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Gymnast Simone Biles is coming to Philadelphia
Olympic gymnasts from around the world, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are going to 30 arenas around the nation and one of their stops is here in Philadelphia. “The Gold Over America Tour” is coming to the Wells Fargo Center on October 4th at 7:30 p.m. The team of gymnasts that will be there include: […]
SEPTA to offer extra service for Phillies playoff games
If you’re going to the Phillies game this weekend, SEPTA is offering additional services to get to the Bank. The Phillies are hosting the New York Mets in Citizens Bank Park at 4:08 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and SEPTA will have regular service to NRG Station with six Express trains leaving Fern Rock Transportation Center […]
Phillies fans stock up on merchandise in Broomall, Delaware County
Phillies fans are ramping up for Red October. Many of them are stocking up on new merchandise ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this weekend.Delco Original Trading Company, a Broomall clothing store specializing in sports merchandise, is seeing an uptick in business."We absolutely love it," clerk Patrick Callahan said. "The economy's been tough everywhere, so any little boost we can get we're going to take."As the Phillies begin their third consecutive postseason run, customers like Rene Saldutti from Havertown are celebrating with new merch."I'm really liking this sweatshirt that I just picked up," Saldutti said. "Of course, I got...
Savannah Bananas coming to Philadelphia, Baltimore. Here's your chance to get 2025 tickets
The Savannah Bananas announced the 2025 Banana Ball World Tour City Draft on Thursday night, and they are coming back to Philadelphia and also visiting Baltimore next summer. The exhibition barnstorming baseball team promised its biggest announcement in the history of Banana Ball on Thursday night when they revealed the 2025 schedule. ...
Simone Biles excites young Philly gymnasts as she heads to Wells Fargo Center for Gold Over America Tour
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia will welcome gymnastics legend Simone Biles on Friday as she headlines the “Gold Over America Tour” at the Wells Fargo Center, showcasing her renowned acrobatic talents alongside other stars.
Starting quarterback is up in the air as UConn football prepares to host Temple
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn football has a winning record through five games for the first time since 2012 and looks to build on its momentum against the Temple Owls Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The game will be the Huskies' third in a row at...
Stackhouse living up to legacy at Ryan
Jack Stackhouse grew up dreaming of winning a Catholic League championship. He didn’t have to wait long to see his dreams come true. Stackhouse is a junior on the Archbishop Ryan High School soccer team, and if you recognize the name, it’s because the Stackhouses have been tearing it up on Northeast Philly soccer fields for decades.
South Jersey museum showcases one of largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world
On this edition of One Tank Trips, Action News visited a place with one of the largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world.The DePace Sports Museum of Champions showcases some of the greatest moments in sports, both in Philadelphia and throughout the nation.From autographs to artifacts, the museum has something for everyone, no matter what sport you're most into.It's located a short drive away in Sewell, New Jersey, which is in Gloucester County.That's just over a half-hour drive away from Philadelphia.Action News Photojournalist Dan Sheridan has more in the video above.
Owners, Trainers Accuse Parx Racing of Not Properly Maintaining Its Turf Following Death of Several Horses
While the Parx Casino in Bensalem is one of the wealthiest casinos in the world, some horse owners and trainers are claiming its turf horse racing track is dangerously unmaintained, write Jesse Bunch and Dylan Purcell for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The accusations follow two recent prominent horse deaths. On August...
Chester to Host NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship in 2027 and 2028
Subaru Park in Chester, home of the Philadelphia Union, will host two of the four recently announced NCAA championships that will take place in the Philadelphia region in 2027 and 2028. Subaru Park in Chester, home of the Philadelphia Union, will host two of the four recently announced NCAA championships...
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