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Washington Post: How the Eagles Plan to Push Forward in Pursuit of Second Straight Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles are partaking in training camp as they begin their pursuit to win another Super Bowl. However, this offseason has been less about their Super Bowl LIX win, and more about the tush push that the team has perfected in recent years, writes Mark Maske for The Washington Post. The short-yardage play has…
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Washington Post: Preseason or Not, Eagles Lean Into the Tush Push, Their Signature Play
According to The Washington Post, the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t waste a single moment reminding the NFL that their most controversial, and most effective play, the long-debated tush push, is here to stay. In Thursday night’s preseason opener, backup quarterback Tanner McKee lined up on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. Instead of a safe handoff or…
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Eagles Running Back Saquon Barkley Declines Trump Invitation to Join National Sports Council
Malvern’s Saquon Barkley has turned down President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The All-Pro Eagles running back said the White House reached out to his management team several months ago about the opportunity, but added he is not “too familiar”…
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Milwaukee High School Played Role in Inducting Former Phillie Dick Allen Into National Baseball Hall of Fame
Students from Milwaukee’s Golda Meir School contributed to the efforts to induct former Phillie Dick Allen into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The high school established a Sports Analytics Club in 2022, which chose to create a performance portfolio on Allen for the 2023–24 school year, focusing…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Shuts Down Rumors, Says He Has No Intention of Buying Boston Celtics
Philadelphia Eagles owner and Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie recently shut down widespread rumors that he was buying the Boston Celtics, writes Jordie for the Barstool Sports. A report last week claimed Jeffrey Lurie was a potential buyer of the NBA team. He has deep ties to Boston – where he grew up, attended college, and…
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Eagles Survey Fans on Potential Linc Renovations or Possible New Stadium
Some Eagles season-ticket holders have received emails linking to two extensive surveys about possible renovations to the Lincoln Financial Field or the construction of a new stadium, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the last year, team owner Jeffrey Lurie and the Birds have repeatedly hinted at possible renovations to the Linc, which…
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Philadelphia Man Defies Odds to Excel at Golf Despite Heart Defects
Philadelphia’s Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has undergone 29 surgeries, is not letting his condition stop him from pursuing his greatest passion: playing golf, writes Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. His mother, Stephanie Middleton, said her son is beating the odds by excelling at something few believed he would ever be able to do. “We…
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Southwest Philadelphia Man’s Campaign for Dick Allen Ends in Cooperstown
For nearly a decade, Southwest Philadelphia native Mark “Frog” Carfagno made it his mission to see baseball legend Dick Allen enshrined in Cooperstown, writes Mike Sielski for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last weekend, that dream finally became reality. Standing under the summer sun outside the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Carfagno—wearing a red Phillies cap and…
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10 Months to Go and Aronimink PGA Championship Tickers Are Sold Out
The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square isn’t happening until May 2026, but daily ground tickets are already sold out, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The May 14-17 event is definitely a hot ticket, with 50 percent of ticket sales going to locals in Newtown Square, Media, Ardmore, and West…
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Olin Chamberlain Jr., Grandnephew of Wilt, Sets Sights on College Basketball and Beyond
Olin Chamberlain Jr. and his family has deep ties to Philadelphia, so when it came time to decide the next chapter of his journey after graduating from St. Joe’s Prep, staying in the area was a no brainer, writes Sidney Snider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chamberlain Jr., the grandnephew of legendary former Philadelphia 76ers center…
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Philadelphia Union Sportsplex Is Part of Chester Vision
The $100 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex Philadelphia Union was unveiled July 17 and is expected to bring 500,000 visitors annually to Chester’s Delaware River waterfront, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It is slated to open in mid-August. The 170,000 square-foot sports and recreation complex sits next to Subaru Park. It includes an…
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Philadelphia Native, Former Little League Baseball Star Mo’ne Davis Eyes Return to Sport
Mo’ne Davis, who stole bases and the hearts of many when she became the first girl to pitch a shutout win in the Little League World Series at just 13, is eyeing a return to the sport, writes CBS News Philadelphia. Next month, the Philadelphia native will be one of more than 600 players to…
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Eagles Players, Coaches Get Their 2025 Super Bowl Championship Rings
The Philadelphia Eagles were recently at a special ceremony in which the team finally got their 2025 Super Bowl rings, writes Dave Zangaro for NBC10 Philadelphia. The team had to wait an extra month to receive their rings due to production issues. However, if the looks of the rings have anything to do with it,…
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A Year Out, Philadelphia is Ready to Host 2026 MLB All-Star Game
During this year’s MLB All-Star Game, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs to lead the American League to the win, and also earn the All-Star Game MVP Award in the process. His performance was perhaps a sign of things to come next year when Philadelphia hosts the MLB All-Star Game. On Friday,…
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Meet the Retired Philadelphia Sports Journalist Who Earned Nickname As ‘Guru of Women’s Basketball’
Mel Greenberg is a longtime sports reporter who spent over 40 years at The Philadelphia Inquirer, before retiring from the paper in 2010. He spent about 35 of those years covering women’s basketball, at a time when coverage was quite minimal. During his time there, he earned a nickname as “The Guru” of women’s basketball.…
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The Phillies Welcome Newest Teammate—With Roots in Conshohocken
Conshohocken’s nonprofit Team Foster teamed up with the Phillies to introduce Tugger, a 10-week-old yellow lab and service dog-in-training, writes 6abc Action News. Named in honor of Phillies legend and Marine reservist Tug McGraw, Tugger made his national debut on Good Morning America and appeared at Citizens Bank Park during last Tuesday night’s game against…
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Howie Roseman and Jeffrey Lurie Have Transformed the Philadelphia Eagles, Here’s How
The Philadelphia Eagles franchise is much different today than the reputation it had been building over the decades prior, writes David Neisz for Philly Sports Network. Gone are the days of the Eagles constantly playing catch up with its division rivals and pursuing trades and free agent signings as short-term solutions to patch holes on…
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Grandnephew of Philadelphia 76ers Legend Creating Name for Himself at St. Joe’s Prep
Olin Chamberlain Jr. has had basketball in his blood before he was even born, so naturally he’d find a way into the sport, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the grandnephew of Wilt Chamberlain, the Philadelphia 76ers legend. The Chamberlain family has deep roots in Philadelphia, as Wilt was born and raised…
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