Temple advances to AAC conference quarterfinals; 'Nova bounced from Big East Tournament
11th-seeded Temple basketball earned a berth in the American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals.
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11th-seeded Temple basketball earned a berth in the American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals.
The Big East, with six NCAA Tournament teams, including Villanova and Xavier as #1 seeds, has reestablished itself as an elite conference.
The Big East Tournament may seem like Villanova's for the taking, but Butler and others will challenge them come tipoff Wednesday.
Kris Jenkins scored 21 points and No. 3 Villanova smothered Providence stars Ben Bentil and Kris Dunn on defense, advancing to the Big East championship game with a 76-68 victory Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
When the conference fell apart two years ago, the strength of the Big East conference was in serious doubt. Two years later, the conference has six representatives in the NCAA Tournament.
Villanova beat Xavier 69-52 to win the Big East Tournament title on Saturday.
Villanova defeated Providence 63-61 to advance in the Big East Tournament.
The Wildcats took down Marquette in the Big East Tournament on Thursday.
Villanova will enter the Big East Tourney with the top seed.
Darrun Hilliard led #6 Villanova over Seton Hall with 18 points.
#7 Villanova defeated Georgetown on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
The loss to Georgetown dropped Villanova's record to 17-2 on the season.
#6 Villanova fell to 13-1 after losing 66-61 against Seton Hall in overtime.
Both Villanova and St. Joe's had their names called in the 68-team field on Sunday Selection. And both are in the Eastern Regional.
Sterling Gibbs hit a step-back jumper at the buzzer and Seton Hall stunned No. 3 Villanova 64-63 in a thrilling Big East quarterfinal Thursday, a loss that could cost the Wildcats a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Villanova had won six straight since its loss to the Bluejays last month. The Wildcats never led after the first minute.
Ryan Arcidiacono coolly guided No. 4 Villanova to a 94-85 overtime victory over Marquette on Saturday.
The Wildcats made a whopping 19 of 26 shots in the second half as they continue to steamroll through the revamped conference.
JayVaughn Pinkston scored 19 points to lead Villanova in a 91-61 romp over Providence on Sunday night.
Freshman Josh Hart came off the bench to score 19 points and No. 8 Villanova stayed perfect with an 88-67 rout of Rider on Saturday.
The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.
Villanova coach Jay Wright says he was doubting himself during the team's early season struggles.
It's a rarity at this level, in any sport, for a head coach to have had no playing experience in college. It hasn't prevented Williams from guiding Marquette to the Sweet 16 the last two seasons and a 60-30 regular season record in the Big East.
The death of the Big East as we know it hit home last week as 14 teams arrived at the World's Most Famous Arena (Connecticut was ineligible). Next season, the "Catholic 7" will be reportedly joined by Butler, Creighton, and Xavier in a basketball-only conference that has paid to keep the Big East name.
Yesterday was a relatively drama-free Selection Sunday. Joe Lunardi was a perfect 68 for 68, as Middle Tennessee State, St. Mary's, Boise State, and La Salle claimed the final spots in the field. Louisville, Gonzaga, Kansas, and Indiana earned the top seeds.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
PennDOT is making a push to secure a multi-million-dollar project to improve pedestrian safety in Delaware County following a fatal hit-and-run in 2024.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
PennDOT is making a push to secure a multi-million-dollar project to improve pedestrian safety in Delaware County following a fatal hit-and-run in 2024.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
PennDOT is making a push to secure a multi-million-dollar project to improve pedestrian safety in Delaware County following a fatal hit-and-run in 2024.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Cole the Deaf Dog visited students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Clarke Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man accused of scattering dog treats stuffed with fishhooks and razors on the street was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty, prosecutors said.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Joel Embiid underwent successful appendectomy surgery Thursday in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed 2024 second-round pick Jack Berglund to his three-year entry-level contract on Thursday.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for a sunny and warmer Friday.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a bill that would ban the city from sending waste to an incinerator in Chester, where Delaware County residents have long raised concerns about health impacts.
All three workers who died in the parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry were members of the Ironworkers Union Local 401, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a pleasant weekend.
Shapiro was in the middle of discussing celebrations planned this summer for America's 250th birthday when the backdrop came crashing down.