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Flyers F Travis Konecny inks 8-year, $70M extension
Apr 11, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (11) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports. Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension on Thursday.
Paris Olympics watch parties in Philadelphia
The world's top athletes will float down the Seine Friday to officially commence the 2024 Paris Olympics.Why it matters: Over 10,000 athletes representing more than 200 countries will show off their athletic prowess on the global stage over the next two weeks.By the numbers: 35 Olympians from Pennsylvania will compete in the games, including a handful from Philadelphia.The Keystone State has the fifth-most competitors in the country behind California, Florida, Texas and Illinois.What to expect: Over 16 days, there will be 329 medal events across 32 sports.The opening ceremony kicks off Friday at 1:30pm ET, and is expected to last...
Transaction Analysis: Flyers Extend Konecny through 2032-33
With one season remaining on his current contract, the Flyers have signed All-Star right winger Travis Konecny to an eight-season extension that will kick in for the 2025-26 season. The new deal will run through the 2032-33 season. Beginning in 2025-26, the average annual value (AAV) on Konecny's contract will...
VIDEO | Meet "Captain Westside," to the rescue of kids who worry about seeing the doctor
A children's book unveiled in Wilmington Wednesday uses a "super hero" to encourage young people on the path to good health. A book launch for "Captain Westside and the Health Heroes: Caring for Delaware's Families!" drew families, children, healthcare advocates and elected officials to the Wilmington Public Library on Rodney Square. It is the first children's book produced by Westside Family Healthcare, and it may not be the last.
Norristown man admits to gun charge, threats during disturbance with neighbors
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown man admitted to illegally possessing a firearm with which police said he terrorized neighbors during a disturbance outside his residence. Charles Scott, 48, of the 800 block of Arch Street, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to charges of person not to possess a firearm and terroristic threats in connection with a November 2023 incident in the borough.
Minnesota Twins, Kepler Walk-off Phillies
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Trevor Larnach was hit by a pitch by Philadelphia left-hander Gregory Soto (2-4) to open the...
Disgusting Behavior: Joel Embiid heckled by French fans as he arrives to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics
Joel Embiid arrived in Paris, France today with Team USA ahead of the 2024 Olympics and was greeted by bunch of French basketball fans who demanded that he gives back his French passport while also shouting that he should have played for France. Disgusting. Joel Embiid gets heckled by French...
Police seek 2nd suspect allegedly involved in fatal shooting at West Philly block party
Philadelphia police have named a second suspect allegedly connected to mass shooting in Carroll Park that left three people dead and six others wounded early Sunday morning. Amir Jones, 30, is wanted for his alleged role in a "gun battle" that took place during a block party on the 1200 block of North Alden Street, police said. More than 100 people were gathered when shots rang out around 2 a.m. Sunday.
Berwyn-Based Peter Zimmerman Architects Helps Client Turn Treehouse-like Pavilion Into Reality
When she envisioned a treehouse-like pavilion for her Villanova home, Julieann Shanahan turned to Peter Zimmerman Architects in Berwyn. When Julieann Shanahan decided to turn a peaceful plot in the corner of her Villanova property into a family retreat, she envisioned building a treehouse-like pavilion similar to one she previously saw at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, writes Teri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Fuel issue at Bucks County Wawa possibly linked to cars breaking down
Multiple car owners who recently filled up their tanks at a Wawa in Richboro have had their cars break down not long after getting back on the road. The issue has prompted an investigation by the Bucks County Consumer Protection office as drivers affected face expensive repairs. If the problems...
Gabby Giffords joins top Democrats in Philly to campaign for VP Kamala Harris, discuss gun violence
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With just 103 days until November's election, Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is hitting the Philadelphia area hard. On Thursday, campaign officials talked about gun violence, which will be a key campaign issue for Harris if she secures the Democratic nomination. Democratic lawmakers and supporters of the campaign met at the Salt and Light Church Thursday in Kingsessing – an area that has seen two mass shootings almost exactly a year apart. The latest saw one person killed and eight injured on the Fourth of July.The lawmakers were joined by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt in...
Dynamic duos of the NFC East
To celebrate the release of Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine, we scoured the multiverse of NFL superheroes and found these dynamic duos of the NFC East.Dallas Cowboys | WR CeeDee Lamb and QB Dak PrescottWith 29,459 yards in eight seasons, Prescott is already the third-leading passer in franchise history and needs just 3,483 yards to overtake Hall of Famer Troy Aikman (32,942) for second place. He finished as the NFL’s third-leading passer last year and led the league with 36 touchdowns.After posting a career-best 105.9 quarterback rating in 2023, Prescott is poised to have a super 2024, provided his No. 1...
Philadelphia Eagles Star Pass Rusher Announces Intention To Retire After 2024 Season
Early in the offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles lost two of their best pass rushers. They will lose another veteran pass rusher at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The Philadelphia Eagles lost two pass rushers this offseason. Fletcher Cox announced his retirement in March. In April, the Eagles traded Haason...
Authorities identify two dead after plane crash near EAA in Oshkosh, both from out-of-state
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities have identified the two men who were pronounced dead at the scene of a plane crash just south of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on Monday. On Wednesday, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office provided preliminary identification of both occupants of the plane as Sean M. Tommervik, a 37-year-old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and James G. Sullivan, a 32-year-old from Brooklyn, New York.
Philly affordability drops; Cyclist death update coming; Sink the SS United States? | Morning roundup
‘It’s absolutely changing’: Philly affordability drops. New research shows Philadelphia remains a city of homeowners but is less affordable than it’s historically been — over the last few years but also over the past two decades. Pew researchers analyzed nearly 700,000 records of home sales in the city from 2000 through 2021.
Pennsylvania men facing life sentence for possessing 700 grams of fentanyl, operating drug houses
(WHTM)– Two Philadelphia men were convicted at trial for possession and intent to distribute 700 grams of fentanyl and operating two drug houses. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced Gabriel Rivera-Otero, 39, of Philadelphia, and Angel Reyes-Valdez, 48, of the Dominican Republic, were convicted today, four years after agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) arrested them both.
Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign Star Forward to Multi-Year Contract
As the Philadelphia Flyers prepare to make a push for the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, the organization re-signs star forward Travis Konecny, to a multi-year contract extension. Konency’s eight-year extension will pay him an average annual value of $8.75 million. Originally drafted 24th overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, the 27-year-old has become an integral part of the Flyers’ roster. Over his career with the team, Konecny has consistently contributed offensively, scoring 400 points in 564 games.
Flyers sign former first-round pick to eight-year extension
The deal, which carries a cap hit of $8.75M, will begin in the 2025-2026 season and keep him under contract in Philly through 2032-2033. It’s a significant raise from his previous $5.5M cap hit. It’s the most lucrative deal in Flyers franchise history, beating out the 12-year, $69M pact...
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