University of South Carolina builds statue for basketball coach and Philly native Dawn Staley
Dawn Staley, a Philadelphia native, has been the head coach of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team since 2008.
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Dawn Staley, a Philadelphia native, has been the head coach of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team since 2008.
A group of Philadelphia-area girls gathered at a Nicetown watch party Sunday, not only to cheer on University of South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley's Gamecocks, but also to celebrate lessons they've learned from the hometown hero and coach.
Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma each have strong ties to Philadelphia. With a win each in the Final Four, they'll go head-to-head in the NCAA women's championship.
Theresa Shank Grentz, who played with the Mighty Macs of Immaculata University in the 1970s, recalls her college career on the court.
The Lehigh University Mountain Hawks women's basketball team had a sendoff on campus as they prepare to take on Duke in the first round of the NCAA March Madness tournament. Jim Donovan has this and your other morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
The Lehigh University women's basketball team is one of two schools from the Philadelphia area competing in the 2025 Women's NCAA tournament.
Lehigh University women's basketball coach Addie Micir said she isn't surprised her team punched a ticket to the Big Dance.
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and her defending national champions' home win streak ended in an 87-58 loss to No. 7 UConn on Sunday.
Maddy Siegrist plays for the Dallas Wings, but she's also taken on a new role at Villanova to learn about coaching.
South Carolina's head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension to stay with the team until 2030.
Philadelphia will be one of the two host cities for the 2027 NCAA women's basketball tournament regionals.
A warrant filed by university police says Watkins assaulted the victim by "forcefully grabbing her face, pulling her arms and pushing."
Only two of those victories had been by single digits before the game against France.
Dawn Staley won the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 32nd annual ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.
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 U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
The WNBA season starts and megastar Caitlin Clark made her debut as the Indiana Fever visited the Connecticut Sun. CBS Philadelphia caught up with fans who say, 'Why not us?'
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.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
A Princeton University student is breaking barriers in women's basketball and inspiring others to do the same.
Princeton University's senior guard Kaitlyn Chen, 22, is the captain of the Tigers women's basketball team. She credits a lot of her success to being raised by Taiwanese immigrants.
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.
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, the Military Basketball Association is holding its regional playoffs at Temple University.
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.
Caitlin Clark was the story of NCAA March Madness 2024. Now she's the top story of the WNBA. Get her jersey now.
Moviegoers ran for their lives from the Colonial Theatre as part of Blobfest, the annual festival commemorating an iconic film from the 50s.
Kyle Schwarber joins Mike Schmidt (31 in 1979) as the only Philadelphia Phillies to hit 30 homers before the All-Star break.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Saturday will be partly sunny, with hot and humid temperatures, bringing in isolated showers and storms later in the afternoon.
Police arrested a man in connection with the mass shooting at a South Philadelphia bar on the July 4 weekend that injured eight people.
Workers will have to vote on the deal reached on the ninth day of the Philadelphia strike before it is official.
Moviegoers ran for their lives from the Colonial Theatre as part of Blobfest, the annual festival commemorating an iconic film from the 50s.
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of the tractor-trailer cab driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the Delaware River early Friday morning.
The 911 outage reported across the entire state has now been restored, according to the PA Emergency Management Agency.
Kyle Schwarber joins Mike Schmidt (31 in 1979) as the only Philadelphia Phillies to hit 30 homers before the All-Star break.
Moviegoers ran for their lives from the Colonial Theatre as part of Blobfest, the annual festival commemorating an iconic film from the 50s.
Kyle Schwarber joins Mike Schmidt (31 in 1979) as the only Philadelphia Phillies to hit 30 homers before the All-Star break.
As they phase out the neighborhood trash drop-off sites, the city of Philadelphia is now taking extra precautions to try to prevent illegal dumping from happening in the future.
It's an oasis of green spaces within Philadelphia's city limits. Venture out to Morris Arboretum and Gardens this summer for a taste of nature.
The 911 outage reported across the entire state has now been restored, according to the PA Emergency Management Agency.
Ocean City residents are weighing in on a controversial resort proposal, and a new independent census shows most aren't on board.
A group of juveniles stole unlocked vehicles and were later spotted in Camden and Philadelphia, according to police.
A Glassboro man was charged with theft after being accused of taking money from a patient while working as an EMT in April.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
A group of hardworking Glassboro High School students learn how to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand.
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of the tractor-trailer cab driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the Delaware River early Friday morning.
Multiple emergency agencies in Delaware and Delaware County are receiving reports of an unexplained odor on Thursday.
People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a grant from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
Get ready for a bit of an unsettled week ahead in the Philadelphia area.
Sunday will start out nice before quickly warming up to near 90 degrees with increasing humidity.
Cirque du Soleil performers at the BODY WORLDS exhibit offer a unique look at the body from the outside, providing a glimpse of what lies beneath the skin.
A new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
Once a vacant lot on Megargee Street in the Holmesburg neighborhood, the space has been transformed into a green sanctuary thanks to the work of the nonprofit Heroic Gardens.
Jack Owens is cycling across the country to raise money for Ride Hard Breathe Easy, which helps people with lung cancer.
A group of hardworking Glassboro High School students learn how to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
The FIFA Club World Cup is bringing a little more than soccer to the city. It's bringing a boom in business.
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of the tractor-trailer cab driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the Delaware River early Friday morning.
If you prefer to park in SEPTA-owned parking lots and garages, prepare to pay.
Numerous road closures are scheduled for Philadelphia ahead of the July 4 holiday.
Two teenage boys are in critical condition after their pickup truck slammed into a freight train in Lansdale on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA board members voted to dramatically cut service and raise fares to fill a $213 million hole in the budget.
Kyle Schwarber joins Mike Schmidt (31 in 1979) as the only Philadelphia Phillies to hit 30 homers before the All-Star break.
Months after the Eagles won their second Super Bowl, Brandon Graham believes the team can win the big game for the third time in the 2025 season.
Lee Elia, who is perhaps best known for his rant directed at Cubs fans critical of his team in 1983, died Wednesday.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
On Wednesday evening, the Phillie Phanatic surprised dozens of children and families at Uncle Dave's Ice Cream in Yardley.
Moviegoers ran for their lives from the Colonial Theatre as part of Blobfest, the annual festival commemorating an iconic film from the 50s.
It's an oasis of green spaces within Philadelphia's city limits. Venture out to Morris Arboretum and Gardens this summer for a taste of nature.
With summer in full swing, our Summer Beat series takes us to one of the region's hidden gems in Philly's Chestnut Hill.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Roll into summer at this indoor skating rink in Camden, which offers a slate of low-cost sessions and community programs aimed at keeping residents active and cool.
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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.
The drenching rain pattern from last week has loosened its grip on the Philadelphia area for the weekend. There is still a chance of isolated afternoon showers and storms, but most of the area will remain dry under a combination of sun and clouds.
If you're interested in all things blueberry, head to Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pennsylvania. That's where our Ross DiMattei spoke with Farm Manager Norm Schultz and even tasted some blueberries fresh from the plant. The festival is underway Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — and tickets are needed if you want to pick your own berries.
The current and water level led to recovery efforts being suspended after the driver of a truck cab went off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River early Friday morning. The DRBA said those efforts were set to resume Saturday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
The 911 outage in Pennsylvania was resolved after about 9 hours and an investigation into the cause is underway.
Horror movie fans ran for their lives from the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville for Blobfest. The reenactment of the iconic scene from the 1958 film has been drawing crowds for years. Siafa Lewis explains the three-day festival is filled with nostalgia, thrills and monstrous fun.