Sports
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Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader and former Phillie, has died at age 83
Rose, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series in 1980, was one of the most exciting players in baseball history, though his off-field activities tarnished his formidable achievements on the diamond.
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Philadelphia mayor reveals details of 76ers deal to build arena near Chinatown
The agreement reached earlier this month calls for the Sixers to finance the entire project, called “76 Place,” with no city funding. It includes a provision that would let the team make annual payments in lieu of taxes.
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Philadelphia mayor strikes deal with the 76ers on new downtown arena
Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team owners to keep the NBA franchise in town and will send it to city council. The decision comes despite objections from nearby Chinatown residents and just weeks after New Jersey’s governor offered $400 million in tax breaks to build the site across…
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NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time
Increased costs to both see NFL games in person and watch their favorite NFL teams on TV has impact on fans. Here’s what you need to know about price changes.
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How a new Sixers arena in Center City could affect you
The City of Philadelphia released a detailed study on the pros and cons of building a new Sixers arena in Center City. Here’s a summary.
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A Penn State alum took Jahiem White into her home. The West Virginia RB calls her godmother
Amanda Poff was teaching at a York elementary school when she first met White. Through difficult times, her family helped to provide the young athlete with an outlet for his talents, and, ultimately, a stable home.
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How to dominate your fantasy football draft
Plus, our free fantasy football rankings and cheat sheet.
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Why Williamsport? Pennsylvania roots run deep in Little League World Series history
The eyes of the baseball world are again on Williamsport, as the 77th Little League Baseball World Series begins on Wednesday. With a team from Bucks County playing in this year’s tournament, it’s a good time to look at Pennsylvania’s rich history in the late summer classic.
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Everything to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers before the 2024 season
The Pittsburgh Steelers have never experienced a losing season under Mike Tomlin. Is that about to change?
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From Gritty to the Nittany Lion: The story behind 10 beloved Pennsylvania sports mascots
Pennsylvania is known for having some of the most unique, entertaining, and wacky mascots in the world. The stories behind 10 iconic Pennsylvania sports mascots are a home run.
