From Europe to Philly, a La Salle soccer player's odyssey fuels title dreams
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
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From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
La Salle University basketball players gave Christmas gifts to children from Logan Elementary School in Philadelphia.
Penn will take on Villanova in the men's championship game at the Big 5 Classic this year, while on the women's side, Villanova will play St. Joseph's for city bragging rights.
Darris Nichols is in his first season as the men's basketball coach at La Salle University. He's replacing Fran Dunphy, aka "Mr. Big 5."
The Explorers are turning to Darris Nichols as their new men's basketball head coach after Fran Dunphy retired.
Darris Nichols aims to bring accountability to La Salle men's basketball as the Explorers hope to get back to respectability.
For the third straight season, Philadelphia won't have a men's college basketball team representing the city during March Madness.
Ciarlo Liples has become an inspiration for La Salle's men's basketball team. "He's their brother," Fran Dunphy said.
Darris Nichols, who went 68-63 in four seasons at Redford, will succeed Fran Dunphy as La Salle men's basketball head coach.
Fran Dunphy became the 34th head coach in Division I history to reach 1,000 games coached on Wednesday night before his retirement at the end of the year at La Salle.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy reached another historic number in his iconic basketball career on Wednesday night.
La Salle University men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy, the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season.
WNBA star Kahleah Copper recently surprised the La Salle women's basketball team with a postgame speech.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy spoke to CBS Philadelphia's Pat Gallen about the Big 5 classic, the challenges facing college coaches today and more.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
In the face of hard times, Mountain MacGillivray, the head women's basketball coach at La Salle University in Philadelphia, leans on his faith and his family.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
Men's and women's basketball teams across the city are preparing to compete for the ultimate bragging rights this weekend at the Big 5 Classic in Philadelphia.
The winner of Temple and La Salle will face St. Joe's in the Big 5 Championship at the Wells Fargo Center.
St. Joseph's earned a chance to repeat as Big 5 champions after defeating Villanova and Penn. For a second straight year, Temple and La Salle will battle for a spot in the title game.
Now is the perfect time to explore La Salle's newly renovated John Glaser Arena, featuring brand-new stadium seating, upgraded video and scoreboards, a hospitality area and much more.
There's a new exploration underway for the La Salle University community. This season, the home of the university's men's and women's basketball teams has a brand-new namesake and state-of-the-art design.
Philadelphia's premier collegiate basketball teams kick off their season with Big 5 Spirit Day. You can celebrate with the hashtag #Big5IsPhilly, wear your school gear and cheer on teams as the first games happen Tuesday night.
The home of La Salle University's men's and women's basketball teams has a brand new look and name to it ahead of the first men's game on Nov. 4.
A field hockey game at the Temple University Sports Complex was evacuated after shots were fired in a KFC parking lot nearby, according to police.
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
No charges have been filed in connection with the South Philadelphia hit-and-run as of Monday, as police continue their investigation.
Darryl Woodson enrolled in the Deferred Resignation Program last year. He's among tens of thousands still awaiting their benefits.
A.J. Brown thanked Eagles fans and the city of Philadelphia in an Instagram post Monday after he was traded to the New England Patriots.
The A.J. Brown saga is finally over. The Eagles dealt their star wide receiver to the New England Patriots Monday.
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
No charges have been filed in connection with the South Philadelphia hit-and-run as of Monday, as police continue their investigation.
Darryl Woodson enrolled in the Deferred Resignation Program last year. He's among tens of thousands still awaiting their benefits.
No charges have been filed in connection with the South Philadelphia hit-and-run as of Monday, as police continue their investigation.
Darryl Woodson enrolled in the Deferred Resignation Program last year. He's among tens of thousands still awaiting their benefits.
The Cathedral Gardens project would convert a vacant property in Chester into a mosaic-filled destination featuring sculptures, flowers and winding pathways.
The ban on gas-powered leaf blowers will gradually get longer over the next few years before they are permanently banned.
A business owner in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is working to protect Mount Zion Cemetery from flooding.
Crews are looking for a missing teenage swimmer in Wildwood, New Jersey, officials say.
Inkwood Books in Haddonfield hosts a monthly Pride Book Club that gives book lovers a space to celebrate and discuss LGBTQ+ literature.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
A.J. Brown thanked Eagles fans and the city of Philadelphia in an Instagram post Monday after he was traded to the New England Patriots.
From reading a book during a playoff game to cryptic social media posts, here's a timeline of what led to the Eagles trading A.J. Brown.
The A.J. Brown saga is finally over. The Eagles dealt their star wide receiver to the New England Patriots Monday.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as the Delaware Valley is set to hit the 90s later this week.
The medical community in Philadelphia is gearing up for FIFA World Cup festivities and games.
A hit-and-run in South Philadelphia over the weekend left a 75-year-old man dead.
Crews are searching for a 14-year-old boy who is missing after he went swimming in the ocean in Wildwood, New Jersey, Monday afternoon, officials say.
Researchers at Penn in Philadelphia are using food scraps to build the future of sustainable architecture and engineering. CBS News Philadelphia's Marcella Baietto reports.