NHL Players Voice Support for Launching Women's Pro League
NHL players have begun voicing their support for women’s hockey and a bid to establish a new professional league in North America
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NFL Makes Maia Chaka Its 1st Black Female Official
Seven years after she was one of only two women selected for an NFL officiating developmental program, Maia Chaka has made history.
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Creighton University Suspends Coach Greg McDermott for ‘Plantation' Remark
Creighton University has suspended basketball coach Greg McDermott indefinitely for using racially insensitive language while addressing his team after a game last weekend.
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James, Durant Choose Their Teams for Sunday's All-Star Game
LeBron James has faced Giannis Antetokounmpo as an opponent in the last three All-Star Games.
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Major League Baseball to Hold First Lou Gehrig Day on June 2
Major League Baseball will hold its first Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, adding Gehrig to Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente on the short list of players honored throughout the big leagues.
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Billie Jean King Memoir ‘All In' to Be Published in August
Billie Jean King has a memoir coming this summer, and she calls it a journey to her “authentic self.”
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2021 Penn Relays Canceled Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
For the second year in a row, the Penn Relays, the nation’s oldest and largest track and field competition, have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Getting Pacemaker, to Take Leave of Absence
Yankees manager Aaron Boone will take a leave of absence from the team to have a pacemaker implanted.
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Lawyer for Girl Hurt in Crash Wants ‘Most Serious Charges' Against Britt Reid
An attorney for the family of a 5-year-old girl critically injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid says the girl suffered a devastating brain injury that has left her unable to speak or walk.
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Fans From Abroad Unlikely for Postponed Tokyo Olympics
The new president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has stopped short of saying there would be no foreign fans at this year’s games but she hinted at it after online talks with IOC President Thomas Bach and others
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NBA Reveals All-Star Skills, 3-Point, Dunk Participants
Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Phoenix’s Devin Booker have been 3-point champions at All-Star weekend before, and they’ll try to win that trophy again Sunday.
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The Eagles Have a Derek Barnett Dilemma
The Eagles have about two weeks to figure out what they’re going to do with Derek Barnett.
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Shaq Attack: O'Neal Ready to Rumble in Tag Match for AEW
Shaquille O’Neal is set to perform in his first competitive match when he teams in All Elite Wrestling with Jade Cargill in a mixed tag to take on Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet at Daily’s Place on Wednesday’s episode of “Dynamite.”
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In-Game Video Returning to Baseball for 2021
Major League Baseball has cleared the way for the return of in-game video on dugout iPads beginning on opening day, with catcher signals clipped when they are displayed on a computer.
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2021 NIT Basketball Tournament to Be Held in Dallas-Fort Worth This Month
Conference USA and the University of North Texas will host the 83rd National Invitational Tournament in the Dallas-Fort Worth area beginning mid-March.
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Sixers' Bench Plays Pivotal Role in Bounce-Back Win Over Pacers
The Sixers’ bench had its best night in a while Monday, playing a pivotal role in the team’s 130-114 bounce-back win over the Pacers.
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Laurie Hernandez Competes for 1st Time in Nearly 5 Years With ‘Hamilton' Routine
She’s back! After an almost five-year hiatus, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez made her big return to competition at Saturday’s 2021 Winter Cup meet with moves to remember — set to some pretty unforgettable music, too. The 20-year-old gold and silver medalist hit the mat with a “Hamilton”-inspired floor routine. Hernandez, who’s long made her ... -
Cardinals Agree to Terms With Free Agent Edge Rusher JJ Watt
J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, showing that the franchise will be aggressive once again in their push to snap a five-year playoff drought. The team announced the deal with the free-agent edge rusher on Monday. Watt was released last month by the Houston Texans, for whom he won three NFL Defensive Player...... -
Tiger Woods Breaks Silence After Crash, Thanks Golfers and Fans for ‘Touching' Gesture
Tiger Woods thanked his fans and fellow golfers for a touching gesture on Sunday in his first words since his frightening one-car crash last week that left him with a shattered right leg. The golf legend tweeted for the first time since his Feb. 23 accident, sharing his gratitude after golfers, fans and maintenance staff all wore his sign... -
Aaron Rodgers Gives $1 Million to Help Struggling Businesses in His California Hometown
Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning league MVP Aaron Rodgers has donated $1 million to help 80 locally owned business in or around his hometown of Chico, California
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Vi Ripken, Mother of Cal Jr. and Kidnap Victim, Dies at 82
Vi Ripken, matriarch of the famed Orioles family that includes Hall of Fame son Cal Ripken Jr. and once the victim of a bizarre kidnapping, has died
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Fans Closer to Returning to Sixers, Flyers Games Due to Revised Pa. COVID-19 Restrictions
Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf on Monday announced revised COVID-19 restrictions that could clear a path toward fans attending games at Wells Fargo Center.
