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Why Philadelphia Could Be the Best Value Host City at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
For international fans dreading the price tag of attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Philadelphia might be the answer they’re looking for. While criticism over World Cup ticket costs has mounted globally — with some semifinal seats running into the thousands — the host city question may matter just as much as the ticket question.…
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Official: Philadelphia Is the Best NFL City in America — Here’s Why Fans Already Knew It
Philadelphia has officially earned national recognition as America’s top NFL city, with readers in the 2026 USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice Awards voting the city No. 1 for its unmatched football culture and fan passion, according to USA Today Sports Readers’ Choice. Philadelphia didn’t just earn the title of America’s top NFL city, instead it…
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Pine Valley Pickleball Brings Year-Round Indoor Courts to Northeast Philadelphia
Pine Valley Pickleball is bringing one of Northeast Philadelphia’s largest dedicated indoor pickleball facilities to the city and a local family is putting $4.5 million behind the bet, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility was developed by Allen Supowitz alongside his children Jason and Justin Supowitz and Aubrey Andersen, on a…
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From Lagos to the Super Bowl Parade: Eagles Defensive Lineman Moro Ojomo’s Inspiring Journey
It was Feb. 14, 2025. Moro Ojomo was standing on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl parade. While that moment was special for each player, coach, and fan alike, for Ojomo, it also marked the culmination of a journey that began in his native Nigeria. As the…
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Penn State Brandywine Softball Wins Back-to-Back United East Championships
The Penn State Brandywine Lions softball team has followed up its historic 2025 title, capturing a second consecutive United East Conference championship in 2026. Brandywine won its first-ever United East softball championship in 2025, beating Penn College 8-7 in a comeback victory. Because Brandywine still had provisional NCAA Division III status during its first title…
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How North Philly’s Dawn Staley Has Built Résumé As One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Sports Figures
Dawn Staley has been a college basketball coach for over two decades, and coupled with her playing career, she has developed arguably the best résumé of any athlete in Philadelphia history, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. A three-time NCAA champion with University of South Carolina women’s basketball, it’s easy to forget that the program…
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From Survivor to Counselor: How Manor College Helped Olivia Morton Find Her Purpose
At 16 years old, Olivia Morton sat alone on a couch in a dark room, barely able to function. Two months earlier, she had been sexually assaulted by her boyfriend, and the trauma had reshaped everything, from her mental health to her closest relationships. It wasn’t until a high school counselor stepped in that Morton…
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Cole Fisher Was Told He Might Never Walk Again. Now He’s Coaching the Team That Made Him
Cole Fisher was on the verge of everything he had worked for, writes Tom Moore for The Bucks County Courier Times. A junior transfer pitcher at the University of Oregon, Fisher had just learned he would be a setup pitcher for the Ducks, and MLB scouts already had eyes on him. His fastball was sharp,…
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Penn State Brandywine Honors 100+ Student-Athletes at 2025-26 NCAA Division III Awards Banquet
Penn State Brandywine Athletics held its annual awards banquet on May 19 in the Student Union, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The 2025-26 academic year marked Brandywine’s second year of provisional membership in NCAA Division III and the United East Conference. “What a year it’s been — a truly historic one! As we…
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Aronimink Golf Club: The Rich History Behind the 2026 PGA Championship Host
Before the world’s best golfers tee it up at this week’s 2026 PGA Championship, it’s worth knowing what they’re stepping into. Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square is no ordinary major venue, according to a recent article by Josh Sens for Golf.com. The club’s roots stretch back to 1896, when it was founded as the Belmont Golf Association. It…
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Lincoln Financial Field Becomes ‘Philadelphia Stadium’ for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lincoln Financial Field — home of the Philadelphia Eagles and one of the NFL’s premier stadiums — is undergoing a dramatic transformation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Throughout the duration of the tournament, the South Philadelphia venue will look noticeably different, as FIFA enforces its longstanding…
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Meet the Delco Mailman Who Played the Flyers’ Original Orange Mascot
In November 1978, the Flyers introduced their brand-new, furry orange mascot, but it wasn’t the Gritty we now know and love. Slapshot was the Philadelphia hockey team’s first official mascot, and Dennis Boyle, a 26-year-old mailman from Delaware County, was the man behind the suit, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Boyle grew up in Glenolden and graduated from Monsignor Bonner in 1970. Like fans across the region, he…
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Sixers Want to Ensure Knicks Fans Don’t Outshine Home Crowd During Second Round Playoff Series
As the Philadelphia 76ers prepared for Game 3 and Game 4 of their second playoff series, the team is making efforts to ensure there’s not a repeat of their 2024 first round series, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Two years ago, when the division rivals met in the playoffs, Knicks fans completely outshined Sixers…
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Chester County Hitting Line Drives When It Comes to Producing Top Baseball Talent
In southeastern Pennsylvania, baseball season is heating up as area schools continue to produce top talent when it comes to playing ball—evident through recent stats and wins from young players, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Updates on high school graduates like Malvern Prep’s Tague Davis and stats from Downingtown West High School’s team…
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Chester County Native Played the Phillie Phanatic for 16 Years and Transformed Sports Mascots
David Raymond, of Avondale, artfully played the popular mascot Phillie Phanatic during the first 16 out of the 45 years of its existence, writes Terry Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Raymond is quick to credit his father, University of Delaware Hall of Fame football coach Tubby Raymond, for inspiring some of the antics where…
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Rolling Green Golf Pro Braden Shattuck Earns Spot in Next Week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink
Braden Shattuck, an Aston native and a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the PGA Championship cut and will be one of 20 PGA of America club golf professionals playing in the tournament at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. Shattluck scored one of the last spots after qualifying from a tournament…
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Capacity Sports Group Expands Local Footprint with West Chester Flag Football Purchase
West Chester Flag Football and its affiliated Nation Sports leagues have been acquired by Capacity Sports Group through its Downingtown-based United Sports’ Flag Football Life division, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal broadens Capacity Sports’ presence in youth flag football by adding six established leagues across Southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Financial terms were…
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How Philadelphia Got World Cup Right: Cheap Transit, Free Fan Fest, and Tailgating
Private money, as well as meticulous behind-the-scenes preparation have turned Philadelphia into a World Cup host that other cities now envy, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, while Massachusetts and New Jersey have decided to charge significantly steeper transit fares for fans, Philadelphia will continue to charge just $2.90. Several stadiums have banned…
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