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In Becoming the Newest Member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Kevin Byard Returns to His Native City and Follows in the Footsteps of His Idol, Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins
Growing up in West Philadelphia, Kevin Byard loved watching Brian Dawkins play for his hometown Philadelphia Eagles, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS News Philadelphia. When Byard started playing high school football, he constantly watched YouTube highlights of the Hall of Fame safety. Byard, who plays the same position in his own right, is now a…
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Culture Key to Welcoming, Acclimating New Players
The Philadelphia Eagles have a way of making newcomers to the team feel welcome almost immediately, writes Reuben Frank for NBC Sports Philadelphia. Over his time as general manager, Howie Roseman has signed countless players and made numerous trades with the goal of upgrading the team. This season alone, Roseman has brought in Bradley Roby…
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Philly Tasty Cakes Shine in Gay Softball Championships, Earning Second Place Out of 64 Teams
The City of Brotherly Love Softball League Tasty Cakes had a great showing at the Gay Softball World Series this year, writes Lauren Rowello for Billy Penn at WHYY. The team battled up from 37th seed to take second place in the 2023 Official NAGAAA Softball World Series last month in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event…
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Former Flyers Player, Broadcaster Keith Jones Tasked With Leading the Team’s Hockey Operations
During his 9 seasons in the NHL, Keith Jones carved out a reputation as someone with a keen ability to get under his opponents’ skin, and it’s a quality that can help him in his newest role, writes Michael Bradley for Philadelphia Magazine. This past May, Jones was named the new President of Hockey Operations…
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Holy Family University to Induct Four Individuals, One Team into Its Athletics Hall of Fame
As part of TigerFest 2023, Holy Family University will induct four individuals — Kevin Comey, Fran Dougherty, Donna (Elliott) Kilpatrick, and William “Mickey” McGroarty — and the 2007-08 women’s basketball team into its Athletics Hall of Fame. The honorees will be celebrated at a ceremony in the Campus Center in April 2024 at a date…
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Upper Dublin High Grad Designs Viral ‘Atta Boy Harper’ T-Shirt for Philly’s Baseball Rookie
Spirits in the Philadelphia area are high as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the National League Championship Series. One Upper Dublin High School graduate is especially in high spirits as a t-shirt he made for his friend Phillies’ Orion Kerkering has gone viral. The story behind the t-shirt is one of friendship and a love…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies Veteran Providing Quiet Pillar of Stability As His Team Makes Their Way Towards World Series
After nine inconsistent seasons with the Phillies, Aaron Nola is finally proving there was a reason why everybody believed he would be a worthy successor to Cole Hamels when he joined the team, writes Lindsey Adler for The Wall Street Journal. His career has made him a complicated figure in Philadelphia. The fans often got…
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Eagles’ Head Coach Nick Sirianni to Speak on Football, Faith, and Family Values at Chester County Event
Nick Sirianni enters his third season as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles with a combined 23-11 record, which marks the most wins by any head coach in their first two years with the franchise. One of just two head coaches to start their Eagles career with back-to-back postseason berths, Sirianni directed a record-breaking 2022…
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Uplink Studios: Where Innovation Meets Virtue in the World of Gaming
Uplink Studios, a pioneer of community-based esports, has announced a series of exciting developments that will undoubtedly fuel the excitement of gamers and enthusiasts alike. From a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 8,000-square-foot location on the horizon to its prestigious STEM.org accreditation and a coveted nomination at the 2023 Esports & Gaming Tempest Awards, Uplink Studios continues to…
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Vogue: As Phillies Make Second Straight NLCS, A Long-Time Fan Finds Inspiration
Megan Angelo was 9 years old when the Philadelphia Phillies took a trip to the 1993 World Series and it was an experience she’ll never forget, she writes for Vogue. Her young mind was enamored by the tough, rugged guys on the team, from Curt Schilling to Lenny Dykstra and Larry Bowa, and others. …
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The Athletic: Phillies’ Bryce Harper Has Moments and Numbers That Give Him Claim to Historic Greatness
After another amazing showing against the Braves, Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper proved once again that October is his month, writes Jayson Stark for The Athletic. Bryce Harper is no stranger to game-changing and season-changing swings and the one he made in the third innings Wednesday night when his team needed it the most was among…
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Sure, the Eagles Are Great, But Their New Tide Commercial—Not So Much
The Philadelphia Eagles are hitting their stride on the sports and cultural circuit. They are one of only two NFL teams with a 5-0 record. They put out a successful Christmas album and are planning a second one. The documentary on Eagles Center Jason Kelce of Haverford is the most watched documentary on Prime Video…
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WSJ: 76ers Star Joel Embiid Decides to Join Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
As someone born in Cameroon and in possession of both American and French citizenship, Joel Embiid had his choice of the litter in regard to which country he’d like to represent at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, writes Robert O’Connell for The Wall Street Journal. Embiid ultimately announced that he would be joining Team…
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West Philadelphia Champion Rower Pioneers Black-Owned Rowing Club in the US
West Philadelphia champion rower Brannon Johnson runs the only Black-owned and operated rowing club in the United States, report Maureen Wellner and Lyndsey Teague for 6abc. When she first started rowing competitively in high school, there were few people of color in the sport. Johnson then went on to have a successful racing career that…
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Dream Turned Reality: Upstate Man Builds Mini Citizens Bank Park in Backyard
After two years of planning and development, Kurt Klinger, a huge Phillies’ fan who lives in the tiny town of Trevorton in Northumberland County in upstate Pennsylvania, turned his dream into reality by finishing his own Wiffle ball field dubbed the “Mini Bank” after Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia in his backyard, writes Mackenzie Witt…
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup Approaches, Preparation Visits Are Underway
Despite being nearly three years away, FIFA officials are taking tours across host cities and recently visited Philadelphia to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, writes Corey Davis for 6abc. Last week, FIFA officials were at the Sports Complex and Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia to inspect the venue and discuss the logistics…
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Philadelphia Phillies Saw the Biggest Attendance Increase of Any MLB Team This Season
The MLB saw its biggest attendance increase in the last 25 years, writes Maury Brown for Forbes. The Philadelphia Phillies were among the league’s biggest beneficiaries of the attendance increase. The ball club saw the biggest fan attendance increase from 2022 in Citizens Bank Park, increasing its per game attendance by nearly 10,000 from the previous…
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“That Place is a Lot of Fun. It is Unique,” NFL Reporter Pam Oliver Had This to Say about Lincoln Financial Field
After working more than 30 years in the sports journalism industry, Pam Oliver has seen and done just about it all, writes Richard Deitsch for The Athletic. Since 2014, Oliver has worked as a sideline reporter for Fox Sports. With 32 NFL teams and hundreds of games each season, Oliver has been to each…
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