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Here Are 5 Tight Ends the Eagles Could Target in Free Agency
Here’s a list of five tight ends who might be free agent targets for the Eagles.
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Irv Cross, Former Eagles Player, Pioneer Black NFL Analyst, Dies at 81
Irv Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, died Sunday.
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Tiger Woods Honored at Championship Match With This Heartfelt Gesture
Famous golfers are honoring longtime legend Tiger Woods following the car accident last week that left him injured.
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Welcome Back: Optimism Abounds as MLB's Spring Includes Fans
The sun and the baseball have returned to Arizona and Florida for spring training games, which began on Sunday
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Teen Arrested for Breaking Into Fenway Park
A 19-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly broke into Fenway Park early Saturday, Boston police confirm. Police say Seamus Webster, of Newburyport, made entry into the stadium around 1:40 a.m. at 4 David Ortiz Way. Webster was charged with trespassing and breaking and entering nighttime, police said. The news o... -
A Milestone for Alain Vigneault, Another Shutout for Flyers and Travis Konecny on His Way Back
Alain Vigneault earned his 700th career win as the Flyers blanked the Sabres again, 3-0, on Sunday afternoon. And here comes last season’s All-Star rejoining the picture.
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Questions Surround Death of Former NFL Player Louis Nix III
Louis Nix III, a standout nose guard at Notre Dame before being drafted into the NFL, has died in Florida after being missing for several days, but many questions linger about the circumstances of his death.
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Bulls-Raptors Postponed Due to NBA COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols
The Bulls will fly back to Chicago before a home matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
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3 Observations After Sixers' Supporting Cast Struggles in OT Loss to Cavaliers
The Sixers sorely missed Tobias Harris on Saturday night in a 112-109 overtime loss to the Cavs despite a 42-point performance by Joel Embiid. By Noah Levick
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Seattle Ups Its Outdoor Dining Game, Seahawks-Style
People looking to score a unique outdoor dining option during the pandemic can now make a run to the home of the Seattle Seahawks.
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‘I Would Never Shut Up About Things That Are Wrong': LeBron Responds to Zlatan Criticism
LeBron James responded to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s criticism of his political activism with a promise that he will never just shut up and dribble.
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Flyers Shutout Sabres After 4 Players Return from COVID Protocol List
The Flyers on Saturday looked and played more like the 2019-20 club in a 3-0 win over the Sabres. By Jordan Hall
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Tiger Woods in ‘Good Spirits' After Additional Procedures for Crash Injuries
Tiger Woods is on the mend. Three days after a car crash that left him with significant injuries, the professional golfer’s team said he’s in “good spirits” and thankful for the good wishes from fans around the world. According to a new statement shared on social media on Friday, Tiger underwent additional procedures after ... -
5-Inning Games, 2-Out Innings? Odd MLB Spring Look on Deck
Some MLB spring training games might not even get to a seventh-inning stretch
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Kyrie Irving Wants NBA to Change Logo to Honor Kobe — and Vanessa Bryant Seems to Love the Idea
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving wants the NBA to change its logo to honor Kobe Bryant
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College Softball an Anchor for Olympic Hopefuls in Pandemic
Division I softball is providing a training ground this season for players preparing for the Summer Olympics
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Why Kyle Pitts Makes So Much Sense for the Eagles
It might not be a popular pick but Kyle Pitts makes a lot of sense for the Eagles at No. 6.
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Warriors' Jeremy Lin Reveals He Has Been Called ‘Coronavirus' on Court
Jeremy Lin spoke out again about the increasing violence leveled against Asian Americans in recent months.
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Kelly Loeffler No Longer a WNBA Team Owner as NBA Approves Sale of Atlanta Dream
The WNBA announced it unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener, chairman of real estate firm Northland.
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Well-Credentialed Howard Has Lofty Praise for Simmons' Defense
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard couldn’t think much higher of Ben Simmons’ defense.
