One Click Wonders: July 25, 2014
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The 17-year-old has ambitious plans for his senior year, and his senior project. He wants to bring a cushioned Miracle Field to his hometown.
With the slowest week of sports upon us and no professional games being played, it's been an agonizing few days. So, I've decided to reciprocate and share some to help you get through this trying time. Here is a list of 16 unusual and weird sports facts you might not know.
The 2014 Eagles Radiothon will take place on September 2nd-4th. We're looking for new ideas!
With 15 years between back to back champions, lots of things have happened in the sporting world during that time. With that being said, here is a look at 21 things that have happened since we last had a back-to-back Home Run Derby champion.
Take a look at some of the most memorable returns in sports following LeBron James' return to Cleveland.
While people in Cleveland are celebrating "LeBron James Day" today and Miami Heat fans burning #6 jerseys, let's look at the 9 most hilarious reactions to LeBron James' decision to return home to Cleveland.
Some rules in sports are hard to explain. Here are six in-game rules that need to be changed.
The Phillies will be taking part in a mandated metal detector pilot program beginning July 21st at Citizens Bank Park.
USA takes on Germany in the World Cup Thursday at 12pm ET.
The Phillies have agreed to a deal with free agent outfielder Grady Sizemore.
Let's take a look at the top five thrilling finishes so far in the 2014 World Cup after 10 days.
DaMarcus Beasley is an American soccer player that plays as a left midfielder for Mexican club team Puebla, but plays as a left defender for the United States Men's National Team.
Gov. Chris Christie recalled what a big part organized sports played in his early life as he signed a bill granting disabled students equal access to school athletics.
From spraying lines on the soccer fields to trimming the baseball diamonds and setting up dozens of tents, preparations are almost complete at Mercer County Park to be one of 10 venues hosting the Special Olympics USA National Games.
There is already speculation about the Eagles depth chart with off-season workouts underway. The head coach says now is not the time to worry about who is running with the top unit.
The Morning app wakes you up and instantly lets you know what the weather will be like that day, what your calendar looks like and more.
The 2014 season was an outstanding one for the St. Joseph's Hawks baseball team as they won a program record 35 games, including two in the Atlantic 10 Tournament.
When you beat Dan Marino's Alma Mater in the PIAA state championship game you earn respect.
The Philadelphia Soul are getting ready to head down to Florida for a Saturday match-up with the Tampa Bay Storm.
The Boston Red Sox Double-A squad, the Portland Sea Dogs, wrapped up a weekend series in Trenton yesterday with a 6-4 loss to the Thunder. The series marked a return to the area for Germantown Academy product Sean Coyle.
One of the reasons Dunedin is so good is their starting rotation. One member of that rotation is former Temple Owl and Coatesville Area High product Ben White.
The Philadelphia Soul will look to bounce back from one of their most difficult defeats in recent memory when they host San Antonio on Sunday.
Nat Graham was hired recently to replace Scott Pera who left Penn to join the staff at Rice.
The Philadelphia Soul will look for a third straight win as they visit Cleveland in a big East Division showdown on Friday night.
Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list as the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Friday night.
Officials say a fire on Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
Expect highs in the 70s with plenty of sunshine this weekend as the Philadelphia area waves goodbye to summer.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Kevlin Williams, who was killed last weekend in a hit-and-run crash on Roosevelt Boulevard.
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Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list as the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Friday night.
Officials say a fire on Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
Expect highs in the 70s with plenty of sunshine this weekend as the Philadelphia area waves goodbye to summer.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
Jim Brady recalls his favorite memories of working with Mark Baker in the Philadelphia Police Department over 20 years ago.
Jim Brady recalls his favorite memories of working with Mark Baker in the Philadelphia Police Department over 20 years ago.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
What started as two friends revisiting a childhood pastime has become a movement that brings thousands of people together.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a mass shooting in the city's Grays Ferry neighborhood that left three people dead and nine others injured just days after July 4.
Authorities are investigating after a driver lost control of their car and crashed into a Southwest Philadelphia home, leaving behind a trail of debris and damage.
Officials say a fire on Olden Avenue in Trenton destroyed multiple homes. The cause is still under investigation.
Glassboro Public Schools is using ZeroEyes, a video analytics program with artificial intelligence that can detect firearms within view of any camera equipped with its software.
The streets of North Wildwood, New Jersey, have turned green with the 34th annual Irish Fall Festival underway.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The 81-year-old actor appeared in court virtually on Thursday to hear his sentence stemming from incidents at a 2022 event in Cherry Hill.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
With SEPTA service restored, riders are paying more for rides with a 21.5% fare hike in effect.
Speed cameras have been installed at 15 locations from North to South Broad Street in Philadelphia to catch drivers going over the speed limit.
Two people were flown to an area hospital in unknown conditions, Montgomery County officials tell CBS News Philadelphia.
Alec Bohm had three RBIs in his return from the injured list as the Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Friday night.
The Phillies on Friday activated Alec Bohm from the 10-day injured list before their final road series of the season.
Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar, Marsha's, named for an LGBTQ+ pioneer, celebrated its grand opening on Friday.
Jordan Mailata defends the Eagles' use of the "tush push" as criticism continues to grow around the controversial play.
Philadelphia Flyers training camp is officially underway with both new and old faces on the ice.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
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.
A fire that broke out Friday night damaged multiple homes on Olden Avenue in Trenton and displaced about 20 people. Eva Andersen has the latest.
This final weekend of summer will be more fall-like than summer-like as fall officially arrives Monday. Bill Kelly has your weekend forecast.
A three-alarm fire has engulfed several rowhomes in Trenton, New Jersey. Chopper 3 was over the 1200 block of Olden Avenue. Fire fighters are on the scene, working to get the fire under control. The block is being evacuated. No word yet on any injuries, or what caused the fire.
After years of construction, the cones are coming down on the Martin Luther King Drive Bridge. The bridge connects Philly to West Philly near the art museum. Right now, it's just open to walkers and bikers, but come Monday, vehicles will be able to drive across it as well. Ray Strickland reports more on the bridge's reopening.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Kevlin Williams. He was a father, a grandfather, a brother, and a husband. The 57-year-old was killed last Sunday when his pickup truck was hit on the Boulevard near Adams Avenue. Josh Sanders reports how his loved ones are relying on their faith in the midst of loss.