Unrivaled sets professional women's basketball attendance record in Philly debut
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
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The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Siegrist, who starred at Villanova, got married and even met Pope Leo XIV in Rome as she continues her WNBA career with the Dallas Wings.
Unrivaled women's basketball teams will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in January.
Add professional women's basketball to the crowded schedule of sporting events planned for Philadelphia in 2026.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Philadelphia got a major shoutout after actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt repping the city’s pride for women’s sports at a WNBA game this week. Marcella Baietto talked with the local woman who took the shirt off of her back, leading to the now viral courtside moment.
A new ice cream by the company Frida claims to have the taste of breast milk, and over in the WNBA, a baby took crawled on the court and then took their first steps during a race. Chandler Lutz walks you through the top talkers around social media.
Josh Harris, who also owns the Sixers, said Monday that it was an "obligation" to bring a WNBA team to Philadelphia.
Jen Leary started Watch Party Philly a year and a half ago as a way to bring people together to watch women's sports, but she also wanted to show Philadelphia that the city was ready for an WNBA team.
Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia the season after, assuming they get approval from the NBA and WNBA Board of Governors..
The WNBA is finally coming to Philadelphia as part of a three-city expansion by 2030, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the 76ers announced Monday.
Elena Delle Donne's accolades also included seven WNBA All-Star teams, four All-WNBA First-team picks and the championship trophy with the Mystics in 2019.
WNBA star Kahleah Copper recently surprised the La Salle women's basketball team with a postgame speech.
When La Salle hosted Rider earlier this season, WNBA star Kahleah Copper was on hand. The team says Copper's words are helping it grow.
For Big 5 at 5 this week, reporter Pat Gallen caught up with former Villanova star Maddy Siegrist about what she's up to now as a player with the Dallas Wings and part of the Wildcats basketball coaching staff.
During a meeting about the Sixers' proposed arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the city wants a WNBA franchise.
Clark, who brought millions of new fans to the WNBA after a record-breaking collegiate career, was not included on the U.S. roster that AP published Saturday. No official announcement has been made.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
Caitlin Clark was busy breaking records all season at Iowa, returning to the national championship game. Now, she'll take her talents to the WNBA after being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. Former Villanova star Maddy Siegrist joins Pat Gallen on this week's Gallen of Question to discuss her transition from college to the WNBA and what Clark can expect.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA contract went viral on social media after the numbers were revealed, but Philadelphia native Dawn Staley urged patience and said the league's stars will continue to grow the game.
Philadelphia native and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reflects on winning the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship and addresses the state of women’s basketball.
Caitlin Clark was the story of NCAA March Madness 2024. Now she's the top story of the WNBA. Get her jersey now.
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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 says the Philadelphia region will be above freezing in the afternoon Wednesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
On Tuesday night, the pub brought together newlyweds and long-time married couples who all met at McGillin's, had their first date there, got engaged there, or had another romantic connection.
The automotive parts recycling center in Glenolden would be located on the 500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue.
Nine days after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods — prompting a mix of responses from neighbors and city crews.
Olin Chamberlain Jr., a basketball player at Temple University in Philadelphia, has some big shoes to fill -- he's the grandnephew of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.