc” whose 1,123 career wins trail only Duke's Mike Krzyzewski among all active coaches, will retire from Jefferson University
3 years ago
Camden schools superintendent talks about the significance of a new high school campus, and we revisit Cam Anthony & Ray Didinger.
Air Date: September 6, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Paralympic closing marks end of Tokyo’s 8-year Olympic saga
The Paralympics ended a 13-day run in a colorful, circus-like ceremony at the National Stadium overseen by Crown Prince Akishino, the brother of Emperor Naruhito.
3 years ago