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Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Arts & Entertainment

Hurts runs for 3 TDs as Eagles squeeze by Bears 25-20

The Eagles, with the best record in the NFL, made just enough plays to come away with a tighter-than-anticipated win.

4 years ago

Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with his team at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Arts & Entertainment

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title.

4 years ago

Thuraya, the female Panda sent by China to Qatar as a gift for the World Cup, walks in a shelter at the Panda House Garden in Al Khor, near Doha, Qatar. (Lujain Jo/AP)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

2 giant pandas have predicted that Argentina will win the World Cup over France

The pandas correctly predicted that Argentina would beat Croatia in the first semifinal match last, and they also rightly chose France over Morocco.

4 years ago

A building is shown at Cobbs Creek golf course
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Proposed exemption for Cobbs Creek Golf Course delayed in City Council, amid pushback

The bill would exempt the course from rules meant to prevent erosion. A City Council vote could be delayed by weeks.

4 years ago

A person holds up an album, with a Christmas tree visible in the background.
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles belt holiday hits on ‘Philly Special Christmas’ album

The players on the team with the best record in the NFL have made a jolly season in Philly a bit more sweet-sounding with the release of “A Philly Special Christmas."

4 years ago

Hundreds pack Ocean Harbor Restaurant for a community meeting over the Sixers' areana proposal
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

‘Hands off Chinatown!’ Hundreds question Sixers’ commitment to community engagement at raucous meeting on arena proposal

Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.

4 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Arts & Entertainment

AP source: Syndergaard agrees to $13M, 1-year deal with LA Dodgers

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal.

4 years ago

File photo: Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola, File)
Courts & Law

Inquiry finds widespread misconduct in women’s pro soccer

Investigations by the National Women’s Soccer League and U.S. Soccer both found instances of sexual abuse and manipulation within the league.

4 years ago

Theo Hernández of France celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the 2022 World Cup semifinal between France and Morocco on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

France defeats Morocco to reach World Cup Final, their chase to repeat continues

France, led by its star Kylian Mbappé, has sparkled this tournament. In defeating Morocco, the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, France sets up a dream

4 years ago

Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia in Qatar on December 13, 2022. (Juan Mabromata/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Messi’s dream lives on as Argentina defeats Croatia to reach the World Cup final

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to advance to the World Cup finals for a sixth time - and giving star forward Messi a chance to win his first title. Argentina will play either Fran

4 years ago

FILE - Philadelphia Phillies' Curt Simmons, left, autographs a ball for teammate John 'Jocko' Thompson before Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1950. Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies 'Whiz Kids' team, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Ambler, Pa. He was 93. (AP Photo/File)
Community

Former Phillies ace, Whiz Kid Curt Simmons dead at 93

Curt Simmons, the last surviving member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies Whiz Kids team, has died. He was 93.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Arts & Entertainment

Hurts, Eagles clinch playoffs with 48-22 win over Giants

The league's best team improved to 12-1 on Sunday with a 48-22 thrashing of the New York Giants.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles fans reacts during the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

A list of diehard Eagles fans in the DC press corps

Details on the “secret society” members outed by The Ringer.

4 years ago

A tribute to journalist Grant Wahl is seen on his previously assigned seat at the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between England and France, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Graham Dunbar)
Community

Memorial to American writer Grant Wahl placed at World Cup game

Wahl fell ill while working during extra time of the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday at Lusail Stadium.

4 years ago

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Community
6abc

‘I’m a girl from Philly…but I cried’: Dawn Staley reacts to Brittney Griner’s release

"I was shocked actually ... and then, honestly, I cried," Staley said on ESPN's "First Take."

4 years ago

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