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Philly Native, NBA Star Mikal Bridges Said He Has Eaten Chipotle Everyday for 10 Years
Mikal Bridges, who is from Philadelphia and grew up in Malvern, is an NBA star playing for the Brooklyn Nets. In a recent video by GQ Sports, he named 10 items he couldn’t live without, including Chipotle, writes Mike Chiari for Bleacher Report. Bridges revealed that he eats Chipotle daily and the addiction began in…
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Fields Are Finished in First Phase of Philadelphia Union Sportsplex
The new Philadelphia Union WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester is off the drawing board with completion of the first phase of the project, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Seven outdoor fields have been constructed and are already being used by the Union, its Next Pro team, the Union II, and the Philadelphia Union…
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Wall Street Journal: ‘Peyton’s Places’ Documents the History, Reputation of Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans are notorious for a number of reasons, and some were documented during the season four finale of “Peyton’s Places,” writes John Anderson for The Wall Street Journal. Perhaps the most well-known incident from Eagles fans is “The Santa Game.” In December 1968, the Eagles won a game that cost them the No.…
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Washington Post: Drexel’s Inclusion to Philly’s Big Five Brings More Competition to Local College Basketball
This is Drexel University’s first season as an official member of the NCAA’s Big Five and it adds a new layer to a long-standing tradition, writes John Feinstein for The Washington Post. Since the 1950s, Philadelphia’s Big Five has consisted of Villanova, St. Joseph’s, Temple, Penn, and La Salle. Drexel has been playing Division I…
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Former Phillies Manager Gabe Kapler Accepts Role As Miami Marlins’ Assistant General Manager
Gabe Kapler has accepted a new position in the Miami Marlins front office just months after getting fired from his previous role, writes Bryan Fonseca for the New York Post. He will be a new assistant general manager for the Marlins. “I think what is most intriguing is the opportunities to explore and impact all…
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Nick Sirianni Believes the ‘Tush Push’ Should Stay in the NFL Despite Calls To Ban It
The quarterback sneak is a rather common play in NFL games, but the Philadelphia Eagles’ version of the play, dubbed the ‘Tush Push’ has had a very high success rate compared to other NFL teams. The Eagles have converted on 41 of 44 times they’ve run the play over the last two seasons. The success…
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Zakariyah Chapman, A Philadelphia Honor Roll Student, is Also the No. 1 Ranked Boxer in the Nation For His Age and Weight
Zakariyah Chapman, a 14-year-old high school freshman, is making waves in the boxing scene as the top-ranked boxer in the nation for his age and weight, reports 6abc. Chapman trains every day at 365 Fitness & Boxing Loft in North Philadelphia after he finishes his homework. He starts his day at 6 AM and goes…
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Popular Oxford Bowling Alley Receives Complete Makeover and Rebrand
Timber Lanes, a popular Oxford bowling alley that has been a neighborhood mainstay since 1961, recently underwent a complete renovation and rebranded as Timber Wolfe Lanes Bowling Center & Pro Shop, writes Haleigh Abbott for the Chester County Press. The mind behind the makeover is General Manager Catt Wolfe, who wanted to create a more…
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Penn’s Matthew Fallon is a Frontrunner for the 2024 United States Olympic Swimming Team
University of Pennsylvania men’s swimming and diving junior breaststroker Matthew Fallon, who won bronze in the 100-meter at the 2023 World Championships in July, is the frontrunner for the 2024 United States Olympic Team, writes Valeri Guevarra for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Fallon started his competitive swimming career at five years old. He began making headlines…
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WSJ: As Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Reaches the Quarterfinals, Two Broadcasters With Philly Roots Collaborate
During the offseason, it was announced that the NBA would be introducing its first-ever In-Season Tournament, and the turn to December means the start of the quarterfinal round, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. To turn the tournament into more of a spectacle, the NBA will have two competing networks — TNT and…
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Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, the First Olympic Regional Training Center in Philadelphia, Partners With Penn to Develop High-Level Athletes
The University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) have joined forces to train wrestlers throughout Philadelphia, writes Lucas Milgrim for The Daily Pennsylvanian. PRTC is a unique athletic organization with four main components: professional wrestling, Penn wrestling, Drexel wrestling, and Beat the Streets Philadelphia. These four components collaborate throughout the city and train…
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Aaron Nola is Staying “in the Right Place” as He Re-signs With the Philadelphia Phillies
When Aaron Nola first arrived to the big leagues in 2015, he knew it would take him for him to adjust to the city of Philadelphia, he writes in a 2019 personal essay for The Players’ Tribune. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nola was acclimated to a much different lifestyle than the one he had…
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Philadelphia Eagles Games Will Continue to Air on Sportsradio 94WIP for Next 6 Years
WIP has been the Philadelphia Eagles’ flagship radio station for over 30 years and that partnership will continue for at least another half-dozen years, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Eagles and Audacy — the parent company of Sportsradio 94WIP — recently agreed to and signed a six-year contract extension to continue…
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Jalen Hurts Comes From a Family of Supportive Educators and Athletes
In addition to being the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts is also a proud son and brother, writes Nasha Smith for People. Hurts was raised in a Houston suburb by parents and educators Averion Hurts Sr. and Pamela Hurts, and grew up with siblings, Averion Jr. and Kynnedy. Averion Sr. is a longtime…
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Decades of Eagles Cheerleaders Reflect on Their Experiences
For over 75 years, the Philadelphia Eagles have had cheerleaders on the sidelines rooting for their home team during games, writes Maria McIlwain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, countless women have become Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, and a number of them can speak to the unique experiences they had during their tenures. Maggie Trush…
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Wall Street Journal: As the 76ers Sit Atop the NBA Standings, Tyrese Maxey Enters Star Conversation
Since trading James Harden on November 1, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t lost a game, while the Los Angeles Clippers have yet to register a win, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. If there is one person who could be considered the biggest beneficiary of the Harden trade, it’s his former backcourt teammate, Tyrese…
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Manor College Men’s Soccer Team Wins ESAC Championship, Dempster Earns 100th Victory as Head Coach
The Manor College men’s soccer team defeated Central Penn College 4-3 to claim the institution’s first Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) Championship. “What a ride this season has been, and to cap it off by winning the ESAC was amazing,” Manor College Head Coach John Dempster said. “I always believed in this team, they just…
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Former Eagles Player Chris Long Says It’s On NFL Defenses to Stop the “Brotherly Shove” — Not the NFL
Chris Long has heard all the talk surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove,” and has his own thoughts about it, writes TMZ. In recent seasons, the Eagles have heavily used the play to get first downs and score touchdowns. This has caused some criticism from fans, players, and team…
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