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Tiger Woods Transferred to Cedars-Sinai to Continue Recovery From SUV Crash
Tiger Woods was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Thursday to continue recuperating from a horrific rollover SUV crash in Rancho Palos Verdes that severely injured his right leg and ankle.
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Nick Sirianni Thinks Eagles Have Environment for Young QB to Thrive
Nick Sirianni talked to the Eagles’ website about his coaching staff and clearly thinks the Eagles have a situation built for a young QB.
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Tobias Harris Leaves With Knee Injury in Sixers' Win Over Mavericks
Tobias Harris exited early with a right knee injury Thursday night in the Sixers’ 111-97 win over the Mavericks.
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NCAA Reveals COVID-19 Contingency Plans for Hoops Tourneys
The NCAA has come up with a contingency plan in case teams can’t play in the March Madness tournaments because of COVID-19
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Some Eagles Candidates for Contract Extensions This Offseason
From the defensive line to a tight end, here are a few candidates to get extensions from the Eagles this offseason.
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Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay Plans to Kick Off in One Month
The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in a month.
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Claude Giroux Says He's Back With Impressive Game in Flyers' Much-Needed Win Over Rangers
Claude Giroux showed his distaste for missing games by putting up a three-point night in the Flyers’ 4-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.
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2021 Phillies Spring Training TV Schedule
NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia+ will televise 12 of the Phillies’ 14 home spring training games in Clearwater. The broadcasts begin on March 1.
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Australian Bid Put on IOC Fast Track to Host 2032 Olympics
The Australian state of Queensland is now strongly favored to host the 2032 Olympics
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Sixers' Second-Half Season Schedule Released
The NBA on Wednesday released the Sixers’ schedule for the second half of the season.
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5 Wide Receivers the Eagles Could Target in Free Agency
Here’s a look at five wide receivers who would make sense as targets for the Eagles this offseason.
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With DeSean and Alshon Gone, What's Left of Eagles' WR Corps?
The Eagles are cutting ties with DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery, which leaves the cupboard pretty bare in the wide receivers corps.
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Harper Arrives at Phillies Spring Training With Phanatic Bat, ‘Clearwooder' Shirt
Bryce Harper is in the house at Phillies spring training.
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Sixers Grind Out Win Behind Sturdy Defense, Early Furkan Korkmaz Flurry
The Sixers’ strong defense is the main reason why they beat the Raptors on Tuesday night in a tough 109-102 victory in Tampa Bay.
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‘Prayers for Tiger Woods': Celebrities Offer Well Wishes After Golf Star Injured in Crash
Golf superstar Tiger Woods has been hospitalized after being involved in a violent rollover crash Tuesday.
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Tiger Woods Golfed With Dwyane Wade, Jada Pinkett Smith One Day Before Car Crash
In the 24 hours leading up to his involvement in a car accident, Tiger Woods gave celebrities like Dwyane Wade a personal golf lesson.
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2021 NBA All-Star Game: Ben Simmons Selected as Eastern Conference Reserve, Tobias Harris Misses Cut
Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are both All-Stars for a third consecutive season, while Tobias Harris missed the cut despite building a strong case.
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Philly ‘Likely to Ease' Event Attendance Limits in March After Teams Push for Fans
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said Tuesday that the city is reviewing its event attendance limits and changes might be coming soon. By Adam Hermann
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Takes Random Shot at Ex-Eagles Coach Doug Pederson
Former Eagles head coach Doug Pederson seems to be taking a year off, but he’s still getting plenty of hate from odd places. By Adam Hermann
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Rhys Hoskins Says It's on Odubel Herrera to Win Teammates' Trust Back
Rhys Hoskins says it’ll be up to Odubel Herrera to earn back trust from the Phillies’ clubhouse.
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Mariners CEO Mather Resigns After Derogatory Remarks Surface
Seattle Mariners CEO Kevin Mather has resigned after video surfaced of him recently making derogatory remarks about some players and club operations
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Gov. Murphy OKs Limited Fans at Top Sport, Entertainment Venues in New Jersey
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey’s largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
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A Fast Start Could Make Good Business Sense for Phillies
A good start could carry even more importance this season for the Phillies, who hope to have fans in the stands in 2021.
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Pastrnak's 3 Goals Lead Bruins Past Flyers 7-3 at Lake Tahoe
David Pastrnak had a hat trick and the Boston Bruins took control with three second-period goals in a span of 1:39 to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 in an outdoor game on the shore of Lake Tahoe
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As Sun Sets, Things Go Dark for Carter Hart, Flyers in Lopsided Lake Tahoe Loss
The Flyers’ experience at Lake Tahoe went dark with the sunset in a lopsided 7-3 outdoor loss Sunday night to the Bruins.
