Witnessing Kobe Bryant's Last Game Will Cost You 'An Arm And A Leg'
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The average price for a ticket to the Lakers game in Los Angeles is listed at over $2,100 and selling for about $1,400. To even get in the arena costs more than $800.
Chris broadcasted live from the Liberty USO at the Philadelphia International Airport for Volunteer Appreciation Month, learned about live streaming on Facebook and discussed Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announcing he is not interested in being the Republican party's nominee for President. He talked with the CEO of Philadelphia International Airport, Chellie Cameron, at 7:50 about hosting the Liberty USO, Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the Pennsylvania Senate passing medical marijuana legislation, and Joe Brooks from the Liberty USO at 8:20 about National Volunteer Month.
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Chris reviewed last night's Sixers game, featuring their first win of the season and Kobe Bryant's last appearance in Philadelphia, Attorney General Kathleen Kane's appointment of a special prosecutor, and Philadelphia City Council demanding concessions from Comcast. He also talked with Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine about Kane's appointment at 8am.
The Philadelphia 76ers honored Kobe Bryant on Tuesday night, during his final game in Philly.
Chris discussed the climate summit in Paris, the latest batch of Hillary Clinton's emails being released, and the Roots joking about the Sixers.
Kobe Bryant's farewell tour begins in the city that loves and hates him. Bryant will play his first road game since announcing he'll retire after this season in his hometown Tuesday night against the winless Philadelphia 76ers (0-18
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers says he has decided to retire after this season.
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Magic Johnson says he hopes the Lakers lose, in pursuit of a top draft pick.
Allen Iverson answers some intriguing questions from reporters in the Philippines.
Last season was plagued by injuries to the league's most noted stars, but this offseason proved to be full of action: the draft, big announcements, players sporting new jerseys, coaching changes and the controversies - just to name a few.
Bill Campbell discusses the Phillies disappointing season, the Eagles disappointing week 4 loss, and more.
To call Dr. J the greatest of all-time is not all that ridiculous.
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LeBron James singularly orchestrated the Big Three union. And now that he has opted out of his Miami Heat contract, he's once again the Alpha Male of pro sports. Teams are scrambling to find the proper finances and expiring contracts, flipping over cushions for salary cap coin.
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The Lakers signed Kobe Bryant to a two-year contract extension.
NBA legend Michael Jordan believes he could beat LeBron James in a one-on-one basketball game when he was in his prime.
Lebron James and Kobe Bryant play different positions, play in different conferences, and aren't particularly close in age. Still, because James is the one who has taken the "best player in the league" crown from Bryant, the two are compared regularly.
Philadelphia police released photos of the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run on Kelly Drive that killed a Temple University student in June.
Officials in Camden are urging residents and business owners to report any damage from Monday's flood.
Days after a report indicated his return to Philadelphia, Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with his hometown Ottawa Senators.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
Police and the FBI are investigating after children were found in what sources describe as deplorable conditions in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police and the FBI are investigating after children were found in what sources describe as deplorable conditions in Northeast Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police released photos of the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run on Kelly Drive that killed a Temple University student in June.
Officials in Camden are urging residents and business owners to report any damage from Monday's flood.
Days after a report indicated his return to Philadelphia, Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with his hometown Ottawa Senators.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police released photos of the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run on Kelly Drive that killed a Temple University student in June.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
Police and the FBI are investigating after children were found in what sources describe as deplorable conditions in Northeast Philadelphia.
Delaware County, which sources say was the target of a cyberattack nearly two weeks ago, is limping back technologically.
The largest PPL workforce since Hurricane Sandy was out working on power restoration after rounds of storms hit over the Fourth of July weekend.
Officials in Camden are urging residents and business owners to report any damage from Monday's flood.
On July 17, former Philadelphia Flyers left winger Nick Deslauriers will bring the Cup to North Wildwood's Seaport Pier.
Equipment is in place on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Tuesday for a $19.5 million beach replenishment project.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
Heavy rain flooded buildings and prompted officials to close roads in Philadelphia and Camden.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Days after a report indicated his return to Philadelphia, Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with his hometown Ottawa Senators.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
On July 17, former Philadelphia Flyers left winger Nick Deslauriers will bring the Cup to North Wildwood's Seaport Pier.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez summed up one of the worst outings of his career with one word: crap.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Many Haitian families in Philadelphia are grappling with uncertainty after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status. Madeleine Wright reports.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after children were found in what sources say were deplorable conditions inside a home in Northeast Philadelphia.
After heavy rain flooded streets and buildings in Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood on Monday, residents and workers were left to clean up the mess.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill stopped in Camden Tuesday to thank firefighters who helped residents during intense flash flooding in parts of the city Monday.
Equipment is in place on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Tuesday as a $19.5 million beach replenishment project contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is getting underway. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.