Athletics

Youth Sports COVID-19

As youth sports return, doctors urge athletes to take 'quaranteam' pledge

New Jersey's school reopening guidelines call for sweeping changes

new jersey schools reopening

Pennsylvania high school football player wakes up 4 days after head injury

Patrick Maloney

Children's Health

Most youth who suddenly die playing sports are middle schoolers, study finds

Youth Deaths Basketball Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sleep: The secret weapon for optimal athletic performance

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Lululemon updates brand manifesto, launches limited-edition collection

Stock_Carroll - Lululemon

With thousands of fewer kids playing, how does Philly revive soccer?

AC Fairhill

What to wear to the gym

workout clothes

What does it take to become an Eagles cheerleader?

Eagles Cheerleaders

City Sports runs again, says new stores in Philadelphia are 'in the works'

City Sports

Philly wants more teams in this year's city-wide soccer tournament

Villanova approves $60 million renovation for basketball arena

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Sixteen years after premature birth, Philly girl ready for first marathon

Carroll - Students Run Philly Style

Higher Education

Columbia University band rips Penn with midfield poem on Trump, rape culture

Penn Franklin Field

Gallery: Recover with 'Human Strength'

College Football

Temple to make pitch for a place in expanded Big 12

Higher Education

Penn State's women's gymnastics coach resigns amid abuse allegations

Children's Health

Seven-year-old Lansdale boy running triathlon with service dog

Shane Popiny and Service Dog Joei

Higher Education

Several Penn State gymnasts reportedly quit team, blame coaches' alleged bullying

La Salle's athletic director stepping down after 18 years in role

la salle AD

Female forfeit rule helps Pennsylvania public school defeat Catholic wrestlers

Fearless Leader

Philly businesswoman helps veterans triumph

Sean Johnson football

Temple, Villanova athletes stand up to the competition on graduation rates

Five for Friday: Nadine Gelberg

Nadine Gelberg

'Athleisure' isn't just about comfort, it's about confidence

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Paulsboro wins state championship, advances to Tournament of Champions

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Camden youth soccer to go year-round with indoor facility

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9-year-old Philly girl sets national record

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Bucks girl petitions again so other girls can play football with boys

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