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Sixers Fall to Raptors Despite Another High-Scoring Game by Ben Simmons
The Raptors slowed down Joel Embiid on Sunday night in Tampa Bay as the Sixers fell to a 110-103 loss despite another impressive game from Ben Simmons.
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Cloud 9: Djokovic Wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam Title
Novak Djokovic has beaten Daniil Medvedev in three sets to win his ninth Australian Open championship and 18th Grand Slam title
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Skateboarding Champion Nyjah Huston Charged For Hosting LA Party During Pandemic
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic. Nyjah Huston, a four-time world skateboarding champion, and Edward Essa, the owner of a home in the Fairfax District in Los Angeles, held a party last month with at le... -
NHL Moves Flyers-Bruins Outdoor Game at Lake Tahoe to Evening Start
Oh, sunny days. The Flyers are facing another adjustment with a new start time for Sunday’s NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe game against the Bruins. By Jordan Hall
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Osaka Claims 4th Slam Trophy by Beating Brady in Australia
Naomi Osaka has won her fourth Grand Slam trophy by pulling away to beat Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 in the Australian Open final
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Embiid Has Good Explanation for His Rise, But What He's Doing Defies Logic
Though Joel Embiid can break down the exact keys to his being “unguardable,” much of what he’s doing defies logic and what we’re used to seeing from 7-foot players.
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Embiid Scores Career-High 50 Points to Lead 76ers Past Bulls
All-Star Joel Embiid scored a career-high 50 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 112-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Posts Tribute on 20th Anniversary of Dad's Death
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shared a moving tribute to his dad, Dale Earnhardt, 20 years after his death in a race course crash. “Thinking about this man today and every day,” Earnhardt wrote in an Instagram post, sharing a photo of his father. “Appreciate everyone out there who continues to celebrate his life.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by&... -
Former Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson's Moorestown House Is Up for Sale
If you buy former Eagles head coach Doug Pederson’s house on the market, you could live like a champion in Moorestown, New Jersey. By: Shamus Clancy
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The NFL Is Asking for a 100% Increase in TV Rights Payments, But Disney Is Pushing Back
NBC, CBS and Fox are likely to accept increases closer to 100% than Disney, which already pays a high price tag for its Monday Night Football package.
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Russia's Team Name, Flag Agreed on for Next 2 Olympics
Russia’s team and athletes will be officially branded as “ROC” at the next two Olympics
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NCAA OKs Limited Fan Attendance at Men's, Women's Tourneys
The NCAA will allow a limited number of fans to attend all rounds of its men’s basketball tournament in Indiana and later rounds of its women’s tournament in Texas
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Ex-NFL Tight End Kellen Winslow II Facing 14 Years in Prison in New Plea
Ex-NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II, who committed sexual offenses against five women in Northern San Diego County, will be sentenced to 14 years in state prison next month following a modification made Friday to his original guilty plea.
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Former Red Sox, Yankees Star Johnny Damon Arrested on DUI Charge
Former All-Star baseball player Johnny Damon was arrested early Friday morning in Florida on suspicion of drunken driving and resisting arrest, court records show. Damon’s wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon, was also arrested by Windermere police, who’d pulled the couple over after noticing their SUV was weaving on the road about 1:23 a.m., of... -
Flyers Vs. Bruins NHL Outdoors Game at Lake Tahoe: Live Stream, Game Time and More
Here’s how you can watch Sunday’s Flyers-Bruins game in the NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe event.
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10 Leftover Thoughts After Eagles' Trade of Carson Wentz
Here are 10 leftover thoughts the day after the Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Colts. By Dave Zangaro
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NHL Moves Up Start of Flyers' Outdoor Game to Avoid Bright Sunshine
The NHL has moved up the starting time of the outdoor game Sunday between Boston and Philadelphia at Lake Tahoe by one hour to avoid the bright sunshine forecast for later in the afternoon.
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Doc-Umentary to Showcase Life and Career of Mike Emrick
A documentary about the life and career of Mike “Doc” Emrick will air on NBC on Sunday after an NHL outdoor game at Lake Tahoe.
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NBA All-Star Captains: It's LeBron James Vs. Kevin Durant
The NBA All-Star Game is taking shape.
