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New Documentary Argues Overbrook’s Wilt Chamberlain Was Founding Father of NBA’s Player Empowerment Era
Wilt Chamberlain, a graduate of Overbrook High School, is not just an all-time great scorer, but he is credited with being a founding father of the NBA’s player empowerment era, writes Ben Golliver for The Washington Post. The new Showtime documentary, “Goliath,” argues that it was his decision to leave Philadelphia for Los Angeles and…
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Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Exchanges Vows with Model Anne de Paula at Beachside Ceremony
The Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid married his longtime girlfriend, Sports Illustrated model Anne de Paula, in a Hamptons wedding ceremony on Saturday, writes Michael Lee Simpson for People. The couple, who are parents to two-year-old Arthur, exchanged vows in a church ceremony after posing for pictures on Cryder Beach. The 29-year-old Joel Embiid wore…
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West Philadelphia Icon and Former 76ers Champion, Wali Jones, Receives Long-Awaited Mural Tribute
In Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood in West Philadelphia, a mural now graces the neighborhood, a tribute to Wali Jones, an NBA player with the Philadelphia 76ers. This story, brought to light by NBC 10 Philadelphia, reveals that Jones’ influence extends beyond the court. Now 81, he’s a champion for youth and a voice against gun violence…
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Guests at Jordan Mailata’s Maui Wedding Wowed by Eagles Offensive Tackle’s Lovely Voice
In addition to being one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jordan Mailata has another talent he can boast about – an amazing singing voice, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for People. On Saturday, the 26-year-old Australian athlete stunned guests at his Maui wedding by singing Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely”…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies’ All-Star Likes to Wind Down with Romance Novels
Philadelphia Phillies’ designated hitter Bryce Harper is among the growing number of men who are picking up the traditionally female-targeted romance novels, writes Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg for The Wall Street Journal. In his recent interview with GQ, the seven-time All-Star said he enjoys reading novels by Elle Kennedy, a prolific romance novel author, to wind…
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Washington Post: Jalen Hurts Secures Latest Megadeal for NFL Quarterback with Eagles
Thanks to his new five-year, $255 million contract extension with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts has become the league’s highest-paid player, wrote Nicki Jhabvala and Mark Maske for The Washington Post. He also became the first quarterback in the 2020 NFL draft class to lock down an extension deal. The big payout is the result of…
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Time Out Called for Penn Valley Developer’s 76ers Arena, for Independent Scrutiny
The proposed 76 Place — the state-of-the-art sports facility for the Philadelphia 76ers championed by Penn Valley developer David Adelman — will be getting scrutinized in an independent study. KYW Newsradio’s Nina Baratti reported the project’s newest wrinkle. The complex at 10th and Market Streets has been a lightning rod since it was proposed. Adelman…
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Philadelphia Eagles Are Looking for New Cheerleaders
If you ever dreamed of helping cheer on the Eagles in front of thousands of fans, now is your chance, writes Hannah Gross for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Birds have started the process of hiring new members for their cheerleading squad for the upcoming season. However, it is important to note that Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders are…
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Ardmore Exec Plans to Oversee Flyers as a ‘Tenacious’ Fan
Ardmore resident Dan Hilferty will take over the CEO role of Comcast Spectacor on Apr 17. With that role comes governorship responsibilities for the Philadelphia Flyers, which Hilferty plans to manage with greater attention, as reported by Kevin Durso at 97.3 ESPN South Jersey. Hilferty’s new role with Comcast Spectacor and the Flyers resulted from…
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Final Word on Eagles Loss: Elkins Park Fan Fixes Case of Buyer’s Remorse
Malcolm Garland, of Elkins Park, is a proud Eagles fan who was utterly convinced of a Birds win. His faith was so deep, he got an Eagles tattoo celebrating the victory, an adornment that lost its luster in the aftermath. Dave Uram reported Garland’s solution for KYW Newsradio. “I just felt like we were gonna…
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Washington Post: Brian Johnson, Eagles’ QBs Coach, Has Bright Future Ahead of Him
The Eagles’ Brian Johnson, one of the few Black quarterback coaches, has a bright future ahead of him, writes Michael Lee for The Washington Post. His knowledge and passion for the game landed Johnson in the Super Bowl, coaching Jalen Hurts, an MVP runner-up. The leap that the star quarterback made in his second season…
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Neumann-Goretti’s Eric Gentry, One of Most Unique Defenders in College Football, Turned His Imposing Height into His Greatest Strength
By his junior year at Neuman-Goretti High in Philadelphia, USC linebacker Eric Gentry grew to an impressive height of six feet six, writes Ryan Kartje for the Los Angeles Times. His weight took a bit longer to catch up, and the young player soon found himself struggling to feel comfortable in his own body. However,…
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