10 Bold Sports Predictions For 2015
As 2014 comes to a close, CBS Local Sports is looking forward to 2015 - where there's hope for many sports possibilities and surprises in the new year.
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As 2014 comes to a close, CBS Local Sports is looking forward to 2015 - where there's hope for many sports possibilities and surprises in the new year.
Athletes not only sign big contracts on the field but off the field as well. Most athletes make more money off of their endorsement deals than their actual contract salary.
Tiger Woods is citing his back issues as the reason he cannot compete in the Ryder Cup.
Nike's Paul George ad has continued their trend of thought provoking campaigns.
Here are the top 5 best British Open scores at Royal Liverpool....
Here is my lists of seven wives and girlfriends of golfers in the British Open that I'd like to have tea with.
Golfers and fans of the sport who attend PGA events can visit some of the best golf courses in America.
From Donald Sterling and Steve Coburn to Tonya Harding and Mike Tyson, here are some other notable awkward apologies from the world of sports.
The Masters has given us many historic moments since its 1934 inception. Here are the top 5.
Tiger Woods and his girlfriend Lindsey Vonn, as well as other celebrities are pulling for the Broncos this Sunday. Also, Eric LeGrand gets a chance to experience the Super Bowl in person.
Oak Hill finally had enough elements for a strong test Saturday in the PGA Championship, and Jim Furyk was up for the fight.
Sergio Garcia was unimpressed by the heckling he heard at Merion.
Phil Mickelson shot an even-par 70 Saturday, including three birdies on the back nine, for a 1-under 209 total at Merion Golf Club.
"Every shot seems to be so well thought out," says one spectator. "And crisp. Not the way I play golf!
Angelo Cataldi names Tiger Woods his winner of the week, and Jason Peters as his weasel.
First-round play has been suspended for a second time at the U.S. Open.
Tiger Woods calls Philadelphia sports fans incredible, and some of the best in the world.
This is the fifth U.S. Open that Merion Golf Club has hosted but neighbors and officials say they've never seen an event like this one.
Sergio Garcia confirms he left a note today for Tiger Woods at his locker.
Seth Williams announced Monday that he will convene an investigating grand jury to look into the center city building collapse. U.S. officials are in the process of filing charges against NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Publisher and editor of the Germantown Chronicle, Jim Foster holds Mayor Nutter accountable for the Center City building collapse in his article "Mayor and Admin at Fault". New Jersey state senate may allow police officers to confiscate the cell phones of drivers involved in accidents. Tim Butler of the Psychedelic Furs joins Chris and Paige to talk Awesome Fests.
Tiger Woods' Torrey Pines comeback headlines the five best US Open playoffs ever.
Tiger Woods is the decided favorite to win the US Open, at 9/2 odds.
Merion Golf Club opened the gates Sunday and some fans got a free glimpse of Tiger Woods.
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says his team must adjust quickly after losing the opener of its second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Joel Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy about a month ago, is listed on the injury report with a right hip contusion for Game 1 vs. the New York Knicks.
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, Jesús Luzardo pitched into the seventh, and the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2.
A homeowner shot and killed a woman who was attempting to break into their North Philadelphia home Sunday afternoon, police said.
The Sixers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says his team must adjust quickly after losing the opener of its second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Joel Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy about a month ago, is listed on the injury report with a right hip contusion for Game 1 vs. the New York Knicks.
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, Jesús Luzardo pitched into the seventh, and the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2.
A homeowner shot and killed a woman who was attempting to break into their North Philadelphia home Sunday afternoon, police said.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's "Land of Hope and Dreams" show at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia has been rescheduled from May 8 to May 30.
It was a cloudy and chilly Sunday morning, but that didn't stop some 40,000 runners from making the 10-mile trip through Philadelphia for the 47th annual Broad Street Run.
The Sixers live to play another day after a Game 7 victory over Boston Saturday night, setting up an Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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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 former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says his team must adjust quickly after losing the opener of its second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Joel Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy about a month ago, is listed on the injury report with a right hip contusion for Game 1 vs. the New York Knicks.
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, Jesús Luzardo pitched into the seventh, and the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
The Sixers live to play another day after a Game 7 victory over Boston Saturday night, setting up an Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a clear Sunday night with warmer temps on the way.
The 10-mile race began in North Philadelphia and ended at the Navy Yard, where family and friends cheered on runners as soon as they crossed the finish line.
The Boss is coming to Philadelphia, but now a few weeks later than originally planned.
After Joel Embiid asked Sixers fans not to sell their tickets, the team is restricting who can buy tickets for Games 3 and 4 in round two of the playoffs.
It will be a chilly start to the day with bright sunshine and a brisk breeze Sunday. Heading into the week, temperatures will warm into the 70s and 80s before more rounds of much needed rain.