Sports
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Jason Kelce Surprises Delco McDonald’s Worker Danielle Bonham With Signed Jersey
It’s still not official that Jason Kelce is retiring, especially after his comments on the Jan 17 episode of his New Heights podcast, where he neither confirmed nor denied his plans, reports Fox 29. “I didn’t announce what I was doing on purpose despite what’s been leaked to the media,” Kelce said. “I don’t know…
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Washington Post: Joel Embiid Sets Sixers’ Single-Game Franchise Record With 70 Points
During the Philadelphia 76ers’ Jan. 22 game against the San Antonio Spurs, Joel Embiid broke a 56-year-old record by finishing the game with 70 points, writes Ben Golliver for The Washington Post. With his 70-point game, Embiid unseated the previous record of 68 points Wilt Chamberlain scored against the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 16, 1967.…
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Jason Kelce’s Underdog Apparel Sweatshirt Made by Narberth Company Draws Lots of Love from Fans
Before Monday night’s Philadelphia Eagles‘ loss, Jason Kelce was sporting a new sweatshirt from his charity clothing line Underdog Apparel that drew lots of love from fans, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sweatshirt has the words “Now or never we fly together” with a Grim Reaper protecting an Eagles helmet and was…
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Ever Wondered What Jason Kelce Yelled Before Every Tush Push? A Fox Sports Reporter Has Revealed It
Over the past couple of seasons, the Brotherly Shove has been among the most often used plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. All-Pro center, Jason Kelce yells the same three-word phrase before every tush push play, writes Jenna Lemoncelli for the New York Post. According to Fox Sports NFL reporter, Laura Okmin, Kelce yells “F–k my…
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How Norristown’s Christian Molnar Connects Philly’s Food Scene to the Eagles
Christian Molnar, a Norristown native, knows that keeping hungry football players well-fed can be a big job, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As director of team relationships for the Philadelphia Eagles, he is in charge of coordinating which local chefs come to Lincoln Financial Field to cook for the team. Molnar has worked…
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Poconos’ Resort Claims USA Today’s Title of Nation’s Best Snow-tubing Hill
The results for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 are in, and the title of the best snow-tubing hill in the country went to Camelback Resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from The Keystone. This Tannersville resort is just a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, making it…
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North Philadelphia Native Marcus Morris of the Sixers Honored With Key to the City
Marcus Morris may be one of the newer additions to the Philadelphia 76ers, but Philadelphia is his home, as highlighted when he was honored with a key to the city, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. On January 11, Philadelphia City Council honored Morris for his basketball career and the work he has done through the…
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Philly Journalist, Sports Fan Dan McQuade Showcases Collection of Bootleg Eagles Tees at One-Night-Only Art Show
Longtime Philadelphia journalist and sports fan Dan McQuade recently showcased his extensive collection of bootleg Philadelphia Eagles tees at a one-night-only art show, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. A longtime collector, McQuade got most of his memorabilia in parking lots or gas stations. The items are often cheap, made quickly, and are not authorized…
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Riley Davis Plays Basketball Beyond Her Years, Thanks in Part, to Her Parents
The daughter of a former Major League Baseball catcher and a two-sport star at Rutgers University is making her own fame at the Academy of Notre Dame, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer and the City of Basketball Love. Varsity starter Riley Davis, a 5-foot-9 freshman guard, credits her parents, Ben and Megan, for…
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A Philly High School Teacher is One Step Closer to Making the Olympics
In December, Elaine Estes competed in the 40th California International Marathon and finished in 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 8 seconds. With that time, she qualified for the Olympic trials, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was such a surreal experience, looking at my paces and knowing what was happening,” Estes said. This…
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Julian Phillips Continues Family Legacy of Basketball Excellence at Central Bucks West
Julian Phillips, Central Bucks West wing and leading scorer is continuing the family legacy of basketball excellence at the school started by his father, Thomas Phillips, who is now training him, writes Tom Moore for the Bucks County Courier Times. The elder Phillips averaged 24 points per game on the CB West 1988-89 basketball team…
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From Bucks County Trainer to Football Trailblazer, Maggie Bermudez Breaks Glass Ceilings
Bucks County personal trainer Maggie Bermudez is breaking glass ceilings as a professional football player, according to The Reporter. As a rookie on the Philadelphia Phantomz Football team, her athletic journey was not an easy one, as she often battled stereotypes against her gender. The team, which Bermudez sees as more of a…
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Former Philadelphia Flyers Coach Craig Berube is Not Retiring, Eyes NHL Return
Craig Berube, a New Hope native, Stanley Cup-winning coach for the St. Louis Blues, and former Philadelphia Flyers coach, is actively looking to return to NHL coaching, writes Anit Kumar for Sportskeeda. Despite his midseason departure from the Blues, Berube has expressed a strong desire to continue coaching. “I want to coach again. I…
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Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies in the district’s treatment of boys’ and girls’ sports. When her cross-country team won the…
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Erin Dolan, Former PHL 17 Sideline Reporter, Created a Niche at ESPN as a Sports Betting Analyst
Cardinal O’Hara High School graduate Erin Kate Dolan started off expecting to be a physical or occupational sports therapist. But she discovered a love for sports broadcast journalism and now has created her own niche as ESPN’s sports betting analyst, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dolan, who grew up in Media, graduated in…
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael Reflects on 13-Year Career With the Philadelphia Eagles
Harold Carmichael spent 14 years in the NFL, all but one with the Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted in the 1971 draft, writes William C. Kashatus for Pennsylvania Heritage. His breakout year was in 1973, when he earned his first Pro Bowl selection and made the Second-Team-All Pro honors. That season, he led the NFL…
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Costello’s Boxing Club in Tacony Partners With Boxing Program For People With Down Syndrome
Jack Costello Boxing Club has partnered with a unique boxing program to help individuals with Down syndrome learn to box, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Down to Box, is a program founded in Wilmington, Delaware, that empowers people with Down syndrome to use boxing as a vehicle to work on their coordination, mental…












































