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VIP Packages for 2026 FIFA World Cup Go On Sale for Massive Prices
Philadelphia is readying to host six World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. VIP packages recently went on sale, and their costs are massive, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. FIFA has three different VIP packages of luxury lounges inside the stadiums available for those who are interested and…
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Eagles Players Sing Coach Nick Sirianni’s Praises After He Signs New Contract Extension
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni recently signed a new multiyear contract extension, and the many of the team’s top players couldn’t be happier, writes Tim McManus for ESPN. From wide receiver A.J. Brown to quarterback Jalen Hurts and left tackle Jordan Mailata, all congratulated him. A Super Bowl champion head coach, Sirianni has the fifth…
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Limo Driver’s Life Changed by Chance Encounter With Eagle Brian Dawkins
Limo driver Ashley Shumba had a life-changing experience after Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins became his passenger in June 2022 at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Shumba, an African immigrant, had no idea who Dawkins was, but the former Eagles safety was so intrigued by Shumba’s life story that he…
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The Tush Push is Here to Stay As NFL Falls Two Votes Short of Proposed Ban
Over the past few seasons, there has been a lot of talk about the tush push and why it should be banned from the NFL. A recent vote among all 32 NFL team owners confirms that the play will instead survive, writes Conor Orr for Sports Illustrated. Months ago, the Green Bay Packers submitted a…
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Cobbs Creek Could Be the Most Important Project in American Golf
The Philadelphia region has some great golf. Think Aronimink, Merion, Pine Valley, and the Philadelphia Cricket Club. They are all dreamscapes of golf, and most people will never play them, writes Laz Versalles for Skratch.golf. That didn’t sit right with golf course architect Hugh Wilson, who designed Merion and was a top player there. He…
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St. Joseph’s Hires Former Penn Basketball Coach as Assistant Coach
Former Penn men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue has been hired by St. Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange and will join the staff as associate head coach, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Donahue, who was dismissed earlier this year after nine seasons at Penn, will replace former associate head coach Justin Scott on the…
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Temple University Receives Its Largest Gift Ever, Opening Door to Endow Athletic Director Position
Temple University recently received the largest gift its athletic department has ever seen in its 140-year history, writes Terry Lefton for Sports Business Journal. The gift will afford the department to endow its athletic director position. Husband-and-wife duo Stanley and Debbie Lefkowitz were the donors of the gift. While the specific amount of the contribution…
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Villanova’s Howie Roseman Reflects on His ‘Very Philly’ Story
Howie Roseman, Villanova resident and Eagles GM, had a literal brush with Philly fandom when a beer can struck him during the team’s Super Bowl parade, writes Jeff Neiburg for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, with a faint scar and two Lombardi trophies to his name, Roseman is embracing the chaos—and the accolades. On Monday night,…
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Jason Kelce in Retirement, Reflects on the Vital Importance of Family
In retirement, Jason Kelce is discovering what matters most in life, writes Aiden Kauffman for Yahoo! Sports. The former Philadelphia Eagles legend divides his post-NFL retirement time between his new ESPN career and family. Family was on his mind after the entire Kelce clan gathered over Mother’s Day weekend. “It’s special when we all…
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Four Philadelphia High Schools Ranked Among Best Statewide for Student-Athletes
Pennsylvania has produced a number of legendary professional athletes across various sports. A new study ranking the top 25 Pennsylvania high schools for athletes features four right in Philadelphia, writes Joe Spears for USA Today High School Sports. The five schools are St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (No. 3), Neumann Goretti High School (No. 6), Father…
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40 Years Later, Ex-Phillie and Conwell-Egan Baseball Coach Jeff Manto Finally Gets Temple Diploma
Forty years after leaving Temple, Jeff Manto, Conwell-Egan’s baseball team head coach and former Phillie, finally graduated earlier this week, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His interest in returning to school was sparked two decades ago, when a woman kept heckling him during a game while he was managing a Phillies minor league…
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Cavan Sullivan Makes U.S. Open a Family Tradition
For Norristown‘s Cavan Sullivan and his brother Quinn, soccer isn’t just a sport, it’s a family heirloom passed from generation to generation, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. With three Sullivan men now part of the U.S. Open Cup’s 111-year story, the legacy is alive and kicking. It started with Larry Sullivan, who laced…
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NASCAR Eyes Franklin Field for Upcoming Race
Philadelphia’s Franklin Field may soon welcome a NASCAR race, writes Matt Connolly for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The historic stadium, once home to the Philadelphia Eagles and now host to the Penn Relays as well as Penn’s football, track and field, and lacrosse teams, is being eyed by NASCAR as a potential race venue. Last year,…
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Eagles Players Serve Drinks, Sign Autographs at Barnaby’s in West Chester for Good Cause
Several Philadelphia Eagles players, including Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship, served drinks and signed autographs at Barnaby’s in West Chester recently to support a good cause, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Blankenship and DeJean were joined by Jalyx Hunt and Sydney Brown at the fundraiser benefiting the Eagles Autism Foundation. The quartet was…
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Wells Fargo Center’s New Name Revealed
The Wells Fargo Center, which has been the longtime home of the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers, will soon undergo a name change, writes the 6abc Digital Staff. Effective on September 1, the Wells Fargo Center will be renamed that Xfinity Mobile Arena. The following day, new signage will be unveiled along with other branding…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Success Transforms Fan Experiences Across Generations
As the Eagles prepare for their third Super Bowl appearance in seven seasons, it puts a spotlight on how much success different generations of fans have seen from their hometown team, write Zoe Greenberg and Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben Asztalos, 47, became an Eagles fans in 1988 when he was 10 years…
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Two Eagles Fans Make Special Trophy for Super Bowl LII and LIX
Two local Eagles fans showed their support for the team with their creativity and a lot of duct tape, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. To celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII and LIX wins, friends Michael Howanski and James Knox decided to create replicas of the Lombardi trophy using duct tape. Howanski, who currently lives…
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Still Mourning Loss of Teammate, Spring-Ford Area High School Baseball Team Surprised by Act of Kindness from Opponents
Spring-Ford Area High School’s baseball team, still mourning the loss of a teammate, was surprised by an act of kindness from their opponents, according to a staff report from 6abc. The moment occurred before the start of the game between Norristown and Spring-Ford’s baseball teams this week. The players from Norristown gave their opponents bracelets…
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