Philly Marathon under fire for appropriating ultrarunner’s 76-mile perimeter idea
Supporters of Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi are incensed the city didn't give him any credit.
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Philly runner traces Ocean City outline for a perfect Jersey Shore marathon
Who knew it took 26.2 miles to encircle the island?
The ‘Last Dance’ connection to Iverson, Haverford and how it all comes back to Philly sports
The producer of the Michael Jordan docuseries grew up in the region, and his dad was a local basketball star.
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Why you might want to play golf in Philly right now
If you're able to spend $25, you basically gain access to a spacious park where you can eat and drink.
Philly ultrarunner traces the city’s entire border with a perfect 76-mile run
Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi hopes the Philly Four Corners route will become a local institution.
Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Ben Simmons join Sixers co-owner’s massive coronavirus fundraising challenge
Celebs and athletes are chipping in to Michael Rubin’s "All-In" fund.
Map: Where Philly removed basketball hoops to discourage group games
More than 1 in 4 city courts are now unplayable, and more takedowns are planned.
Barstool Sports’ new Pennsylvania investor says no more harassment. Will the bro brand follow suit?
Penn National will soon own 50% of the self-described “pop culture blog.”
New look proves it: Phillie Phanatic is a modern dinosaur
Scales, a rounder snout and a bigger backside all point to this conclusion.
This Philly pup went to Super Bowl LIV to help keep people safe
SEPTA loaned 6-year-old Dodi to patrol the stadium in Miami during the Big Game.
Gritty vindicated: Philly police say Flyers mascot did not assault kid
The allegations stemmed from an incident at a photo shoot at the Wells Fargo Center.
7 reasons for Philly fans to root for the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV
The Eagles aren't in the contest, so might as well pick a side.
Allen Iverson’s final on-court battle with Kobe Bryant took place exactly 10 years ago
The pair were lifelong rivals who regarded each other with utmost respect.
RIP Kobe: Local celebs and athletes remember the Philly native NBA legend
Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, died when their helicopter crashed in California on Sunday.
Jay Ajayi zeroes out in esports debut, Philly cheers on the Super Bowl champ anyway
The former Eagles running back played in his first eMLS tournament this weekend.
10 great things about the Eagles season that just came to an end
From Jason Kelce in a crop-top to Malcolm Jenkins' op-eds.
Butter Gritty exists because of lobbying by PA’s tattooed lieutenant governor
What better way to represent the beloved mascot than a half-ton of grease?
Building sale wipes out unique North Philly venue known for batting practice and music shows
Regulars remember Everybody Hits as an “only in Philadelphia” kind of space.
Dallas Week: Why Sunday’s Eagles-Cowboys game is such a big deal
If the Birds pull this off, it's huge.
Army-Navy game shares a rich history in Philadelphia
The two schools face off for the 118th time this Saturday, with 86 have been played in Philly.