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Paul George has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the league’s Anti-Drug Program, dealing a major blow to the Philadelphia 76ers as they were playing their best basketball of the season. The suspension is effective immediately, sidelining George without pay for a significant stretch as Philadelphia continue to gel as a team. […]
The Harrison Bader era in Philadelphia is officially over. The fan-favorite outfielder has signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, cashing in after an impressive — albeit brief — stint with the Phillies. In just 50 games wearing red pinstripes, Bader emerged as an unexpected spark plug and quickly won over […]
UFC officially opened its Paramount+ era Saturday night, and the promotion’s first numbered event on the new platform delivered a stacked card, major finishes, and a marquee lightweight showdown. UFC 324, held in Las Vegas, was headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship, with several high-profile names rounding out […]
Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headlines the UFC’s first event on Paramount+ as the promotion enters a new streaming era The UFC officially enters a new broadcast chapter this weekend as the promotion debuts on Paramount+, delivering a loaded fight card headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. Saturday’s event marks the first time a […]
Major League Baseball announced that former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. The suspension is effective immediately and will sideline Kepler for the first 80-games of the 2026 regular season, along with the 2026 MLB postseason. In 127 games and 474 plate appearances, […]
The UFC isn’t easing into 2026 — it’s kicking the door down. With a loaded early-year schedule already on the books and a massive broadcast shift to Paramount+, the sport is entering one of the most important eras in its history. Fewer paywalls, more accessibility, and a global streaming footprint are all part of the […]
The 2025 NFL Draft is less than a week away. The next set of NFL stars will take the stage at the Green Bay Packers’ TitleTown facility in Green Bay, WI beginning on Thursday, April 24. All eyes in Philadelphia will be on what the Philadelphia Eagles do with the No. 32 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Will […]
Temple Owls head coach K.C. Keeler got off to a flying start in his debut, guiding his team to a convincing 42–10 road win over Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon, snapping Temple’s 20-game road losing streak and recording their first road victory since September 2021 (Akron). Temple’s offense was dominant, outgaining UMass 467–302 in total yards. […]
As anticipation builds for Temple’s noon kickoff this Saturday against No. 13 Oklahoma at Lincoln Financial Field, the university is urging fans to arrive early. Gates—including the Xfinity Gate (11th Street & Pattison Avenue) and the stadium’s regular entry points—will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff, at 10:30 a.m. With an early start time coupled […]
ATLANTA – The Temple Owls battled back from an early deficit but ultimately fell to No. 18 Georgia Tech, 45-24, on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium in their final non-conference game of the 2025 season. Georgia Tech (4-0) surged to a 21-0 lead in the opening quarter, capitalizing on explosive plays. Quarterback Haynes King ran […]